Neal Zetter is a children's poet in great demand for performances and workshops. His interactive, rhythmic verses work wonders in developing literacy, confidence, creativity and communication. He is author of The Universal Zoo and The Shape of Rainbows, also published by Otter-Barry Books. Neal lives in London. Will Hughes is an illustrator and author of children's books. His strongly graphic, comic images perfectly complement Neal's poems.
""Neal Zetter's short, snappy poems play with words, jokes and everyday moments, all paired with Will Hughes' lively illustrations. The accessible collection is fun and highly readable, and includes interactive prompts that invite children to join in. It makes poetry feel friendly rather than formal, allowing 7+ year olds to dip in and enjoy big ideas told in thought-provoking, discussion-worthy bursts. It's perfect for KS2 teachers who want to model and explore poetry with mixed-ability groups."" * School Reading List - Book of the Month (Jan 26) * ""Each poem is a burst of energy, sharing a passion for poetry and word play which is sure to appeal to a wide audience and encourage readers to create their own poetic works...Covering a wide range of topics and using a variety of styles, there is something for everyone here! Many of these poems lend themselves to performing in imaginative and creative ways as groups, individuals or as whole classes. Humour is used to great effect, encouraging readers to experiment with wit and word play to create poems of their own."" * Through The Bookshelf *