Poetry KS2 2014
Book of Complete Nonsense Classic collection of nonsense poetry from the likes of Spike Milligan, Lewis Carroll, Edward Lear and Ogden Nash.
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Anholt, Laurence Mary, Mary, Fried Canary One of a series (Seriously Silly Rhymes) in which traditional nursery rhymes are given a new, comic twist. Very funny and great for newly independent readers.
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Bloom, Valerie Hot Like Fire Two of Valerie Bloom’s popular collections available together in one volume. A diverse collection of warm, witty poems that read aloud very well.
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Bloom, Valerie Jaws and claws and things with wings Imaginative and often humorous poems inspired by the strange creatures of the natural world. Lower KS2.
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Carter, J (complied by) Orange Silver Sausage An engaging, wide-ranging collection of non-rhyming poetry. Includes advice on how to write and perform nonrhyming poems.
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Carter, James Grrr! Dinos, Dragons & Other Beastie Poems A fun, easy to read collection of poems on the popular theme of monsters.
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Chatterjee, Debani (edited by) Let's Play! A selection of poems on games and sports from around the world. A multicultural collection on a popular theme.
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Chatterjee, Debani (edited by) Let's Celebrate! A colourful exploration of festivals from different cultures around the world. There are explanations of all of the festivals at the back of the book. An excellent resource for curriculum support.
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Cookson, Paul It Came from Outer Space! Humorous, sometimes silly poems about aliens. Lots of boy appeal.
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Cooling, Wendy (edited by) All the Wild Wonders A poetic celebration of the natural world, encouraging children to think about how they can help to protect it for the future.
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Cooling, Wendy (edited by) A is Amazing A culturally diverse anthology of poems from top quality writers. The poems all celebrate feelings, from A Amazing, through to Z - Zestful. Excellent support for topic work about ourselves.
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Cooling, Wendy (selected by) All the Colours of the Earth Poems that reflect different cultures around the world, from Hungary through to India, China and the Caribbean.
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Corbett, Pie Evidence of Dragons Beautifully written, top quality poems which will stimulate discussion and can be used for in-depth study.
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A First Poetry Book A varied anthology, arranged thematically, including both classic and modern poems. Wide-ranging themes include friendship, monsters, pets, school, families, space, minibeasts and people who help us.
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Duffy, Carol Ann (chosen by) 101 Poems for Children A selection of both classic and modern verse, beautifully illustrated by the award-winning Emily Gravett. Some unusual but highly enjoyable choices.
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Durant, Alan Poems From the Writing Shed Original and entertaining poems of all shapes and sizes on a wide range of themes. Good for dipping into at Upper KS2.
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Eliot, T S Old Possum's book of practical cats Classic collection of poetry brought up to date by Axel Scheffler’s wonderfully bright illustrations.
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Foster, John Poetry Chest A treasure trove of modern poetry, arranged into themes. A great one volume resource for the classroom.
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Gittins, Chrissie Stars in Jars: new and collected poems A collection of new poems and old favourites by Chrissie Gittins. Some are humorous and some are more serious, inviting reflection or discussion. All are top quality.
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Harmer, David Pirate Poems A lively selection of poems on a popular theme that would read aloud well.
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Hegley, John I am a Poetato Alphabetically arranged collection of poems about animals with a ‘scrapbook’ style format. Aimed at Upper Key Stage 2.
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Henderson, Kathy Dragon with a big nose Accessible collection of poems, illustrated by the author, on a variety of themes.
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Janeczko, Paul (selected by) Kick in the Head Examples of every different form of poetry – from limericks through to double dactyls!
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McGough, Roger Mind the Gap Humorous poems for Lower KS2 celebrating the weird and the wonderful. Easy to read and attractively presented with colourful illustrations.
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McGough, Roger (chosen by) You Have Been Warned! A delightfully macabre collection of cautionary verse, including poems from the master of the genre, Hilaire Belloc, and others.
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Mitton, Tony Come into this Poem A diverse collection of poems from one of the most popular children’s poets writing today.
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Moses, Brian Monster Sale A humorous collection of poems providing a snapshot of family life. Great for children to dip into.
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Moskowitz, Cheryl Can It Be About Me? Impressive collection of poems by a new writer, covering themes of school, friendship, bullying and emotions. Useful topic support material but also appealing for leisure reading.
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Nichols, Grace Sun time Snow Time A cross-cultural collection of poems which capture the different experiences of living in Britain and the Caribbean. The poems were originally published nearly 20 years ago but stand the test of time and are great for multicultural collections.
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Rooney, Rachel Language of Cat and Other Poems Clever, yet accessible, poems that easily lend themselves to classroom use but would also be enjoyed and appreciated by more able readers.
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Stevens, Roger What Rhymes With Sneeze? A celebration of rhyme with a great collection of rhyming poems from different writers and hints and tips for children on how to write rhyming poetry themselves.
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Stevens, Roger Off by Heart A collection of poems, both classic and contemporary that are easy to memorise and recite. The book includes tips on how to remember the poems and perform them to an audience.
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Toczek, Nick Number Number Cut a Cucumber A collection of poems, raps and chants that are written to be performed out loud.
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Willis, Jeanne Sticky Ends A highly entertaining mix of gruesome cautionary verse, with wonderful illustrations by Tony Ross.
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Zephaniah, Benjamin When I Grow Up An alternative look, through poetry, at different occupations and the people who fill them. An accessible and original collection which challenge stereotypes and promote equal opportunities.
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