Umpteen Pockets: New and Collected Poems For Children

Author(s): Adrian Mitchell

Poetry

A compilation of wonderful, lyrical poems for children by the late, eminent Adrian Mitchell. Includes previously published verses written in the 1980s and 90s, together with a selection of new poems. A poetry collection to delight and inspire.


Product Information

'These vivid, surprising poems from the much-loved late Adrian Mitchell are about anything and everything. Some are playful, some are thoughtful, and they evoke all kinds of emotions. With their insistent rhythms, they'll be read and listened to again and again by readers of every age.' -- Woman's Weekly 20091201 'A volume which serves as a worthy memorial.' -- Irish Times 20091201 'Adrian Mitchell had that rare ability to appeal to all ages and this inspiring volume, illustrated with wit and energy by Tony Ross, is brimming with musical, provocative, humourous, challenging, but most of all life-affirming verse that should be read out loud every day. Anyone who can rhyme 'miserable' with 'inviserable' still has a child's heart beating inside him. A glorious reflection of the man himself -- who forbade his poetry to be used in school examinations: a rebel with a cause.' -- Daily Mail 20091201 Treasure this book. ***** -- Books For Keeps 20100301

Adrian Mitchell was one of the UK's leading poets and playwrights for adults and children. He performed his poems all over the world, in schools, libraries, factories, prisons, hospitals, theatres, playgrounds ... Adrian was born near Hampstead Heath and lived most of his life within walking distance of the Heath. He was often seen out walking there with his labrador, the Dog of Peace. Adrian died in December 2008 at the age of 76.

General Fields

  • : 9781408303634
  • : Hachette Children's Books
  • : Orchard Books
  • : 0.0
  • : October 2009
  • : 241mm X 203mm X 33mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Adrian Mitchell
  • : Hardback
  • : 1
  • : Tony Ross
  • : 821.914
  • : 352