"I nibbled a mother,But wanting something newI boiled a bit of GrannyAnd tried some Uncle-stew. I did not eat the baby,That was out of the question.(And anyway they wriggleAnd cause indigestion.) Ever joined a Giant's family dinner,kept a pet wig,thawed a frozen frog or snaffled a giraffe Thawing Frozen Frogs is a brilliantly inventive collection from one of the UK's top performance poets,including a wide range of poems that showcase Brian Patten's wit,slapstick humour,wisdom and sensitivity - and his poetry's huge appeal to children of all ages. Perfect for reading at school or at home,out loud or by yourself. Illustrated with Chris Riddell's funny and illuminating line drawings.
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Publisher: Frances Lincoln Publishers LtdISBN: 9781847802699Number of pages: 112Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 9 mm
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'A poetry collection that really does offer something for everyone.'Booktrust'A must-have collection and contains poems about familiar and fantastical situations that can be shared or quietly absorbed.'Carousel
Brian Patten
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Writer,Illustrator,cartoonist,witty and wise chronicler of the modern world and Waterstones'Children's Laureate 2015-2017,the list of Chris Riddell's professions is a catalogue of seemingly limitless talent.
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