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The Puffin Book of Utterly Brilliant Poetry

by: Brian Patten

August 26, 1999
I don't dislike this collection but for anyone looking for an accessible book of poetry for kids, I think there are better buys. The range of topics and style is impressive, however.
I don't find that the text scans particuarly well in many of the poems and the interviews with the poets are illuminating but add little to the enjoyment of the poetry. I find that small children, in particular, enjoy more rhythmic prose than is found in this collection.

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The Mersey Sound

by: Roger McGough, Brian Patten, Adrian Henri

June 07, 2007
The poems in this anthology perfectly encompass the literary pop culture of Britain in the 60's. At first reading, the exceptional poetry by the three authors seem somewhat silly, yet very entertaining. The styles vary many times, never to bore the now-interested reader. After a surface look, you can look deeper into the poetry, and the verse goes from clever to beautiful. These poets were much more than mirrors for the times they lived in, but they analyzed and simplified dozens of subjects, from Batman to the bomb, all in the beautifully wacky poetry they put in this book. A classic poetry book and an entertaining read at the same time, this anthology is a must-have.

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Gargling with Jelly: A Collection of Poems

by: Brian Patten

August 28, 2003
This book will do wonders to stimulate the imagination of children (and adults). Its scary, entertaining, and above all fun... I'm an adult who loves it. English State schools stock it in their class libraries - which is how I read it by accident!!

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Collected Love Poems

by: Brian Patten

February 05, 2007
This book will do wonders to stimulate the imagination of children (and adults). Its scary, entertaining, and above all fun... I'm an adult who loves it. English State schools stock it in their class libraries - which is how I read it by accident!!

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The Story Giant

by: Brian Patten

October 04, 2004
This is a great teaching resource. You can either read the book as a class novel, from start to end, or dip into it and pick out stories to suit your lesson theme. I have use the book with P3 to P7 children and it has been well received by all. The short philosophical stories are based on old tales but are retold with a twist. Through them children learn about moral values and being a responsible citizen. A fabulous book for circle time discussions.

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Armada

by: Brian Patten

September 16, 1996
In Armada Brian Patten has written a quite breath taking collection of poetry which attempts to answer questions about love and loss. I would recommend anybody to read his work, it is simply brilliant. If you like his poems then you may also wish to read work by Roger McGough who is also exceptional.

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Puffin Book of Utterly Brilliant Poetry

from: Viking Children's Books

September 28, 2000
I don't dislike this collection but for anyone looking for an accessible book of poetry for kids, I think there are better buys. The range of topics and style is impressive, however.
I don't find that the text scans particuarly well in many of the poems and the interviews with the poets are illuminating but add little to the enjoyment of the poetry. I find that small children, in particular, enjoy more rhythmic prose than is found in this collection.

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Selected Poems

by: Brian Patten

February 01, 2007
I don't dislike this collection but for anyone looking for an accessible book of poetry for kids, I think there are better buys. The range of topics and style is impressive, however.
I don't find that the text scans particuarly well in many of the poems and the interviews with the poets are illuminating but add little to the enjoyment of the poetry. I find that small children, in particular, enjoy more rhythmic prose than is found in this collection.

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Puffin Book of Utterly Brilliant Poetry

from: Viking Children's Books

September 24, 1998
I don't dislike this collection but for anyone looking for an accessible book of poetry for kids, I think there are better buys. The range of topics and style is impressive, however.
I don't find that the text scans particuarly well in many of the poems and the interviews with the poets are illuminating but add little to the enjoyment of the poetry. I find that small children, in particular, enjoy more rhythmic prose than is found in this collection.

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Penguin Modern Poets 10: The Mersey Sound

by: Adrian Henri, Roger McGough, Brian Patten

1968
I don't dislike this collection but for anyone looking for an accessible book of poetry for kids, I think there are better buys. The range of topics and style is impressive, however.
I don't find that the text scans particuarly well in many of the poems and the interviews with the poets are illuminating but add little to the enjoyment of the poetry. I find that small children, in particular, enjoy more rhythmic prose than is found in this collection.