Brilliant new collection for 7-11s to follow bestselling Stars with Flaming Tails
Val Bloom's exciting new poetry collection is brimming with playfulness, empathy and the joy of words and wordplay. It is divided into enticing sections: Word Painting; Pets and People; A Little Light Relief; Wild, Wild World; Glorious Food and finally Brawta (the Jamaican word for A little bit extra). Have fun with Jamaican haiku, puzzles and riddles; find the superpower of smiling; discover dinosaurs, a lost cat, a hero Dad and Papa cookin'; check out how to make an octopus laugh and find kindness in poems about refugees, the meaning of home and friendship. With brilliant line drawings by bestselling illustrator Ken Wilson-Max. This follow up to the highly acclaimed and prize-winning Stars with Flaming Tails is perfect for home and school. Includes Jamaican patois and fantastic read aloud poems.