Carol Ann Duffy: New and Collected Poems for Children Award-winning author/illustrator

A sprinkling of magic, a dash of mystery, and lashings of good humour: that’s the recipe for a great Carol Ann Duffy poem. And it works! This brilliant writer’s down-to-earth yet lyrical style has captured the hearts of millions, and grabbed her the UK’s top job in poetry. So find out what the fuss is about! This book brings you work from four of the Poet Laureate’s award-winning collections for children, along with a generous helping of new poems bubbling with wit, charm and intelligence. Among the enchanting voices you’ll hear are those of the Loch Ness Monster’s husband, the oldest girl in the world, and (our favourite) a herd of cows going shopping!

• Witty and lyrical poems for children by the current Poet Laureate

• All the wonder and candid humour that marks out this great writer

• Poems from her best-loved collections including Meeting Midnight

• Over 250 pages of poetry, beautifully illustrated by Alice Stevenson

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