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Simon Lamb’s collection is a treasure. Each of the fifty poems is exactly fifty words long. We love this concept, which pupils can easily replicate in their own writing or simply enjoy reading.
The poems cover a playful range of topics, from beach scenes to witches, and showcase a mix of haikus, shape poetry and rhyme.
Chris Riddell’s illustrations add an extra layer of atmosphere, bringing humour and emotion to every page through line sketches . At just fifty words, these pieces are the perfect length to dip into, meaning the poems never feel overwhelming – yet manage to pack a huge amount of depth in their word count!
A must-have for any primary poetry shelf.
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Does the book contain anything that teachers would wish to know about before recommending in class (strong language, sensitive topics etc.)?
Does the book contain anything that teachers would wish to know about before recommending in class (strong language, sensitive topics etc.)?
Would you recommend the book for use in primary schools?
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