I am a Jigsaw
Puzzling poems to baffle your brain
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published:21st Feb '19
£7.99
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From acrostics and riddles to kennings and paradiddles, this is an entertaining, fun anthology of puzzling poems, edited by Roger Stevens, which also encourages children to have a go at writing poetry themselves.
From acrostics and riddles to kennings and paradiddles, this is a fun anthology of puzzling poems which also encourages children to have a go at writing poetry themselves. I am a Jigsaw is perfect for teachers who want to introduce different forms of poetry to pupils, and ideal for parents looking to entertain their children at home with puzzles and riddles. Including puzzle poems ranging from easy to difficult, different poem styles and lots of humour, join Roger Stevens as he helps young readers crack the codes and learn to write their own puzzling poems that will baffle even the greatest mind.
An intriguing anthology of poetic riddles and brain-teasers, with instructions on how to compose your own conundrums. An inspiring way of making rhythm and rhyme an interactive game. * The Sunday Times *
The great ting is that it makes writing poetry accessible – the nature of the poems is such that it will encourage children to try for themselves. This is encouraged by a whole section on how to write different types of puzzle poems, including kennings, riddles and puzzles - a real boon for teachers to use to inspire pupils. * Parents in Touch *
Plenty of encouragement to get children thinking about having a go themselves with different poetry forms. -- Sarah Burns * Let Them Be Small Blog *
ISBN: 9781472958198
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 117g
112 pages