The Poetry World of John Agard

John Agard author Shirley Hottier illustrator Darren Chetty editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Otter-Barry Books

Publishing:10th Jul '25

£12.99

This title is due to be published on 10th July, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

The Poetry World of John Agard cover

A towering figure in the children’s and YA poetry world, John Agard has chosen favourite poems from eight of his previously published collections:  I Din Do Nuttin; Say it Again, Granny; No Hickory, No Dickory, No Dock;
Laughter is an Egg; Grandfather's Old Bruk-a-Down Car; We Animals Would Like a Word With You; Come Back to Me My Boomerang, and Points of View With Professor Peekaboo.

Over 80 poems are included, reflecting the genius of Agard through a range of poetic forms and styles and most of all his extraordinary ability to connect with children of all ages through poetry.

"John Agard is not just one of our greatest poets and writers for children, but one of our greatest writers period." 

-- Piers Torday

"He makes us laugh and makes us think, he plays with language, attacks it, makes it his own."

-- Frank Cottrell B

  • Winner of BookTrust Lifetime Achievement Award 2021

ISBN: 9781915659477

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128 pages