Poetry Pizza
Simon Mole author Tom McLaughlin illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Otter-Barry Books
Published:5th Feb '26
Should be back in stock very soon

Has your dad ever filled up the bath with 48 litres of lemonade? Have you ever seen a battle rapping badger? Have you ever felt so tired that you can only think in zig zags?
Welcome to the poetry world of Simon Mole – a place of rhyme, rhythm, and wonder!
Bursting with laughs, lyricism, and heartwarming moments, Poetry Pizza is a spellbinding collection of poems. From magical creatures that deliver marshmallows to your bedroom when you’re bored to a cure for the end of day blues, these poems celebrate the wonder of words, the joys of everyday life and the power of imagination. Whether you're reading aloud, performing for friends, or dreaming up verses of your own, this is a book you'll return to time and time again. Funny, fantastical, and full of feeling - there’s a poem in here for everyone!
"This is Mole’s first publication for key stage two (he has written for younger children) and the poems here are a mix of word games, jokes and stories."
* The Bookseller *"Full of witty poems with word games and jokes alongside quiet and thoughtful ones too with fantastic illustrations by Tom McLaughlin."
* Jo Bowers *"Tom McLaughlin’s illustrations bounce alongside the poems, making this a high-interest and accessible read for 7+ year olds. It’s a collection that invites reading aloud and performing and teachers will be scribbling notes in the margins for lesson ideas. Highly recommended."
* School Reading List *"Funny, fantastical, and full of feeling – there’s a poem in here for everyone!"
* Achuka *"A slim volume that contains a lot of laughs, and might kindle a love for words and wordplay. Great for the classroom."
* BookTrust *“A fabulous collection, bursting with poems to tempt the most determined metrophobe! Dedicated to anyone who has played with words, the book is an engaging mix of fun, humorous, thought-provoking and magical works."
* Through The Bookshelf *"Mole is an excellent, engaging, and dynamic performer and I know that many of these poems will translate beautifully into being read aloud in classrooms. A book that crackles with energy and positivity."
-- Matt Goodfellow * BookTrust: Six Favourite Poetry BooISBN: 9781915659866
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: unknown
96 pages