The Poetry World of John Agard

Delve into the world of John Agard, exploring his playful poetry across the decades. Children are encouraged to pen their own poems from the point of view of animals, to think about the sounds of words, including Creole, and delight in the pitter patter of syntax. From love poems from a hippo to his wife: 'How can I live without your ponderful potamous pout?' to musings on getting your own way: 'When I ask Daddy, Daddy says ask Mummy. When I ask Mummy, Mummy says ask Daddy. I don't know where to go. Better ask my teddy; he never says no', you will giggle at the way the words dance alongside Shirley Hottier's delightful black and white illustrations.