Juggling with Gerbils

Juggling with Gerbils
Author: Brian Patten
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2000-04-06
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0141925698

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A great new collection of poetry, wide-ranging in both form and subject matter. Full of Brian Patten's wonderful wit and moments of beauty as in GERANIUMS IN THE SNOW: Like children snuggling down under a white duvet Slowly the red geraniums Vanish under the snow. Brilliantly complemented by Chris Riddell's illustrations.

A Gallery to Play to

A Gallery to Play to
Author: Phil Bowen
Publisher: Liverpool University Press
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2008-01-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 184631125X

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In the summer of 1967, Tony Richardson of Penguin Books took a chance. Then Penguin’s poetry editor, Richardson devoted the tenth volume of the highly prestigious Penguin Modern Poets series to three unknown writers from Liverpool: Adrian Henri, Roger McGough, and Brian Patten. Little did anyone anticipate that the book produced, The Mersey Sound, would become one of the best-selling poetry anthologies of all time. A Gallery to Play To is an intimate account of the lives and careers of the three poets featured in that 1967 volume—and with unparalleled access to the lives of Henri, McGough, and Patten, the author has produced an indispensable volume for anyone interested in British poetry, popular culture, and literary society over the last forty years. Originally published in 1999, this revised edition includes new interviews with Patten and McGough, as well as a fully updated text and introduction.

International Who's Who in Poetry 2005

International Who's Who in Poetry 2005
Author: Europa Publications
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 1787
Release: 2004
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 185743269X

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Provides up-to-date profiles on the careers of leading and emerging poets.

The Mersey Sound

The Mersey Sound
Author: Adrian Henri
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 142
Release: 2007-06-07
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 014119085X

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'The Mersey Sound is an attempt to introduce contemporary poetry to the general reader by publishing representative work by each of three modern poets in a single volume, in each case the selection has been made to illustrate the poet's characteristics in style and form'. With this modest brief, The Mersey Sound was conceived and first published in 1967. An anthology which features Roger McGough's work, alongside that of Brian Patten and Adrian Henri (The Liverpool Poets), it went on to sell over half a million copies and to become the bestselling poetry anthology of all time.

Page to Stage

Page to Stage
Author: James Carter
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2013-05-13
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1136767835

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An exciting and creative approaches that links literacy and oracy in a way that children will enjoy. Performing poetry is also proven to boost self-esteem. Includes: * Audio downloadable resources with recordings of published poets and children performing their own work * Activities to develop speaking and listening skills * Model poems from which to work * Guidelines for progressing through the writing and performance process * A three stage model: preparation -- writing -- performing

The Poetry Experience

The Poetry Experience
Author: Sheree Fitch
Publisher: Pembroke Publishers Limited
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2008
Genre: Poetry
ISBN: 1551388154

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From questions and short tasks to full classroom events, this playful, powerful guide offers strategies to help student reflect on and determine what poetry means to them.

The Monsters' Guide to Choosing a Pet

The Monsters' Guide to Choosing a Pet
Author: Brian Patten
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 159
Release: 2005-09-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0141925930

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Roger McGough and Brian Patten have selected the very best of their animal poems in order to help two loveable monsters from outer space who visit Earth in search of a pet and need a bit of guidance...Split into sections, the monsters are introduced to animals that fly, swim, crawl and purr by two of our greatest childrens poets. Illustrated in Guy Parker-Rees' lively and intimitable style.

Choosing and Using Fiction and Non-Fiction 3-11

Choosing and Using Fiction and Non-Fiction 3-11
Author: Margaret Mallett
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 445
Release: 2019-10-30
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1351385348

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Choosing and Using Fiction and Non-Fiction 3-11 is a guide for primary teachers to the many kinds of texts children encounter, use and enjoy in their nursery and primary school years, providing an invaluable insight into the literature available. Addressing important issues and allowing for the voices of teachers, reviewers and children to be heard, it contains suggestions of best practice which offer a more creative approach to learning. Including both fiction and non-fiction, with genres ranging from picturebooks to biographies, this fully updated second edition features: New coverage on recent books Discussion of new changes in concepts of literacy, particularly focused on technological advances in moving image media and virtual worlds The balance between print and screen-based texts on developing children’s visual and multimodal literacy Annotated booklists for each genre for different age groups New sections on equality, diversity and translation Exploring fiction, non-fiction and poetry, Choosing and Using Fiction and Non-Fiction 3-11 is an invaluable resource, supporting teachers as they help children on their journey to becoming insightful and critical readers of non-fiction, and sensitive and reflective readers of fiction.

Exploring Children′s Literature

Exploring Children′s Literature
Author: Nikki Gamble
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 540
Release: 2013-06-30
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1446283062

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This book introduces the role of children′s literature in promoting reading for pleasure and creating lifelong readers. Focusing on a range of fiction relevant to the National Curriculum, it covers genres such as poetry, non-fiction, traditional stories and picture books. Concepts and terminology are explained through a wide range of examples. This revised edition includes -Investigative activities and practical exercises for personal or classroom use -Examples from world literature and work in translation highlighting the range of diverse material available for teaching inspiration -Coverage of social, cultural and political reading practices to increase understanding of factors that influence children′s reading experience -Coverage of disability and equality issues to help inform teaching strategies that overcome barriers to learning. This book is essential for students on PGCE, BEd and BA Education courses, and for teachers undertaking CPD in English, literacy or children′s literature. It provides useful support material for language coordinators and literacy consultants, and can be used to support distance-learning, as an aid to self-study, or as a course text.

Jumpstart! Poetry

Jumpstart! Poetry
Author: Pie Corbett
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2008-09-09
Genre: Education
ISBN: 113403539X

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Jumpstart! Poetry is about involving children as creative writers through writing poems. The book contains a bank of ideas that can be drawn upon when teaching poetry but also at other times to provide a source for creative writing that children relish. There are more than 100 quick warm-ups to fire the brain into a creative mood and to ‘jumpstart’ reading, writing and performing poetry in any key stage 1 or 2 classroom.