John Agard wordt gevierd om zijn unieke vermogen om speelsheid te combineren met een diepgaand taalbegrip. Zijn poëzie, geïnspireerd door zijn Guyanese roots en Britse ervaringen, maakt meesterlijk gebruik van de ritmes en cadansen van verschillende Engelse vormen. Agard richt zich voornamelijk op het overbrengen van ideeën en woorden, waardoor een directe band met jonge lezers ontstaat. Zijn optredens en geschriften benadrukken de vreugde van live interactie en de viering van taalkundige diversiteit.
Includes poetry from We Brits that gives an outsider-insider view of British life in poems which both challenge and cherish our peculiar culture and hallowed institutions. This book also includes Weblines that contains three Caribbean myths of transformation: the steeldrum, the limbo dancer, and Anansi, the spider trickster god.
A wonderful anthology of poetry by award winning poets John Agard and Grace Nichols, brought to life with beautiful illustrations by Satoshi Kitamura.
No one takes much notice of Ohbert Bennett when he creates a Glory Gardens website, but Ohbert has a mission - to make Glory Gardens the most famous junior club in the world. With the series tied two - two, the final game at Trent Bridge attracts huge crowds and the big question on everyone's lips is - will the Glory Gardens XI win Ohbert's Ashes? schovat popis
It is Carnival Week and Riccardo Small must somehow take part in his two favourite events - the Calypso and the Cricket.
Scintillating science poems from the highly original partnership of one of Britain's best-known poets and an award-winning illustrator, creators of Einstein, The Girl Who Hated Maths, We Animals Would Like a Word With You and Points of View with Professor Peekaboo.
Poor Goldilocks, caught on camera breaking into a house of suburban grizzlies...
Fostering reading confidence in children is essential, and this book provides a curated selection of texts tailored to various reading levels. It emphasizes the importance of matching books to a child's abilities to encourage progress and enjoyment in reading. Engaging stories and age-appropriate content are designed to captivate young readers, making the learning experience both effective and enjoyable. This resource aims to create a positive reading environment at home, supporting children as they develop their literacy skills.
Exploring the theme of emotional communication, this picture book highlights the connections between humans and other creatures. Crafted by an award-winning team, it uses engaging illustrations and relatable storytelling to help young readers understand and express their feelings, fostering empathy and connection with the world around them.
Excitement spreads like bushfire through the jungle. Earth-goddesses are planning a conference! From Australia to Antarctica, the Amazon to Africa, goddesses will debate the burning environmental issues of our times...and bushy-tailed, smooth-talking Coyote wants in on the action! A rip-roaring poem by a master poet in celebration of Earth Day.
The team's on tour and anything that can go wrong. Bob Cattell's cricketing capers are enough to keep any fan happy for\hours - even OUT of season! But with the cricket hard and fast, true West Indian-style, the red-hot heat AND certain members of the team treating it as a non-stop food fest.