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A Whale of a Time

From limericks and nonsense rhymes to humorous takes on well-known verses and classics such as The Owl and the Pussy-cat, this collection of 366 richly illustrated, light-hearted poems for children includes contributions from a broad selection of writers including Eleanor Farjeon, Spike Milligan, Brian Bilston and Benjamin Zephaniah. Age 6+

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Product information:
  • Publisher: Nosy Crow
  • Year: 2023
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 350pp
  • Illustrated: Yes
  • Dimensions: 280x252mm
  • ISBN: 9781839942013
  • Condition: New
  • Weight: 2.2kg
Product code:
544834
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A brilliantly illustrated collection of 366 hilarious poems to keep you laughing all year round!


The Times Children's Book of the Year 2023


Featured in New York Times Holiday Books for Children


Shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year 2023


A wonderful gift for all ages, this beautifully produced anthology is rib-ticklingly funny to wryly witty, each poem in this uplifting collection is guaranteed to put a smile on your face! Whether it's a poem about socks or spaniels, eggs or elephants, this bright and brilliant collection will bring you cheer and laughter every day. Perfect for reading aloud, sharing even more side-splitting hilarity with family and friends.


The spectacular range of poems for children includes work by John Agard, Maya Angelou, Hilaire Belloc, Brian Bilston, Lucille Clifton, Wendy Cope, Roald Dahl, Edward Lear, Spike Milligan, Ogden Nash, Grace Nichols, Jack Prelutsky, Michael Rosen, Christina Rossetti, Benjamin Zephaniah and many more.


"Laughter is definitely the top priority here in this bright, lively and uplifting poetry anthology for children" - Lucy Bannerman, The Times


"The visual production is outstanding... with bold, playful mixed-media illustrations that match the lighthearted loopiness." - New York Times


"There are a myriad of ways to enjoy this collection... This makes the perfect gift... a whale of a time is guaranteed" - Gemma McLaughlin, The National
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