Wise Up! Wise Down!

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Embark on a delightful poetic journey with John Agard and JonArno Lawson in 'Wise Up! Wise Down!' This collection features over seventy-five call-and-response poems, where each poet playfully answers the other's musings. From pondering if pigeons crave cake to questioning why days have names but not weeks, these verses are both humorous and thought-provoking. Illustrated by Satoshi Kitamura, this book invites readers aged 8 to 12 to explore the wonders and curiosities of everyday life through poetry.

About the author

John Agard is a poet and writer who grew up in Guyana and now lives in the UK. He is famous for his fun, imaginative poems and stories, such as 'Half-Caste' and 'The Young Inferno.' John loves playing with words and often writes about different cultures, making reading exciting and inspiring for everyone.