Machine Poems

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What is Machine Poems about?

Machines are all around us, from the kitchen to outer space! This lively collection of poems brings them to life with sounds like rattling, banging, whirring, and purring. With humorous illustrations by Nick Sharratt, young readers will enjoy poems by John Foster, Charles Causley, and Barbara Ireson.

About the author

Jill Bennett is a well-loved author and poet, known for her lively collections of poems and stories for children. Her book 'The Haunted House and Other Spooky Poems' is a favourite among young readers. Jill enjoys creating fun and imaginative rhymes that make reading exciting and help children discover the joy of poetry.

Discussion ideas around Machine Poems

Machine sounds: Which machine makes the most interesting sound, and what words would you use to describe it?

Helpful or troublesome?: Which machines make life easier, and which might cause problems if they went wrong?

Bringing machines to life: If one machine in the book could speak, what would it say about its job?

Machines and nature: How can machines help people while also causing trouble for the world around us?

Invent your own: What machine would you invent, and what would it do?