Read Me Out Loud! A Poem to Rap, Chant, Whisper Or Shout for Every Day of the Year

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What is Read Me Out Loud! A Poem to Rap, Chant, Whisper Or Shout for Every Day of the Year about?

A lively collection of poems to perform, share and enjoy throughout the year. Each day brings a different verse, from raps, chants and playground rhymes to songs, dialogues, action poems and quiet, thoughtful pieces. Children can experiment with rhythm, volume, movement and sound effects, reading alone or with others. The anthology includes work by modern poets alongside well-known classics, offering a varied introduction to performance poetry and encouraging readers to make every poem their own.

About the author

Paul Cookson is a much-loved British poet who has written lots of funny and lively poems for children. He is well known for his collection 'The Works'. Paul often visits schools to perform his poems and loves making children laugh with his imaginative and entertaining verses.