Number, Number, Cut a Cucumber

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What is Number, Number, Cut a Cucumber about?

A lively collection of poems designed to be read aloud, Number, Number, Cut a Cucumber invites children to clap, chant, whisper, shout and move along with the words. The poems explore playful subjects including parades, bumble bees, salamanders and everyday surprises. With simple language, strong rhythms and plenty of opportunities for performance, the book is ideal for sharing with friends, family or a class. Readers can experiment with their voices and actions as they bring each poem to life.

About the author

Nick Toczek is a British author, poet, and performer who loves making words fun. He has written lots of books and poems for children, including ‘Dragons Are Back!’ and ‘Number Rhumba’. Nick enjoys visiting schools to share his lively poems and stories, inspiring children to read, write, and enjoy language.