Plum: poems

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What is Plum: poems about?

Tony Mitton’s lively poetry collection explores the surprising, silly and sometimes mysterious sides of everyday life. Meet a snake guarding an apple, a cat plagued by fleas, a wonderfully inventive chapati-making machine and many other memorable characters and ideas. The poems range from playful nonsense and clever wordplay to thoughtful reflections on nature, imagination and growing. With vivid rhythms, unexpected rhymes and plenty of humour, Plum invites readers to read aloud, laugh, wonder and see ordinary things in extraordinary ways.

About the author

Tony Mitton is a much-loved British poet and author who writes fun and lively books for children. He is well known for his 'Amazing Machines' series, which helps young readers learn about all sorts of vehicles. Tony uses rhyme and rhythm to make his stories exciting and enjoyable for everyone who reads them.