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Poems To Perform

Name: Poems To Perform
Rating: 4.75 (4 reviews)
ISBN: 9781447243397

By Julia Donaldson

What happens when quiet poems leap off the page and demand to be performed?

lively engaging expressive educational

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.75

From 4 readers

Genres

Poetry/Verse

What is Poems To Perform about?

Dive into 'Poems to Perform', a lively collection curated by Julia Donaldson, designed for children to bring poetry to life through performance. Featuring classics by Edward Lear and W.H. Auden, alongside contemporary works by Michael Rosen and John Agard, this anthology is perfect for group recitations and classroom fun. With expressive lino-cut illustrations by Clare Melinsky and performance tips from Julia herself, it's an engaging way to boost reading confidence and enjoyment.

About the author

Julia Donaldson is a much-loved British author who has written many wonderful books for children. She is best known for creating 'The Gruffalo', a story about a clever mouse and a magical creature. Julia often works with illustrator Axel Scheffler to bring her fun and imaginative stories to life.

Pages

400 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

2014

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