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The friendly octopus and other poems about animals

Name: The friendly octopus and other poems about animals
ISBN: 9780750262941

By Brian Moses

What do a forgetful giraffe, friendly octopus and pet alligator have in common?

playful · colourful · humorous · rhythmic

Genres

Animals Poetry/Verse Humour

What is The friendly octopus and other poems about animals about?

Meet a friendly octopus, a pet alligator, a forgetful giraffe and many more fascinating creatures in this lively collection of animal poems. From tiny beetles and tarantulas to enormous elephants and prehistoric dinosaurs, each poem offers a fresh, playful view of the natural world. With colourful illustrations, varied rhythms and a mixture of familiar and surprising animals, the collection invites young readers to enjoy reading aloud, joining in with repeated patterns and discovering the humour in the animal kingdom.

About the author

Brian Moses is a much-loved British poet who writes funny and thoughtful poems for children. His work includes the popular collection 'The Secret Lives of Teachers'. Brian often visits schools to share his poems and inspire young writers. He enjoys exploring everyday life through poetry and encourages everyone to have fun with words.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

2010

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