Here Come the Creatures, Poems by Wes Magee (Children's, Non-fiction, 9/10)

2nd May 2013, Janetta Otter-Barry Books, 96 pages, Paperback, Review copy

Themes: domestic and wild animals, people, nature, feelings, loads of humour, being on holiday, making things, family trips, travelling,   

Summary from Frances Lincoln

 Here come the creatures, one, two, three –
A crocodile’s holding hands with a flea.

A brilliant, varied collection of poems for very young children, suitable for early years and Key Stage One.  

Nayuleska's thoughts 

These highly imaginative and descriptive poems are fun and short to read, with my favourite being  

"What's Yellow?

The full moon

on a cold winter's night.

A candle's flame,

all sparkly and bright.

Buttercups

in the field where you run.

And daffodils

that bloom in the sun.

But the yellow

I really like the most

is butter melting

on thick, warm toast.

Yummmmm! 

Suggested read

For more poetry fun try Can It Be About Me? by Cheryl Moskowitz (Children's, poetry, 10/10)