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| Cover updated 5th April 2019 |
Book summary
In this, my amazing (if I may say so myself) first mini-collection of
poems, I tackle bits and bobs about growing up head-on. There isn't much
about pain, humour, or romance, I'm afraid, but there are a few
experiments, some seriousness, one or two whinges, twenty stories, and
lots of rhyming couplets…
Nayu's thoughts
I'm not a huge fan of poetry, but somehow I end up reviewing a few each year on this blog, and I was intrigued by this volume because I've read and enjoyed
Beanie's work in the past (see suggested read). As Beanie says at the
end of the book, most of the poems aren't funny or uplifting. There
are some deep ones about the state of various organisations that
Beanie has experienced, which while not what I'd choose to read were
well written and definitely got their point across.
It is easy to dip
in and of of the book, but I chose to read it in one sitting. I'm
certain here's at least one poem every reader wil be able to relate
to, whether it's about a cute Robin, the woes of graduating
university, the NHS, food and other topics. I expect I will reread
these in time as Beanie's way with words are a pleasure to read regardless of the positivity/negativity of the poem, with
nuggets of advice and life tips.
Find out more on Beanie's blog.
Suggested read
Check out Beanie's other books including the entertaining picture book The fox and It by Beanie Lei (Children's, Picture book, 10E/10E)
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