The Owl and the Pussycat
Edward Lear
Ages 3–7
The Owl and the Pussycat
Edward Lear
On the shelf for children aged 3 to 7: The Owl and the Pussycat, a poetry collection by Edward Lear. It connects with humour, wonder and adventure.
Poetry1871
When We Were Very Young
A. A. Milne
Ages 3–8
When We Were Very Young
A. A. Milne · E. H. Shepard
When We Were Very Young, a poetry collection by A. A. Milne, is selected for children aged 3 to 8. It is illustrated by E. H. Shepard. Compare it with other books exploring humour, imagination, wonder and family.
Poetry1924
Now We Are Six
A. A. Milne
Ages 3–8
Now We Are Six
A. A. Milne · E. H. Shepard
Choose Now We Are Six by A. A. Milne for children aged 3 to 8. It is illustrated by E. H. Shepard. This poetry collection is shelved with books about humour, imagination, wonder and family.
Poetry1927
Silly Verse for Kids
Spike Milligan
Ages 5–9
Silly Verse for Kids
Spike Milligan
Choose Silly Verse for Kids by Spike Milligan for children aged 5 to 9. This poetry collection is shelved with books about humour.
Poetry1959
Peacock Pie
Walter de la Mare
Ages 6–10
Peacock Pie
Walter de la Mare
First published in 1913, Peacock Pie is a poetry collection by Walter de la Mare for children aged 6 to 10. Its themes include wonder and imagination.
Poetry1913
Figgie Hobbin
Charles Causley
Ages 6–10
Figgie Hobbin
Charles Causley
Figgie Hobbin by Charles Causley is a poetry collection for children aged 6 to 10. A useful choice for reading about wonder and heritage.
Poetry1970
Revolting Rhymes
Roald Dahl
Ages 6–10
Revolting Rhymes
Roald Dahl · Quentin Blake
For readers interested in humour, compare Revolting Rhymes by Roald Dahl. It is illustrated by Quentin Blake. It is a poetry collection for children aged 6 to 10.
Poetry1982
Please Mrs Butler
Allan Ahlberg
Ages 6–10
Please Mrs Butler
Allan Ahlberg
Please Mrs Butler by Allan Ahlberg is a poetry collection for children aged 6 to 10. A useful choice for reading about humour, family and heritage.
Poetry1983
Quick, Let's Get Out of Here
Michael Rosen
Ages 6–10
Quick, Let's Get Out of Here
Michael Rosen · Quentin Blake
Quick, Let's Get Out of Here by Michael Rosen is a poetry collection for children aged 6 to 10. It is illustrated by Quentin Blake. A useful choice for reading about humour and family.
Poetry1983
Sky in the Pie
Roger McGough
Ages 7–11
Sky in the Pie
Roger McGough
First published in 1983, Sky in the Pie is a poetry collection by Roger McGough for children aged 7 to 11. Its themes include humour and imagination.
Poetry1983
Gargling with Jelly
Brian Patten
Ages 7–11
Gargling with Jelly
Brian Patten
Gargling with Jelly by Brian Patten is a poetry collection for children aged 7 to 11. A useful choice for reading about humour and imagination.
Poetry1985
Talking Turkeys
Benjamin Zephaniah
Ages 8–14
Talking Turkeys
Benjamin Zephaniah
Talking Turkeys by Benjamin Zephaniah is a poetry collection for children aged 8 to 14. A useful choice for reading about humour, justice and creativity.
Poetry1994