Brian Patten
Brian Patten is an English poet and author. He came to prominence in the 1960s as one of the Liverpool poets, and writes primarily lyrical poetry about human relationships.
Books
Can I Come Too?
Author: Brian Patten
Illustrator: Nicola Bayley
Publisher: Andersen Press
Interest age: 2+
Reading age: 6+
Even the smallest of us can make adventures happen. The very small mouse at the start of this tale decides that he’ll set off to find the biggest creature in the world.
Monster Slayer
Author: Brian Patten
Illustrator: Chris Riddell
Publisher: Barrington Stoke
Interest age: 9
Reading age: 9+
The story of Beowulf does not tire and this new retelling will bring it to a new generation of readers. Smart production, featuring foils and neon illustrations from the incomparable Chris Riddell, adds real flair.
The Puffin Book of Utterly Brilliant Poetry
Author: Various Editor: Brian Patten
Publisher: Puffin
Interest age: 5+
Reading age: 8+
Ten utterly individual poets contribute a selection of poems as varied as the colours of a rainbow to this glorious celebration of the power of verse