Bison Rule, OK!
by Sarah Ziman, illustrated by Nia Havilliard
Interest age: 7 to 11
Reading age: 7+
Published by Otter-Barry Books, 2026
About this book
This lively poetry collection with a distinctively Welsh flavour is an absolute joy to read. The book is perfect to dip in and out of, and children can use the list of contents to quickly find their favourite poems, which are grouped into a range of categories: school, family, astonishing animals, word play and riddles, short stories and tall tales, and special days.
Elegy perfectly describes the symptoms of every dad’s man flu; children are sure to recognise the universal remedy of ‘Wet Paper Towel’ for any ailment or injury sustained at school in Medical Room; and Red is a fantastically funny rendering of a well-known fairy tale. Readers will love to solve riddles and will delight in the mixed-up sounds of Voonerism Sperse.
From funny and daft, to moving and thought-provoking, there really is something for everyone in this fabulous compilation. The expressive black-and-white line-drawings which accompany the poems are full of personality, adding an extra dimension to the collection.
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