Dragon Cat

About this book

In Dragon Cat, poet Pie Corbett presents readers with a delightful collection of poems.

There are verses about animals – a lobster on the phone, flying owls, parrots, and bats; there are poems about everyday life – shaving his sister’s Barbie, playing football, and having the school photo taken. There are poems about dragons, fairies, and all manner of otherworldly creatures and places.   

Illustrated by Tom-Morgan Jones, this is a bouncy, fun book full of funny observations and illustrations that feel quirky and original. There are quiet moments, too, where Corbett creates a space for the reader to think about new ideas or familiar things seen in a new way.  

There are poems here that are fun to read aloud, could be used for call and response, would be helpful for school projects, or are just enjoyable to read. 

This would be a perfect poetry book for teachers looking for something to dip into at the end of the day for the last five minutes before home time, or in the morning for a quick poem read aloud at registration. 

Pie Corbett is well-known to teachers and librarians as a poet, for his school visits, and for the Talk for Writing scheme. These new poems highlight his fun approach to books, words and poetry and will be a welcome addition to the school library.