There's an Alien in the Classroom
by Gervase Phinn, illustrated by Tony Ross
Interest age: 8+
Reading age: 7+
Published by Andersen Press, 2010
About this book
A new collection of humorous, touching and observant poems by Gervase Phinn.
Covering such subjects as school, holidays, family and animals, the poet clearly delights in playing with the sounds and meanings of words and phrases.
Each poem is well matched by an apt and expressive illustration by Tony Ross. These poems are ideal for a child reading on their own or out loud.
The collection will also provide inspiration for poetry in the KS2 and KS3 classroom. Phinn uses different types of poetry styles from acrostic and Haiku through to the riddle and the Japanese Tanka. At the back of the book he describes the rules of each in a useful list.
About the illustrator
More books like this
-
Ridiculous Raps and Rhymes
by Michael Rosen and MC Grammar, illustrated by Mike Byrne
7 to 14 years
-
The Poetry World of John Agard
by John Agard, illustrated by Shirley Hottier
9 to 14 years
-
Squeak! Squawk! Roar! Amazing Animal Poems
by Kate Williams, illustrated by Hannah Asen
9 to 14 years
-
Blue Jelly and Strawberries
by Attie Lime, illustrated by Kate Sheppard
9 to 14 years