John Agard: A lifetime in books
John Agard has been crowned the winner of our 2021 Lifetime Achievement Award, recognising his incredible contribution to the world of children's books over the years.
Here, we share a list of some of John's brilliant books - whether you're a longtime fan or discovering his work for the first time, you're sure to find something to love.
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Coyote's Soundbite
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Coyote's Soundbite
Six Earth Goddesses call a meeting to discuss what is to be done about humans inflicting catastrophic environmental damage to the …
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Books Make Good Pets
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Books Make Good Pets
In this delightful book about books, readers go on an imaginative journey through the amazing worlds of adventure that a good book…
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Caribbean Dozen: Poems from Thirteen Caribbean Poets
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Caribbean Dozen: Poems from Thirteen Caribbean Poets
Legendary poets John Agard and Grace Nichols, both originally from the Caribbean, have compiled a lovely book of poems featuring t…
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Shona, Word Detective
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Shona, Word Detective
A delightful celebration of lexicography in a dyslexia-friendly layout, this is a book that will surely inspire all children to fi…
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The Rainmaker Danced
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The Rainmaker Danced
The exuberant John Agard shares his infectious love for the world and its words in this new collection of poetry for children. The…
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Come All You Little Persons
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Come All You Little Persons
Captivating and vibrant illustrations complement the lyrical text in this joyous, inclusive story by celebrated poet John Agard. P…
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Going Batty
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Going Batty
Dyslexia-friendly, super-readable, illustrated story about a girl whose school project (and a hidden colony in the attic) makes he…
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My Name is Book
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My Name is Book
If you are intrigued as to how sheep and birds have played important roles in the recording of the written word then this is the d…
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Einstein, The Girl Who Hated Maths
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Einstein, The Girl Who Hated Maths
A perfect book for schools in particular, this book is filled with thought-provoking poems that will re-enchant the magic of maths…
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Goldilocks on CCTV
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Goldilocks on CCTV
By turns funny, poignant and insightful Agard’s poems are told with a direct and distinctive voice
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Pumpkin Grumpkin
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Pumpkin Grumpkin
Amusing and bemusing poetry from around the globe. John Agard and Grace Nichols have assembled a bunch of silly poems in this new …
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Under the Moon and Over the Sea
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Under the Moon and Over the Sea
This joyful collection of more than 50 poems superbly conjures the sights, sounds and rhythms of the Caribbean.
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The Young Inferno
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The Young Inferno
John Agard’s mash up of Dante’s Inferno and Aesop’s Fables, with quirky and sometimes horror-influenced illust…
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