Simon Lamb

Age range 9+ A dazzling collection of poems from an emerging poet, illustrated by Chris Riddell. Scottish poet Simon Lamb delivers a debut collection for children with A Passing On of Shells, featuring fifty luminous poems, each written in exactly fifty words. The subjects range from family, identity and growing up, to the need for hope, the wonder of nature,...

Earth has existed for an immense period of time—an almost unimaginable 4.6 billion years. If we ventured far enough into the past, would we reach a time when our planet was fundamentally different? Did it always have landscapes like those we see today, sculpted by wind, rain, and the forces of plate tectonics? When did Earth turn into the distinctive...

A modern version of a classic poem, written for the ears, eyes, and hearts of today. Written in response to Tam o' Shanter, the famous Scottish poem by Robert Burns, and inspired by the author's own experiences of that same poem, Simon Lamb's new book, Mat o' Shanter, is a highly original and moving work. It incorporates an introduction to...