Ten Silly Santas: And Other Christmas Poems

Name: Ten Silly Santas: And Other Christmas Poems
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SKU: 9780281083756
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By Steve Turner

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Ten Silly Santas brings to life the adventures of ten clumsy Santas at the North Pole. When one slips through the ice, the book invites readers to discover the fates of the other nine in this delightful collection of Christmas poems that blend humour with heart. Steve Turner, a beloved children's poet, captures the festive spirit with verses that entertain while gently exploring the deeper meanings of Christmas.
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Ten Silly Santas: And Other Christmas Poems

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

Ideal for children who enjoy playful and thoughtful poetry, as well as parents seeking festive reading to share. This book suits readers looking for a humorous yet reflective take on Christmas, engaging younger audiences with its captivating rhythm and cheerful themes.

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A sideways look at the magic and mayhem of Christmas by one of the nation's best-loved children's poets.

A sideways look at the magic and mayhem of Christmas by one of the nation's best-loved children's poets.

Description

Ten silly Santas
At the north North Pole
One Santa cracked the ice
And fell down through a hole.

Find out what happened to the nine other silly Santas in this brand-new, fun-filled collection of Christmas poems for children.

Written by one of the nation's favourite children's poets, Ten Silly Santas captures both the joy and the angst of the Christmas season—making you laugh out loud while also prompting you to quietly reflect on the mystery that lies at the heart of it all.

Great poems. Lovely book!
Charlie Mackesy

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Acclaimed by critics and fellow poets alike, this collection has been praised as "a lovely book" by Charlie Mackesy and hailed as "the ultimate stocking filler for any child who’s fond of poetry" by Brian Patten. Reviewers highlight its rhythm, rhyme, warmth, and humour, making it enjoyable for both children and parents, with comments from Wes Magee, Paul Cookson, and well-regarded publications emphasising its broad appeal and originality.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780281083756

Publisher: SPCK Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 September 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: SPCK Publishing

Contributors:

Illustrated by Katie Abey

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 198.0mm

Height: 129.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 80

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Children's Books Children's Christmas Books and Gifts Children’s, Teenage and Educational Christmas Books and Gifts Steve Turner

About the Author

Steve Turner is a performance poet, journalist, biographer and author of critically acclaimed anthologies of children's verse. Among his bestselling books for children are The Day I Fell Down the Toilet (1997), Dad, You're Not Funny (2000) and Don't Take Your Elephant to School (2006). Steve makes frequent guest appearances on radio and television and was visiting lecturer on music journalism at Leeds College of Music 2008-2011. He has been interviewed on Today (BBC Radio 4), Front Row (BBC Radio 4), Breakfast (BBC1), Live Drive (BBC Radio 5), Steve Wright Show (BBC Radio 2), Diane Rehm Show (NPR), Laura Ingraham Show, Entertainment USA, Muse (Bloomberg TV), CBC, CBS, CNN, and MTV.

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