A Kid in My Class
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A Kid in My Class
Bestselling poetry collection by award-winning Rachel Rooney with iconic illustrator Chris Riddell - now available in paperback
They're all here... every kid in the class has their own poem. The pushy one, the shy one. The whizz kid and the daydreamer. The best-friender and the kid who runs in his wheelchair. The tough kid, the poet. And not forgetting the class hamster.
This collection from an outstanding poet, Rachel Rooney, winner of the CLiPPA Award, is perfectly matched by the amazing witty and inventive illustrations by Chris Riddell, the former UK Children's Laureate.
This moreish collection of poems about a class full of characters is beautifully written and illustrated and will ring bells with all children about their own behaviour and that of their schoolmates. The Sunday Times
Rooney evokes children's perspectives with empathy. The poignancy and humour of these character sketches are heightened by their illustrations. Guardian
I absolutely love this children's poetry book. David Walliams
Thought-provoking and fun. The Week Junior
Full of both emotion, and knowledge of the classroom, this is a superb collection, brilliantly illustrated. Poetry has never seemed more alive and more relevant. Minerva Reads
There is not one weak point in this wonderful collection. Poetry Zone
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781915659538
Publisher: Otter-Barry Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 09 April 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Otter-Barry Books
Illustration: Black and white illustrations throughout
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Chris Riddell
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 150.0mm
Height: 230.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 88
About the Author
Rachel Rooneyworked as a teacher of children with special needs while bringing up her three sons. Her debut poetry collection,The Language of Cat, won the CLiPPA Award in 2012, and was followed by CLiPPA-shortlistedMy Life as a Goldfish,and Hey, Girl!, a powerful exploration of adolescence, for 11+.Rachel lives in Brighton.
Chris Riddell, Children's Laureate 2015-17, is internationally renowned both as artist and author. His awards include the Kate Greenaway Medal (2002, 2004), the Costa Children's Book Award (2013), and the Hay Festival Medal for Illustration (2015). He is currently president of the School Library Association. His bestselling books include theGoth Girlseries, theCoralineseries,The Sleeper and the Spindlewith Neil Gaiman andA Great Big Cuddlewith Michael Rosen. He lives in Brighton, UK.
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