An Imaginary Menagerie

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SKU: 9781913074357
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Poems and Drawings

By Roger McGough

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An Imaginary Menagerie by Roger McGough takes young readers on a whimsical journey through a collection of imaginative animal poems. Each poem features unique and enchanting creatures, blending humour with a touch of magic, perfect for sparking the creativity and curiosity of children.
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You might enjoy this delightful collection of poems if you have a vivid imagination and an appreciation for whimsical and playful creativity. Roger McGough's unique blend of humour and charm creates a magical world of creatures and tales that captures the vibrant curiosity and wonder often found in children. It's perfect for young readers with a love for enchanting rhymes and fantastical adventures.

An Imaginary Menagerie

A new edition of the classic Roger McGough collection of animal verse, with the author's own illustrations

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Ever see
an anaconda
drive through town
on a brand new Honda?
Don't ask him
for a ride.
You might end up
inside.

From the Allivator to the Zonk, here are seventy-two gloriously witty poems that young readers will love and return to again and again.

Real and imaginary animals, from newts with flutes to boisterous baboons in hot-air balloons, crowd Roger McGough's celebrated collection, now in a new edition for a new generation. Rich in invention, wordplay, and humour, with Roger's own delightful, quirky illustrations.

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?

An Imaginary Menagerie by Roger McGough is praised for its humour and excitement, engaging both adults and children with its entertaining content. Critics describe it as witty, wicked, and a testament to McGough's classic style, with poems that resonate well with young readers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781913074357

Publisher: Otter-Barry Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 July 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Otter-Barry Books

Illustration: Line drawings, black and white

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 96

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Humour Roger McGough

About the Author

Roger McGough is Britain's most famous and best-loved poet. Called 'the patron saint of poetry' by the Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy, Roger is the author of over 50 books bestselling books for children and adults. He was born in Liverpool, and originally rose to fame as a member of The Scaffold, the pop music/poetry group whose most famous song was 'Lily the Pink'. Roger's picture book, Crocodile Tears, illustrated by Greg McLeod, is also published by Otter-Barry Books. He performs his poetry and music shows in venues across the UK. Roger lives in Barnes, SW London.

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