Most Popular Books by Roger McGough

Clever die-cuts on each page of this board book encourage young readers to ponder different shapes and the objects they could be. A simple turn of the page reveals the very unexpected answers throughout this unique guessing-game fantasy. Full-color illustrations.

Roger McGough prende gli animali che conosciamo e li trasforma in un suo zoo dell’immaginazione, dove le parole sono libere di correre da tutte le parti... Un divertentissimo bestiario popolato da creature reali e inventate che – con la complicità di Franco Nasi e delle sue “traduzioni aperte” – si sono trasformate in un’altra lingua e qualche volta hanno anche cambiato nome, in un gioco infinito di travestimenti che il lettore può cimentarsi a continuareRoger McGough prende gli animali che conosciamo e li trasforma in un suo zoo dell’immaginazione, dove le parole sono libere di correre da tutte le parti... Un divertentissimo bestiario popolato da creature reali e inventate che – con la complicità di Franco Nasi e delle sue “traduzioni aperte” – si sono trasformate in un’altra lingua e qualche volta hanno anche cambiato nome, in un gioco infinito di travestimenti che il lettore può cimentarsi a continuare.

''The patron saint of poetry'' Carol Ann Duffy ''McGough is a true original and more than one generation would be much the poorer without him'' The Times _______________ For fifty years, Roger McGough has delighted readers with poetry that is at once playful and poignant, intimate and universal. In his latest collection, he explores the whole gamut of the human experience, from forgotten friendships and family life, to the trauma of war and contemporary politics, wittily showing us who we are in all our shades of light and dark. _______________ ''McGough has done for poetry what champagne does for weddings'' Time out ''Memorable and enduring and fresh. Age has not withered [his lines] nor diminished their potency. Of how much modern poetry can you say that?'' Sunday Herald ''McGough''s trademarks: the craft worn as lightly as the crown, the jokes that are something more, the underlying heartache, the acute sense of the way time slips away'' Poetry Review

In inglese “baby burp” è il ruttino che i genitori cercano di provocare nel neonato dopo la poppata. Quando finalmente il ruttino vien fuori, di solito la mamma o il papà si sentono sollevati e si complimentano con l’esecutore come fosse un musicista: “Bravo! Bravo!” Poi, non si sa esattamente a che età, fare un ruttino a tavola non è più consentito. A ben leggere, però, “baby burp” può essere anche un rutto appena nato. Non il rutto di un bambino, ma un rutto bambino. Dunque può succedere, che a una ragazzina inglese scappi un ruttino. I genitori non apprezzeranno e lei si scuserà. Ma Ruttino non sarà molto contento della fredda accoglienza che la famiglia gli ha riservato, e così comincerà a volare per la stanza, e poi scapperà di casa, se ne andrà fuori dalla finestra, in giro per i quartieri di Londra... Roger McGough rovista nell’inventario di suoni e significati delle parole e ne trae mondi inimmaginabili, ritmi pop e storie pazzesche.

A collection of poems for children encompassing everything from epigrams to longer narratives, letters and story poems.

A hugely enjoyable and educational book, Dotty Inventions tells true stories about the invention of the ballpoint pen, windshield wiper, parachute, frisbee and velcro. It is a hilarious, wacky combination of fantasy and science, with energetic and witty illustrations.Ages 7-10

Poems to make you smile! Critically acclaimed poet Roger McGough has drawn together a fantastic collection of upbeat poems to bring happiness into your day with this uplifting collection Happy Poems. Perfect for happy children or those needing a little cheer, Roger reminds us that happiness can be found all around us in the everyday, in family, in books in nature and, of course, in our pets! Includes gems from the very best classic and contemporary poets, such as John Agard, Adrian Henri, Brian Patten, Carol Ann Duffy, Joseph Coelho, William Wordsworth and William Blake.

POETRY PIE is a brilliant collection of poems for children by Roger McGough.There are over 50 poems in this hugely enjoyable poetry collection with themes ranging from food and animals to school and ghouls. As always, Roger McGough''s poems are full of wit and wisdom, with word play, puns and sharp observations on all aspects of life. Illustrated throughout with his own unique line drawings which are full of humour and pathos. Roger McGough is one of the UK''s most celebrated and distinctive poets. He is the author of more than fifty books and has written numerous scripts, including the script for the Beatles'' film Yellow Submarine. He is an international ambassador for poetry and in 1997 was awarded an OBE.

A brand new collection for children from beloved poet, writer and broadcaster - Roger McGough Just when you are ready to write your first poem, along come the words and cause mayhem! ''Poems can be like that sometimes,'' says Roger McGough. Here Roger''s witty poems take you from school and home to places far and wide, and back again just in time to finish the poem you first started.

High-powered imagination meets adventure in this celebration of childhood mischief, from national treasure Roger McGough. Particularly suitable for struggling and reluctant readers aged 7+ Midge and co. are back! And this time there''s a brand new four-legged friend in tow. New Dog needs a name and the boys need an adventure, so what are the three to do but sort it out themselves - there will be rescue missions, viking attacks and buried treasuregalore before the week is out. Laugh-out-loud adventures of childhood high jinks and rascality. Particularly suitable for struggling and reluctant readers aged 7+

It was Wednesday if I remember rightly. I never liked Wednesdays for some reason. I could never spell ''Wednesday'' for a start. And it always seemed to rain on Wednesdays. And there were two days to go before the weekend ...

Children of all ages will laugh out loud after reading this comic collection of poems. Roger McGough has compiled a wonderful array of favorite writers past and present -- from the classic verse of Lewis Carroll and Ogden Nash to the ridiculous rhymes of Jack Prelutsky and Shel Silverstein. With over 200 poems, this humorously illustrated book is a must for any family library.

A brilliant new collection of poems. The poetry contains the clever word-play, rich ideas and humour associated with Roger McGough. It includes a series of poems about the exploits of some gangster cats and verse based on CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS by Saint Saens.