Poems to Perform: A Classic Collection Chosen by the Children's Laureate
Julia Donaldson, Clare Melinsky
In Poems to Perform, Julia Donaldson has chosen poems with performance by children in mind, and her notes and ideas on performing them are included in a special section at the end of the book. From the author of The Gruffalo, Julia's passionate belief that performance can help children enjoy reading and grow in confidence is informed by her own experience both as a child and now, working with groups of children to bring stories, poems and songs to life. The poems range from classics by Edward Lear, W H Auden and Eleanor Farjeon to contemporary work by Michael Rosen, John Agard and Clare Bevan. Illustrated throughout with exquisite, expressive lino-cuts by Clare Melinsky, this is a book for teachers, parents, children: anyone who loves great poetry.
Reviews
I love it. It is the most AMAZING poem book that I have ever read in my life. Now, some of my favourite poems: Pirate Pete, ABC Ma Granny Found a Flea, Conversation Script, ( there are some other ones but I can’t remember : (.)
Anonymous 05.02.2024
Really good
Anonymous 31.07.2023
I like the one where the brother eats the police man and all the people; especially the teacher part. I really liked that! (Lol) I love the poems, even though I’ve not read every one yet, I still like it.
Anonymous 30.07.2023
I remember in Y2 we performed Cats This book had hilarious poems, however I disliked most of Julia's
Dienw 11.03.2023
Really intrigued
Anonymous 05.09.2022
Poems are the best thing ever, In any sort of weather!
Anonymous 13.08.2022
it is very interesting because I love poems. I would recommend this to my friend Gilliana.
Anonymous 30.07.2022
I like that it had poems yes I would recommend this book
Anonymous 29.07.2022
Some of the poems were funny which I enjoyed reading!
Anonymous 29.07.2022
I didn't like it. It was really boring.
Anonymous 24.08.2021
It was interesting. I really liked how the writing was like a song.
Anonymous 07.08.2021
This book has lots of good poems and my favourite one is called 'Conversation Piece'. This is because 2 people can do it and it is a silly poem. I was given this book on Alex's birthday. I like reading poems and my favourite poems are funny poems. I like poems by Edward Lear and Roger McGough.
Anonymous 01.09.2020
I liked some of the poems but not all of them.
Anonymous 11.06.2020
I like poems and it's a really good book because we could use it for school so I can teach poems to my friends
Anonymous 30.07.2019
There were some funny poems and lots of good rhymes
Anonymous 08.08.2018
A great book.
Anonymous 21.08.2017
wow.
Anonymous 21.08.2017
It's fun learning my poems
Anonymous 06.08.2017
I am looking forward to learning some
Anonymous 31.07.2017
I like the Dark Wood especially.
Anonymous 28.08.2016
