Categorising in lively detail the consequences of children's wilful and obnoxious behaviour, this classic sparkles with satire. A witty book of moral lessons for us all.

This collection of short poems celebrating the everyday experiences of very young readers is a delightful introduction to poetry.

Silverstein was one of the leading children's poets in the USA. In this collection of mainly humorous poems are illustrations by the author.

This wonderfully bright collection is one to be enjoyed for years. Bursting with one hundred rhymes and featuring some best-loved illustrators, this is a real treat for young and old alike.

This substantial collection includes hundreds of poems written for children from the eighteenth century to contemporary times. One for collectors and serious poetry fans!

Lear and Carroll's nonsense verse is illustrated with fine, surreal paintings by Nicki Palm. Fabulous language and bizarre imaginings for all ages.

Here is a wonderful collection of poetry by ten top British poets, with an added bonus of the witty interviews between each poet and Patten and his cat Wiz.

Jack, Snow White, Little Red Riding Hood, Cinderella, Goldilocks, and The Three Little Pigs all come in for a very different treatment in these irreverent and cleverly funny rhymes.

The arch purveyor of inspired silliness (or true wisdom in disguise?) penned these simple little pieces, illustrated in his own inimitable style, for children of all ages.

Gorgeously illustrated, this selection of classic poetry also includes details of the poets' lives and times.