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Paperback112 pages
Author's Website
www.brianpatten.co.uk/Illustrated By
Chris RiddellPublisher
Frances Lincoln Childrens Books an imprint of Frances Lincoln Publishers LtdPublication date
3rd May 2012ISBN
9781847802699Children's Author 'Like-for-Like' recommendations
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Thawing Frozen Frogs
Written by: Brian Patten
Illustrated by: Chris Riddell
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Julia Eccleshare's comment:
Age 7+. A wonderful collection of witty and thought provoking poems on every subject you can think of. Ever thought Why Toads Look Much More Serious Than Frogs? Probably not. But, after reading Brian Patten’s poem you may look at a pond in a whole new way!
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Synopsis
Thawing Frozen Frogs by Brian PattenI nibbled a mother, But wanting something new I boiled a bit of Granny And tried some Uncle-stew. I did not eat the baby, That was out of the question. (And anyway they wriggle And cause indigestion.)
Ever joined a Giant's family dinner, kept a pet wig, thawed a frozen frog or snaffled a giraffe? Thawing Frozen Frogs is a brilliantly inventive collection from one of the UK's top performance poets, including a wide range of poems that showcase Brian Patten's wit, slapstick humour, wisdom and sensitivity - and his poetry's huge appeal to children of all ages. Perfect for reading at school or at home, out loud or by yourself. Illustrated with Chris Riddell's funny and illuminating line drawings.
New edition of a critically acclaimed collection which has been unavailable for several years.
Reviews
Praise for Brian Patten:
'A magic ability to turn radiant imagination loose' - The Times
'A marked sensitivity and eye for the unusual' - Guardian
About The Author
Brian Patten was born in Liverpool in 1946. His poetry for adults has been published in many languages and his collections include ‘Love Poems’, ‘Storm Damage’, and ‘Grinning Jack’. His work for children includes the poetry collections ‘Gargling with Jelly’ and ‘Thawing Frozen Frogs’ as well as plays and the award-winning novel ‘Mr Moon’s Last Case’.
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