"50 meaningful fifty-word poems"
March 2023 Debut of the Month | Shortlisted for the Week Junior Book Awards 2023
A carefully curated selection of very brief but meaningful poems which will amuse, inspire and provoke readers. Chris Riddell’s attractive line illustrations wittily bring out the key points of each adding to the enjoyment of the poems and the book in general. As do the beautiful production values of the book which make it a joy to dip into again and again.
Scallywag Press proudly present Simon Lamb’s dazzling debut collection of poetry, featuring fifty luminous poems, each written in exactly fifty words, fully-illustrated throughout by much-loved former Children’s Laureate Chris Riddell.
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Scallywag Press proudly present Simon Lamb’s dazzling debut collection of poetry, featuring fifty luminous poems, each written in exactly fifty words, fully-illustrated throughout by much-loved former Children’s Laureate Chris Riddell. With subjects ranging from family, identity, and growing up, to the need for hope, the wonder of nature, and the very concept of poetry itself, Simon offers his poems as small nuggets of wisdom, warmth and wit to help readers of all ages navigate their lives.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed A Passing On of Shells and determined it is suitable for children aged 7-12 years old
A Passing On of Shells features in the following genres: Featured Books for 7+ readers, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Debuts of the Month, Julia Eccleshare's Picks of the Month, Recommendations, Stories about Family and Friends, Poetry Books for Children, Gift Books, Children’s / Teenage stationery and miscellaneous items, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s / Teenage poetry, anthologies, annuals
Paperback, Hardback. £9.89, down from the £10.99 cover price. In Stock.
A Passing On of Shells was written by Simon Lamb and published by Scallywag Press
A Passing On of Shells has 112 pages
£9.89, reduced from £10.99. In Stock.
