"A book that will entertain, delight and surely be returned to often."
Funny, thought-provoking and wonderfully unique, this is a joyous mix of poetry and facts for all curious minds. Bilston uses poetry to answer a series of 100 questions about the world and how it works. Subjects range from the existence of the Loch Ness monster to the ability to roll you tongue, from the number of dimples on a golf ball to what rainbows are made of. Many questions are ones I’d never even thought to ask before, but I certainly enjoyed learning the answers.
Bilston employs a range of poetic styles, demonstrating why he is such a loved and admired poet. Personal favourites include the shape power “What is the Difference Between A Stalactite and a Stalagmite?” which I am quietly confident will help me to remember an answer I have struggled with for decades, and the appropriately buzzy “How Does A Honeybee Build Its Hive?”. Each poem is accompanied by a paragraph of information text which provides further information in answer to the question posed.
In addition, each poem is enhanced by Joe Berger’s bright and entertaining illustrations. With playful skill Berger uses different layouts and styles to make each page distinctive and fun to explore.
This is a book that provides a strong opportunity to encourage fact hungry young readers to consider the wonders of poetry, or awaken poetry fans to the delights of non-fiction texts. Regardless of your preference for either, it will be a unique addition to any poetry or information book collection.
Funny and thought-provoking answers to curious questions ... in poetry form!
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Not your ordinary poem book, great for kids with big questions!
Lovely book with beautiful illustrations. Lots of topics covered in the questions and great interesting detail. Really enjoyed reading before bed. Very different to most poem books which I loved!... Read Full Review
A book chock full of hilarious poems, including how Unicorns can convince people they are real!
This book was hilarious! There are loads of questions about different things that happen in day-to-day life - for example nightmares - and each one is answered with a poem which has a funny twist at the end. My favourite was 'Are unicorns real?' in which the unicorns come together to decide what to do about the humans not believing in them. When one of them suggests going outside and showing themselves to the humans, another unicorn asks if they remember what happened to their friend the dodo?!
I recommend this book for all readers who enjoy comedy or are very curious.... Read Full Review
I really loved this book, it's such a clever idea.
I really loved this book, it's such a clever idea. Lovely pictures to go with poems.... Read Full Review
Funny and thought-provoking answers to curious questions ... in poetry form! Join renowned poet Brian Bilston for a hilarious, non-fiction adventure in 100 poems - with subjects ranging from science and animals to unicorns, pyramids, technology and MUCH more.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed A Poem for Every Question and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
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Hardback. £15.29, down from the £16.99 cover price. In Stock.
A Poem for Every Question was written by Brian Bilston and published by Red Shed an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
A Poem for Every Question has 137 pages
£15.29, reduced from £16.99. In Stock.
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