From armadillos, flamingos and umbrella birds to quokkas and iguanas, Elli Woollard presents a lovely collection of poems for younger children about pets which are just a little bit peculiar... Filled with fun rhymes, quirky black-and-white illustrations and exotic animals, this book is perfect for reading aloud. Some poems are hilarious, some are gruesome and some will make you want to wash your hair, but there's sure to be a pet poem here for every child and adult alike.
Playful, rhythmic and often gigglishly silly, there's sure to be a pet poem or several for every young child in this assortment of Elli's. Red Reading Hub
It's a perfect book for reading aloud, with something to appeal to everyone. At the end of the book, there are some really practical suggestions to encourage children to write their own poems. Parents in Touch
