Gargling with Jelly: A Collection of Poems

Gargling with Jelly: A Collection of Poems

by Chris Riddell (Illustrator), Brian Patten (Author), Chris Riddell (Illustrator), Brian Patten (Author), Chris Riddell (Illustrator)

Synopsis

Hilarious, lyrical, outrageous and serious poems all rub shoulders in this collection. Naughty children with nasty habits, cartoon heroes that come to life, lonely caretakers, unhappy ghosts, fantastical creatures with crazy names, giants, goblins, vampires, mermaids ...there's never a dull moment in this marvellously quirky and refreshing brew.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 144
Edition: New e.
Publisher: Puffin
Published: 28 Aug 2003

ISBN 10: 0141316500
ISBN 13: 9780141316505
Children’s book age: 7-9 Years
Book Overview: Chris Riddell illustrated Something Else (text by Kathryn Cave), which won the 1997 UNESCO prize and was shortlisted for the Smarties Prize and the Greenaway Medal. He also illustrated Castle Diary (text by Richard Platt), which won the 2001 Greenaway Medal.

Author Bio
Brian Patten came to public attention with the publication of THE MERSEY SOUND in 1967. He lives in London. Chris Riddell works in a range of different areas of illustration, including political cartoons. He has illustrated many children's books. SOMETHING ELSE (text by Kathryn Cave) won the 1997 UNESCO prize and was shortlisted for the Smarties Prize and the Greenaway Medal. CASTLE DIARY (text by Richard Platt) won the 2001 Greenaway Medal. Chris lives in Brighton.