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Stars in Jars: New and Collected Poems by Chrissie Gittins

Stars in Jars: New and Collected Poems by Chrissie Gittins

by Chrissie Gittins (Author)

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    Paperback 2014

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Synopsis

A wonderful collection of new poems and old favourites, some funny and some serious, by a talented children's poet. Covering almost two decades of Chrissie Gittins's best work, this collection will appeal to anyone who loves words and what they can do. With charming line illustrations by Calef Brown, this is a delightful selection to get children thinking, reading and rhyming.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 144
 Publisher: A&C Black Childrens & Educational
Published: 13 Feb 2014
ISBN 10: 140819693X
ISBN 13: 9781408196939
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
 Book Overview: The popular poet's first major collection for children

Media Reviews
...something for everyone and a perfect collection for the classroom. * Parents in Touch *
New works and old favorites by the ever-popular Chrissie Gittins are crammed into this glorious collection...every page is a joyful celebration of words, and the amazing things they can do * Teach Primary *
...such a lovely read that I couldn't put it down...A chest full of treasure, which could convert any poetry-phobes, young and old. -- Marzena Currie * School Librarian magazine *
What is striking is the consistently high quality of the poems...It's a fine collection. -- Clive Barnes * Books for Keeps *
Author Bio
Chrissie Gittins was born in Lancashire and lives in Forest Hill in South London. She studied at Newcastle University and St Martin's School of Art, and worked as an artist and a teacher before becoming a freelance writer. She writes poetry, radio drama, short stories, and poetry for children. Her children's poetry collections Now You See Me, Now You... and I Don't Want an Avocado for an Uncle were shortlisted for the CLPE Award and three of her collections were Poetry Book Society `choices' for the Children's Poetry Bookshelf. Two of her children's poems won Belmont Poetry Prizes in 2002. Her children's poems have been animated for Cbeebies TV and are widely anthologized. Her poem `Death in the Poetry Library' features on the Southbank Centre audio tour.