This book comes with a guarantee. This is the world's funniest book of poetry by Sam Jam. No where else will you find a funnier book of poetry by Mr Jam. (There are plenty by other authors, though, Mr Jam says.)
Perfect for children of all ages, this book, illustrated by Eamonn O'Boyle, is a fun way to get your youngster enjoying reading.
The book has a Roald Dahl/ Quentin Blake-ish feel about it. The pictures and stories will delight younger readers, while older ones will enjoy the word play. Below is a sample poem.
THE WORLD'S LAZIEST POET
Poems always have a rhythm. One-two, one-two, just like that. But this one just sort of meanders along, know what I mean?
Yes, a poem is a special thing With swirling words that soar and sing. Some lines end with perfect rhymes. But not all of them.
I can barely leave my bed To fetch my quill and earn my bread. So let's end it before these lines get way, way, way, way, waaay too long.
Closing lines (they say) are crucial. Maybe so; it could be true-cial. But I don't care. In fact, I probably won't even get around to fin
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The world's laziest poet
THE LAZIEST
POET
IN
THE WORLD GETS TO WORK
Poems always have a rhythm. One-two, one-two, just like that. But this one just sort of meanders along, know what I mean? Yes, a poem is a special thing With swirling words that soar and sing. Some lines end with perfect rhymes. But not all of them.
I can barely leave my bed To fetch my quill and earn my bread. So let's end it before these lines get way, way,way, way, waaay too long.
Closing lines (they say) are crucial. Maybe so; it could be true-cial. But I don't care. In fact, I probably won't even get around to fin
