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Whizz, Bang, Orang-Utan John Foster

Whizz, Bang, Orang-Utan By John Foster

Whizz, Bang, Orang-Utan by John Foster


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Summary

If you'd like to join a party in the jungle, meet a cow who loves jumping, eat tiny turnips with Timothy Tompkins, or take a trip to the dinosaur fair, then dip into this colourful collection of poems. There are verses to take you from summer to winter, from playtime to bedtime, from schooldays to birthdays, and from here to everywhere else!

Whizz, Bang, Orang-Utan Summary

Whizz, Bang, Orang-Utan by John Foster

'Whizz, bang, orang-utan Hear his mighty roar As he stamps and as he stomps On the jungle floor.' John Foster Here is a collection of poems and rhymes for very young children. With themes ranging from funfairs, giants, and favourite foods, to seaside holidays, days in the park, and wobbly teeth, there are poems for every occasion. And the mix of traditional rhymes, limericks, lullabies, and comic verse adds up to an anthology to suit all moods and moments. There are contributions from Shirley Hughes, Quentin Blake, June Crebbin, Spike Milligan, and many, many more. Each poem is accompanied by full colour artwork-from a diverse range of illustrators including Tony Ross, Sue Heap, Lindsey Gardiner, and Stephen Lambert.

Whizz, Bang, Orang-Utan Reviews

[Praise for the previous edition]: '... a rip-roaring sizzle of a collection of poems and rhymes for the very young. Guardian Children's Books Supplement [Praise for John Foster]: 'John Foster is indisputably the world's premier poetry anthologist. Junior Education John Foster has become a brand name Times Educational Supplement

About John Foster

John Foster is one the nation's best-loved and highly regarded children's poets. He was born in Carlisle, then educated at Denstone College in Staffordshire and Brasenose College in Oxford. For over twenty years John taught English at various Oxfordshire comprehensive schools, as well as writing poetry for children. John's poetry anthologies present children with original and contemporary poetry, proving that poetry is both accessible and fun.

Additional information

GOR004230665
9780192729934
0192729934
Whizz, Bang, Orang-Utan by John Foster
Used - Good
Paperback
Oxford University Press
2010-05-06
96
N/A
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This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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