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Shortlisted for the Laugh Out Loud Awards - the UK's only prize for funny children's booksA brilliant collection of poems by an exciting young poet, this book is perfect, whether you like poetry or not!'When you read this book, the windows will burp and the grass will turn blue. That's how magic these poems are.' Michael RosenPacked full of silly, funny, or downright hilarious poems (with a few serious ones mixed in) this brilliant collection from exciting young poet, Joshua Seigal is perfect for fans of Michael Rosen and anyone else who needs a giggle. If you like poetry, you'll like this book. And if you don't like poetry you'll LOVE it!With poems on every topic from the power of books to the joys of fried chicken, this collection is a fabulous mix of Joshua Seigal's subversive humour and insight into the world of children. With hilarious doodle style illustrations by Chris Piascik, if you don't like poetry after reading this, there's probably something wrong with you!Book band: Grey - Ideal for Age 8 - 9

Fantastically fun poems for younger children from exciting poet Joshua Seigal, winner of the Laugh Out Loud Awards - the UK's only prize for funny children's books"Joshua Seigal is a rising star in the children’s poetry world and this new collection of his poems will be a real crowd-pleaser." lovereading4kids.co.uk"This is a little gem of a poetry book... Joshua Seigal is definitely my new favourite poet." Books for KeepsPacked full of silly, funny, or downright hilarious poems (with a few serious ones mixed in) this brilliant follow up to I Don't Like Poetry from exciting young poet, Joshua Seigal is perfect for fans of Michael Rosen and anyone else who needs a giggle.Covering every topic from spaghetti-eating dogs to conkers and from the joy of stickers to a stomping brontosaurus, Joshua Seigal's child's-eye view of the world makes these poems accessible and fun. WIth doodle style illustrations from Chris Piascik this book is perfect for young readers aged five and upwards. Before you know it, you'll be LAUGHING LIKE A LEMUR!Book band: Lime - Ideal for ages 5+

Packed full of silly, funny, or downright hilarious poems (with some serious ones mixed in), this new collection by Joshua Seigal (winner of the Laugh Out Loud Awards) is perfect for fans of Michael Rosen. 'Joshua Seigal is definitely my new favourite poet.' Books for Keeps'Joshua Seigal is a rising star in the children’s poetry world...' lovereading4kidsWith poems on every topic from demon cats to why you should NEVER forget your trousers, this is a must-have new collection from prize-winning poet Joshua Seigal. This book is a wonderful mix of subversive humour and brilliant insight into children's perspectives on the world. Get ready for the craziness to begin!Book Band: Brown - Ideal for ages 7+

A marvellous new collection of poems by Joshua Seigal, two-time winner of the Laugh Out Loud Awards – the UK's only prize for funny children's books. Someone has let the words out... and they're going to have some fun!'Joshua Seigal is definitely my new favourite poet.' Books for Keeps'Joshua Seigal is a rising star in the children’s poetry world...' lovereading4kidsIn this brand new collection of poems words take on a whole new meaning; enter a world of creative word play with silly, funny and downright hilarious poems! With poems about cuddling tigers, pesky pet fleas and even what to do if your teacher starts acting like a chicken, Who Let the Words Out? is a must-have for imaginative young readers aged 7+. Who Let the Words Out? won the 2024 Reading Rocks award in the Lower Key Stage Two category. Additionally, Joshua Seigal is a two-time-winner of the Laugh Out Loud awards (also known as the Lollies) in 2020 with I Bet I Can Make You Laugh and in 2023 with Yapping Away.Book Band Brown - ideal for age 7+