Kids Poetry Pick n Mix

Kids Poetry Pick n Mix by Chris Husband is a joyful collection of funny, imaginative, and heart-warming poems written especially for children.Packed with playful language, lively characters, and laugh-out-loud moments, this book celebrates the everyday wonders of childhood while gently encouraging curiosity, kindness, and a love of reading.Young readers will visit bustling libraries where imaginations soar from tree branches to faraway seas, meet mischievous lobsters and crabs splashing through adventures in wellies, and discover the quiet magic of books that can transport you anywhere in the world. They’ll giggle at tales of family visits filled with tea, cake, and Grandad’s unforgettable tummy troubles, sympathise with a lonely lost glove abandoned on the pavement, and ponder what you might serve a ghost for afternoon tea.The collection also includes poems about flying nighties, clever parrots with surprising talents, sneaky house spiders, heroic breakfasts, and food-filled family gatherings that feel wonderfully familiar. Each poem is rich in rhythm and rhyme, making them perfect for reading aloud at bedtime, sharing in the classroom, or enjoying together as a family.Written with warmth, humour, and a keen eye for the small details children love, Kids Poetry Compendium is ideal for:Children aged 5–10Read-aloud sessions at home or schoolReluctant readers who enjoy short, funny poemsFamilies who love stories that spark laughter and imaginationWith its blend of silliness, storytelling, and heart, this book is a celebration of poems that don’t take themselves too seriously — but take children’s joy very seriously indeed.Perfect for dipping into again and again, Kids Poetry Compendium is a book children will want read one more time.