Hot Like Fire and Other Poems: Two Vibrant Collections in One Volume
Valerie Bloom
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Description for Hot Like Fire and Other Poems: Two Vibrant Collections in One Volume
Paperback. Two of Valerie Bloom's hugely popular poetry collections available in one volume for the first time Illustrator(s): Lush, Debbie. Num Pages: 192 pages, B&W. BIC Classification: YDP. Category: (JC) Children's (6-12). Dimension: 197 x 128 x 13. Weight in Grams: 140. Good clean copy with some minor shelf wear.
When de July sun hot like fire, Den I have jus' one desire, To run down to de shop an' buy a Kisko pop. The World Is Sweet and Hot Like Fire published in one volume for the first time. Valerie Bloom's poetry is beautifully crafted yet full of energy and fun. Her mixed use of standard English and dialect is a delight to read and hear. Children love reading and listening to her work! Valerie's subjects range from global pollution, problems with maths homework and the sad demise of pet frogs (he croaked of course) to taking sandwiches ... Read more
When de July sun hot like fire, Den I have jus' one desire, To run down to de shop an' buy a Kisko pop. The World Is Sweet and Hot Like Fire published in one volume for the first time. Valerie Bloom's poetry is beautifully crafted yet full of energy and fun. Her mixed use of standard English and dialect is a delight to read and hear. Children love reading and listening to her work! Valerie's subjects range from global pollution, problems with maths homework and the sad demise of pet frogs (he croaked of course) to taking sandwiches ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780747599739
SKU
KKD0001348
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 2 to 4 working days
Ref
99-2
About Valerie Bloom
Valerie Bloom is originally from Jamaica and she came to England in 1979. She spends a huge amount of time at festivals and schools performing and promoting her work, for which she is in great demand. Valerie was awarded an MBE for her services to poetry in 2008. She is also the author of the Smarties Prize Bronze Award winning ... Read more
Reviews for Hot Like Fire and Other Poems: Two Vibrant Collections in One Volume
'Will ignite children's interest in poetry The book's content covers issues from global warming to themes such as bumblebees - both to entertain and provoke discussion' Child Education Plus '[Hot Like Fire and Other Poems] exhibits [Bloom's] strengths: her relish for the peculiarities of language (whether it's turns of phrase or word play, her storytelling skills, her ... Read more