Forwards Always: Poems to be read aloud

(Hardback)

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'A delightful and idiosyncratic collection.' - School Library Journal

Silly, heartfelt, nonsense poems to be read aloud with friends and loved ones.

I'm having jelly for tea
I'm having jelly for tea
It's not even my birthday
But I'm having jelly for tea

Forwards Always is a collection of poems to be read aloud. The poems are activated through performance and play. There are daft poems, quiet poems, wonky poems and dancing poems.

The book is a puzzle. Make sense of it together, listen to it, take turns, hold it upside down and wear it as a hat. Have fun and find your own way forwards.

Reviews

'These playful and heartfelt poems deserve to be read aloud, and often come with footnotes that add extra layers of comedy or understanding. A charming collection.' - Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE)
'This is a poetry book which screams playfulness and laughter. The collection is a great starting point for children when learning how to perform poetry aloud as the content is relatable and the language playful and rhythmic. I highly recommend getting this poetry collection into all primary schools it will bring joy and smiles to every classroom.' - Just Imagine

Author Bio

Matthew Hodson is a graphic artist and poet. He likes other people, the woods and boiled eggs. He is frustrated by cynicism and mould. His client list includes The Guardian, The New York Times and The Economist. He is the author of At This Very Moment (Cicada, 2021) and the Illustrator of Don't Hug the Pug (Cicada, 2019).