Juggling with Gerbils
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Juggling with Gerbils
By (Author) Brian Patten
Penguin Random House Children's UK
Puffin
17th May 2000
6th April 2000
United Kingdom
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
821.914
Short-listed for Blue Peter Book Award 2000
Physical Properties
Paperback
128
Width 127mm, Height 198mm, Spine 9mm
95g
Description
A great new collection of poetry, wide-ranging in both form and subject matter. Full of Brian Patten's wonderful wit and moments of beauty as in GERANIUMS IN THE SNOW- Like children snuggling down under a white duvet Slowly the red geraniums Vanish under the snow. Brilliantly complemented by Chris Riddell's illustrations.
Author Bio
Brian Patten was born in Liverpool. His poetry for adults has been translated into many languages, and his collections include Collected Love Poems, Armada, and, from Penguin, Selected Poems. His verse for children includes Gargling with Jelly, Juggling with Gerbils, and Thawing Frozen Frogs. Brian Patten is a popular performer of his work, and he has also written children's plays as well as editing The Puffin Book of Modern Children's Verse and The Puffin Book of Utterly Brilliant Poetry.
