Author:Brian Patten
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.
Any child who is not given the opportunity to make the acqaintance of Doctor Dolittle will miss out on something important
—— Jane GoodallWell-written and absorbing
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