"I nibbled a mother,
But wanting something new
I boiled a bit of Granny
And tried some Uncle-stew.
I did not eat the baby,
That was out of the question.
(And anyway they wriggle
And cause indigestion.)
Ever joined a Giant's family dinner, kept a pet wig, thawed a frozen frog or snaffled a giraffe? Thawing Frozen Frogs is a brilliantly inventive collection from one of the UK's top performance poets, including a wide range of poems that showcase Brian Patten's wit, slapstick humour, wisdom and sensitivity - and his poetry's huge appeal to children of all ages. Perfect for reading at school or at home, out loud or by yourself. Illustrated with Chris Riddell's funny and illuminating line drawings.
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'A poetry collection that really does offer something for everyone.'
(Booktrust)'A must-have collection and contains poems about familiar and fantastical situations that can be shared or quietly absorbed.'
(Carousel)Grown-ups are groan-ups,
There’s no doubt about it,
You can tell by the way
They groan on about it.
Ever had an invisible pet,
joined a giant’s family dinner,
thawed a frozen frog
or snaffled a yaffle?
Funny, fantastic, outrageous, wise. . .
a powerful mix of comic and serious verse
from one of the UK’s most popular poets.
“wild and witty” – Telegraph
A frog crawled out of the marshland,
Sat on a mound of earth,
To the creatures around him
He boasted of his worth.
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