James Carter is an award-winning children’s poet, non-fiction writer and musician. An ambassador for National Poetry Day, his work hits the right note for primary school children. In this, his 5th solo collection, he includes his most popular and requested poems, plus 8 brand new ones. Some of my personal favourites are here including “Tree”, written when James felt guilty about having a tree in his garden chopped down, “Night Car Journey”, “Sid” and “This Is Where”. The poems cover a wide range of types, and moods subjects, from “Learn How To Play An Air Guitar” to a “Conversation with a Fly”, and from “What Can You Do With A Football?” to “Icy Morning Haiku”. They are great for reading and sharing, and some may stimulate children to produce their own poems such as the shape poems, “She’s…”, “Gorilla Gazing” and “NOW…” Neal Layton’s appealing illustrations enhance the collection which is ideal for primary school teachers and pupils. Do get a copy, and I recommend James’ virtual visits – part performance / part workshops. Contact him on: jamescarterpoet@btinternet.com
Brenda Marshall
Illustrated by Neal Layton
Otter-Barry ISBN 9781913074739 £7.99
