Charles Causley

Discover a treasure trove of poems for children by renowned poet Charles Causley in this beautiful Macmillan Classics edition. With a foreword by poet Roger McGough and charming illustrations by John Lawrence, this Collected Poems for Children is the perfect start to a lifelong love of poetry. Chosen and arranged by the author himself, the poems in this collection cover a delightful range of subjects from funny to sad, seasons to fables – perfect for reading aloud together. John Lawrence's illustrations, inspired by his visit to Causley's home in Cornwall, are sprinkled throughout the book, adding an extra layer of charm to the poems. The Children's Books History Society praises this collection, saying ‘Church bells ought to greet the arrival of Causley's Collected Poems for Children . . . it is so plum-pudding-rich in delight.’ This special paperback edition is a gift to be treasured by young poetry lovers for years to come.

A collection of poems by Michael Rosen and Charles Causley. At Key Stage 2 Wordsmith gives you 'single voice' collections of poetry. This approach enables children to familiarise themselves with the poets as individuals, learning about their lives and inspirations to help bring their work to life.

A magical mermaid picture book, based on a classic Cornish story. On the rugged Cornish coast, where the land meets the sea, lies the village of Zennor. Here, there are stories and whispers of a villager capturing the heart of a mysterious and beautiful stranger from the sea ... a mermaid! From a landscape rich with myth and magic comes this classic folk tale. With beautiful watercolour illustrations from award-winning artist Michael Foreman.'A simple, magical story which enters your heart and stays there.' Books For Keeps

This revised collection of poems gathers together Charles Causley’s poetry spanning a period of more than fifty years and includes previously unpublished work as well as some of his poems for children.‘There are poems in this superb volume that will shine for as long as there are humans to read them’ –Kevin Crossley-Holland, Times Educational Supplement