It’s
so wonderful to see a reprint of the classic A Pocketful of Rhymes, by the late Max Fatchen. Second Look, an imprint of Christmas Press, is breathing new life
into old favourites, making them available to a new generation of readers.
The rhyming
poems are quirky; most with crazy or twisted endings. No subject is safe. From
pole-vaulting to dentures; light switches to switching off teacher’s talk,
there are no boring bits anywhere.
Lots of fun, strong rhythm, rhyme and sound are what you’ll find between these colourful covers.
Lots of fun, strong rhythm, rhyme and sound are what you’ll find between these colourful covers.
Meaning
is reinforced by using repetition. Snappy alliteration and assonance creates a
tongue-twisting challenge.
I’m
thrilled to see this book. As a poetry lover, I long for children to have
access to poems that are so imaginative and clever being brought back to life.
They are designed to inform, educate and entertain, bringing smiles and laughs
to the reader in the process.
The
poems vary in length. Some are short and sweet 4 lines. The 3 – 4 word
sentences are as brilliant as the lengthy poems.
The illustrations
complement the poems beautifully. Kathy Creamer’s translation of the poems is
to be complimented. Overall, this is a welcome publication that should be in all
schools and libraries in general.
Check
out other favourite titles available through Second Look, and those that are forthcoming.
Title: A Pocketful of Rhymes
Author: Max Fatchen
Illustrator: Kathy Creamer
Publisher: Second Look
Publication Date: May 2017, $14.99
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780994528018
For Age: 9+
Type: Australian Poetry
