By: Avril Holden
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Delilah the Duck and Friends is a light-hearted and sometimes humorous anthology of poems for younger children. They follow animals and children through various adventures and experiences in a joyful and informative manner. These poems are ideal for early readers and for adults to read to children either at home or in an educational setting.
Avril Holden lives in Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, with her husband, Malcolm, and has four children (three girls and a boy) and seven grandchildren. She was educated at Blackburn high school for girls and gained a degree in business studies at UCLAN. Avril spent most of her working life lecturing in further education, ending her career as a key skills consultant. She has also worked with examination boards and was a director of FENTO.
A delightful book of short poems that will capture any young child’s imagination.
The poems introduce insects and animals in a humorous way which helps children to see the world differently and break down phobias and misgivings.
Actions can be introduced to some poems and there’s plenty of scope for discussion of habitats and for language development.
Altogether an enjoyable book for young children!
Delilah the Duck and Friends is an engaging book for young children. This bright and colorful book is a great introduction to children’s poetry. The poems could be used for discussion points to initiate conversations and further learning on themes including friendship, sharing, emotions, and nature. The colorful illustrations will appeal to children and encourage them to read it themselves.
