Poems By Pom Pom

The author is an 80+ year old grandfather with six grandchildren. His 'family name' is Pom Pom. This came from the first attempt of the eldest grandchild to say 'Grandpa', and has stuck ever since. The youngest grandchild, Ruby, lives 300 miles or so from Pom Pom and Grannie. Because they do not see her all that frequently, one day Pom Pom thought it would be a good idea to send her a home-made card just as a way of keeping in touch. This was 'The Story of Ollie the Owl'. Ruby loved it and thought it great fun-—as did her friends. So Pom Pom sent eleven more cards over a period of time, They all told stories about a variety of countryside animals who each have their special challenges, but manage to solve them in the end. Each has Pom Pom's painting of the animal and a poem to accompany the painting.

Ruby hopes other children like them as much as she did.

Save the Peas for Last

With the arrival of your dinner plate have you ever paused to think what might be running through the minds of those little morsels cowering beneath the prongs of your menacing fork.

Put yourself in their position, the terror of not knowing. Will I be the first to go? Will it be quick, if minds are on pudding? Your only certainty is the knowledge that you won’t be around to witness the end of those bland peas. They’ll be last, for sure!

The Missing Nursery Rhymes

Do you remember growing up with nursery rhymes? Have you ever considered what happened to those rhymes? Well, they are all still there. So let’s take a journey to recapture the memories of them in order to share with future generations of children so they too can enjoy the fun of learning rhyme.

The Rat in the Van

The Rat in The Van is an amusing story written as a poem. It tells the story of two well-respected, professional rubbish removal men who have quite the dramatic and hilarious adventure when they discover a rat in the van. With relatable characters and a story that reflects the chaos of everyday problems, this is an entertaining read for children and adults alike.

Turvy-Topsy

If you look for a book of rhyming stories for today’s children, this is it! From unfaithful socks to kings banning ice cream, from split personality hotdogs to mosquitoes that know the meaning of life, from mean bunny shadows to fish that “pee on your towel or your comfy beach chair just because they have to go and the beach is right there”, the characters of this upside-down world are anything but ordinary. Open this book at any page and enjoy!

Will Power

He is universally regarded as the world’s most influential writer, whose works transcend cultures and time. Yet, in his homeland, one person in five has never seen or read a play by William Shakespeare.
The author of this book believes the reason that so many fail to make the acquaintance of the Bard lies in the classroom. He feels the introduction to Shakespeare is made in the wrong way and to pupils of the wrong age.
This book attempts to show that simple rhymes, evoking the powerful moral themes of Shakespearean drama, can engage the interest of young children more effectively than confronting teenagers with an incomprehensible text.

Witches, Dragons and Princesses

In the pages of this book you will find stories and poems to delight young minds.

In the poetry you will discover the gentle rhythm of the rhyme and perhaps, along the way, a smile or two.

In the stories we have a lonely young witch who, by her actions, saves the day.

A kind-hearted dragon who fights a battle and becomes a hero and a rather spoilt young princess who, in time, becomes much much more.

They each have an adventure that will help them find their way to their own ‘happily ever after’ ...

Charlie Takes The Lead

Then a pattering noise and a tussling of paws,Every head turned to determine the cause,Charlie felt shy to give his suggestion,“I have an idea: a teddy procession.”Charlie is a teddy bear with big plans, leading a vibrant procession in order to raise money for a teddy bear hospital.

Good Boy

Good Boy is an extremely witty, educational and emotional insight into a dog's mind, demonstrated through everyday experiences that will transport the reader into the canine world.The reader will gain a better understanding of how a dog thinks and how the main goal of our domestic friend is to please their owner and earn their respect and love. Whether they own a dog themselves or know a dog that lives with a family member or friend, the reader will never look at a dog in the same way again. Good Boy is an exceptional way for children and adults to learn how their dog may be thinking in certain situations and help them understand dogs better. As poetry written from a dog's perspective, Good Boy is a very well thought out and deeply relevant piece of work.

Hamlet and Richard III

Richard speaks his thoughts:'But I—born crude, with hum-ped back and wretched, misformed shape, whose visage makes dogs snarl and bark, and grown men stand and gape—am not well built for sporting tricks, 'tis plain for all to see, a lover I will never prove, so villain I will be.'With this simple verse, the essence of Richard and what drives him to his evil excesses is captured, and this format of Shakespearean style verse continues throughout the book to cover the entire play, including notable real life events, such as the War of the Roses, the Princes in the Tower and the ultimate end of Richard at the Battle of Bosworth.

Professor Bongo's Bedtime Nursery Rhymes and Tales of Nonsense: Book One

Professor Bongo’s Bedtime Nursery Rhymes and Tales of Nonsense: Book One is so wickedly funny, you will not be able to put it down. At once hilarious and informative, each poem sparks your imagination and leaves you grinning from ear to ear. There are dinosaurs who “invented the dance” to get rid of ants, pigs who wear wigs and monkeys with rather odd declarations of love. It is also a colouring book allowing children to add their own artistic contributions. Reading this book will make each night a delight!

Sansa (the Not-So-Smelly Skunk)

Sansa is a lovely skunkWho loves to run and skip and jumpShe wants a friend, she wants to playBut everyone says “Go away”.She searches all around the placeLooking for a friendly faceAs our story nears the endWill she find a brand new friend?