Taylor, Michelle A.
Michelle A. Taylor was born in Brisbane in 1968, and grew up in Darwin and Brisbane. More recently she has lived in Suffolk, Glasgow and London, and she is presently living on the island of Madeira in Portugal with her husband and two young daughters. She particularly enjoys taking poetry to young audiences and hearing what young people make of poetry in their lives today. She is a popular choice as a performer and workshop leader in schools and at literary festivals, and is also an occupational therapist with many years experience working with those with mental and emotional health problems.
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A clever and entertaining collection of poems for younger readers.
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"Hundreds and thousands of stars
curved cashew moon
sky the colour of chocolate
ten sausage toes in socks
warm as toast beneath the blankets
and cream sheets
my mother’s words:
‘you look good enough to eat!’"
Divided into twelve tantalising sections, including ‘Things with Wings’, ‘Fantastical Nonsense’, and ‘Weird and Wonderful’, each poem in this playful collection will spread tingles and give goose bumps to anyone who reads them!
If Bees Rode Shiny Bicycles is whimsical, delightful, and a perfect introduction to the fantastical world of poetry for children, from one of Australia’s finest contemporary poets.
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Everybody knows, tickles grow on toes
and the backs of knees.
They perch on top of noses
but they don't grow on trees!
Fantastical nonsense, disgusting habits, the secret world of pets, and the not-so-secret world of families. Lullabies to help you sleep at night, scary poems to keep you awake.
You’ll find all of these and more in this fun and whimsical collection of poems by the acclaimed author of If Bees Rode Shiny Bicycles.
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