In 1871 Lewis Carol wrote the novel, 'Through the Looking Glass' - a sequel to 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' (1865). Included in it...

I have to include a bit of Shakespeare - the absolute master of poetry and storytelling. I think so many people have been turned off...

This is fabulous, in a really depressing way... an absolute masterpiece of Gothic poetry. Spooky atmosphere, rich symbolism, and a...

Here's another glorious epic story, told in narrative verse. It was reading things like this that lead me to choose this form for my...

What about this one... it's so fabulous! Such lovely imagery and rhythm... wow. I first encountered this poem when I was at primary...

by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow , is another of my absolute favourite poems - I love the rhythm and the wonderful imagery. What I love most...

This is one of my top favourite poems, by Alfred, Lord Tennyson - narrative verse can be so brilliant and evocative... I absolutely love...

I'd like to share with you this beautiful poem for children, written by Eugene Field and first published in 1889. Apparently the original...

As I prepared to visit Roselands School for my book reading event, I felt excitement mixed with a few nerves. I'd visited over 20 schools...

What a journey this was for me… I suppose it started all the way back in my childhood. From the get go I was extremely obsessed with...

So, from my first ever visit to a primary school, Upton St James in Torquay, on 21st May 2024, performing ‘Chloe and the Bright Idea’, to...

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I love nursery rhymes. Nursery rhymes are short, traditional songs or poems for children, often characterized by their catchy melodies,...

Having begun to enjoy literature around the age of two, my own imagination was deeply nourished from the start. Literature and...

Dogs hold a really special place in children’s lit. They capture the hearts and minds of young readers with their loyalty, their courage,...

Poetry holds a pretty special place in children’s lives - it's a combination of rhythm, learning - and fun! Not only can it spark their...

by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow This marvellous narrative poem tells the story of a shipwreck caused by the captain's arrogance and pride....

by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow I have to admit I'm not very good at lyrical poetry, even though I studied lots of it at degree level! I've...

By William Wordsworth This is an epic narrative, set during the late 16th century, centering around the historical events of the Rising...

CLEMENT CLARKE MOORE Now here is a poem that I love, love, love. Often referred to as, 'Twas the Night Before Xmas' - it's a really...