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Day I Fell Down the Toilet
Best friends and animals, schooldays and secret ambitions, boring days and embarrassing moments - these are a few of the topics featured in this collection. Also included are more serious subjects such as creation, death and pollution.
96 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1996
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September 13, 2019
I really enjoyed reading this collection of poems by Steve Turner, who is one of my favourite poets.
The poems in this book are cleverly written and will attract young children through the whacky and comic nature of most of the poetry. As well as comedy, the poems in the books may also give children topics and aspects of the book they can discuss in class.
Moreover, as well as the poems themselves the front cover of the book is also vital in attracting young readers. The title itself ‘The day I fell down the toilet’ gives the children a taster of what humour and comedy that is contained within the book, which they will enjoy thoroughly.
The poems in this book are cleverly written and will attract young children through the whacky and comic nature of most of the poetry. As well as comedy, the poems in the books may also give children topics and aspects of the book they can discuss in class.
Moreover, as well as the poems themselves the front cover of the book is also vital in attracting young readers. The title itself ‘The day I fell down the toilet’ gives the children a taster of what humour and comedy that is contained within the book, which they will enjoy thoroughly.
August 17, 2020
The poems made me laugh and bought a smile to my face due to the stories and clever wordplay.
April 27, 2016
This fun collection of zany poems will have kids giggling and laughing. Steve Turner has penned over 70 poems using tons of playful words, wit and humour that reminds you of Silverstein and Prelutksy. His subjects include topics that are near and dear to kid's hearts such as: sounds, naughty words, being bored, creation of the world, fireworks and snails just to name a few.
Of course can you guess which poem is the all time favourite? Yes, you guessed it, "The Day I Fell Down the Toilet!" Kids will roar with laughter at that adventure.
He has included a variety of poetry styles. Poems tend to be written in verses but there is a mixture of rhyming poems and some brimming with alliteration and similes. These poems are lovely to compare and do a formal analysis of poetry styles. The main ingredient of the book is that it celebrates rhyming words, wackiness, and is just plain entertaining and fun. There is a wonderful, uplifting spirit about the book that taps into the little boy or girl that is buried deep inside of each of us and that is why it works so well with those reading it.
The black and white comic pen art illustrations are spot on, giving perfect visuals and added richness to the poems. Here are a few delightful tidbits that just may tickle your fancy:
*Wouldn't it be funny… this poem explores sounds and considers how life would be if they were related to other objects such as a cow going tick tock.
*It's raining cats and dogs… talks about the literal consequence of cats and dogs raining from the sky with the sound going from pitter patter to splatter, yowl and bark!
*Vegetables Strike Back… from a vegetables point of view not wanting to be baked alive with a jacket on or cutting the head off a lettuce.
*My Dad… is written in the style of a 'My Dad's Better than Your Dad' playground argument.
*Intercity Train…. A fast rhythmic, rhyming poem about the journey or a train and what happens as it goes by
*Who Made the World?... about a child asking their teacher about creation.
I know that you will love the whole vibe of the book from start to finish. Sharing these upbeat poems will delight both young and young. Guaranteed.
Of course can you guess which poem is the all time favourite? Yes, you guessed it, "The Day I Fell Down the Toilet!" Kids will roar with laughter at that adventure.
He has included a variety of poetry styles. Poems tend to be written in verses but there is a mixture of rhyming poems and some brimming with alliteration and similes. These poems are lovely to compare and do a formal analysis of poetry styles. The main ingredient of the book is that it celebrates rhyming words, wackiness, and is just plain entertaining and fun. There is a wonderful, uplifting spirit about the book that taps into the little boy or girl that is buried deep inside of each of us and that is why it works so well with those reading it.
The black and white comic pen art illustrations are spot on, giving perfect visuals and added richness to the poems. Here are a few delightful tidbits that just may tickle your fancy:
*Wouldn't it be funny… this poem explores sounds and considers how life would be if they were related to other objects such as a cow going tick tock.
*It's raining cats and dogs… talks about the literal consequence of cats and dogs raining from the sky with the sound going from pitter patter to splatter, yowl and bark!
*Vegetables Strike Back… from a vegetables point of view not wanting to be baked alive with a jacket on or cutting the head off a lettuce.
*My Dad… is written in the style of a 'My Dad's Better than Your Dad' playground argument.
*Intercity Train…. A fast rhythmic, rhyming poem about the journey or a train and what happens as it goes by
*Who Made the World?... about a child asking their teacher about creation.
I know that you will love the whole vibe of the book from start to finish. Sharing these upbeat poems will delight both young and young. Guaranteed.
May 25, 2018
I've said it before and I'll doubtlessly say it again, rather than read poems I'd much rather have them read to me. That said ...
Some humorous, some not so much so; some, but by no means all, based on the author's Christian faith, I really enjoyed this collection.
A first from an author perhaps best known for his poetry for adults, which, with topics as diverse as the naming of the animals and what becomes of a 'perfect' little boy once he gets on his game machine, is marketed as being particularly suitable for those aged seven to nine ... or indeed, those who like me, are still just big kids at heart.
Copyright ... Tracy Terry @ Pen and Paper
Some humorous, some not so much so; some, but by no means all, based on the author's Christian faith, I really enjoyed this collection.
A first from an author perhaps best known for his poetry for adults, which, with topics as diverse as the naming of the animals and what becomes of a 'perfect' little boy once he gets on his game machine, is marketed as being particularly suitable for those aged seven to nine ... or indeed, those who like me, are still just big kids at heart.
Copyright ... Tracy Terry @ Pen and Paper
September 30, 2012
Funny, want to read more, for myself and to read to children of all ages. Thanks Steve Turner.
November 27, 2015
Fun and silly poems for kids, some thought-provoking and some just fun.
October 19, 2016
Fun collection of children's poems, a little heavy on the God talk for me but would be great for a C of E school or similar. I particularly liked "naming the animals"
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