The Kingfisher Book of Funny Poems

by Roger McGough

Children of all ages will laugh out loud after reading this comic collection of poems. Roger McGough has compiled a wonderful array of favorite writers past and present -- from the classic verse of Lewis Carroll and Ogden Nash to the ridiculous rhymes of Jack Prelutsky and Shel Silverstein. With over 200 poems, this humorously illustrated book is a must for any family library.

Genres: Poetry

256 pages, Hardcover

First published April 15, 2002

Reviews

[Carrie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This anthology is fun—beginning to end. It is chalked full of hilarious poems and peppered with complementary, whimsical drawings. I would recommend this to a child who needs or wants to read poetry, since the themes are all fun and easy to
understand. For the younger child, an adult can read it aloud and share the giggles. I would also recommend it to anyone simply looking for funny poems. These poems are ageless and timeless. I like how it is divided by theme and enjoyed flipping back and forth through it.

[Sierra & Shannon Vetetoe · Rating 4 out of 5]

lol

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adorable collection of poems and jokes, perfectly suted for elementary children. Talks about subsitutes, christmas, being bored, and general school subjects. I'll buy this for my classroom!

[Darlene House · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good for laughs and to get your mind thinking about things differently. Flights of creativity and imagination are showcased here.