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A collection of short poems for children by contemporary English poets Paul Curtis and Patrick Winstanley. There are poems about animals, family life, school, sport and famous people written in a variety of poetic styles, including nursery rhyme parodies, shape poems and anaphorisms. The collection of poems is intended to be read for pleasure, but the diversity of styles and subjects make it an excellent educational resource for school age children, with plenty of poems for children to read, learn and recite. The site also has writing tips, related links and authors’ biographical details.