The Puffin Book of Fantastic First Poems edited by June Crebbin will absorb & delight girls & boys aged 5+. A great first poetry book; the poems span time from Robert Louis Stevenson & Walter de la Mare right up to date with Roger Mc Gough & Michael Rosen. Themes covered such as mealtimes playtime animals family & bedtime really appeal to youngreaders. A truly lovely collection of all-time favourite poems. June Crebbin is an ex-primary teacher now a full-time writer. She is in great demand for author visits & runs very successful writing workshops in schools. June has written a wide range of children's books & writes poetry for children & adults. She lives in Leicester.