Cover
Paperback
Size
198x129mm
Length
96 pages
Pub Date
Feb 5, 2026
ISBN
9781915659866
Age 7+
Poetry Pizza
By Simon Mole
Illustrated by Tom McLaughlin
First solo collection from a widely acclaimed poet-performer, packed with word games, jokes, story poems – magic and mayhem, life's little problems, thoughtful moments, in all a richly enteratining mix.
Bursting with laughs, lyricism, and heartwarming moments, Poetry Pizza is a spellbinding collection of poems. From magical creatures that deliver marshmallows to your bedroom when you’re bored to a cure for the end of day blues, these poems celebrate the wonder of words, the joys of everyday life and the power of imagination. Whether you're reading aloud, performing for friends, or dreaming up verses of your own, this is a book you'll return to time and time again. Funny, fantastical, and full of feeling - there’s a poem in here for everyone!
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"Funny, fantastical, and full of feeling – there’s a poem in here for everyone!"
Achuka
“A fabulous collection, bursting with poems to tempt the most determined metrophobe! Dedicated to anyone who has played with words, the book is an engaging mix of fun, humorous, thought-provoking and magical works."
Through The Bookshelf
"Mole is an excellent, engaging, and dynamic performer and I know that many of these poems will translate beautifully into being read aloud in classrooms. A book that crackles with energy and positivity."
Matt Goodfellow -
BookTrust: Six Favourite Poetry Books
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Tom McLaughlin
Author and Illustrator
Tom McLaughlin is an author illustrator from Devon. After graduating from Falmouth College of Art he worked from 10 years as a political cartoonist for The Western Morning News. Since going freelance he has been a animation designer for a number of TV shows, as well as an occasional columnist for The Guardian online.
He started in the world of children’s publishing by illustrating other people’s books before turning his hand to writing. He has written and illustrated for Bloomsbury, Puffin, Scholastic, OUP, Walker to name but a few. His books have been nominated for countless awards and have been translated into over 10 different languages. He lives in Exeter with his wife and children and can often be found staring out of a window with a cup of tea.
Simon Mole
Author
Simon Mole is an acclaimed children’s poet (and sleep deprived dad) who has shared stages with Michael Rosen, Kae Tempest and John Hegley. His first picture book Kites was published in 2019, followed by I Love My Bike in 2021, and I Love My Cat in 2022.
Simon is a National Poetry Day Ambassador, with over ten years’ experience using rap and poetry in community and education settings, including projects with Great Ormond Street Hospital and Arsenal Football Club.
The tutorial videos at his YouTube channel are used by hundreds of thousands of children and teachers across the world each year, and have been featured on BBC Bitesize.
Simon is also one half of kids comedy rap duo Mole & Gecko (you can probably guess which half).
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