Cover
Paperback
Size
198 x 129mm
Length
80 pages
Pub Date
Jan 8, 2026
ISBN
9781915659873
Age 7+
Small Poems for Big Imaginations
By Neal Zetter
Illustrated by Will Hughes
Fifty-five short poems that are perfect for enjoyable reading, noisy performance, and sharing the fun of wild ideas, puzzle poems and playing with words.
Only Neal Zetter could create a collection of short poems that includes 'The Loooooooooongest Poem in the Universe'. His new volume makes a great introduction to the fun, enjoyment and new understandings that poetry can bring. All are short, direct and entertaining. Whether reading with a single child or a group, they arouse immediate interest and are perfect for reading aloud. Year 6 children in a London primary school followed the production from draft to publication: here are some of the things they said about it. "A book where you go up and down and swirl around", "Neal's poems challenge me, but I enjoy figuring out the jokes", "His poems inspire me and make me want to ROAR with joy".
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"Poet Neal Zetter has built a wonderful back catalogue of children's poetry books over recent years. His latest, Small Poems for Big Imaginations, is another great collection - ideal for performing in the classroom, either individually or in groups. Perfect for KS2."
Jon Biddle
"Each poem is a burst of energy, sharing a passion for poetry and word play which is sure to appeal to a wide audience and encourage readers to create their own poetic works...Covering a wide range of topics and using a variety of styles, there is something for everyone here!
Many of these poems lend themselves to performing in imaginative and creative ways as groups, individuals or as whole classes. Humour is used to great effect, encouraging readers to experiment with wit and word play to create poems of their own."
Through The Bookshelf
"There are a lot of jokes, much word play, and some thought-provoking poems too. These poems have been written to be specifically appealing to readers who find longer poems daunting, and who may have English as a second language. The brevity, along with the energetic black-and-white illustrations, mean that overall, this book feels accessible and fun. It would be ideal to dip in and out of, and to share in the classroom."
BookTrust
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Neal Zetter
Author
Neal Zetter is a comedy performance poet, children's author (of eight poetry books), and entertainer with a 25-year background in communication management and mentoring. He uses his interactive, rhythmic, rhyming poetry to to develop literacy, confidence, creativity and communication in everyone from age 3 to 103. He lives in London.
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