A Whale of a Time: Funny Poems for Each Day of the YearHardcover, 19 September 2023

A collection of 366 hilarious poems about animals, families, school, food, holidays, and much more!

From the creators behind the award-winning anthologies Sing a Song of Seasons and Tiger, Tiger Burning Bright, this rib-tickling illustrated anthology is filled with unforgettable classics and new discoveries, including poetry in translation. The spectacular range of poems for children includes work by

• John Agard

• Maya Angelou

• Brian Bilston

• Gwendolyn Brooks

• Lucille Clifton

• Wendy Cope

• Nikki Grimes

• Nikki Giovanni

• Langston Hughes

• Edward Lear

• Ogden Nash

• Linda Sue Park

• Michael Rosen

• Judith Viorst

• William Carlos Williams

• Jane Yolen

• Benjamin Zephaniah

• And many more!

Each poem is brought to life by Matt Hunt's comical and vibrant artwork. Whether shared out loud or read alone, this is the perfect book to bring a smile--every day of the year!

With a textured paper jacket, cloth binding, ribbon marker, and glossy double-page spreads, this is the perfect gift for any occasion.