Gramps' Nonsense Poems

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Pub Date 28 Feb 2025 | Archive Date 17 Apr 2025

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Description

An album of poems that will freshen the spirit, put a smile on a world-weary face and produce that most valuable resource that the human mind and body has - laughter. Open any page and you will find poems which are always quirky, sometimes thought provoking and often very silly. These poems allow the mind to soar high, wide and into colourful unreality and abstract concepts.

Within this collection you will find poems which conjure up an Invisible Rat, Tom - a boy who explodes and even a Geometry Party. From an author who just loves embracing the ridiculous and is able to impart a sense of absurdity for pure enjoyment. The text is coupled with visual representations created by Ian Ward.

So help yourself to a small portion of the ridiculous and the absurd, but always leave enough appetite to return to these gobble-up verses.

An album of poems that will freshen the spirit, put a smile on a world-weary face and produce that most valuable resource that the human mind and body has - laughter. Open any page and you will find...


A Note From the Publisher

Michael White retired in 2004 and has since devoted his time to writing, mainly poetry, which had been a hobby for some 40 years. The main inspiration for these verses was the arrival of his two grandsons.

Michael White retired in 2004 and has since devoted his time to writing, mainly poetry, which had been a hobby for some 40 years. The main inspiration for these verses was the arrival of his two...


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ISBN 9781836280859
PRICE £11.99 (GBP)
PAGES 56

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In celebration of World Poetry Day on March 21, 2025, I had the pleasure of reviewing Gramps' Nonsense Poems by Michael White, with delightful illustrations by Ian R. Ward. Mr. White retired in 2004 and has since devoted his time to writing—mainly poetry, a passion he’s nurtured for over 40 years—was inspired to create these whimsical verses by the arrival of his two grandsons. This children's fiction collection blends humor and satire, making it a perfect read for elementary-aged students. The playful poems and engaging verses not only entertain but also offer opportunities to incorporate learning into subjects like geometry, shapes, insects, and light and energy. With its fun rhythm and charming illustrations, it would be an excellent choice for a read-aloud, especially when introducing young readers to the world of poetry. Gramps' Nonsense Poems is sure to bring laughter and learning to any classroom or home library!

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These poems are humorous and a little absurd. Kids should read as much poetry as possible so they can enjoy language and the cute pictures will help hold their attention. Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this

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Is anyone surprised it was the corgi on the cover that sucked me into this book immediately? It was also the first poem I flipped to and read and was, as expected, not what most would expect. Instead, we have a poem about the Queen's corgis being, uh, unable to hold it in while riding in the Queen's royal vehicle. Since I'm convinced my Daisy considers herself royal by sheer corgi breed connection, it made me grin. Not that Daisy would do that, of course.

That was my introduction to a fun, even silly read. And, don't think that's an insult to the author. He says in his intro that that is exactly what his poems are meant to be, fun and entertaining. I think I'd have liked him as a grandfather. Kids love silly stuff, though I note a few more serious thoughts that made me think creeping in amidst the silliness. Or maybe nostalgia, such as the tribute of a sort to ol' time horse drawn plows as opposed to our modern mechanical machines, done with levity, of course. I enjoyed them all, even the geometry party, but I loved the thought pattern of My Shadow being attached and only free of us when we leap and that maybe elves and goblins make the Cobwebs we inevitably run into somewhere along the line. Oh, and walking a squirrel. Something tells me my Daisy, who considers the resident squirrels her nemesis, wouldn't find that one funny, however cute it is.

Bottom line, designed to be fun, which the illustrations add to, and does a good job doing so with ideas and whimsy that will surely appeal to children. Thanks #Troubador for the gift of laughter and ability to revert to my goofy child-self for a bit. The made me think and laugh.

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Good book for an anytime read with kids. "Oddo Bird" was their favorite poem. Great illustrations that match the poems.

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This book of poems was delightfully whimsical. I would recommend it to my fellow educators . I would also recommend it to grades 3 and 4 it's a bit more relatable .

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