Welcome to My Crazy Life: Poems by Joshua Seigal

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Packed full of silly, funny, or downright hilarious poems (with some serious ones mixed in), this new collection by Joshua Seigal (winner of the Laugh Out Loud Awards) is perfect for fans of Michael Rosen. 'Joshua Seigal is definitely my new favourite poet.' Books for Keeps 'Joshua Seigal is a rising star in the children's poetry world...' lovereading4kids With poems on every topic from demon cats to why you should NEVER forget your trousers, this is a must-have new collection from prize-winning poet Joshua Seigal. This book is a wonderful mix of subversive humour and brilliant insight into children's perspectives on the world. Get ready for the craziness to begin! Book Band: Brown - Ideal for ages 7+

Joshua Seigal is an internationally renowned poet, performer and educator. His first book with Bloomsbury, I Don't Like Poetry, was nominated for the Laugh Out Loud Book Awards in 2017, an award Joshua subsequently won in 2020 with his collection I Bet I Can Make You Laugh. Joshua was also the recipient of The People's Book Prize in 2022, and has performed at schools and festivals around the world, including the Edinburgh Book Festival, the Cheltenham Literature Festival, and the Dubai Literature Festival. He is an Official Ambassador for National Poetry Day, and has been commissioned to write and perform for the BBC. He can normally be found running poetry workshops and performances in schools, either online or in real life.

Crazy or not, this is a wonderful collection of poems, offering something for everyone! There are so many brilliant poems here to be enjoyed, to inspire and to amuse. There are clever poems, silly poems, wise words and memorable moments! * North Somerset Teachers' Book Awards Blog * Reluctant readers and poetry pros alike will find plenty to enjoy in Seigal's trademark outpouring of wit, wordplay and wackiness -- Alison * Books For Topics * Joshua Seigal's latest book is a great distraction. He has an astute feel for what make children laugh but also what make them anxious. -- Alison Kelly * School Zone * A wonderful collection featuring a range of poetic forms -- Jon Biddle, NEU Rep * National Education Union Magazine * If ... you still think, 'I don't like poetry,' this might be the collection for you: Joshua Seigal's very imaginative and wonderful collection. * The Times on I DON'T LIKE POETRY * This is a little gem of a poetry book, perfect for any household and school. Joshua Seigal is definitely my new favourite poet. * Books for Keeps on LITTLE LEMUR LAUGHING * When you read this book, the windows will burp and the grass will turn blue. That's how magic these poems are. * Michael Rosen on I DON'T LIKE POETRY * What do you mean you don't like poetry? This must mean you've not read the debut collection of poems from Joshua Seigal! * lovereading4kids.co.uk on I DON'T LIKE POETRY * Joshua Seigal is a rising star in the children's poetry world and this new collection of his poems will be a real crowd-pleaser. * lovereading4kids.co.uk on LITTLE LEMUR LAUGHING *