Our Home is Dirt by Sea: Australian Poems for Australian Kids

Description

Dianne Bates has complied a fabulous collection of poetry written by over thirty different Australian poets for Australian children. Topics include school, family, special events like birthdays and Christmas, animals and sports.

Dianne Bates is a full-time freelance author and has written over 130 books for young readers. She has worked as a newspaper and magazine editor and manuscript assessor. Di is a recipient of The Lady Cutler Award for distinguished services to children's Literature. Her website is http://www.enterprisingwords.com.au

I loved all of the poems in this book, and I give it a whopping five out of five, because I cannot find a flaw in any way whatsoever. Anyone would find this book interesting, and whether you're nine or ninety, I guarantee that you will enjoy it. (reviewed by Grace D, child reviewer) -- Creative Kids Tales * Creative Kids Tales * Beginning with an interesting and revealing introduction by Dianne Bates, this outstanding collection of Australian poems is a gem. -- Kids' Book Review * Kids' Book Review * The book is small and the content well spread out-it is a great small book and I hope it is really successful. A great book for school libraries, teachers and kids of 7-14 years. -- Janet Croft Reviews * Janet Croft Reviews * Funny, irreverent, happy, sad and poignant this collection of diverse poems would be a great addition to a school or home library. -- Reading Time * Reading Time * I would recommend this anthology for children ages 7 to 10 who like all sorts of poems. REVIEWED BY MATILDA, 10, WA -- Alphabet Soup * Alphabet Soup * They are varied enough to be read through at a sitting, individually satisfying enough to be picked out and savoured one, or three at a a time. * Magpies Magazine *