"50 meaningful fifty-word poems"
A carefully curated selection of very brief but meaningful poems which will amuse, inspire and provoke readers. Chris Riddell’s attractive line illustrations wittily bring out the key points of each adding to the enjoyment of the poems and the book in general. As do the beautiful production values of the book which make it a joy to dip into again and again.

Scallywag Press proudly present Simon Lamb’s dazzling debut collection of poetry, featuring fifty luminous poems, each written in exactly fifty words, fully-illustrated throughout by much-loved former Children’s Laureate Chris Riddell.
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Scallywag Press proudly present Simon Lamb’s dazzling debut collection of poetry, featuring fifty luminous poems, each written in exactly fifty words, fully-illustrated throughout by much-loved former Children’s Laureate Chris Riddell. With subjects ranging from family, identity, and growing up, to the need for hope, the wonder of nature, and the very concept of poetry itself, Simon offers his poems as small nuggets of wisdom, warmth and wit to help readers of all ages navigate their lives.
A Passing On of Shells features in the following genres: Poetry, Debuts, Gift Books, Children’s / Teenage: Poetry, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Drama and performing arts, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Self-awareness and self-esteem, Biography, Literature and Literary studies, Recommendations, Stationery and miscellaneous items, Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure, Children’s / Teenage poetry, anthologies, annuals, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics
Hardback. £9.89, down from the £10.99 cover price. In Stock.
A Passing On of Shells was written by Simon Day and published by Scallywag Press
A Passing On of Shells has 112 pages
£9.89, reduced from £10.99. In Stock.