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A Passing On of Shells

"50 meaningful fifty-word poems"

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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. 

Julia Eccleshare M.B.E.
Reviewed by Julia Eccleshare M.B.E.
Julia Eccleshare has spent her working life to date within children’s books as a critic, an editor, an author and a commentator.
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About A Passing On of Shells

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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