Ounce Dice Trice
Today’s poem is Names for Twins, taken from Ounce Dice Trice by Alastair Reid, illustrated by Ben Shahn. You can listen to a recording of this poem on Spotify here. This is one of my favourite poetry collections for its … Continued
The Legend of Rock, Paper Scissors
It’s widely believed that Ring a Ring a Rosie had its origins in the bubonic plague, Goosey Goosey Gander was originally about religious persecution and other much loved and sung nursery rhymes may have started life commenting upon instruments of … Continued
The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend
There’s a land far away where imaginary friends come into being and wait to be imagined by a real child. But what if a real child never imagines you? Might you remain stuck, forever in limbo? The Adventures of Beekle: … Continued