by Brian Patten · Puffin · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780141316505
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«Gargling with Jelly: A Collection of Poems» is Brian Patten's poetry collection, published by Puffin in paperback (144 pages, in English).
It brings together 84 mostly humorous poems featuring mischievous children, ghosts, giants, goblins, vampires, mermaids and fantastical creatures with silly names; titles like "Cousin Lesley's See-Through Stomach" and "The Silly Siposark" show its playful tone.
The work was originally published in 1985; this Puffin edition (2003) includes illustrations by Chris Riddell.
Suitable for child readers aged 7 to 9, especially those who enjoy absurd humor and poetry.
Brian Patten was an English poet and author. He came to prominence in the 1960s as one of the Liverpool poets, and wrote primarily lyrical poetry about human relationships. His famous works included Little Johnny's Confession, The Irrelevant Song, Vanishing Trick, Emma's Doll, and Impossible Parents.
