These books are published by Fremantle Press in association with Alphabet Soup Books. Available from all good bookshops and online.

If I Could Eat the Stars and Other Poems

Defend a goal with Sally Murphy, rocket through space with Amber Moffat or get radioactive with Cristy Burne. Walk the dog with Deb Fitzpatrick and play with your food with James Foley. Then … Barlay! (Watch out!) with Cheryl Kickett-Tucker.

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Praise for If I Could Eat the Stars:

‘Humorous poems, evocative poems of the ocean, shape poems, rhyming poems, free verse, haiku, tiny poems and long poems – this has it all, and I gobbled it up like a bag of lollies.’ Sue Warren, Just So Stories

From the lyrical to the laugh out loud, If I Could Eat the Stars and other poems is ideal to dip in and out of. Teachers could even select poems to read as lesson-break rewards. If I Could Eat the Stars showcases a fabulous depth of talent.” Joy Lawn, Paperbark Words

“With its variety and accessibility, this is a text that warrants multiple readings. As a teaching resource, If I Could Eat the Stars lends itself perfectly to modelling, comparison activities and creative writing tasks across the primary years. Illustrations by Briony Stewart add another visual dimension to the text.” Kathryn Beilby, ReadPlus

“If I Could Eat the Stars is a captivating collection of poems for younger readers.” Good Reading Magazine

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Right Way Down and Other Poems

Stand on your head with Sally Murphy, explode some dynamite with Cristy Burne or shoot some hoops with Cheryl Kickett-Tucker. Grow a poet-tree with Meg McKinlay or curl up next to your cat with Amber Moffat and watch a bit of Stink-o-Vision with James Foley. Discover these and loads more poems by Australian poets in Right Way Down. With striking illustrations by Briony Stewart, these poems will have you laughing, thinking, and playing with words – whichever way up you read them.

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Praise for Right Way Down:

“A terrific group of poems to suit all primary readers … This will be a valued addition to school libraries helping to fill a gap in quality Australian poetry collections for middle grade readers. Lamont Books

“Over thirty five Australian poets, many from Western Australia, have poems in this sweet little anthology which would be a perfect addition to your own shelves and shoud be an essential addition to every Primary school library.” momoTimeToRead.blogspot.com

“Showcases how words, voice, and language can give wings to creativity, wonder, and imagination in children at the right place and time.”  WritingWA

“The perfect springboard to discuss how poems have a purpose, just as other texts do: some to inform, some to persuade, some to convey emotion and others to entertain. This is a wonderfully fresh addition to the poetry shelf in every school library or classroom bookshelf.”   ReadPlus

“[An] effervescent collection of poems.” Story Links

“An astonishing display of word usage by gifted wordsmiths. At a time when poetry is not a common find, don’t miss this collection.” Kids’ Book Review

“This is a great one for school libraries. I can see it being used by teachers, and by older primary school aged students.” Reading Time

“Every poem in this anthology is a gem, offering a unique glimpse into the wonders of life … With each turn of the page, you’ll find yourself immersed in a world where words dance and play, celebrating the sheer joy of language in all its forms.” Read-NZ