From the fantastic duo behind  Poems Aloud comes another compendium of poetry to read out loud and make you smile! Twenty five original poems from award winning poet Joseph Coelho designed to be read aloud to project confidence , conjure happiness, make you laugh or cheer others up. Some are odes, some can be said as personal mantras or just poems full of words that you can't help but smile when you hear them. This is a book for any child who wants to build confidence reading aloud , or wants a way to channel their speech and drama confidence. It is a book to foster a love of words and the power that comes with the spoken word. It will show children how speaking a poem aloud has a certain magic, almost like reading a spell.   Poems can be read aloud to an audience, muttered quietly to oneself or whispered in the ear of someone who needs to hear some cheerful words.    K-Gr 2—Using the techniques of physical humor as well as wordplay, young readers can experience these poems as they were meant to be shared—out loud. Focusing on the playful aspects of language allows this collection to ramble thematically and introduce different kinds of poems from villanelles to simple ending rhymes. There is an irreverence and freedom present in the lyrical stylings of these poems that fans of Silverstein will recognize. Brief explanations for each poem, from its structure and jokes to the interactive parts, help readers connect to and understand the text before they read it. The book goes beyond using brightly colored illustrations, which it also does to amusing effect, to show and tell novices how poem formats work and why they might be funny. Double entendres, puns, and clever wordplay are the meat of poetry, but they are precisely what can trip up young readers. This collection has cleverly worked to include readers in on the jokes, so they can fully appreciate them and build their reading confidence around poetry. VERDICT A great introduction for reluctant readers who want to learn more about poetry. The interactive elements will work in classrooms and bring an amusing spice to story times.—Lisa Bosarge “Twenty-five happy poems to build emotional resilience and foster confidence, in a brand new collection from Coelho.”  ― The Bookseller "A book of 25 poems designed to help children build their confidence reading poems aloud and expressing and manifesting happiness and joy." ― The Bookseller “The subjects covered are perfect for children, and the bright, lively illustrations make every page sing.” ― The Irish Independent ”Nothing but a huge cheesy grin in book form, this vibrant and joyful celebration of poetry is just the tonic we need. Bursting with tongue tingling rhymes and riddles, readers will be in stitches as they delight in sharing Joseph’s spectacular wordsmithery.”― WRD Magazine Multi award-winning author Joseph Coelho is one of the UK’s most prestigious writers for children: he won the internationally renowned Carnegie Medal for Writing with The Boy Lost in the Maze and was selected to be the Waterstones Children’s Laureate 2022–2024. As part of that laureateship he completed a library marathon, joining over 213 libraries. He writes for children of all ages: his collection Ten-Word Tiny Tales won acclaim from the Wall Street Journal , The Horn Book , the Bulletin Center for Children’s Books, Kirkus Reviews , Publishers Weekly , and Booklist ; the companion title, Ten-Word Tiny Tales of Love , includes artwork from Jon Klassen, Sydney Smith, and many other award-winning and bestselling artists. His picture books include If All the World Were . . ., illustrated by Allison Colpoys, which has been translated into over 10 languages, and the critically acclaimed Luna Loves series, illustrated by Fiona Lumbers, which has sold over 450,000 copies. He is also an admired performer, broadcaster, and playwright. Daniel Gray-Barnett is an Australian illustrator and author based in Tasmania. He has illustrated five books for children, including his award-winning debut, Grandma Z. His illustrations have been commissioned by clients such as The New York Times , Sydney Opera House , The Boston Globe, The New Yorker, Warner Music , and T he Museum of Contemporary Art Australia. His work has been shown internationally and has been awarded by the Society of Illustrators NY, Communication Arts and 3x3 magazine.