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1	Said and Done more books like this by Roger McGough add to wishlist Roger McGough is one of Britain's best-loved poets, and something of a national institution. His name is ubiquitous with matter-of-fact Scouse humor, easy-going charm, and perfect observations of the idiosyncrasies of everyday life, whether you know him from his poetry, or from his regular broadcasts on television or radio. Roger first rose to ... see all copies from $2.53! new only from $11.99! \| first editions
2	Wicked Poems more books like this by Roger McGough (Editor), Neal Layton (Illustrator) add to wishlist A superb anthology of poems selected by the keenly wicked eye of Roger McGough. Poems from Jo Shapcott, Benjamin Zephaniah, Carol Ann Duffy, Shel Silverstein all jostle places with poems from new talent. A brilliant collection that takes wicked at all levels, from cheeky to naughty, from wild to exuberant, to dowright, pure, evil...Wicked! 'An ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.20! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Bad, bad cats more books like this by Roger McGough, Lydia Monks add to wishlist A collection of poems from Roger McGough, featuring a series of poems about the exploits of some gangster cats, and verse based on "Carnival of the Animals" by Saint Saens. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.49!
4	Until I Met Dudley: How Everyday Things Really Work more books like this by Roger McGough, Chris Riddell (Illustrator) add to wishlist Have you ever wondered how a toaster works? Or a fridge-freezer, or a washing-up machine? In this book, Dudley, the techno-wizard dog, takes you through the processes behind familiar machines. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.38! \| first editions
5	The ring of words : an anthology of poetry for children more books like this by Roger McGough, Satoshi Kitamura add to wishlist Drawing on classic and contemporary poets, this varied anthology aims to provide an introduction to the pleasures of reading poetry. The selected poems are, in one way or another, about growing up: placing ourselves in the world around us and discovering the imaginative world in our own heads. see all copies from $5.52! new only from $18.47!
6	Pillow talk : a book of poems more books like this by Roger McGough, Steven Guarnaccia add to wishlist Wouldn't it be funny if you didn't have a nose? The brilliant and clever Roger McGough asks this and other important questions in this marvellous collection. He also tells you exactly when to cut your fingernails, how to have a real pillow fight and what happens when a burp escapes! see all copies from $2.53! new only from $3.60!
7	The Kingfisher book of comic verse more books like this by Roger McGough, Caroline Holden add to wishlist This lively collection of poems should raise a giggle and a smile from any child with a sense of fun. Poets as such Hilaire Belloc and Philip Larkin, Wendy Cope and Spike Milligan ponder themes including families, creatures, learning and food, with some cautionary advice thrown in for good measure. see all copies from $1.99! first editions
8	The Bee's Knees (Puffin Poetry) by Roger McGough add to wishlist This is a brilliant collection of brand-new poems from 'the patron saint of poetry'. Longer, narrative poems sit comfortably with Roger McGough's sharper observations and insightful words in this collection, perfectly illustrated in black-and-white line by Helen Stephens. see all copies from $2.53! new only from $3.48!
9	The big book of little poems more books like this by Roger McGough add to wishlist Roger McGough has teamed up with people as diverse as Billy Connolly, Quentin Blake and the Prime Minister, to create a unique collection of poetry for children of all ages - poems that are funny, sad, strange, amazing, but above all, short.' see all copies from $1.99! new only from $13.31! \| first editions \| SVS
10	The Kingfisher Book of Funny Poems more books like this by Roger McGough, Caroline Holden (Illustrator) add to wishlist Over 200 poems dapple the pages of this British import, many of them by editor McGough. Also features poems by Spike Milligan, Ogden Nash, and Jack Prelutsky. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.75! \| SVS
11	The Kingfisher book of comic verse more books like this by Caroline Holden, Roger McGough add to wishlist Of this book Morag Styles and Pat Triggs wrote in the BFK Guide to Poetry: "This really is a fabulous book, comic verse at its best. McGough doesn't take a crude or simplistic view of humour: there are poems which give you a good belly laugh; but many others surprise, provoke or quietly amuse. Rich in content and illustration, Caroline Holden ... see all copies from $2.53!
12	More Funny Stories more books like this by Adam Stower (Illustrator), Roger McGough (Selected by) add to wishlist The British poet and famed Lothario of laughter has compiled a new collection of rib-tickling selections from funny writers, including Allen Ahlberg, Judy Blume, and Jon Scieszka. Illustrations. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.95! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	All the Best: the Selected Poems of Roger McGough by McGough Roger add to wishlist A wonderful selection of over 100 of Roger's own best-loved poems from his vast Puffin catalogue of poetry collections. Lots of favourites and some lesser known surprises, too. Packed with fabulous Lydia Monks illustrations throughout. see all copies from $6.22! new only from $11.63!
14 view cover	An imaginary menagerie. more books like this by Roger McGough, Tony Blundell add to wishlist Well, you've probably never seen a yak in a yashmak, a canary gone hairy or a catapillow either. Roger McGough's highly inventive "Imaginary Menagerie" is the perfect place to find these and lots more amazing creatures, from a brushbaby living under the stairs to a nightingale spending a night in jail. You'll never again come across a collection ... see all copies from $1.99! first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	The way things are more books like this by Roger McGough add to wishlist In his first new book since "Defying Gravity" in 1993, Roger McGough mixes surreal nonsense with gentle humour. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.71! \| signed copies \| first editions
16 view cover	Collected Poems by Roger McGough add to wishlist Roger McGough is one of Britain's best loved poets and this collection 'charts [his] passage from youthful exuberance to the wry reflection of his later years. What remains the same throughout the 40 years is the poet's winning wit, accessibility and abiding readability' Independent ---------------------------------- 'Time has confirmed ...that ... see all copies from $15.88! new only from $15.88!
17 view cover	Daniel and the Beast of Babylon more books like this by Roger McGough, Jill Newton (Illustrator) add to wishlist In Babylon, the people feel the need to bring food for the mythical beast that lived in the temple. The wise Daniel says that the beast is just a statue and doesn't need offerings. But this only serves to infuriate the priests, who give him one night to prove the truth of his claims. see all copies from $6.99! new only from $6.99! \| SVS
18 view cover	Blazing fruit : selected poems 1967-1987 more books like this by Roger McGough add to wishlist McGough's first book of poems was published just over 20 years ago, and this volume represents his own selection of his best work. His other titles include "Melting Into the Foreground", "Sky in the Pie" and "Summer with Monika". see all copies from $1.99! first editions
19 view cover	Nailing the shadow more books like this by Roger McGough add to wishlist A collection of poems by Roger McGough full of questions such as "wouldn't it be funny if you didn't have a nose?" and "have you ever seen a skwerp?". Some are thoughtful, others challenge opinions or provide entertaining games with words. see all copies from $1.99! SVS
20 view cover	Sensational! Poems Chosen By Roger McGough by Roger McGough add to wishlist The wonderful Roger McGough has drawn together a stunning collection of poems inspired by the five senses. Gems from the very best classic and contemporary poets such as Carol Ann Duffy, Ian McMillan, John Hegley, William Wordsworth, Vernon Scannell and Michael Rosen will captivate any reader. Prepare for a welcome assault on your senses! see all copies from $2.82! new only from $10.04!
21	The Oxford 1 2 3 Book of Number Rhymes more books like this by Roger McGough (Editor), Nicholas Tucker (Editor), Debi Gliori (Illustrator) add to wishlist This companion book to the "ABC Picture Dictionary" introduces numbers and counting in a pleasurable way: through traditional number rhymes, and new rhymes from Roger McGough, together with riddles and tongue twisters and picture quizzes. see all copies from $2.20!
22	Penguin modern poets. 10, The Mersey sound : Adrian Henri, Roger McGough, Brian Patten more books like this by Adrian Henri, Roger McGough, Brian Patten add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99!
23 view cover	The State of Poetry (Pocket Penguins S. ) by Roger McGough add to wishlist In May 2005 Penguin will publish 70 unique titles to celebrate the company's 70th birthday. The titles in the Pocket Penguins series are emblematic of the renowned breadth of quality of the Penguin list and will hark back to Penguin founder Allen Lane's vision of good books for all'. Roger McGough made his name in The Mersey Sound: Penguin Modern ... see all copies from $2.53!
24 view cover	The New Testament Epistles: Early Christian Wisdom more books like this by John Drane (Introduction by), Roger McGough (Foreword by) add to wishlist The earliest of all Christian writings, the letters written by apostles guide and encourage believers through the teachings of Jesus. Arranged here in their probable order of composition are all the epistles of the New Testament, with an abridgement of The Acts of the Apostles serving as a prologue. Each epistle is accompanied by a helpful ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95!
25 view cover	Slapstick by Roger McGough add to wishlist If philosophy is the 'why?' and science is the 'how?' then poetry is the 'Wow!'. In this stunning, brand-new volume, you'll discover poems about poems, poems about life, poems about kangaroos and chameleons and caterpillars (though not in the same verse) and many more. This touching and thought-provoking collection will make you laugh, cry, or ... see all copies from $12.13! new only from $12.13!

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