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Beowulf

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by: Kevin Crossley-Holland

May 06, 1999
This was my first encounter with Beowulf, (I haven't seen the film either). I chose the bilingual edition to see what the Old English looked like and although I could barely recognise a word, it did help to see the shape, metre and style of the original. Heaney's translation is easy to read, very straight-forward in language, and the accompanying essay helps you see how much work goes into preserving some of the form of the original in the modern translation.
With the original and Heaney's version printed side by side, it affected the way I read it. I tended to readi it aloud to myself (but in my head), trying to see the translation's cadence resonating with the original's two parts to each line. This was novel for me and enjoyable ... Read More:

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'Twas the Night Before Christmas: Or Account of a Visit from St.Nicholas

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from: Walker Books Ltd

November 04, 2002
This was my first encounter with Beowulf, (I haven't seen the film either). I chose the bilingual edition to see what the Old English looked like and although I could barely recognise a word, it did help to see the shape, metre and style of the original. Heaney's translation is easy to read, very straight-forward in language, and the accompanying essay helps you see how much work goes into preserving some of the form of the original in the modern translation.
With the original and Heaney's version printed side by side, it affected the way I read it. I tended to readi it aloud to myself (but in my head), trying to see the translation's cadence resonating with the original's two parts to each line. This was novel for me and enjoyable ... Read More:

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Little Book of Poems for Young Children (Little Book of)

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from: Usborne Publishing Ltd

July 28, 2006
This was my first encounter with Beowulf, (I haven't seen the film either). I chose the bilingual edition to see what the Old English looked like and although I could barely recognise a word, it did help to see the shape, metre and style of the original. Heaney's translation is easy to read, very straight-forward in language, and the accompanying essay helps you see how much work goes into preserving some of the form of the original in the modern translation.
With the original and Heaney's version printed side by side, it affected the way I read it. I tended to readi it aloud to myself (but in my head), trying to see the translation's cadence resonating with the original's two parts to each line. This was novel for me and enjoyable ... Read More:

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The Wedding Ghost

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by: Leon Garfield

September 09, 1999
This was my first encounter with Beowulf, (I haven't seen the film either). I chose the bilingual edition to see what the Old English looked like and although I could barely recognise a word, it did help to see the shape, metre and style of the original. Heaney's translation is easy to read, very straight-forward in language, and the accompanying essay helps you see how much work goes into preserving some of the form of the original in the modern translation.
With the original and Heaney's version printed side by side, it affected the way I read it. I tended to readi it aloud to myself (but in my head), trying to see the translation's cadence resonating with the original's two parts to each line. This was novel for me and enjoyable ... Read More:

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Don't Put Mustard in the Custard (Picture Lions)

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by: Michael Rosen

May 14, 1987
As I find myself saying "Don't" to my two children, I launch into the poem of the title page. This book has allowed us to laugh at ourselves as parents and echo what children are all about. I especially love "Nursery" about the boy who was naughty at school by singing Baa Baa Moo Moo. My kids and I enjoy it every time!

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Gargling with Jelly: A Collection of Poems

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by: Brian Patten

August 28, 2003
This book will do wonders to stimulate the imagination of children (and adults). Its scary, entertaining, and above all fun... I'm an adult who loves it. English State schools stock it in their class libraries - which is how I read it by accident!!

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England Is Truly a Magical Place

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by: KMG Woodbury

January 21, 2008
I love this book, so does my 9-year old.

Written with engaging rythym, it is jam packed with historical facts aptly crafted in bite-size pieces. We follow the maps, chew them over, digest small portions and always come back for seconds. We read, we chuckle, we talk. We chuckle again, we dip in and out and talk and talk and talk. All the while we're constantly learning from this wonderful book.

If you want your child to have an outstanding education BUY THIS BOOK. You might end up winning Quiz Night too. Gimme more!

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Puffin Book of Utterly Brilliant Poetry

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from: Viking Children's Books

September 24, 1998
I was searching for a decent poetry book, since the one that I read as a child called Junket and Jumbles.

The Silly old Baboon poem was hilarious, and I am quite certain that the little boy for whom I bought this book will treasure it.

One small comment. If you are buying this book as new then all the poems are there, however with the second hand options go for the one that has the title 'The Puffin Book of Utterly Brilliant Poetry' and not the one titled just 'Utterly Brilliant Poetry' as the latter is just A5 size and missing some great poems.

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All the Colours of the Earth: A Multicultural Treasury

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by: Wendy Cooling

September 01, 2005
I was searching for a decent poetry book, since the one that I read as a child called Junket and Jumbles.

The Silly old Baboon poem was hilarious, and I am quite certain that the little boy for whom I bought this book will treasure it.

One small comment. If you are buying this book as new then all the poems are there, however with the second hand options go for the one that has the title 'The Puffin Book of Utterly Brilliant Poetry' and not the one titled just 'Utterly Brilliant Poetry' as the latter is just A5 size and missing some great poems.

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Dragon Poems

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by: John Foster

October 07, 2004
This is great for all children that love poems and especially ones with monsters and dragons etc.
The pictures are great and in bright colours and the poems are all well written.
It was a joy to ead with my young son and I'm sure his little sister will love it just as much when shes a bit older.
A great buy!!