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Brian Patten

Brian Patten

  • 4 stars across 20 books

Brian Patten was born in Liverpool in 1946. His poetry for adults has been published in many languages and his collections include Love Poems, Storm Damage, and Grinning Jack. His work for children includes the poetry collections Gargling with Jelly and Thawing Frozen Frogs as well as plays and the award-winning novel Mr Moon's Last Case.

6th April 2000

Juggling with Gerbils

A great new collection of poetry, wide-ranging in both form and subject matter. Full of Brian Patten's wonderful wit and... MoreJuggling with Gerbils

(2 reviews) Review
3rd February 2016

Monster Slayer

The monster Grendel has awoken and the townspeople are terrified. Even the King has abandoned his great Hall. Hero after... MoreMonster Slayer

(2 reviews) Review
1st October 2015

Gargling with Jelly: A Collection of Poems

Gargling with Jelly by Brian Patten, one of our best-loved poets. Hilarious, lyrical, outrageous and serious poems all r... MoreGargling with Jelly: A Collection of Poems

(2 reviews) Review
3rd April 2014

Can I Come Too?

A very small mouse decided it wanted to have a very big adventure. “I’ll go and find the biggest creature in the world,”... MoreCan I Come Too?

(1 review) Review
26th August 1999

The Puffin Book of Utterly Brilliant Poetry

An utterly brilliant collection of the very best poems, from Puffin Books,A celebratory anthology of the best of Puffin ... MoreThe Puffin Book of Utterly Brilliant Poetry

(1 review) Review
19th February 2001

Little Hotchpotch

This title is for the age-range of 3+. 'One day, a shy little creature looked at its reflection in a frozen pond. All it... MoreLittle Hotchpotch

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4th October 2012

The Big Snuggle-up

It all started with a scarecrow coming into the house out of the snow, bringing with him the mouse that lived up his sle... MoreThe Big Snuggle-up

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24th May 2010

Jumping Mouse

This Native American folk tale tells how a little mouse had the courage to leave his family's warm nest in the roots o... MoreJumping Mouse

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3rd May 2012

Thawing Frozen Frogs

"I nibbled a mother, But wanting something new I boiled a bit of Granny And tried some Uncle-stew. I did not eat the bab... MoreThawing Frozen Frogs

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