An enchanting cauldron full of classic and well established poets and rising stars of the poetry world, there really is something for everyone in Fire Burn, Cauldron Bubble. * North Somerset Teacher's Book Award *
Loads of fun, this is a light-hearted and crackling collection of poems which touches on magic of all kinds. [...] The poems are bursting with energy and humour which makes them fun to read and also an easy introduction to writing verse to anyone who wants to give it a try. -- Julia Eccleshare M.B.E * LoveReading4Kids *
Paul Cookson has brewed up an anthological crucible that's brimming over with magical poems. [...] Spellbinding it certainly is and I totally love the addition of Eilidh Muldoon's visual garnishing. -- Jill R Bennett * Red Reading Hub *
The poems are fun, quirky, humorous, some I already know which was so nice to see and bought back childhood memories. Most of the poems had pictures which were beautifully illustrated and helped bring the poems to life. [...] I can't recommend reading this gorgeous book enough. -- Dash Fan Book Reviews * dashfan81.blogspot.com *
This was such a fun, entertaining collection of poetry that will certainly get you into the mood for all things eerie and hair-raising. You can tell that each poem was carefully chosen to be in the collection by the editor, Paul Cookson and everyone was perfect for it. -- Amy's Bookish Life * amysbookishlifeblog.wordpress.com *
An enchanting collection of poems from classic, established and rising poets, delivering spooky recipes, ghosts, adventures or quiet nights. Complete with mesmerising, bewitching illustration, an anthology, a collection to love. -- Armadillo
The array of poets used is simply brilliant! [...] Needless to say, as a teacher you NEED to share poetry as much as you can. It is short and quick to read and kids love - winner all round. -- Great British Bookworm * thegreatbritishbookworm.wordpress.com *
Full of the Fun factor: Whether you're in the mood for a haunting or spell gone wrong, this collection of poems will have you bewitched from beginning to end! -- Girl Talk Magazine
This is a handy volume to read aloud on the approach to Halloween, or to use as the basis of a larger topic: a collection of poems with magic as their theme... The illustrations by Eilidh Muldoon would provide inspiration for pupils' own drawings and the basis for an eye-catching display. Keep it on your desk to share in odd moments in the school day. * The English Association *
Beautifully presented in an orange clothbound hardback edition, Fire Burn, Cauldron Bubble is a collection of magical poems by Paul Cookson and is a delight to hold in the hand. Containing a selection of over 70 poems by different authors, there's enough variety in these poems for children to suit all reading tastes. * Carpe Librum *
