Welcome to Wild Town by Af Harrold

Welcome to Wild Town by Af Harrold

Wild Town is a place… “where nothing’s locked inside a cage where danger leaps from off the page where wild is a fact of life and words are sharpened like a knife”   Do you dare to come to Wild Town?   You’ll find zebras dancing in Herbivoreville, or if you feel like a change, book into the Chrysalis Hotel in Fluttertown – no room service. Watch out for the tigers of Bengal Street in the Carnivore Quarter and maybe avoid the fish tank in number 3, Danger Close - it’s stocked with piranhas and electric eels. In Wolf Park you may come across a silent, stalking wolf and at the Wild Town Rec polar bears are pushing on the slide and orcas are in the paddling pool. While at the quiet end of town dormice are sleeping and grumpy Bertha the Bear is slumbering. One thing is certain – you will never be the same after a visit to Wild Town, and when you leave, the wild will go with you…. An exciting poetry adventure, a journey of wild encounters in streets, houses and parks - this is an astonishing and brilliant poetry collection by two of the UK’s most admired poets. Illustrated with verve and wit by the internationally bestselling illustrator Korky Paul.

"This is a magical collection of children’s poetryThe poems range from hilarious to melancholy to quirky. Ideal for Year 5/6."

* Jon Biddle *

"Oh this is just Glorious! Three of most talented people in children’s literature working together - it’s fun, zany, moving and defiant! Bravo!"

* The Reading Realm *

"A new wild new poetry collection published by Otter Barry Books. Such a rich mix of poems inside from both poets. Definitely one to have in Key Stage 2 classrooms."

 

-- Charlotte Hacking, CLPE

"Including narrative poems, short observations, poems to read aloud and catchy wordplay, the text is set to dazzling illustrations by Korky Paul. If you are a teacher looking for poems to teach in a Forest School setting or an environment topic, or to model in creative writing, this perceptive collection is perfect."

* School Reading List *

"This reviewer enjoyed a foray into such a special place where both the verbal and visual pictures leave an indelible memory. May the wild go with you too."

-- Jill Bennett * Red Reading Hub *

"Here be wildness that is funny, free, strange, savage, beautiful and moving. Stunning new children’s poetry collection."

-- Gordon Askew

"This exciting mix of funny, sinister and contemplative verse by two highly-acclaimed poets centres on all things wild, from animals and plants to weather and wild ideas. Illustrated throughout with quirky black-and-white artwork." 

* Booktrust: Books We Love in October 2023 *

"...Dom Conlon draws the reader into this clever, slim anthology in which he and AF Harrold imagine a Wild Town peopled by insects, zebras, lions, wolves and others – a wild town that is in reality every town. There are poems to suit every taste... The words sing, shout and whisper, the vocabulary rich and varied.  Providing the perfect visual accompaniment are Korky Paul’s spiky, energetic, humorous illustrations.

This is a thoroughly enjoyable collection from the pens of two poets who know how to speak to young readers and is well worth promoting in the classroom – and at home."

* Books for Keeps *

"Two British poets dare young nature lovers to hunt for their own wild hearts by exploring decidedly hazardous Wild Town, from the zebras of Herbivoreville to the prowling, growling residents of Wolf Walk. It's a dangerous but rewarding town, well worth repeat visits."

* Booklist (US) *

AF Harrold is a poet, performer and children’s author. His children’s poetry books include Things You Find in a Poet’s Beard, illustrated by Chris Riddell, and the anthology Midnight Feasts, which he edited, illustrated by Katy Riddell. Welcome to Wild Town is his first poetry collection for Otter-Barry Books. He lives in Reading with a stand-up comedian and two cats. Dom Conlon is a poet and author with a keen interest in science and the natural world. His previous books include This Rock That Rock, nominated for the Carnegie Medal in 2021 and the Wild Wanderers series of picture books about the natural world. Welcome to Wild Town is his first poetry collection for Otter-Barry Books. He lives in Lancashire.  Korky Paul is one of Britain's best-known illustrators. Born in Zimbabwe, he studied drawing at Durban School of Art in South Africa. He is famous across the world for his illustrations in the Winnie the Witch books and his work is published in 26 countries. Korky's dynamic illustration sessions are highly popular in schools and libraries. He lives in Oxford, England.

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ISBN 13	9781915659125
ISBN 10	1915659124
Title	Welcome to Wild Town
Author	Af Harrold
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Otter-Barry Books Ltd
Year published	2023-08-10
Number of pages	96
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