Pause for Poetry: Selfies with Komodos

Brian Moses is one of our best-known, best-loved children’s poets whose abundance of poems are read, enjoyed, performed and shared everywhere! His website is a treasure trove of ideas for writing poems, sure to tempt even the most metrophobic amongst us and the perfect place for teachers to find inspiration for their classes. His latest collection, ‘Selfies with Komodos’, has something for everyone.

‘Lost in a Book’ is a wonderful poem, perfect for teachers to share with classes and inspire the creation of their own versions, exploring stories which they know and love whilst discussing the joy that can be found by being ‘lost in a book’. ‘Librarians’ is another moment of joy, celebrating the essential role they play.

Some of the poems are accompanied by notes, offering additional explanation or information to help the reader understand them. For example, Brian explains where the inspiration for ‘The Sea’s Ghosts’ came from- a wonderfully atmospheric piece- and offers the definition of ‘flip-flop words’. So many of these poems would make brilliant models for children to create their own and encourage a love of word play and experimentation.

There are humorous poems, thought-provoking poems, ‘silly’ poems…so much to love! Packed with fun illustrations by Ed Boxall, this is an essential collection for home- school- everywhere!

Selfies With Komodos Brian Moses, illustrated by Ed Boxall

Otter-Barry ISBN: 978-1913074098

Published 19th January