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Mustard, Custard, Grumble Belly and Gravy

Mustard, Custard, Grumble Belly and Gravy

Published in
2006
4.52
on Goodreads (93)

Description

'You Can’t Catch Me' and 'You Can’t Put Mustard in the Custard' are two collections of children's poetry first published 25 years ago. 'You Can’t Catch Me' won the Signal Poetry Award in 1982 and both books became bestsellers. The collections have been combined and feature conversational, fun poetry matched with detailed full-color illustrations. A CD is included for children to listen to their favorite poems. The books have been praised for their appeal to both children and adults, with endorsements from the Big Issue, Daily Telegraph, and Times Educational Supplement.
Age
5-7
Text complexity
proficient
Length
100 pages

Why to read

  • Engages children's imagination
  • Introduces poetry in a fun way
  • Enhances language and reading skills
  • Features entertaining illustrations