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A great new collection of poetry, wide-ranging in both form and subject matter. Full of Brian Patten's wonderful wit and moments of beauty as in GERANIUMS IN THE SNOW: Like children snuggling down under a white duvet Slowly the red geraniums Vanish under the snow. Brilliantly complemented by Chris Riddell's illustrations. Brian Patten started writing poetry when he was 14. He founded a magazine, UNDERDOG, to publish unknown poets like Roger McGough and Adrian Henri - the three then produced the best-selling MERSEY SOUND. Brian has published books for all ages and is known for his humour and lyricism. He is the editor of THE PUFFIN BOOK OF TWENTIETH CENTURY VERSE. Brian lives in London. Chris Riddell is a highly acclaimed illustrator. He lives in Brighton.