About the Author

Dianne Bates is a full-time freelance author and has written over 130 books for young readers. She has worked as a newspaper and magazine editor and manuscript assessor. Di is a recipient of The Lady Cutler Award for distinguished services to children’s Literature. Her website is http://www.enterprisingwords.com.au

Reviews

I loved all of the poems in this book, and I give it a whopping five out of five, because I cannot find a flaw in any way whatsoever. Anyone would find this book interesting, and whether you're nine or ninety, I guarantee that you will enjoy it. (reviewed by Grace D, child reviewer)
*Creative Kids Tales*

Beginning with an interesting and revealing introduction by Dianne Bates, this outstanding collection of Australian poems is a gem.
*Kids' Book Review*

The book is small and the content well spread out—it is a great small book and I hope it is really successful. A great book for school libraries, teachers and kids of 7-14 years.
*Janet Croft Reviews*

Funny, irreverent, happy, sad and poignant this collection of diverse poems would be a great addition to a school or home library.
*Reading Time*

I would recommend this anthology for children ages 7 to 10 who like all sorts of poems. REVIEWED BY MATILDA, 10, WA
*Alphabet Soup*

They are varied enough to be read through at a sitting, individually satisfying enough to be picked out and savoured one, or three at a a time.
*Magpies Magazine*