Here at Poetry Space we will shortly be releasing our very first book for children, a poetry collection by Fiona Murphy and Michelle Last. Fiona, who has M.E and spinal stenosis started work on the book after having to give up her job. She met talented artist Michelle through Poetry Space and the book was born.
The book will be available for pre-order from The Poetry Space online shop very shortly at £5.99.
Wendy French, winner of The Hippocrates Prize for Poetry in 2010 has had a sneak preview of the book. This is what she had to say about it:
Fiona Murphy and Michelle Last’s collaboration as poet and
illustrator for ”˜Down the Plughole’ can be described in one word,
”˜delightful’. These charming poems and drawings demonstrate the
strength and talent of both poet and illustrator. The words and
pictures will appeal to any young child and indeed will amuse adults
as well. The poems are fun but serious too. In ”˜Why Mum’ there are
questions about the universe that will be interest any child and
prompt thinking, ”˜Where does the sun go at night?’ In another poem
the moon says to the cloud, ”˜I can change the tide. What can you
do?’ And the cloud answers. Read the poem to find out the answer!
The poems in this collection work on many levels and the book
deserves a place on any child’s book case.
The delightful cover for Down the Plughole designed by Michelle Last
