From food to fauna, colour and cats, Wizardry to Wētā Verse is a collection of poems for 5-10 yr olds by award winning poet and NZ author, Elena De Roo.

There is also food, seasons, outside and inside poems. Many rhyme but some do not, but each is a celebration of wordplay, emotions and a playful look at the world around us.

The best way to experience these gems is to read them out loud, to yourself or those who are lucky to be close by, to fully appreciate them.

Do not rush them, but let them blend from your tongue into your imagination and out into the world, then turn the page and begin another.

This collection would make a great read aloud in a classroom, or a fun way to first experience poetry. Every reader or listener will find a poem that speaks to them and their own experiences.

Dive in and find one (or ten) that you love.

Author – Elena de Roo

Illustrator – Juliet de Roo

Age – 5-10 year olds

Find out more about Wizardry to Wētā Verse and its writer here

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