My First Oxford Book of Animal Poems

Tell me, little woodworm
Eating through the wood Surely all that sawdust Can't do you any good.

Heavens! Little wormwood You've eaten all the chairs So that's why poor old Grandad's
Sitting outside on the stairs. Spike Milligan

My First Oxford Book of Animal Poems takes you on a journey through the animal kingdom — from around the house to forests, fields, and far beyond. Featuring traditional poets such as John Keats, Rudyard Kipling, and Christina Rossetti and modern poets that include Ted Hughes, Dick King-Smith, and Wendy Cope, this enchanting collection of poems will delight animal-lovers old and young alike.