Juggling with Gerbils

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Apr 2, 2024

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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.
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