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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1989
Nailing the Shadow
Written by Roger McGough · Illustrated by Marketa Prachaticka
Explore whimsical poems that question reality and challenge perceptions.
3.0 Goodreads · 6 ratings
96 pages· ~520L
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Bookroo's summary
Dive into a whimsical world where questions like 'What if you had no nose?' spark imagination. Roger McGough's poems blend humor and thought, challenging opinions and playing with words. Discover a collection that entertains and provokes, inviting readers to see the world through a playful lens. What curious creatures and ideas await within these pages?
From the publisher
A collection of poems by Roger McGough full of questions such as wouldn’t it be funny if you didn’t have a nose? and have you ever seen a skwerp?. Some are thoughtful, others challenge opinions or provide entertaining games with words.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 96
- Reading age
- 5–8
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~520L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~3.4
- F&P level
- ~N
Publication
- Published
- June 1, 1999
- First published
- January 1, 1989
- Publisher
- Penguin UK
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780140323900
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