When the Bell Goes -
A Rapping Rhyming Trip Through Childhood

Written by Neal Zetter

Illustrated by Emily Ford

Publication date: August 2021
Ages: 7-9 years
Format: Paperback / 225 x 165 mm / 96 pages
ISBN: 978-1-909991-57-6
Rights available: World
UK retail price: £7.99

Here’s a hilarious poetry collection by comedy performance poet Neal Zetter that takes you back to his time at school. You’d be forgiven for wondering if anything much has changed! Meet Mr Shoutyteacher, always getting in a strop, as well as the school nose-picker (careful if he’s sitting next to you). What’s your excuse for not doing your homework? Who feels like maths is a number-filled mystery? What’s your favourite sport – football in the playground or risking the dangers of roller-skating? Rap and rhyme your way around all the notable characters in school, not forgetting the members of your own embarrassing family. And look out for jokes as well as fascinating facts (true or false?).

Perfect for reading aloud in the classroom (if you dare!) and for sharing with all the family.

Reviews

“From mornings to teachers to lessons to home time, Neal brings his performance poetry skills to exploring school life in all its glory. The collection is illustrated throughout by Emily Ford whose black and white drawings add to the fun of the poems. A great addition to class shelves!”

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