Children’s Poetry
A beautiful hardcover collection of poetry for children of any age which invites us to stop and consider the wonder that can be found in the everyday – if only we remember to look.
Published by Putto Press · 2023
Peppermint and Popcorn Days: A book of verse for children
Illustrated by Anna Falconer
An emu in a hurry,
A wild woodland bower,
A rather careless elephant,
A cartwheeling koala …
Come on a whimsical journey through fanciful imaginary worlds and befriend a treasure trove of delightfully silly characters along the way.
Perfect for: home reading · classrooms · libraries · gifts
Three Sparrows Books, Mosman and Burns Bay Bookery, Lane Cove
Information for Teachers
For teachers looking to introduce poetry into their lessons, Peppermint and Popcorn Days comes with:
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a quick reference guide identifying which poems are suitable for different age groups, and outlining the themes, language devices and interesting word classes in each poem. - •
a curriculum document showing how to use Peppermint and Popcorn Days to respond to ACARA English curriculum outcomes from Foundation to Year 6.
Author & Illustrator Visits
Dive into a symphony of words and illustrations with Australian Author-Illustrator duo Anna Myra Notley and Anna Falconer. Hear some of the poems in Peppermint and Popcorn Days brought to life and learn about the stories behind them, have fun with silly characters, and play with rhyme and rhythm. Finish with engaging drawing and writing prompts to inspire young minds to get creative with words. Workshop content has been carefully designed to meet curriculum outcomes from Early Stage 1 to Stage 3, and visits can be tailored to your needs depending on the age of the children and size of the group.
What people are saying about The Peppermint Duo
"My favourite part was how we all had different styles when writing."
Kris, age 11
"My favourite part was how we all had different styles when writing."
Kris, age 11
"It taught me that if you can draw a shape, then you can draw anything!"
Brody, age 10
The Peppermint Duo workshop was full of drama, movement and art skills whilst learning age-appropriate poetic devices. Our students loved listening to Anna and Anna read the poems...
The Peppermint Duo workshop was full of drama, movement and art skills whilst learning age-appropriate poetic devices. Our students loved listening to Anna and Anna read the poems but also enjoyed the insight we got into the journey of its publication. The Tea Party introduction was a great "attention grabber" and what followed was both a show and poetry lesson that kept our students highly engaged and having fun."
Anna and Anna were so professional and organised, it was a pleasure to deal with them from the initial booking stage all the way through to program delivery...
Anna and Anna were so professional and organised, it was a pleasure to deal with them from the initial booking stage all the way through to program delivery. The Peppermint Duo had the children in all age groups entertained and more importantly, engaged with their poetry and performance. With lots of fantastic props and costumes, they ensured all the children felt welcome and included and they had excellent age-appropriate guidance for their writing and illustration workshops. I would happily book them for more sessions at the library in the future."
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