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Roald Dahl (1916-1990) is one of the most successful children's writers in the world: ...

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Robert’s poems represent a wide range of themes and forms, including re-telling stories ...

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Roger’s poems have a brilliant knack for taking things we recognise – places, people, ...

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Russian Doll

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Science and inventions

Explore the power of science, creativity and invention in this selection of poems. 

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Scissors

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Seashell

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Seaview Haiku

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Sensing Mother

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