'In the world of British poetry, Carol Ann Duffy is a superstar.' - Guardian This stellar edition of her poems brings together work from her four award-winning collections for children, and sprinkles in a generous helping of new poems to match. From her dazzling debut Meeting Midnight through to her newest, brightest poems, Carol Ann Duffy's writing for younger readers has always bubbled with wit and humour, intelligence and affection, and introduced us to many strange and wonderful characters along the way. Among the enchanting voices to be heard are those of the Loch Ness Monster's husband, the oldest girl in the world and a heard of cows on a shopping trip to Manchester. 'For real poetry Carol Ann Duffy is hard to beat.' - The Observer 'Carol Ann Duffy's sometimes funny, often moving new anthology of children's poetry, The Hat, has something to touch every emotion.' - The Herald 'Carol Ann Duffy never talks down to children. These are simply excellent pieces for anyone who loves poetry. This collection should be in every school library.' - TES
