Books with author John Foster

A collection of poems to perform. Where most anthologies of performance poetry concentrate on modern writing, this collection has a wonderful mix of old favourites, new discoveries, and specially written poems.John Foster has produced many best-selling poetry anthologies. He is also well known as a performer of poetry, and is the perfect anthologist for this book.

What makes a ball bounce? How is a football made? Children will find the answers to these, and more, questions about different types of balls in this fun instruction book. With a colourful combination of photos and artwork, it gives information on all kinds of balls and activities, such as how to juggle. • Orange/ Band 6 books offer varied text and characters, with action sustained over several pages. • Text type - An instruction text. • The book includes a quiz on pages 22 and 23 to recap what children have learned. • Curriculum links - PE: Games and activities; Science: Forces and movement.

These beautifully illustrated books, now reissued with all new 4-color covers, present the best of what's new in poetry, carefully chosen for children between the ages of 8 and 13. Many of the poems were written especially for these volumes, and among the poets included are Roald Dahl, Grace Nichols, Judith Viorst, Jack Prelutsky, David McCord. Foster provides a variety of themes with strong associations for children: from the fun and light-hearted (Vampires, Pets, and Holidays) to the provocative (One-Parent Families, Technology, and War). Drawings, cartoons and photographs--most in color--draw attention to every page.

This unique collection of original poems by a variety of poets spans the world and its many traditions--from Bali to Boston, from New Year's to Christmas. Find out what's special about rolls in Hong Kong, fishing in Nigeria, or trees in Australia, while notes to the poems explain the various festivals. The poets include John Agard, Judith Nicholls, Wes Magee, and Jack Prelutsky; and different artists give their own views of the celebrations in the illustrations. A perfect way to enjoy the passing year! Featured Festivals: Fishing Festival, Dragon Dance, Mardi Gras, Carnival in Rio, Doll Festival, Seder, Palm Sunday, The Birthday of Buddha, Ching Ming, Korean Butterfly Dance, Nyep, Harvest Moon, Mela, Divali, and more.

Let's Celebrate is a collection of original poems about celebrations and traditions round the year and round the world, from Africa to Scandinavia, Bali to Scotland. Find out what's special about dragons in China, fishing in Nigeria, or trees in Australia, while notes to the poems explainabout the various festivals. The poets include John Agard, Judith Nicholls, Wes Magee, and Jack Prelutsky; and in the illustrations, in colour and black and white, different artists give their own views of the celebrations. The book is especially useful for its comprehensive coverage ofmulti-cultural celebrations. It is now reissued with a new cover.