Read poems aloud and enjoy a variety of verses - funny, silly, animal, spooky, and thought-provoking. Joseph Coelho and Daniel Gray Barnett, a bestselling duo, have crafted this collection exclusively for World Book Day 2025.
Joseph Coelho Reihenfolge der Bücher (Chronologisch)






The story features three children who guide adults in understanding the crucial role of environmental stewardship for future generations. Through their perspective, the narrative emphasizes the significance of caring for nature and inspires a collective responsibility towards the planet.
Relic Hamilton, Genie Hunter
- 288 Seiten
- 11 Lesestunden
The story follows 12-year-old Relic Hamilton, who discovers an evil genie while polishing brass lamps in his grandfather's antiques shop. This encounter thrusts him into an underground world of genie hunters, led by the enthusiastic Professor Latimer and the tech-savvy Doctor Raphaela. Together, they embark on a thrilling adventure aboard their unique jet, the Aladdin, as they work to capture rogue genies that threaten to unleash chaos. This captivating tale blends excitement with the challenge of confronting dark magical forces.
The Christmas Tree Mouse
- 32 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
Set on Christmas Eve, this classic poem captures the magical anticipation of the holiday. It describes a family's excitement as they prepare for Santa's arrival. Vivid imagery brings to life the sights and sounds of the night, from the twinkling stars to the sound of sleigh bells. The story unfolds with a whimsical portrayal of Santa Claus and his reindeer, emphasizing themes of joy, wonder, and the spirit of giving. This beloved tale has become a cherished tradition, evoking nostalgia and warmth during the holiday season.
Ten-Word Tiny Tales of Love
- 56 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
This collection features ten-word tales that explore themes of love, nature, and cherished moments. Each story is uniquely illustrated by a different acclaimed artist, enhancing the narrative's emotional depth. Designed to ignite creativity, the book encourages young readers to envision how the stories unfold and inspires them to create their own ten-word tales. The author also includes a preface and creative writing challenges, making it an ideal gift for aspiring writers and imaginative minds.
Designed to support primary children in their reading development, this series features engaging fiction and non-fiction titles crafted by renowned authors and illustrators. It includes book banding for both guided and independent reading, along with reading notes, teaching resources, and assessment support. Ebooks are also available, making it a versatile choice for enhancing literacy skills.
Spooky Poems Aloud
25 Poems to Frighten and Delight
This collection features Halloween-themed poems designed to engage children while enhancing their reading and performance abilities. Through spooky and fun verses, young readers can build confidence in reading aloud, making it an enjoyable way to develop speech and drama skills.
Das gibt Streit!
- 40 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
Das Buch vermittelt Kindern, wie sie mit Konflikten und Emotionen umgehen können. Die Figur des "Streitmonsters", das durch verletzende Worte wächst und durch Entschuldigungen wieder schrumpft, verdeutlicht, dass Streitigkeiten lösbar sind. Es bietet eine einfühlsame und altersgerechte Perspektive auf das Thema, indem es zeigt, wie einfache Worte helfen können, Konflikte zu entschärfen und Beziehungen zu heilen.
Luna Loves Gardening
- 32 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
Readerful Books for Sharing: Year 2/Primary 3: Just a Box
- 32 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
It might just look like a cardboard box. But Kofi knows all the things it can be: a submarine, a spaceship, a music stage, a treehouse! Climb into a cardboard adventure, written by the Children's Laureate. Readerful is designed to motivate children to read more. This Book for Sharing is for a teacher to read aloud to pupils in Year 2/P3.
A beautifully illustrated board book with selected poems by award-winning Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho.
Cycling in Summer
- 80 Seiten
- 3 Lesestunden
Big Cat for Little Wandle Fluency has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It consists of a range of chapter books with increasing word counts across 10 fluency levels aimed at children in Year 2 and 3. Each book builds reading confidence, stamina and speed and nurtures a love for reading.
Ash's Garden
- 80 Seiten
- 3 Lesestunden
Big Cat for Little Wandle Fluency has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It consists of a range of chapter books with increasing word counts across 10 fluency levels aimed at children in Year 2 and 3. Each book builds reading confidence, stamina and speed and nurtures a love for reading.
Budgie
- 96 Seiten
- 4 Lesestunden
A lost little budgie brings together a young boy and his seemingly grumpy older neighbour in this touching Little Gem from award-winner and Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho.
From Joseph Coelho comes a compendium featuring twenty brilliantly illustrated tiny tales, each only ten words long!"Invite me in," she says, outside my tenth storey window...Is it possible to spin a tale using just ten words? It most certainly is! In this unique and magnificent compendium designed to spark the imagination, Joseph Coelho brings us stories[Bokinfo].
Luna Loves Books
- 16 Seiten
- 1 Lesestunde
"Luna is so excited. Today she will dress up and pretend to be her favourite book character. What could possibly go wrong?"--Back cover.
Luna Loves Christmas
- 32 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
"From award-winning Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho, the fourth book in the Luna Loves... series celebrates separated families at Christmas time, and shows the power of giving to bring people together. Luna loves Christmas. Sometimes at Mum's, sometimes at Dad's, she gets two trees, two dinners, two advent calendars to open . . . but this Christmas, Luna's family are doing something different. They're volunteering, and Luna can't wait for them to all be together at the community Christmas dinner!"--Publisher's description.
Discover 40 ways to write a poem, with Joseph Coelho, Children's Laureate 2022-24. An essential for any budding writer or performer. This is a fabulous resource for creative writing, with an emphasis on reading and performing poems out loud.
One Little Word
- 32 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
A big argument crawls in as a hairy monster in this sweet picture book. Two best friends must look past their differences… and it all starts with that one little word.
Build kids’ confidence with Courage Out Loud. Packed with 25 punchy poems to read aloud, showing children that their voices have immense power!
Creeping Beauty: Fairy Tales Gone Bad
- 208 Seiten
- 8 Lesestunden
Eshe, one of twelve Fairy Godmothers, possesses the unique ability to see the future. When she foresees a chilling vision of a world overrun by vines and a girl ensnared in thorns, she realizes she must act to prevent this fate. To do so, she will need ancient magic and the help of others. This story, the third installment in a darkly whimsical trilogy, combines humor with a subversive twist, crafted in verse by award-winning poet Joseph Coelho and beautifully illustrated by Freya Hartas.
Blow a Kiss, Catch a Kiss
- 48 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
Wenn die ganze Welt ...
Ein herrlich farbenfrohes Bilderbuch über den Umgang mit Trauer | Für Kinder ab 3 Jahre
- 32 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
• Ein herrlich farbenfrohes Bilderbuch über den Umgang mit Trauer • Tröstliche Botschaft: Geliebte Menschen bleiben immer in unserer Erinnerung Mit Opa kann man alles unternehmen: die Natur erkunden, Spielzeugautos auf dem Boden herumfahren lassen, und keiner erzählt so spannende Geschichten wie er, vor allem von seiner Kindheit in Indien. Doch eines Tages stirbt der Großvater und das kleine Mädchen bleibt traurig zurück. Doch was ist das? Opa hat vor seinem Tod noch ein selbstgebundenes Heft für sie gebastelt, in das sie nun alles hineinschreiben kann, woran sie sich aus der Zeit mit dem Großvater erinnert. Das Notizbuch wird fortan ihr ständiger Begleiter. Und plötzlich fühlt es sich fast so an, als sei er wieder bei ihr und sie erkundeten gemeinsam die Welt.
The Boy Lost in the Maze
- 320 Seiten
- 12 Lesestunden
A spellbinding novel told in poems, blending the ancient legend of the Minotaur with the quest of a modern-day teenage boy to find his biological father by the new Waterstones Children's Laureate
Smile Out Loud is a book to help children build their confidence reading poems aloud and expressing and manifesting happiness and joy, for themselves and the audiences they choose to read to.
Our Tower tells the story of three children living in a tower block, who embark on a magical adventure through which they learn to see the beauty and wonder of the block where they live.
Oxford Reading Tree TreeTops Reflect: Oxford Reading Level 14: Run, Friend, Run!
- 64 Seiten
- 3 Lesestunden
Best friends Ben and David are inspired to take up running. But, will their friendship be able to survive the test of competition?Prompt thoughtful discussions and develop higher-level comprehension skills with Reflect - a series of emotionally powerful fiction and non-fiction with realistic settings.
The Hairdo That Got Away
- 32 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
Once a month, Dad takes his son to the barbers, come rain or shine. But when Dad disappears, this little boy's hair grows big, ginormous, out of control and so do his feelings. A touching and melodic story of family separation from a child's perspective.
No Longer Alone
- 32 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
A hopeful book about big emotions from the Waterstones Children's Laureate, Joseph Coelho.
Frankenstiltskin: Fairy Tales Gone Bad
- 240 Seiten
- 9 Lesestunden
Joining the family business, animal-lover Bryony proves to be an extraordinary taxidermist, whose tender fingers create displays which comfort, educate and astound. But when Byrony's proud father boasts of her skill, who should come calling but the secretive King of all Mythica. Locking her away, he gives her three horrible tasks a three impossible tasks! It's only then that a strange, sinister creature emerges from the shadows of the castle, offering Bryony a helping hand... But at what cost? Frankenstein meets Rumpelstiltkin in this expertly-stitched story about a powerful king, a girl unafraid to stand up for her beliefs, and a monstrous little creature with magic - and greed - in his bones.
Luna Loves Dance
- 30 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
Discover the joy of dancing and the importance of family, whatever your culture, ability or style with Luna! When Luna dances, she feels like the world's volume turns up, like all colours brighten, like sunlight sparkles behind every cloud. But when she takes her dance exam she ducks, dives, spins and... falls. Luna thinks she can't be a real dancer now. Can Luna's family convince her otherwise?
My Beautiful Voice
- 32 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
From the award winning poet Joseph Coelho comes a moving, lyrical picture book about a shy child unlocking the power of their own voice through poetry.
Zombierella: Fairy Tales Gone Bad
- 192 Seiten
- 7 Lesestunden
The first in a funny, deliciously dark, three-part series of twisted classics, written in verse by award-winning poet Joseph Coelho and illustrated by Freya Hartas. A yellow moon hangs in a satin sky the night Cinderella, barefoot and in hand-me-downs, slips at the top of the stairs … and dies. But not for long. The Shadow of Death arrives to breathe life back into her bones and, for three nights only, Cinderella goes forth as ZOMBIERELLA. With her skin as cold as ice and her faithful horse Lumpkin back by her side, can she seek revenge on her three cruel, fake sisters, once and for all? Crawl out of the grave and step into your mushroom carriage for this haunting and humorous adventure of the undead girl searching for her happily ever after.
Bug Club Shared Reading: The Artist (Year 1)
- 16 Seiten
- 1 Lesestunde
With a swish of his brush, Carl paints magnificent scenes using postcards from his family as inspiration. Using bright colours and wild brush strokes - Carl's paintings are so realistic that they suddenly come to life! Carl is thrown right into each scene he paints, where danger is lurking around every corner ... Highly engaging, illustrated picture book to be read out loud to children aged 5-6 Helps expose your child to rich language and curriculum-linked vocabulary Includes key terms from Art and the topic area of landscapes Part of the Bug Club reading series used in over 3500 schools 'These books are a great start to addressing the wider curriculum and the vocabulary issues that schools are identifying.' - Assistant Head, Primary Academy The Bug Club Shared books are highly engaging, beautifully illustrated stories designed to be read out loud to children. The programme exposes children to rich, curriculum-linked vocabulary, helping to build an understanding across school subjects and cultivate a love for reading.
Luna Loves Art
- 32 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
At the gallery, Luna is transfixed by the famous art, but her classmate Finn doesn't seem to want to be there at all. Finn's family doesn't look like the one in Henry Moore's 'Family Group' sculpture, but then neither does Luna's. Maybe all Finn needs is a friend. Join Luna and Finn at the Art Gallery and step inside famous works of art by Van Gogh, Picasso, Jackson Pollock and more! Can you spot all the art? Created by award-winning poet Joseph Coelho, this book follows Luna Loves Library Day as an introduction to different types of family
Thank You
- 32 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
A lyrical, joyful charity picture book about gratitude and community, inspired by the efforts of key workers during the coronavirus pandemic.
Poems Aloud
- 40 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
A wittily illustrated anthology of poems, written to be read aloud. 20 poems arm children with techniques for lifting poetry off the page and performing with confidence.
The Girl Who Became a Tree
- 176 Seiten
- 7 Lesestunden
Award-winning poet and author Joseph Coelho breaks new ground with his first novel in verse. The Girl Who Became a Tree is a powerful and mezmerising exploration of grief and renewal. Daphne is unbearably sad and adrift. She feels the painful loss of her father acutely and seeks solace both in the security of her local library and the escape her phone screen provides by blocking out the world around her. As Daphne tries to make sense of what has happened she recalls memories of shared times and stories past, and in facing the darkness she finds a way back from the tangle of fear and confusion, to feel connected once more with her friends and family. The Girl Who Became a Tree sees Joseph Coelho deploy a wide variety of poetic forms with consummate skill in its narration of events. He seamlessly but searingly weaves together the ancient legend of Daphne, who was turned into a tree to avoid the attentions of the god Apollo, and a totally modern tale, mixing real-life and fantasy, in which a latter-day Daphne seeks her own freedom. This a heart-stoppingly imaginative story told in poems, at times bleak and even tragic, which is layered, rich, and ultimately a tour de force of poetic skill and energy.
A year of nature poems
- 32 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
A beautifully illustrated portrait of one complete year in nature, with a double page spread dedicated to each month from January through to December.
If All the World Were...
- 32 Seiten
- 2 Lesestunden
A moving, poetic picture book about the love between a grandfather and child. An ideal book for children who have lost a grandparent.






