It’s Not Fine to Sit on a Porcupine

Written by Neal Zetter

Illustrated by Rory Walker

Publication date: July 2016
Ages: 7-11 years
Format: Paperback / 225 x 165 mm / 96 pages
ISBN: 978-1-909991-28-6
Rights available: World
UK retail price: £6.99

Once the earth has been saved from destruction by evil villains (multiple times), what does a superhero do with his time? Why is there a padlock on the fridge? Is there really an alien living at number 42? Where is the world's worst toilet?

There’s something for everyone here from poems about an angry shopping trolley, the medical room – and even a mammoth on the underground.

Awards and selections

One of BookTrust's favourite poetry books for younger children aged 5-8.

Reviews

“Rappy, happy poetic magic ... perfect for entertaining school classes or to be enjoyed by all the family at home.”

Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Evening Post

“An amusingly illustrated collection of humorous poems from an award-winning performance poet, which covers a wide range of funny and interesting subjects.”

BookTrust