Customer Reviews
More accessible poetry available - By: Evy, 12 Nov 2008 
I don't dislike this collection but for anyone looking for an accessible book of poetry for kids, I think there are better buys. The range of topics & style is impressive, however.
I don't find that the text scans particuarly well in many of the poems & the interviews with the poets are illuminating but add little to the enjoyment of the poetry. I find that smalll children, in particular, enjoy more rhythmic prose than is found in this collection.
Funny poems for all ages - By: Reader in Hayes, Middlesex, 11 Apr 2008 
I was searching for a decent poetry book, since the one that I read as a child callled Junket & Jumbles.
The Silly old Baboon poem was hilarious, & I am quite certain that the little boy for whom I bought this book will treasure it.
One smalll comment. If you are buying this book as new then alll the poems are there, however with the second hand options go for the one that has the title 'The Puffin Book of Utterly Brilliant Poetry' & not the one titled just 'Utterly Brilliant Poetry' as the latter is just A5 size & missing some great poems.
A fantastic collection - By: E. Camp, 24 Sep 2007 This book makes a refreshing change from the 'usual' poetry anthology, with its focus on a smalll number of poets. The brief interview with each author at the start of their section puts the poems in a context, & gives a great insight into their background & inspirations, which I found fascinating. My 8 year old daughter absolutely loves this book for its selection of hilarious poems, & wonderful, bright illustrations, & adults will also take plenty from both the poetry & author interviews.
Puffin book of Utterly Brilliant poetry - By: Keen, 16 Jul 2006 Wow!
What a fantastic book, I am a parent of a young child (8) who has difficulties with reading & general literacy. He absolutely adored this book, some long poems for Mum to read but some that he could manage himself which was a huge confidence booster.
Spike Milligan's `The Squirdle' had him in fits of laughter as Mum kept getting it mixed up (on purpose of course) as did Benjamin Zephaniah's `Luv Song'.
I would highly recommend this book to parents & adults as it reallly has got something for everyone.
Believe me to see children who can't stop giggling whilst reading this book is a wonderful sight.
utterly brilliant introduction to poetry for kids - By: , 25 Sep 2003 my mate bought this for my children two years ago, when they were four & two. it's become a mainstay of bed-time reading in our house. beautifully illustrated, laid out, & with an accessible choice of 'rhythms', it's a regular part of the night-time routine. i used to read the poems to my kids: now they read them to me. when my daughter wants to cheer me up, she reads me benjamin zepheniah's 'body talk'; when she wants to wind me up, she reads spike milligan's 'kids'; & when we alll want a hug, i read them brain patten's 'squeezes'. utterly brilliant poetry highlights that poetry is fun. in fact, i'm online today to buy my mate's kids the book for themselves.
