Our Home is Dirt by Sea poems selected by Dianne Bates
Walker Books, 2016. ISBN 9781925081190
(Age: 9+) Highly recommended. Our Home is Dirt by Sea is a
collection of poems written by a variety of Australian children's
poets and selected by Dianne Bates. The book is divided into themed
chapters and begins with a parody of Advance Australia Fair (hence
the title of the collection). The poem 'Revenge' by Robin Klein is
rhyming and funny. The poem 'Brother and Sister' is reminiscent of
spending time with siblings. All readers will find poems that appeal
to their emotions, make them giggle and help them use their
imagination.
Our Home is Dirt by Sea is a great way to introduce poetry to
young readers and it is highly recommended for readers aged 9+.
Kylie Kempster