A Whale of a Time

A Funny Poem for Each Day of the Year

Lou Peacock • Illustrated by Matt Hunt

A collection of 366 hilarious poems about animals, families, school, food, holidays, and much more!

This rib-tickling illustrated anthology is filled with unforgettable classics and new discoveries, including poetry in translation. The spectacular range of poems for children includes work by Maya Angelou, Lucille Clifton, Wendy Cope, and many more.

Each poem is brought to life by Matt Hunt's comical and vibrant artwork. Whether shared out loud or read alone, this is the perfect book to bring a smile—every day of the year!

Ages 6-9 • $40.00/$50.00 • 336 pp

Hardcover • 979-8-88777-025-3

Trim 9.85" x 11.42" • On sale 9/5/2023

Lou Peacock is lucky enough to have one of the best jobs in the world: “Publishing Director of Picture Books” at Nosy Crow. She has a degree in English Literature from Oxford University, and over twenty years' experience in children's publishing. She often puts her author hat on to write picture books for Nosy Crow and has a notebook full of scribbled ideas.

Matt Hunt was born in Redditch, England. Starting out as a fine artist, he graduated from the Birmingham School of Art, and, from these roots, developed a love for children's illustration. Matt works in mixed media, utilizing paint, pens, crayons, and digital methods. He's influenced by old movies, classic illustration, cartoons, and books. He currently shares a house with his wife, Hayley, and two cats.