The exuberant collection joinedupwriting (Penguin) ranges from forgotten friendships and the idiosyncrasies of family life to the trauma of war and contemporary global politics. These poems explore the human experience in all its shades of light and dark but always with McGough's signature wit, irreverence and vivacity. This is the nation's favourite poet at his finest.

The crocodile said to the chimpanzee,
“Chimpanzee, I want to be free.
The jungle jangle’s not for me.”

In Crocodile Tears (Otter-Barry Books) Crocodile says goodbye to the jungle and, disguised as a giant banana, heads for the bright lights of London to find freedom and adventure. Despite the famous sights, city life on a stone-cold street soon begins to pall. Will crocodile tears become real tears for friends, family and home? With witty, rollicking verse and poignant letters from the crocodile, this is a fantastic picture book for reading aloud, from one of the most famous and best-loved poets writing today, with brilliant illustrations from award-winning animation artist Greg McLeod.

Money-Go-Round (Walker Books) A witty and mischievous tale inspired by The Wind in the Willows.

Mr Toad has a shiny gold coin. He gives it to Miss Mole to pay for a room in her hotel. Now Miss Mole can pay Sam Stoat for painting the hotel and Sam Stoat can pay back Mr Badger ... until the coin might just end up back where it started! From renowned poet Roger McGough and Kate Greenaway Medal winner Mini Grey.

'Wordy, witty picture book, enriched with busy and playful illustrations.' The Sunday Times
'This is a picture book which will repay frequent re-readings, with new details to be spotted in the illustrations each time, and is a beginners' guide to the mysteries of economics.' The School Librarian

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