There are nonsense poems (The Jumblies) classic animal poems (The Snail ) stories of adventure (The Ballad of Sir Patrick Spens) and Robert Browning's classic tale of adults getting their come-uppance - The Pied Piper of Hamelin. Modem poetry also makes its contribution with wordplay (Zoe's Ear-rings) and images of nature (Weathers).

Though principally aimed at the eight to thirteen year olds, this is a collection to delight listeners young and old alike.