Dear Ugly Sisters – Poetry Roundabout

I knew I’d love Dear Ugly Sisters as much as I love Laura herself – she’s a BIG bundle of energy, thoughtfulness and fun, and so of course is her book.

Here are just two of the spreads to show her range, first, the title poem:

And a more wistful one:

As a fabulous extra, there is a code to a free accompanying audio book, which is is great bonus!

I predict this book will give laughter, thoughts, questions, comfort – and sow the seeds of a love for poetry in any young person who reads it or has it read to them. A must for every library, home and school.

BIG recommendation, 5 SPARKLY, FIZZING stars for young people aged 7-11.

Dear Ugly Sisters is published by Otter-Barry Books and is beautifully illustrated by Tania Rex.

Laura Mucha

Laura Mucha worked as a face painter, studied flying trapeze, philosophy and psychology, and swam in Antarctica before becoming a lawyer. Now she spends most of her time playing with words. Her poetry has been published in books, magazines and newspapers around the world, and she’s performed on BBC Radio, at festivals and in schools. In 2016, she won the Caterpillar Poetry Prize. You can read and listen to Laura’s poetry here.

This is one of Laura’s great poems:

DEAR UGLY SISTERS

Bread has been baked, veggies are chopped,

salt in the pan – kitchen’s been mopped,

skirts have been washed, hoovered the floor,

took out the bins – polished the door,

cleared up the bathroom, cleaned up the sink,

washed all your socks – still really stink,

ironed the laundry, folded the sheets,

serviced the car – here’s the receipt,

dog for a walk, cat to the vet,

married a wonderful prince that I met,

leaving tonight, so good luck with the chores,

I’m dropping my apron and keys by the door.

FROM

CINDERELLA

.© Laura Mucha

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