A Children's Treasury Of Milligan Classic Stories And Poems

In this captivating anthology, Spike Milligan's cherished poems and stories for children come to life like never before. The large format provides ample space to showcase Spike's own illustrations, which have been lovingly colored exclusively for this book. Included in the anthology are his classic children's books: Silly Verse For Kids (1959), The Bald Twit Lion (1968), A Book of Milliganimals (1968), Unspun Socks From A Chicken's Laundry (1981), Sir Nobonk and the Terrible, Awful, Dreadful, Naughty, Nasty Dragon (1982), and Startling Verse For All The Family (1987).

Spike recognizes that children inhabit a secret, magical world that most adults cannot fathom, and he celebrates their uniqueness in his poems and stories. Inspired by the language and imagination of his own children and grandchildren, Spike's creations are a joy to read aloud to younger children, perfect for older kids to read on their own, and a delightful way for grown-ups to recapture some of that enchanting magic. Embrace the wonder and whimsy of Spike Milligan's literary world in this extraordinary collection for the whole family.