Wise Up! Wise Down!: Poems by John Agard and JonArno Lawson

An inspiring, funny and uplifting conversation through poetry for curious kids aged 7 to 70!

Funny, thought-provoking and bursting with curiosity, Wise Up! Wise Down! is a lively conversation between two internationally renowned poets, illustrated by treasured artist Satoshi Kitamura.

**Shortlisted for the 2025 CLiPPA - the CLPE Poetry Award, the UK's leading award for published poetry for children.**

How can laughter be more powerful than a sword? Why do days have names but not weeks? And do pigeons ever get a craving for cake? Two friends, internationally acclaimed poets John Agard and JonArno Lawson, take us on an inspiring, hilarious and wondrous journey through poetry, asking questions and attempting answers as they discover that life really is a forever and ever adventure.

Praise for Wise Up! Wise Down!

"Fun and unique and filled with laugh out loud black and white illustrations by Satoshi Kitamura, this is a poetry book like no other." Mini Travellers

“Curious minds will love the poems… Poetry at its most creative and versatile is what readers will discover in this most wonderous journey through words, ideas and pictures on the page and in the mind.” Armadillo Magazine

"A fun collection of poetry." Left on the Shelf

"Three awesome creative people from children’s literature have collaborated on what is sure to become a favourite poetry book for many readers . A terrific book." Red Reading Hub

Contributor: Satoshi Kitamura (Illustrated by)

Illustrator: Satoshi Kitamura

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