Batty Ballads

Batty Ballads is a collection of funny story-poems with illustrations by Colin West, featuring characters such as Freda, Bert, King Neptuness, and Gordon Glass. It also includes animal characters, colorful dinosaurs, turnips, a ginger wig, and the Loch Ness Monster. The poems are strong in rhyme and rhythm, and the illustrations are hilarious. The book is full of wit and charm, and all lovers of nonsense will relish the clever wordplay and humor.

Format: Hardback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 28 January 2023
Publisher: Troubador Publishing

Batty Ballads is a whimsical collection of humorous story-poems featuring vibrant illustrations by Colin West himself. The array of characters you encounter includes Freda, a flat-footed fairy, Bert, a dirty cowboy, King Neptune's mischievous nephew, and young Gordon Glass, the boy who disregarded notices. Additionally, a diverse cast of animal characters emerges, such as a sea-faring cat who recounts fantastic adventures, a pig named Sam who struggles in the market, and a group of creatures who contribute to creating an extraordinary (yet inedible) cake. Furthermore, you will encounter colorful dinosaurs like never before, a pair of turnips who venture to London, a ginger wig that serves various purposes, and, if you possess keen eyesight surpassing Fergus McPherson, you may even glimpse the Loch Ness Monster.

Each poem in Batty Ballads is brimming with strong rhyme and rhythm, complemented by the author's hilarious illustrations. Colin West's verses have been celebrated by renowned figures like Julia Donaldson and Roger McGough, and enthusiasts of nonsense will revel in the clever wordplay and humor present in every line. With its ninety-plus pages, the book is a treasure trove of wit and charm, inviting readers to sit back and immerse themselves in the delightful experience.

Weight: 336g
Dimension: 218 x 155 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803136158