Madtail, Miniwhale and Other Shape Poems

Madtail, Miniwhale and Other Shape Poems by Wes Magee is a collection of shape poetry published by Puffin in 1991. This New Ed edition spans 108 pages and is presented in English. The book features a variety of poems that take on unique shapes, including kite-shaped, worm-shaped, and even Cup Final-shaped poems, showcasing the creativity and playfulness of the genre.

Readers will discover a diverse array of shape poems from well-known poets such as Roger McGough, Colin West, Judith Nicholls, Spike Milligan, and Wes Magee. This collection not only highlights the artistic form of poetry but also engages with themes relevant to language arts and rhetoric. The imaginative structure of the poems invites exploration and appreciation of the visual aspects of poetry, making it a distinctive addition to the realm of juvenile nonfiction.