The Mighty Slide

Reach for this book when your child starts to find their daily school routine a bit dull or when they need to see the magic hidden in the mundane. Allan Ahlberg uses rhythmic, absurdist poetry to transform the ordinary world, like a school playground or a bedroom, into a space of limitless possibility and hilarious chaos. It is the perfect antidote for a child who feels constrained by the 'rules' of reality. This collection features stories in verse about a girl who doubles every time she wakes up and a playground slide that reaches epic proportions. These poems celebrate the wild imagination of childhood while maintaining a comforting, familiar British school setting. Ideal for ages 7 to 11, it encourages creative thinking and a love for language, making it a wonderful choice for shared bedtime reading that ends the day on a high, humorous note.