MUM, THE DOG'S DRUNK AGAIN!
Horribly Potty Poems for Horribly Horrid Kids
by Gez Walsh, illustrated by the author
ISBN 978-1-872438-95-5 (September 2004) A5 64pp. pbk., £4.50
No one could have imagined that a collection of poetry could create such an
impact but, back in 1997 when new writer Gez Walsh’s first book was unleashed on
an unsuspecting public, people went crazy. Now, seven years down the line, The
Spot on My Bum is regarded as a classic, while the author’s popularity has
sky-rocketed, the poetry has got crazier, and, if it comes to that, so has the
author!
In his introduction to the first ever Potty Poets book, Ian McMillan said that Gez had an ear for the authentic language of the playground, the language of the
top deck of the bus. The original impetus of Spot, to inspire reluctant readers,
has been seized upon by parents, teachers, librarians and event organisers
alike, looking for material they can use in school or at home to get kids
reading all over the UK! In his seven subsequent collections of potty poems, of
which this is the latest, Gez has not only made that language his own, but has
expanded it to populate an entire zany universe with characters, not the least
of which is the hapless Wilf Sexton, Gez's childhood alter ego, on whose
experiences many of the poems are based.
In his many appearances at schools and festivals, Gez has certainly done more
than his bit to increase the sum total of laughter in the world, with a
quickfire act which has won him fans the length of the UK and beyond.
This new Gez Walsh offering is crammed full of the sort of poems Gez is famous
for: you can almost smell the cheesy whiff of “Pete’s Feet”, taste the crunchy
“Toenail Teacake”, breathe in the evil stench from Bravefart’s behind, and feel
the pain as the fiery curry cooked by Ahmed's granny to defeat the aliens in
“Vindaloo, the Alien-Slayer” hisses and roars its way from throat to bum! As
usual, in Gez's world, the kids have more idea than the adults, but are puzzled
by the illogical acts of their parents, sisters and brothers. With the usual
hilarious results. Not to mention wonky trolleys, lumpy milk, bad teeth, and
Freda the fat wood-fairy.
In common with his other books in the series, the collection ends with a single
serious poem, this time about the effects of grief and the way in which the
strong character of Grandma helps the child overcome it.
If you’re looking for big, bold, in-your-face humour coupled with strange
characters and stories, then Mum, the Dog’s Drunk Again! is worth every penny
and more!
To Book Gez for an appearance at your school, festival, or other event, phone 01484 663790
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