Little Willie lit a rocket

Tucked inside his trouser pocket

His mum said, "Who's a silly Billy"

When Willy landed in Caerphilly

 

Gareth Owen

 

 

Willie built a guillotine

Tried it out on sister Jean

Said Mother, as she got the mop:

“These messy games have got to stop!”

 

William E. Engel

 

Giving You The 'Willies'!

Delighfully Devilish Verse and much, much worse!

Poems collected by Graham Denton

Illustrated by Michael Clark

 

Publisher: Hands Up Books

 

ISBN: 095427101-7

 

First made famous through Harry Graham’s Ruthless Rhymes, the ‘Little Willie’ verses have been delighting children for over 100 years. Often cruel, always funny, these quirky little gems have both an immediate and universal appeal. As well as many old favourites the collection includes new poems by some of the best children’s poets around.

 

Our Price £4.99

 

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