With a foreword by Tessa Duder this landmark book celebrates the other works of our leading children's writer. Celebrated internationally for her intricate novels and hilariously original picture books Margaret Mahy's scintillating verse and perfect poems are too often overlooked. Collected together for this first time in a ground breaking anthology they have been lovingly illustrated by David Elliot. This beautiful book will be a must in every school every library and in the homes of everyone who loves poetry life and laughter.