A Selection of Mitchell's Books
Mitchell Symons
Type of Artist:
Talks, readings in which I use a lot of humour and spontaneity.
I write books for children who don’t usually read books.
I will talk about my books, giving examples of my favourite bits of trivia, and how I write them.
I will read poems from HAPPILY NEVER AFTER (my modern day versions of Belloc’s Cautionary Verses).
Details
Preferred age range:I'm happy to work with 8 - 11 year olds
Maximum number in any one session:
No maximum number
No of sessions per day:
I can do up to 3 sessions a day
Session Length:
45 minutes for each of three;
60 minutes for each of two;
90 minutes for one
Areas prepared to travel to:
Within a 40 mile radius of Southampton.
Transport:
I prefer to travel by car
Fees:
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Website:
Titles include:
How To Avoid A Wombat’s Bum,
How Much Poo Does An Elephant Do?
Why Eating Bogeys is Good For You
However, it is my reworking of Hilaire Belloc’s cautionary verses – Happily Never After – which forms the basis of my talks
Published work: