Hedgehog Poem By Pam Ayres

  hedgehog poem by pam ayres: The Last Hedgehog Pam Ayres, 2018-05-03 To mark and celebrate National Hedgehog Awareness Week, Pam Ayres has written a less-than-fond farewell from ‘the last hedgehog left on earth’ – a delightful and thought-provoking elegy to that most beloved inhabitant of the British countryside, the common hedgehog. Pam Ayres’ spiky and wonderful creation reminds us that unless we take steps to prevent it, they will soon be far from ‘common’ indeed: beautifully illustrated by Alice Tait, the poem sees our hero tell of all the terrible ends his family come to at our own hands - and exactly what we can still do to keep them alive, and see them thrive once more.
  hedgehog poem by pam ayres: Prickly Poems British Hedgehog Preservation Society, 1992
  hedgehog poem by pam ayres: You Made Me Late Again! Pam Ayres, 2013 With over 50 new poems from Britain’s favorite poet, You Made Me Late Again! is an essential addition to Pam Ayres’ incomparable collection of works. Pam’s poems are observant, witty, and poignant in equal measure. In The Swifts and The Pyracantha Anthem, she marvels at nature, while A Patient’s Prayer and Litter Moron offer wry views on Modern Britain. From the dog being afraid of the toaster to your son leaving home for university; and from the search for that perfect swimsuit to becoming a gran for the first time—Pam’s poems are beautifully crafted, and her subjects the everyday and the universal. Delightfully illustrated, most of the poems are brand new, yet it also features several firm favorites from her stage shows, published for the first time, such as The Make-up Lady and Tippy Tappy Feet.
  hedgehog poem by pam ayres: Beastly Britain Karen R. Jones, 2025-06-17 The remarkable history of Britain and its animals, told through ten iconic species Have you ever wondered why we count sheep to get to sleep? Or where the phrase “red herring” comes from? Across British history, animals have been written about in poetry, painted in oils, and even recorded in law. Loved or feared, familiar or endangered, animals are everywhere to be seen. In this enchanting, beautifully illustrated study, Karen R. Jones takes a journey through the history of ten animals to show the extraordinary story of “beastly” Britain. Jones looks at animals including foxes and hedgehogs, newts and beetles, ghostly hounds and even the Loch Ness Monster. She reveals the place of animals in British cultural identity and sheds new light on the most iconic moments of British history, from the Black Death to World War II. The story of these isles may be told by human voices, but it is fully brought to life by listening to the squawks, bellows, and howls that make Britain what it is.
  hedgehog poem by pam ayres: A Prickly Affair Hugh Warwick, 2008-10-30 An ode to the humble hedgehog from a lifelong obsessive. Exploring what hedgehogs actually do and what they tell us about our need for wildlife and the changes in the British countryside, The Hedgehog's Dilemma travels from the Outer Hebridees via the American Hedgehog Festival, Sonic the Hedgeghog and Mrs Tiggywinkle, to a field in Shropshire, where Hugh Warwick's love of hedgehogs began.
  hedgehog poem by pam ayres: Ouch! Ragnhild Scamell, 2006 Hedgehog has just finished building a cosy nest ready for winter when ... OUCH! A juicy red apple falls from a tree and sticks in the spines on her back! And now Hedgehog can't fit into her nest. Oh dear! Squirrel tries to remove the apple, but things don't go quite as planned, and soon Hedgehog has a juicy red apple AND three brown nuts stuck on her back. So Pig and Frog try to help too ...
  hedgehog poem by pam ayres: Hedgehog Hugh Warwick, 2014-06-15 From the Romans who viewed the hedgehog as a weather prophet to modern gardeners who depend on the creature to keep gardens pest-free, the small, spiny animal has had a close connection with humans since the dawn of civilization. A creature of fascination, endearment, and cultural significance, it is one of the few wild animals that people can approach without the fear of attack or it running away. Exploring how this and other characteristics of the hedgehog have propelled it to become one of people’s favorite animals, this book examines the natural and cultural history of these symbolic creatures. Following the hedgehog as it spreads through Europe and Asia to the foot of Africa, Hugh Warwick describes its evolution, behavior, habitat, and diet, as well as its current endangered status. He also looks at the animal’s appeal, accessibility, and status as a pet in many countries, considering its appearance in advertising, films, children’s books, and games. Casting new light on the ancestors of Sonic and Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, Hedgehog is a fascinating look at these prickly, admirable animals.
  hedgehog poem by pam ayres: Axed Between the Ears David Kitchen, 1987 A collection of poems and activities designed to win over the most reluctant 14- to 16-year-olds
  hedgehog poem by pam ayres: Investigating Poetry: Ages 7-8 Janna Tiearney, 2006 Summary: Investigating Poetry is a series of three books (ages 7-8, 9-10, 11+) designed to help students study English through reading, writing, speaking and listening to poetry. Each book allows students to practise and develop a variety of skills, including comprehension, discussion, creative writing, word study.
  hedgehog poem by pam ayres: The Necessary Aptitude Pam Ayres, 2011 Pam Ayres' early childhood in Stanford in the Vale was idyllic in many ways, and typical of that experienced by a great swathe of children born in rural areas in the immediate post-war years. This title gives her portrait.
  hedgehog poem by pam ayres: With These Hands Pam Ayres, 2008 WITH THESE HANDS is a collection of the very best poems and sketches from one of Britain's best loved entertainers - now starring in her own BBC Radio 2 Sunday Show. The pieces are presented together with delightful illustrations by Susan Hellard providing the reader with a beguiling insight into the heart and mind of Pam Ayres.
  hedgehog poem by pam ayres: The Voyage of John Huyghen Van Linschoten to the East Indies Jan Huygen van Linschoten, 1885
  hedgehog poem by pam ayres: Fair Tomorrow Emilie Baker Loring, 1976
  hedgehog poem by pam ayres: Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama E. Cobham Brewer, 2019-09-25 Reproduction of the original: Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama by E. Cobham Brewer
  hedgehog poem by pam ayres: Surgically Enhanced Pam Ayres, 2007 For anyone who enjoys beautifully crafted stories and poems to make you laugh and make you think, this collection is from one of Britain's best-loved poets and entertainers, Pam Ayres.
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  hedgehog poem by pam ayres: A History of Foreign Words in English Mary Sidney 1896- Serjeantson, 2021-09-10 This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
  hedgehog poem by pam ayres: St. James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture Tom Pendergast, Sara Pendergast, 2000 The millenium-inspired fascination with 20th-century studies cannot be fully satisfied without a comprehensive and scholarly look at popular culture. With its emphasis on ideas, people, events and products that symbolize America, the St. James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture is a cross-curriculum resource that will find use among a wide variety of users. Major topics include: television, movies, theater, art, books, magazines, radio, music, sports, fashion, health, politics, trends, community life and advertising.
  hedgehog poem by pam ayres: On the Calendar of Oengus Saint Oengus (the Culdee), Whitley Stokes, 1880
  hedgehog poem by pam ayres: The Human Being and the Animal World Roy Wilkinson, 1990 The Human Being and the Animal World is a resource book for teaching about animals in relation to human beings. It is recommended for Waldorf school classes four and five (ages 9 to 11).
  hedgehog poem by pam ayres: The New Pocket Dictionary of the French and English Languages in Two Parts Thomas Nugent, 1817
  hedgehog poem by pam ayres: A Passion for Needlework Inspirations Studios, 2018-10 Needlework ... an obsession since the beginning of time. A passion for needlework Factoria VII tells the story of beautiful, sophisticated neddlework juxtaposed with a rustic, industrial cottage. Twelve extraordinary needlework projects. One texture-rich, stone and wood cottage. The passion continues as a new adventure awaits within ... Back cover.
  hedgehog poem by pam ayres: Shakespeare's Non-Standard English Norman Blake, Norman Francis Blake, 2006-08-22 Most scholarly attention on Shakespeare's vocabulary has been directed towards his enrichment of the language through borrowing words from other languages and has thus concentrated on the more learned aspects of his vocabulary. However, the bulk of Shakespeare's output consists of plays and to make these appear lifelike he needed to employ a colloquial and informal style. This aspect of his work has been largely disregarded apart from his bawdy language. This dictionary includes all types of non-standard and informal language and lists all examples found in Shakespeare's works. These include dialect forms, colloquial forms, non-standard and variant forms, fashionable words and puns. >
  hedgehog poem by pam ayres: A Dictionary of Musical Terms William Alexander Barrett, John Stainer, K M Ross, 2022-10-27 This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
  hedgehog poem by pam ayres: Narratives of Remarkable Criminal Trials Paul Johann Anselm Ritter von Feuerbach, 1846
  hedgehog poem by pam ayres: Three Books J H. JAMES PRYNNE (JOHN. CROZIER, ANDREW.), John James, Andrew Crozier, 2021-05-31 This book brings together three interconnected works from the 1970s, showcasing how three of the most significant figures in radical British poetry of the late 20th century responded to one another's work.
  hedgehog poem by pam ayres: Daniel Eatock Daniel Eatock, Andrew Blauvert, 2016-09 The felt-tip pen artworks of Daniel Eatock.
  hedgehog poem by pam ayres: A to Z of Sport Trevor Montague, 2004 THE A TO Z OF SPORT is unique: nothing as comprehensive has ever appeared before. It covers around one hundred sports, with the treatment of some of the nation's favourites, such as football, rugby, cricket and athletics, almost meriting books in themselves. The sports covered include everything you can think of: from football to fencing, cricket to croquet, motor racing to marbles, all the way from adventure racing to wrestling - no sport is too big or small for inclusion. There is an introductory essay for each sport, explaining its history and rules. These are followed by the most comprehensive lists of tournaments, champions, cups, venues and participants ever assembled. And there are further sections on Sportspeople, the Television Sports Personality of the Year, Trophies, Sporting Quotations and Sporting Current Affairs. From remarkable facts to argument-settling information, the A TO Z OF SPORT is the indispensable reference book for every sports fan.
  hedgehog poem by pam ayres: ENGLISH-TIBETAN DICT CONTAININ Kazi Zla-Ba-Bsam-'Grub, 2016-08-26 This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
  hedgehog poem by pam ayres: The Interface John Harwood, 2011 In 1956, IBM tapped the industrial designer and architect Eliot F. Noyes to reinvent the company s corporate image, from stationery and curtains to typewriters and computers to laboratory and administration buildings. IBM would go on to assemble a cast of leading figures in American design, including Charles Eames, Paul Rand, George Nelson, and Edgar Kaufmann Jr., who transformed the relationships between design, computer science, and corporate culture. The Interface is the first critical history of the industrial design of the computer and an invaluable perspective on the computer and corporate cultures of today.
  hedgehog poem by pam ayres: We Have To Leave The Earth Carolyn Jess-Cooke, 2021-10-18 Jess-Cooke conjures (and there is a sense of enchantment or spellcasting present in the sensual figurative language utilised) precise, evocative imagery to discuss wide-ranging subjects, such as disability, feminism, the environment and motherhood, and creates a sense of travelling through experiences and environments – Ruth StaceyThe blend of heavenly and prosaic is glorious and terrifying. – Judy DarleyPoems that are strong, yet empathic; steely, but compassionate. It's an extremely powerful admixture and I urge you to read it. Buzz Magazine. A brutal and pressing collection, We Have To Leave The Earth tackles gruesome yet important topics throughout her collection. The first collection playfully examines the Viking culture, with a strong temporal focus on ice in the arctic landscape. Jess-Cooke dedicates her next section to the erased voice of early feminist pioneer Josephine Butler, creating a rich history through a first person narrative. The theme of motherhood echoes from this section into the final beautiful collection as Jess-Cooke describes her own tale of motherhood and the perceptions of her autistic daughter.
  hedgehog poem by pam ayres: When Dad Cuts Down the Chestnut Tree Pam Ayres, 2012 A children's rhyme describing a special chestnut tree and its unique qualities.
  hedgehog poem by pam ayres: The Nubbler Pam Ayres, 1998 The Nubbler arrives in Rufus' room when Rufus is at his most miserable, after overhearing yet another row between his parents. The Nubbler is a friendly little creature, not unlike a dragon, who has come to help Rufus along for a bit, and little by little Rufus learns how to cope.Pam Ayres writes with enormous charm and skill, and THE NUBBLER is a very easy and enjoyable read that will comfort children who are experiencing the anxiety of their parents divorcing, and show them how to deal with the experience.
  hedgehog poem by pam ayres: The Proper Way to Meet a Hedgehog and Other How-To Poems Paul B. Janeczko, 2019-02-25 Toast a marshmallow, be a tree in winter, read braille — Paul B. Janeczko and Richard Jones invite you to enjoy an assortment of poems that inform and inspire. Today I walked outside and spied a hedgehog on the hill. When she and I met eye to eye, she raised up straight and still. Be they practical (how to mix a pancake or how to bird-watch) or fanciful (how to scare monsters or how to be a snowflake), the poems in this book boast a flair and joy that you won’t find in any instruction manual. Poets from Kwame Alexander to Pat Mora to Allan Wolf share the way to play hard, to love nature, and to be grateful. Soft, evocative illustrations will encourage readers to look at the world with an eye to its countless possibilities. Contributors include: Kwame Alexander Calef Brown Rebecca Kai Dotlich Margarita Engle Ralph Fletcher Douglas Florian Helen Frost Martin Gardner Charles Ghigna Nikki Grimes Anna E. Jordan Karla Kuskin Irene Latham J. Patrick Lewis Marjorie Maddox Elaine Magliaro Pat Mora Christina Rossetti Monica Shannon Marilyn Singer Robert Louis Stevenson Charles Waters April Halprin Wayland Steven Withrow Allan Wolf
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  hedgehog poem by pam ayres: With These Hands Pam Ayres, 2021-04-27 'Pam Ayres is absolutely essential to British humour' Mail on Sunday 'A national treasure' Daily Express Delighting her fans for more than four decades with her mischievous wit and wry observations, this is a classic collection of poems and monologues from Pam Ayres, which takes us back to where it all began. From the nostalgia of her 1950's childhood, conjuring up images of hand-knitted swimming costumes and suet puddings, through Pam's four years in the WRAF where she discovered the joy of performing, to poignant reflections on motherhood and watching her children grow up. With These Hands provides a profound and hilarious insight into the joys and tribulations of daily life, as recorded by the nation's favourite poet.
  hedgehog poem by pam ayres: The HedgeHog and Other Selected Poems Carl Scott Harker, 2023-08-12 Over the last few years, I, the author of this work, have published several books of poetry written for a general audience. In reviewing those previous books, I realized many of my poems are ones I wouldhave enjoyed reading when I was eight or ten or older. The Hedgehog is a collection of those poems just right for reading by a younger audience - children ten years and older. This book contains silly poems such as What Does A Spider Mean Within My Dream? and The Cat and the Day of the Special Fog and more serious poems like The Little Girl with Dyslexia and White Snow Like Fur Covers a Tree in Yosemite. Some might think that reading poetry is too challenging. But good poems provide clues to their meaning and incentives to read one line and then the next and then the next... And when you have reached the last line they provide a reward - which may be laughter, or wisdom, or a story, or a better understanding of yourself, and sometimes all of the above. The poems in this book are good poems - and I think children will have fun reading them!
  hedgehog poem by pam ayres: Up in the Attic Pam Ayres, 2019-09-26 The brand new collection of verse from the nation’s favourite poet, Pam Ayres. With the same magic that has enchanted her fans for more than four decades, Pam’s new collection is by turns hilarious, reflective and profound. From the dubious joy of being an exhausted, panic-stricken hostess in ‘The Dinner Party’ or feelings of unease about pub tableware in ‘Don’t Put My Dinner on the Slate!’, to a poignant reflection of war in 'Down the Line'and the bittersweet nostalgia of ‘Up in the Attic’, this new collection will tickle and move readers in equal measure.
  hedgehog poem by pam ayres: Pam Ayres - The Works Pam Ayres, 2010 The Works contains 120 of Pam Ayres' best-known poems from the 1970s and 1980s, including The Battery Hen; Please Will You Take Your Children Home Before I Do Them In?; Sling Another Chair Leg on the Fire, Mother; and, of course, Oh, I Wish I'd Looked After Me Teeth. For this new edition Pam has written a general introduction, as well as individual introductions to the poems, many of which are now illustrated with specially commissioned line drawings by Susan Hellard. This is the first time The Works has been available in hardback and is certain to delight Pam's fans of all ages. Pam is one of Britain's best-loved personalities and has been a regular on television and radio for more than 30 yearsmost recently on Just a Minute, The Comedy Quiz, Countdown, and her own series, Ayres on the Air.
  hedgehog poem by pam ayres: Pam Ayres on Animals Pam Ayres, 2021-11-30 A beautiful collection from much-loved poet Pam Ayres, compiling her best verse dedicated to animals, illustrated by Ellie Snowdon. Now a Sunday Times bestseller. 'Oh WHY must you bark at the postman? Why must you batter my ears? I know it seems rum But the postman has come Every morning for SEVENTEEN YEARS.' From her very first encounter with a friendly golden Labrador at just three years old, Pam Ayres has been enchanted by animals. Now, for the first time, in this beautiful new illustrated work, she has gathered together her life's work of poems, new and old, dedicated to her love of them. This definitive collection brings to life the charming characters and voices of all creatures great and small through Pam's poetry over the last five decades. From delightful tales of our British wildlife in 'I'm a Starling Me Darling' and the difficulties of keeping farm animals in 'Fleeced', to her hilarious observations of our pets in 'Ode to a Jack Russell' and poignant reflections on the end of their lives in 'Tippy Tappy Feet', Pam Ayres on Animals is a celebration of animals everywhere.
Hedgehog - Wikipedia
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Everything you should know about the Hedgehog. The Hedgehog is a small, super-cute spiny mammal that looks …

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Hedgehog. Hedgehogs have prickly spines everywhere except on their face, legs, and bellies. By curling into a …

Hedgehog - Wikipedia
A hedgehog is a spiny mammal of the subfamily Erinaceinae, in the eulipotyphlan family Erinaceidae. There are 17 species of hedgehog in five genera found throughout parts of …

Hedgehogs - Facts, Information & Pictures - Animal Corner
There are 16 species of hedgehog in five genera, found through parts of Europe, Asia, Africa and New Zealand. There are no hedgehogs native to Australia and no living species native to …

Hedgehog - Description, Habitat, Image, Diet, and Interesting Facts
Everything you should know about the Hedgehog. The Hedgehog is a small, super-cute spiny mammal that looks like a tiny porcupine.

Top 10 facts about Hedgehogs - WWF
Discover more about Hedgehogs, and the issues and threats they are facing. 1. They are pretty widespread and sociable. There are 17 species of hedgehog and they are found in Europe, …

Hedgehog | National Geographic Kids
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May 19, 2025 · hedgehog, (subfamily Erinaceinae), any of 15 Old World species of insectivores possessing several thousand short, smooth spines. Most species weigh under 700 grams (1.5 …

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