For anyone who can't see a ball without wanting to kick it, head it, shoot it, or boot it. A wonderful rhyming story read aloud by the incomparable Allan Ahlberg who takes us on a journey from childhood to fatherhood full of humour, warmth, friendship . . . and football.

First written as a poem, the little boy in the story has been brought to life perfectly by artist Sebastien Braun. Every parent will be able to immediately relate to the simple joy felt by a boy simply kicking a ball, and how there is nothing else quite like it.

Write a chant using the words 'Kicking a Ball' for your chance to win prizes for your school http://www.puffin.co.uk/static/puffinplayground/winwinwin/kickingaball.html 


Kicking A Ball - Read by Allan Alhberg

ALTER EGO

You can’t go home again.
Your home forever lost.
The roads are many – all vain?!
Your spirit’s your only host,
It leads you to the furthest reaches –
Your foe? Friend? Neutral being?
It does not proclaim, never teaches
And smiles at your direst fling.

3. ALTER EGO

Poems by Lev Brekhman
Narrated by Liam Owen
------
"Okay... first, it is a lot of material... so there are going to be stronger pieces than others. But, I have to say, overall... I enjoyed it very much. There is a nice balance of humor and darkness... with a consistent theme of sex running through. I believe they are good choices. Of course, I have my favorites, but I did enjoy most all of them. The nod to T.S. Eliot was lovely. "That's Tough", "Your Moan", "Whisper" and "Onan's Dream" were among my favorites. This may sound unusual, but I am a huge fan of Jacques Brel and I found a vibe in some that felt like something he would sing. I find that a great compliment."
Rgds, Liam Owen.

3. ALTER EGO

Poetry

Recent comments

Angelina I. Listo

Or@tile

Adam Brown

Xombie

Related tracks