The Dirigible Balloon
Poetry for Children

Alien Sprout

Without a doubt
this is a sprout
to shout about!

The weirdest green
you’ve ever seen.

It kind of glows
and has three toes

and hairy knees
that taste of cheese.

Without a doubt
this is a sprout
you might spit out!

About the Writer


Vicky Gatehouse

Vicky is a poet and children’s writer based in Yorkshire. She originally trained as a Zoologist and loves to write about animals and nature. You’ll find Vicky’s poems in many magazines including Tyger Tyger, Northern Gravy, Little Thoughts Press and The Toy. Vicky is the author of three poetry books for adults and is working on a collection for children. She also writes picture books. Vicky is a children’s STEM Ambassador for Yorkshire.