The Dirigible Balloon
Poetry for Children

Mum Asked me to Write my Christmas List

I Googled A teddy as big as a chair
I Googled Light-up underwear
I Googled How much is a Lamborghini?
I Googled Magic lamp (with genie)
I Googled Chocolate-covered cheese
I Googled Does money grow on trees?
I Googled Fluffy Minecraft jarmas
I Googled Trekking with the llamas
I Googled Space flights (offers only)
I Googled Pizzas (pepperoni)
I Googled Books and pens and socks
I Googled Cars and clothes and clocks
I Googled Visiting Peru
I Googled Can you buy a zoo?
I Googled Mansions with swimming pools
I Googled All the power tools
I Googled Tricky puzzle cubes
I Googled Games that aren't for noobs
I Googled How to build a den
I Googled Cuddly Mr Men
I Googled until there was nothing I'd missed
then just wrote 'PRESENTS' on my list.

About the Writer


Attie Lime

Attie writes and performs poetry for children, and owns a poetry parrot called Marjorie. Attie's first collection for children will be published by Otter-Barry Books in 2025.