The Dirigible Balloon
Poetry for Children

Peeping

There’s a hole in my sock.
I can see my big toe.
Now he’s got a window
to see where to go.

About the Writer


Helen Laycock

Poet and storyteller, Helen Laycock also writes fiction and poetry for 8–12-year-olds (information on her website). Formerly a primary school teacher, she has been employed as a creator of fiction and non-fiction text for SATs reading and comprehension revision and has been involved in judging and presenting children’s writing prizes locally. Her children’s poetry has appeared in The Caterpillar and has won and been shortlisted in several writing competitions.