The Dirigible Balloon
Poetry for Children

Sloth

Hardly anyone knows
That there are no sloths
Which have five toes
Two-toed and three toed sloths
Is as far as it goes
For when they've counted all of those
They are ready for a doze.

About the Writer


Alison Manning

Alison was commissioned to write a poem for The Show Windows, part of Coventry City of Culture. She has had poems published in a lockdown anthology, an Eco collection and a local newspaper. Her poems have been shortlisted, highly commended and given Honourable Mentions in competitions. Alison’s poetry films have featured in film festivals, an exhibition and BBC radio. She has published a children’s book, World Without Endless Sheep. She was shortlisted for Coventry Poet Laureate in 2023.