The Dirigible Balloon
Poetry for Children

Some VERY good questions

Why is it hu-MAN not hu-WOMAN?
Why doesn’t the world fall off?
What does a full moon empty into?
Does the man in the moon have a wife?

What was I doing before I was born?
Who hangs the stars up at night?
Why is it catching when somebody yawns?
How come my skin fits me just right?

About the Writer


Lesley James

Lesley is a recipient of the Representing Wales Award 2024-25. She is a teacher and poet who writes for young people and less young people. Nothing is more funny, thrilling or entertaining than the real life you can see from your own window!