The Dirigible Balloon
Poetry for Children

There's lots to love at Christmas

There's lots to love at Christmas
See such super sights
Baubles, wreaths and sparkly trees
And pretty twinkling lights

There's lots to love at Christmas
Take in all those sounds
Brass bands, bells and ho, ho, ho!
And carols sung in rounds

There's lots to love at Christmas
Breathe in that sweet scent
Chestnuts, pine and cookie time
All make us feel content!

There's lots to love at Christmas
Savour all those tastes
Sprouts and spuds and hot plum puds
Let nothing go to waste!

There's lots to love at Christmas
So many things to touch
Presents, snow and mistletoe
And reindeer? Not so much!

There's lots to love at Christmas
So much to see and do
But what I love at Christmas most
Is spending it with you!

About the Writer


Helen Addyman

Helen has always been fascinated by language and has a degree in French, German and Linguistics. A SCBWI member, Helen primarily writes kidlit and has longlisted in competitions for picture books and chapter books. She is also currently a mentee on WriteMentor's summer programme. Although she has been writing kidlit for a number of years, she has only recently started writing poetry - putting all of her rhyming picture book knowledge to good use! Helen lives in Manchester, England.