The Dirigible Balloon
Poetry for Children

Two Hoots

Mrs Owl cries tu–whit, tu–whit,
Mr Owl calls tu–whooooo,
Mrs Owl tuts no, no, you twit –
"to whom" when the pronoun's "you."

About the Writer


Jane Newberry

Jane Newberry is an all-sorts poet and songwriter living in Cornwall. Her book of play-rhymes Big Green Crocodile was shortlisted for the prestigious CLIPPA award in 2021. The new baby is Big Red Dragon, published by Otter-Barry Books in August 2024. Jane is widely published online and in magazines and anthologies.