The Toy Press
Nature Edition Val’s poem ‘A Palette of Birds’ was published in this issue. You can purchase a copy click here.
A Classroom of Stars
A Classroom of Stars is Val's debut collection of poems for children aged 7 -11.
It’s a truly charming and whimsical book, packed full of fun and ironic poems that, despite being written for a certain age group, appeals to children of all ages! Open the cover and be transported to a world of childhood holidays, dreams, cats and cowpats, insects and idioms with poems that will fill your heart with nostalgia and your ears with much amusement.
It really is a must read!
Val's poetry has appeared in numerous publications and blogs
The Dirigible Balloon
Val has had more than a dozen poems published on this site. To connect with Val’s poems on this amazing poetry resource site, click here. To view Val‘s poem missing click h
Paper Bound Magazine
Second Anniversary Issue Autumn 2022 Val’s Poem Grandad’s Magic featured in this issue. To view a copy click here.
Little Thoughts Press
Issue Four October 2022 AUTUMNATOPOEIA Two of Val’s poems featured in this issue: Hello Autumn and Autumn Fun. You can purchase a copy click here.
Chasing Clouds
An Anthology (all profits go to The National Literacy Trust) To purchase a copy from The Dirigible Balloon click here. Val’s poem A Skyfall of Verbs featured In Chasing Clouds.
The Caterpillar Magazine
Autumn 2022 Issue Val’s poem Smelly Feet featured in this issue. To purchase a copy click here.
Review extracts for A Classroom of Stars
A Classroom of Stars is a fun and charming poetry collection jam packed full of poems for all the family. With over 60 entries, this collection includes poems from silly to inspirational. You'll find poems about books and writing, family and animals, poems that make you think, and poems that'll make you laugh. Some of our personal highlights include 'Where Poems Begin' and 'Some Dinosuar Superlatives'. Theres even space for you to get creative and jot down your own ideas.
A perfectly pitched poetry book for primary level – Val Harris made me smile most of the way through this book. The poems have range and are well-written – and great fun. I’m sure we’ll see Val being published soon by one of the big publishers – I hope so, anyway! An excellent book for teachers to share in school.
Love discovering new poetry talent…
Impressive and fun poems!
Your book is absolutely wonderful! I have already laughed out loud and genuinely shed a tear at your poems…