Fred is a kind young frog who feels as if he is a duck on the inside but, on the outside, he looks very much like a frog. He is desperate to convince the other frogs that he is a duck but unfortunately they think otherwise... This heart warming story takes Fred and his froggy friends on a journey of self-discovery, understanding and acceptance.

The desired outcome of taking medicine is to run disease from the body in order for healing to take place. Unfortunately, not all diseases affect the body. Toxic relationships "dis-ease" the mind. Some people stumble onto "dis-eases" camouflaged in life experiences. Though their minds scream for relief, relief is often not an option because most anecdotes are risk to benefit. There have been times, however, when the "dis-ease" itself brings on a queasiness that ultimately brings about healing. Poetry can bring solace to "dis-ease." If by chance, Doses of Dis-Ease offers you a sense of sharing that causes your "dis-ease" to reflux, then my mission has been accomplished.

'Matt Goodfellow is a fresh voice on the children's poetry scene.' (Pie Corbett)

What if cats had flavoured fur or if you swallowed the sun? What if you were a special kind of badger or if you found a map to the stars? And what if your home was split during the week: one half at Mum's, the other half at Dad's?

Packed with brilliant poems that explore a whole range of themes from the downright silly to the sensitive, this collection will delight, enthuse and resonate with children and adults alike!