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A. F. B. Griffey
ALLi Author Member
Location: United Kingdom (the)
Genres: Biography, Humour, Other Poetry, Children's general
Armed with a BA in Early Childhood Studies, A. F. B. Griffey worked with 4 – 7’s, for a number of years. In fact many of the poems found within 'The Revenge of the Goldfish' have been tested and approved by school and pre-school children. A. F. B. also worked as a college lecturer.
A. F. B. Griffey is the name she uses for children's books. 'Griffey' is a tribute to her Grandfather. His name was Griffin (Griff). Griff's presence, within A. F. B. 's childhood, encouraged her sense of adventure, wisdom, passion for literature and her love of life.
The name Annette-Frances B. is used for adult writing such as poetry and for 'We'll Dance When the Ghost Walks' - the biography of her father, two aunts and an uncle who formed an acrobatic adagio dance troupe and toured the variety theatres throughout the 1930s to mid 1950s.
Married with three grown up sons and two grandchildren, A. F. B. / Annette-Frances B. enjoys adventure, travel, running on the beach with her dog, music, poetry and white water rafting.
A. F. B. Griffey's books
Revenge of the Goldfish
A selection of upbeat, fun poems to read to 4 – 7’s. Using rhythm and rhyme, the book embraces modern life, with mobile phones and computers. It also offers a scattering of dinosaurs, giraffes and robots - oh and an angry viper - just to spice things up.
These are poems that can be read to your children at home, whilst snuggled upon the settee or utilised as a circle time resource within nursery/pre-school, plus included within the primary school classroom as part of an organised poetry session – to encourage and build upon the child’s enthusiasm for rhythm and rhyme. With lively illustrations it will engage and inspire.
Dragons, Slime and Soggy Socks
Refreshing rhythm and rhyme with dazzling illustrations :
Drawing upon her knowledge of children and experience within schools and nurseries A. F. B. Griffey presents another innovative assortment of poems. Most are upbeat, fun poems with the child as the main narrator, sharing a mini adventure or experience. Some are mildly serious for example “Hooray for Ginger Hair and Freckles” reflects the child’s positive and determined response to bullying and “Dragons Were Here” encourages curiosity in myths/legends.
Includes:
‘Did you know’ boxes containing cool facts.
Discussion and Discovery ideas for parents/carers and teachers.
Verity the Venomous Viper
Verity the venomous viper is going absolutely hyper! Two young children must think and act quickly, if they are to stay safe. Brought to you by A. F. B. Griffey, author and former nursery teacher, this lively story for 3 - 6's offers rich rhythm and rhyme, alongside vibrant illustrations.
Includes ideas for discussion and discovery, plus a simple maze and wordsearch.
Take a Look Again...
A distinctive collection of poems and musical lyrics, offering the reader depth and variety and representing the creative reflections of five generations, connected by marriage, partnership or parentage.
Thoughtfully divided into themed chapters, “Take a Look Again…” includes:
Living or Existing? Space and Nature - Peace not War – Relationships - Freedom or Oppression - Work and Routine and Fleeting Thoughts.
WE'LL DANCE WHEN THE GHOST WALKS
Biography of an acrobatic dance act, touring the British variety theatres throughout 1930s to mid 1950s.
Starting in Birmingham, England in 1917, with the characters growing up as part of a lively, hardworking and creative family, the tales move swiftly to lives spent treading the boards. Performing their unique and thrilling form of acrobatic ballet, Les Cygne Four embrace travel, both wonderful and loathsome landladies, war, tragedy and love, displaying courage and determination along the way.
As a child, the author Annette-Frances B. lived and breathed theatre, eagerly absorbing weird and wonderful true tales of daring adagio dancers, singers, magicians, snake charmers, classical musicians, spectacular costumes, dazzling scenery and… well, the list is endless. The tales were told to her by her family – her father, Louis, an acrobatic dancer, her aunts and her uncle who, with Louis, formed Les Cygne Four, an adagio dance act, and by her mother, Vera – a soprano singer. She no longer has those loving, charismatic characters around her, but she still has the tales and she would like to share them with her children, her grandchildren and with you – her readers – in the hope that they will entertain and inspire.