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 is a children's writer living and working in Cornwall. Her play-rhymes "Big Green Crocodile (Otter-Barry Books) were shortlisted for a CLIPPA award in 2021. In 2022 Jane published her grown-up debut poetry collection "Hoyden's Trove", (Wheelsong Press). Her latest book "Big Red Dragon" launched in August 2024. (Otter-Barry Books)