In our ‘Marvellous Marsupials’ issue, we asked you to write a poem about your favourite marsupial. Thank you to everyone who sent us their poems. What a wonderful way to celebrate marsupials!

Congratulations to our five winners!

Ameya, age 12, Ottery St. Mary

"The Devil in Disguise"

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Jessica, age 5, Newark

"Koala Poem"

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Phoenix, age 9, Wellington

"Mystery Marsupial"

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Fraya, age 12, Sheerness

"Life in the Pouch"

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Dougie, age 10, Belper

"The Drop Bear"

Here are some more wonderful poems from our readers:

Isabella, age 13, Milton Keynes

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Tamlyn Thomas age 8 Kingsclere

"Koala"

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Clara, age 7, Kendal

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Niamh and Ella, age 8, Kippen

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Caitlin, age 7, Sale

"William the wound up Wallaby"

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Olivia, age 7, Thirsk

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Avital, age 7, Newcastle upon Tyne