Ok, I just finished my new favorite book of the year. Yes, this one has made it to top spot on Newbery hopefuls. This is a collection of poems that are amazingly clever and funny, reminiscent of Shel Silverstein for a modern audience. Some of concrete poems but most (despite the title) are rhyming and actually have good meter. One or two are rather touching, but most are silly or down right irreverent. All are smart, and clever (oh so, so, so, clever). Lane's Smith's illustrations perfectly compliment the tone of the poems, and there are several places where the author and illustrator exchange playful patter. I totally want to do this for a Girls Read book club next year. (see previous post.) (2017, 221 pages)(Carol, I if you still read my blog, Ghetty would love this book.)
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