(3) YA Illustrated by Sherwin Tjia. The topics of these poems range from the concrete to the abstract, from nonsensical to thoughtful. While the volume doesn't seem entirely certain of its audience, the author is a sure hand at creating rhythm with well-chosen, often surprising words that play with perceptions. Nicely shaded black-and-white illustrations quietly complement the tone of these quirky poems.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Sherwin Tjia. Forty-five poems (most very brief) play with sound and sensory descriptions. Succinct rhyme and a sure sense of humor mark the best of the bunch, and the influences of Silverstein, Nash, and Carroll are apparent. A few of the poems seem more adult-oriented, but there's much for kids to enjoy here. Fanciful line drawings in varying styles appear throughout.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute