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These lively poems are often irreverent, usually silly, and sometimes thoughtful, whether they are describing a big messy honey sandwich, a first grader's solo interpretation of Riverdance, or make-believe games. Using a variety of styles, including rhymes, shape poems, and free verse, the poems, accompanied by simple energetic line drawings, capture the spirit of childhood.