(2) K-3 Illustrated by Chuck Groenink. In this fictional "biography" of Dr. Williams's most famous poem, Rogers shows how Williams managed to put all that he observed into an economical, one-sentence, sixteen-word poem (printed on the final spread). Rogers suggests that there is power in noticing, as Williams did--finding the extraordinary in the ordinary. Groenink's muted, sepia-toned illustrations capture the quiet, unassuming doctor at work. An author's note explains Williams's contributions to American poetry; a partial list of Williams's poems is appended. Bib.

Reviewer: Julie Danielson | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2019

(2) K-3 Illustrated by Matthew Cordell. Levine unapologetically riffs on William Carlos Williams's poem "This Is Just to Say" in this collection of light verse that shows readers there's a lot more to be un-sorry about besides purloined chilled plums. Accompanied by an appropriately scruffy, subversive cartoon, each poem mimics Williams's structure. Levine's spirited encouragement of readers to write their own false apology poems will likely be heeded.

Reviewer: Christine M. Heppermann | Horn Book Magazine Issue: March, 2012

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Melissa Sweet. This picture book biography tells of the doctor/poet who kept his childhood observations alive by writing about them. Typeset fragments of Williams's most famous works ("so much depends / upon / a red wheel / barrow") dance across many of the pages. Comfortably cluttered mixed-media collages convey his similarly messy creative process. Reading list, timeline.

Reviewer: Chelsey Philpot

(3) 4-6 Poetry for Young People series. Illustrated by Robert Crockett. These are informative introductions to the lives of the two poets. Williams discusses his childhood, education, and influences and includes thirty-two poems, such as "The Red Wheelbarrow." Tennyson emphasizes the connections between his personal life and what he wrote; most of the thirty poems included are from longer works but stand well on their own. Handsome paintings interpret the verse. Ind. Review covers these Poetry for Young People titles: William Carlos Williams and Alfred, Lord Tennyson.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(3) YA Voices in Poetry series. Illustrated by Yan Nascimbene. These introductions to the work of Shakespeare and the American poet Williams combine skillfully distilled biographical information and excerpts from each writer's work with photos, illustrations, period reproductions, and facsimiles. There's probably not enough information here to use for full-blown reports, but these beautifully designed volumes will nonetheless appeal to readers. Ind. [Review covers these Voices in Poetry titles: William Carols Williams and William Shakespeare.]

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute