This book celebrates imagination. It immediately reminded me of one of my own childhood favorites, Shel Silverstein. Upbeat and filled with whimsy. Even the art is a fun compliment to the poetry.

This is a very character-driven novel-in-verse that explores the complexities of race, from the point of view of a Chinese girl adopted into a white family. I enjoyed the writing and found sections that completely drew me in. And I was particularly enamored with the life lessons that are tucked inside this book—many of which deeply resonated with me.

This book is an interesting fusion of poetry and astronomy. It teaches readers about the planets through the use of poetry and informational blurbs. And it also instructs readers in sundry poetic techniques—the formation and format of different styles of poetry—which are then illustrated through each planet-related poem.

I love it! So fun and playful with cute whimsical art. The poems are perfect representations of the words they are illustrating.

A beautiful novel-in-verse that explores the disorienting transition of immigrating to the US from another country—in this case, moving from the Philippines to San Francisco. Fast paced and engaging, with diverse characters.

This 1989 Newbery Medal Winner was lovely! All of these poems are told from the point of view of various insects. I can't remember the last time a book of poems made me smile so much.

This novel-in-verse tells the story of a Taiwanese family who immigrates to America. Told through the eyes of the daughter.