An energizing anthology of poems for young readers takes them through a day filled with cat kisses, shadows, missing socks, crayons, a fight with a friend, a bedtime story and many other things. Lively, colorful collage illustrations are a celebration of each poetic moment that might be part of any school child's day. (Ages 5-8)

Poetry for every moment of the day

Exuberant and funny, thoughtful and empowering, here's a poetry collection that's as universal as childhood itself. Teacher Sharon Taberski has selected 29 favorites, from poems by Ogden Nash to anonymous rhymes. Collages by Nancy Doniger mirror the energy of the language.