You're a Poet: Ways to Start Writing Poems

Appealing pictures, an engaging throughline, and solid guidance will inspire young poets.—Kirkus ReviewsA handy tool for extending skill with poetry and word play. While it seems unlikely that most children able to both read and do the writing would be attracted to the cheerful animal stories, the clear and well designed writing and thinking exercises could build poetry interest and ability in the early grades.—School Library JournalCombining a story and a how-to guide effectively invites young children to think about their world in a creative way, demystifying poetry and making the writing process more organic.—BooklistFive engaging segments that star an overalls-wearing piglet provide the framework for approachable poetry-writing lessons in this joyfully creative work.—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Sean Taylor has written more than sixty books for young readers, including I Want to Be in a Scary Story, How to Be Cooler than Cool, and Hoot Owl, Master of Disguise, all illustrated by Jean Jullien; A Brave Bear, illustrated by Emily Hughes; and The Dream Train, illustrated by Anuska Allepuz.

Sam Usher is the creator of a series of picture books about the natural world: Free, Wild, Lost, Found, Sun, and Snow among them. He is also the author and illustrator of Can You See Sassoon?, which was short-listed for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize. When he’s not holding a pen and wobbling at paper, he may be found perfecting a difficult piece of Chopin at the piano. Sam Usher lives in England.