Children's Poetry

Runny Babbit lent to wunch And heard the saitress way, "We have some lovely stabbit rew -- Our Special for today." From the legendary creator of Where the Sidewalk Ends, A Light in the Attic , Falling Up, and The Giving Tree comes an unforgettable new character in children's literature. Welcome to the world of Runny Babbit and his friends Toe Jurtle, Skertie Gunk, Rirty Dat, Dungry Hog, Snerry Jake, and many others who speak a topsy-turvy language all their own. So if you say, "Let's bead a rook That's billy as can se," You're talkin' Runny Babbit talk, Just like mim and he.

Whether your favorite pet is a turtle, ants, iguana, tarantula, or even a dog or a cat, there’s a poem here for you.

Janeczko and Raschka define 29 well-known poetic forms through examples from a variety of poets. Energetic art and excellent explanations of haiku, riddles, ballads, and more create a wonderful package for students, teachers, and poetry lovers.