Young
readers grades K- 3 will find a delightful introduction to this lovely form of
poetry in Prelutsky's seventeen verses that offer a glimpse into the mind and
heart of assorted animals. Framed as first
person riddles, each poem challenges the reader to identify the speaker. Quiet
and thoughtful as one might expect, the verses also offer the audience an
opportunity to reflect. Rand's elegant drawings and watercolors find a perfect
balance with the careful use of vocabulary. The appeal of animals coupled with
the skilled language make these poems an excellent choice for introducing Haiku
to students and could easily inspire young writers to a similar effort.
