* A pocketful of poems       Nikki Grimes   2001



This is an amazing picture poetry book.  It is best suited for elementary school children, any grade would be entertained by these poems.   The clever illustrations add to the poetry, and are created with different types of media.  The book begins with Tiana, the young girl who is illustrating and creating the poems in the picture book.  The poems are all about everyday life, the seasons, and what they represent and the things that represent them.  It is cheery and children will love the story line.  The words are so descriptive and paint pictures that everyone can relate to.