I am not a big fan of poetry but this is great! It's quirky and funny and reminiscent of Shel Silverstein. The art is gorgeous and the coloring is bold. I will gladly recommend this at my bookstore!

This book celebrates imagination. It immediately reminded me of one of my own childhood favorites, Shel Silverstein. Upbeat and filled with whimsy. Even the art is a fun compliment to the poetry.

This is a joyous read that will leave kids smiling and laughing.

A huge thank you to Tundra Books for this amazing poetry collection. I read that Burgess is the modern-day Silverstein, and I can see why. His poetry is bright and full of life. I will definitely be getting this collection for our school library. It will breathe new life into our Speech Arts program.

Matthew Burgess is a modern-day Shel Silverstein (my all-time favorite poet until today)…and his newest treasure, aptly titled Words with Wings and Magic Things, is pure perfection.

This collection of whimsical poems is filled with hilarious rhymes, delightful illustrations, and a touch of inspiration and wisdom mixed in. Things You Can Do reminds readers that their capabilities are endless. Feeling the Colors encourages children to explore their emotions in a new way. Alligator on the A Train will make everyone giggle and A Terrible, Horrible Idea will put a smile on even the grouchiest of faces.

I cannot wait to see my students’ reactions when I add this to my poetry unit as soon as it’s published!