Hopkins, Lee Bennett. Jumping Off Library Shelves: A Book of Poems.

Hopkins, Lee Bennett.  Jumping Off Library Shelves: A Book of Poems.  Boyd's Mills/Word Song  2015  30p  $16.95  ISBN 978-1-59078-924-7 pre K-elem  Poetry      VG   

This beautifully illustrated book contains fifteen poems about the joys of reading and libraries through the eyes of a child. “My Card” by Cynthia S. Cotten explores the power of the simple looking library card. In “Enchantment” by Jane Yolen the subject is excited about picking out books “all by myself”. In “Librarian”, Joan Bransfield Graham wonders how the librarian is so skilled at matching readers to books. Other poems cover the wonder of poetry, reading with a favorite pet, and the library after hours. A lovely addition to a poetry collection.

**The intended readership for this book is too young to be included on the TriState Review Books of Note list.

Summary: Poems about the joys of reading and libraries.    

Poetry, Libraries-Poems                         --Stephanie Pennucci

Hopkins, Lee Bennett. Give Me Wings.

Hopkins, Lee Bennett Give Me Wings
Holiday House 2010 unp 16.95 978-0-8234-2023-0
elem Poetry VG-BNe


Lee Bennett Hopkins has collected thirteen perfect poems from many poets writing for children that celebrate the imagined wonders of being able to fly. Lee Bennett Hopkins has collected thirteen perfect poems from many poets writing for children that celebrate the imagined wonders of being able to fly. Each is presented on a double page spread and is brightly illustrated by lovely paintings that capture the essence of the words and allow the readers to relate to the magnificent treasures discovered by these poets.
From beginning to end, these poems range from the donning of wings to their replacement in the wing box ready for the next night╒s flight. The book ends with very brief biographical information about each poet. This would be a wonderful read-aloud to introduce children to the wonders to be found in their imagination. Ogintz, Susan