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A review by blogginboutbooks
All the Small Poems and Fourteen More by Valerie Worth
4.0
In general, I find poetry too abstract and confusing to be enjoyable. I avoid it, but since I needed to read a collection of poems for two reading challenges I'm doing, I decided that a book of verse written for children would be about my speed. I was right! This collection is perfect for those who find poetry unapproachable. Although Valerie Worth's work isn't as entertaining as Dr. Seuss' or Shel Silverstein's, I still think children will enjoy them.
The beauty of this collection is that it features short, simple poems that are easy to understand and enjoy. They feature natural wonders—not only flora and fauna, but also animals, insects, weather, and even an amoeba—and everyday objects, like a front door, a pail, and a safety pin. They're sweet poems that often made me smile. Worth includes some fun wordplay as well as deeper meanings here and there. Mostly, though, the verses are brief and to-the-point, yet also whimsical and fun. It took me about 20 minutes to read this book and, shockingly, I quite enjoyed the read!
In case you're wondering, my favorite poems in this collection are the literary-themed "book," and "library" but I also particularly liked "skeletons" and "mantis."
The beauty of this collection is that it features short, simple poems that are easy to understand and enjoy. They feature natural wonders—not only flora and fauna, but also animals, insects, weather, and even an amoeba—and everyday objects, like a front door, a pail, and a safety pin. They're sweet poems that often made me smile. Worth includes some fun wordplay as well as deeper meanings here and there. Mostly, though, the verses are brief and to-the-point, yet also whimsical and fun. It took me about 20 minutes to read this book and, shockingly, I quite enjoyed the read!
In case you're wondering, my favorite poems in this collection are the literary-themed "book," and "library" but I also particularly liked "skeletons" and "mantis."