Appealing pictures, an engaging throughline, and solid guidance will inspire young poets. --Kirkus Reviews A handy tool for extending skill with poetry and word play. While it seems unlikely that most children able to both read and do the writing would be attracted to the cheerful animal stories, the clear and well designed writing and thinking exercises could build poetry interest and ability in the early grades. --School Library Journal Combining a story and a how-to guide effectively invites young children to think about their world in a creative way, demystifying poetry and making the writing process more organic. --Booklist Five engaging segments that star an overalls-wearing piglet provide the framework for approachable poetry-writing lessons in this joyfully creative work. --Publishers Weekly (starred review).