More than 100 poems written in various poetic forms including riddles, limericks, story poems, haiku, this title showcases the considerable talents and versatility of J. Patrick Lewis. As is often the case in his writing, many of the poems abound in word play and clever puns. Since most of them are short, young readers are likely to enjoy learning them for themselves. The pen and ink illustrations add quite a deal to the pleasures of sinking into these poetic lines. Over and over, readers will realize that poetry does not have to be about serious issues, but can simply be FUN!