"Sweet's pictures are, in a word, gorgeous. . . . They capture and
expand the spirit and sensibility of the verses they illustrate to
wonderful effect." -- Booklist (starred review)
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**It only takes a few words, if they're the right words, to create a
strong image. Whether listened to in the comfort of a cozy lap or read
independently, the thirty-six very short poems in this collection remind
readers young and old that a few perfect words and pictures can make the
world glow. Selected by acclaimed poet Paul B. Janeczko and gorgeously
illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Melissa Sweet, this anthology invites
children to sample poems throughout the four seasons.