PreS-Gr 3—This insubstantial collection of 35 poems covers a wide variety of typical school-related topics, including tests, school subjects, friends, holidays, school buses, teachers, snow days, and various milestones throughout the school year. While a handful of poems offer memorable use of figurative language, notably "The Colors of Words" and "Recess," the collection as a whole is largely uninspired. Despite being intended for "those in the youngest grades," the poems lack strong, consistent use of rhythm or rhyme and fail to create fresh, exciting, or striking imagery. Created digitally, Barton's warm and animated illustrations are more noteworthy than the text and cheerfully bring a racially diverse population of students to life. VERDICT Serviceable for collections in need of school-themed poems or poetry for very young students; otherwise, readers are likely better served elsewhere.—Lauren Strohecker, McKinley Elementary School, Elkins Park, PA