In poetry form this book explores what happenswhen a teacher introduces poetry to a young boyin her class. Using the students poems as a way of communicating with his teacher, the author and winner of The Newberry Medal presents a delightful tale for young children. I think adults will also enjoy this book. And as an added bonus, in the back of the book are the poems which the teachers uses to illustrate her lessons.Do not miss this book if you or your child enjoys poetry or wants to try writing a bit. Even if you're not all that fond of this medium, see if this book doesnt' convince you to read a bit more or even take pen in hand and truy to create some of yoru own poems.