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Book SynopsisOn the Notable Poetry Book List from the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) This empathetic collection by renowned Kalli Dakos is a unique reflection of what makes up some of the collective experiences of life.
This collection of insightful and endearing poems explores what kids experience on the inside that cannot be seen from the outside. From topics that readers experience every day, like the agony of waiting for recess, to the monotony of homework, to things that aren’t easy to talk about, like death and bullying, the poems are incredibly relatable.
Trade ReviewA teacher’s tool that reaches beyond borrowed pencils and hall passes... Dakos handles difficult topics deftly... The selections... seem to have been gathered with the publisher’s mission front of mind, suiting it best for a teacher’s class collection or a school counselor. * Kirkus Reviews *
The poems in this book will make connections for children and help them feel as though they are not alone. Reminiscent of Shel Silverstein, Oliver’s illustrations bring a tender relatability to the poems through their expressive simplicity. They complement them perfectly. These poems remind adults that children are so much more than they appear…. Teachers should have these poems at the ready to share as their students go through difficult times, or to help to build empathy. * School Library Journal *
Table of ContentsIntroducing a New Me
Don't Tell Me
On the Day My Dog Died
Talking to the Mirror in the Bathroom
We Giggle the Same
The Fight
Goodbye Grandma
Ode to My Stress Ball
Something Splendid
I Heard You When You Lied
If You Have to Say Goodbye
J.T. Never Will Be Ten
Were You Ever Fat Like Me?
Even Me
Countdown to Recess
Homework
I Called My Teacher Mommy
A Fire Drill in My Underwear
They Put a Band-Aid on My Head
When They Call Me Bad Names
I Will Never Crumble
When a Friend Moves Away
I Cannot Leave on the Last Day of School
The Shark on the Playground
The Most Important Time
Four Wishes
The Book That Made Danny Cry
Why I'm Late for School
Looking in the Mirror at
Didn't Do They Only See the Outside
