A Foot in the Mouth

Skillfully chosen, the poems cover a thought-provoking array of topics weaving seamlessly from silly to solemn to spooky…With much to offer for both classroom use and pleasure reading, this delightful addition to the series should be a first purchase.—School Library Journal (starred review)Punchy collages flutter acorss airy white pages in loose visual arrangements; torn scraps of origami paper layer with fluid lines in tart color… By the time the volume closes with Whitman’s “I Hear America Singing”, readers will be emboldened to join in the “song”.—Publishers Weekly (starred review)The universally strong peoms, expertly tuned to both the anthology’s theme and its young audience, include classic and contemporary selections…superbly noisy celebration of language that’s sure to convert even the most reluctant poerty readers.—Booklist (starred review)

Paul B. Janeczko speaks as an editor, anthologist, poet, and teacher in his many award-winning books for young readers. “Dirty Laundry Pile: Poems in Different Voices”, a companion to “Hey, You!”, was named a “Riverbank Review” Children’s Book of Distinction and was a finalist for the Texas Bluebonnet Award. Paul B. Janeczko lives with his wife and daughter in Hebron, Maine.