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by Kalli Dakos (Author), Jimothy Oliver (Illustrator)
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. This empathetic collection by renowned children's poet Kalli Dakos is a unique reflection of what makes up some of the collective experiences of life.
Author Biography
Kalli Dakos is a children's poet and educator. She visits schools across the United States and Canada to encourage children and teachers to write about their own lives. She has written many collections of school poems that include six ILA/CBC Children's Choice Selections, such as If You're Not Here, Please Raise Your Hand. She lives in Ottawa, Canada, and has an office in Ogdensburg, NY. Visit kallidakos.com.
Jimothy Oliver is an illustrator who produces commissioned work for clients worldwide. He has worked as a freelance illustrator since 1995 including a stint working as an in-house illustrator at Elsevier in London. He lives in the UK.
