"Spacious format; a wide variety of poems; and colorful, interpretive illustrations."--"School Library Journal"
"The format is admirable: a handsome sampler of poems, with a short introductory essay, unfamiliar words briefly defined in footnotes, and a few prefatory sentences for each poem to establish context and aid interpretation."--"Kirkus Reviews"

Brod Bagert has written 15 books of poetry, including poems for children to perform, such as Let Me Be the Boss; Elephant Games; and Chicken Socks (1993). Brod tours 30 weeks of the year to entertain audiences with poetry, and has visited Asia, Europe, and South America. When not touring, he lives in New Orleans with his wife and four children.