You're a Poet written by Sean Taylor, illustrated by Sam Usher - ADVISABLE

You're a Poet written by Sean Taylor, illustrated by Sam Usher. PICTURE BOOK. Candlewick Press, 2025. $19. 9781536239331

BUYING ADVISORY: EL (K-3), EL (4-6) ADVISABLE

AUDIENCE APPEAL: SEVERAL

Our friend Piglet, sometimes with his BFF Squirrel, goes on five different adventures to explore five different ways to write a poem. Each vignette is followed by instructions on how the reader can try writing a similar poem, along with writing tips from the author.

I was quite charmed by this picture book that makes writing poetry more approachable for younger students. I think this could be used as a mentor text for a poetry unit for elementary, middle, and even high school students. The illustrations are also sweet, perfectly capturing the innocence of childhood and childlike wonder at the world around them.

Kiera, ELA teacher, #bookswithbeddes