Janeczko, Paul B. 2005. A Kick in the Head: An Everyday Guide to Poetic Forms. Illus Chris Raschka. Massachusetts: Candlewick. ISBN: 978-0763606626.
Paul Janeczko's spirited book of poetry showcases 29 different types of poems, ranging from the couplet to the pantoum. Each poetic form has at least one example, followed by a short, simple explanation. For those wanting more details on specific poetic forms, there is a 'Notes on the Forms' section in the back of the book.
A fun example of a tercet is an untitled poem by Joan Bransfield Graham (p.12):
Kitchen crickets make a din,
sending taunts to chilly kin,
"You're outside, but we got in."
Chris Raschka's bright, splashy illustrations make this much more than an educational book; the colorful collages help make this an exciting and hip book of poetry.
Children ages 9-12 will enjoy this anthology while experiencing new types of poetry.
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