Cute and fun poems to celebrate all types of critters (even human ones) and sweet illustrations fill If This Bird Had Pockets by Amy Ludwig VanDerwater.
These (as said) cute and fun poems are told by the creatures themselves about themselves. They celebrate all types of animals from giraffes to ants to adorable otters with their pockets. The fuzzy, furry, feathery, and even a little odd, will give quick and interesting facts about themselves. Set against simple, but detailed images that are created by Emma J. Virian, this book will have kids of all ages wanting to write poems about the animals around them, and even the human child kind.
Everything is cozy and fun. There is little traditional action. If you have a child that likes facts and the poetic format of bouncy text, this will work. A child will not have to like poetry or poems, but that short sentence, compacted format works for readers and reluctant readers alike. As an adult reader, you would think that there would be nothing to learn, however, the facts presented were informative and I learned a few things.
The artwork fits the subjects perfectly with mostly bright, solid colorings. The details are minimal and are what is needed to get the theme across. They are comfortable and not overwhelming.
I have now come to the part of the review where all I can say is that I liked this book, will be recommending and hope others will enjoy it as much as I did.