“ Nails are to pound on / and hammers to pound with / Paths are to walk on / and friends are to walk with / ... Feet are to jump on, / drums are to thump on. / Tiptoes to snoop on, / and potties to poop on!” ( from “What Things Are For”) Thirteen silly yet shrewd nonsense poems, reminiscent of Shel Silverstein but for a younger audience, comprise this collection of verse from the late, well-known Danish children’s poet Halfdan Rasmussen. U.S. poet Marilyn Nelson and Pamela Espeland translated them into English, gifting young children here with pleasing word play and humor. Kevin Hawke lends just the right touch of whimsy to illustrations featuring delicate lines and soft bursts of color. (Ages 3–6)

From a team of luminaries comes this collection of truly delightful verse for the littlest listeners.

Translated from the original works of beloved Danish poet Halfdan Rasmussen, this delightful collection of poems for young children will enthrall little ones with captivating rhyme, rhythm, humor, and charm. Kevin Hawkes’s enchanting, light-filled illustrations bring the text to life, making this an essential addition to any child’s library of modern classics.