The Forgetful Wishing Well: Poems for Young People

by X.J. Kennedy

Seventy poems deal with the challenges of growing up, curious beasts and birds, city life, and other subjects both realistic and fanciful.

Genres: Poetry

88 pages, Library Binding

First published March 1, 1985

Reviews

[Beverly · Rating 4 out of 5]

These poems are arranged in different categories such as "Creatures," "People I Know," and "Wonders." The poems are humorous and whimsical, and many are amusingly descriptive, such as "Lighting a Fire": "One quick scratch / Of a kitchen match / And giant flames unzip! / How do they store / So huge a roar / In such a tiny tip?" Monica Iscisa supplied the ink drawings.

[Leah · Rating 3 out of 5]

A fun find. A fun read.

[RaeLene · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rock gardener: About rocks grwoing likes seeds.

[Paul Hankins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Delightful verse from NCTE Excellence in Children's Poetry award winner, X. J. Kennedy!