A few poems are in rhyme, others in free verse. Some are serious. A number quite silly. Monsters lurk under beds, dogs dream about not being dogs. There are missing teeth grins, a girl in the window and even good luck fairies between the covers.

Featuring original illustrations by 13 Canadian artists, who used a variety of media, from pencil and crayon to pen and ink, watercolour, oil, acrylic and collage, this book has something for everyone in the family to enjoy.

"To encourage children write poetry (see Readings and Workshops), I've included a space at the back of the book for a child to write a poem of his or her own. I hope Fat poems Tall poems Long poems Small lets them see the fun of poetry, every day."

Here's what two reviewers have said about this book:

"Poems voicing the many moods of children and how they view the world... giving the collection a timeless value." Stephen Haines, The OSCAR

"...a fun collection to read aloud, with a colourful array of artwork...Enjoy!" Susan Townley, The Glebe Report

Written by JC Sulzenko; illustrated Katherine Goldney;
published in 2001

Seven year-old Annabella goes to Grand Manan Island in the Bay of Fundy for a summer holiday.

Thrilled to be there, she’s heard about the werewolves of Whale Cove and fears them.

Read this story to find out what happens to Annabella during her adventure by the sea.

"Sulzenko captures a seven year-old's sense of adventure and fun-loving nature. Pen and ink illustrations by Katherine Goldney finely complement the text and help the reader imagine bits and pieces of the Grand Manan landscape." - Helene Merritt, Children’s Librarian, Ottawa Public Library, The Glebe Report

Written by JC Sulzenko, illustrated by Katherine Goldney; first published in 1999 and now a brand new reprint.

Prequel to Annabella and the WereWolves of Whale Cove.

Almost seven year-old Annabella’s school has no money for musical instruments. But Annabella wants to play the euphonium in a school band. Read this story about Annabella’s crusade to save her school bands from disappearing.

A perfect gift for students taking music lessons!

Two stories in unique back to back (flip) format for children three and up.

The Dream Mixture shows how four year-old Lilli finds a magical way to fall asleep instead of insisting on yet another bedtime story.

Letters for Lilli turns wintertime ‘cabin fever’ with a toddler into a unique hunt for the letters of the alphabet.