ISBN 921870-57-4   7-1/4 x 9 32 pp, $12.95 hb Poetry Children ages 3-8

William New has created a wondrously zany collection of rhyming verse, ranging from the playful to the mysterious. Included are percussive nonsense rhymes, puzzle poems, joyful dances with anagrams and gentle haiku. The poems are complemented by Vivian Bevis's full-page, full-colour illustrations, which capture the high-spirited and impetuous qualities of the verse. This sturdy, hardcover picture book will delight both the early reader and the many adults who enjoy introducing children to the sound and rhythm of verse.

In Moose Jaw when it's quiet
And the Mountie's on a diet
And the only thing that's moving is the sun
Make a meatball for your mother
Macaroni for your brother
And a muffin for your father, just for fun.

William New is best known as one of the editors of the New Canadian Library and as the author of numerous books about Canadian literature. Here he dons a new hat to team up with artist Vivian Bevis to create their first collection of children's poems. Artist and author both live in Vancouver.