Step into this wonderland of words! Marshmallow Clouds: Two Poets at Play among Figures of Speech by Ted Kooser & Connie Wanek, illustrated by Richard Jones, definitely feels playful, fun – and so delightful! Poems are grouped into four sections featuring the four elements (fire, water, air, and earth). They offer unique spins on everyday objects like trees, marshmallows, and flyswatters. Some poem titles include “Butterfly Luck,” “Why Pets Don’t Write,” and “Winter Ponies.” Softly painted illustrations add a dreamy feel to the collection. This would be a great book for parents and kids to share together – hopping around in the book from poem-to-poem, or – reading a poem or two at a time. If inspired by these poems, try other fun kids’ poetry-inspired books & collections, such as: Guyku: A Year of Haiku for Boys by Bob Raczka, A Girl Like Me by Angela Johnson, Among a Thousand Fireflies by Helen Frost, and Hi, Koo!: A Year of Seasons by Jon Muth.