A Child's Poem? Or Maybe Not

Surprise The biggestSurpriseOn the library shelfIs when youSuddenlyFind yourselfInside a book(the hidden you)You wonder howThe author knew. by Beverley McLoughland  Beverley McLoughland is a children’s poet.  She doesn’t have a blog, website or Wikipedia entry.  Her poems have been published in literary magazines.  This poem can be found in a book called “Good Books, Good times” by Lee Bennet Hopkins published by Harper Collins.   It is a collection of funny poems celebrating the joy of words.  Although published for children it is a great read for any age.  The illustrations by Harvey Stenson just add to the fun of the book.