Here, like a breath of spring air, is a new collection of poems by Charlotte Zolotow for the young child.

Written with an easy grace and rhythm that children can respond to, the poems deal with everyday experiences and those that relate to the natural world.

Included are poems of wonder and joy, of laughter and sadness; poems that touch the senses and poems that paint images of things seen and remembered.

Not everyone can write poetic verse. And not everyone can write for children, certainly. Charlotte Zolotow does both exceedingly well as this little volume geared to young minds proves.

The delicate drawings by Regina Shekerjian wind their way through the book like a fine thread, giving subtle emphasis to the mood and rhythm of the poems.

From the dust jacket