Oh I cannot wait to use this book in book talks. It truly is a celebration of poems.

Recipe for a Poem
Recipe for Following Recipes
Recipe for Memories

This won't be everyone's cup of tea. But as a foodie, I love it! ( )

This book is an absolute treat! (pun intended!) The poems are delightful. I read "Recipe for a Poem" in which the author uses the extended metaphor of cooking to encourage writers to be creative and "trim the fat" and make a "delicious surprise". The poem "Recipe for Endurance" is wonderful because it helps children think about cooking without electricity and to appreciate the time and effort that goes into making food. And the use the rhyme will make this particular poem a favorite with children. ( )

Great poetry about food and cooking, imaginative and fun. And great recipes. ( )

What an excellent collection of poetry. As a teacher-librarian my mind exploded with possibilities every time I read a new poem from this collection. The poem titled 'recipe for measurement' has some perfect connections to math, and 'recipe for social studies' might be too on the nose but I'm not complaining! It has some great vocabulary for kids to chew on, and all of the poems are short enough to be part of a daily routine like line up. Great poems to share both rhyming and verse.