A 10 3/4" by 8 5/8" picture book poetry anthology ranges in theme and mood from Eloise Greenfield's light-hearted "To Catch a Fish" to "Incident" by Countee Cullen. A line from "Listen Children" by Louise Clifton suggested the title of the collection. Other poets represented by the 19 selections are Gwendolyn Brooks, Henry Dumas, Paul Laurence Dunbar, James A. Emanuel, Mari Evans, Nikki Giovanni, Nikki Grimes, Langston Hughes, Lessie Jones Little, Lindamichellebaron (yes, that's her name) and Naomi Long Madgett. The title also represents the compiler's hope that a fine heritage will be introduced to a generation for whom this African-American poetry and some of these poets are unfamiliar. Cooper's illustrations painted in oil wash appear in full color on every page. Brief information is provided about each poet. (Ages 4-9)

A beautiful and inspiring collection of some of the best poetry for children by African-American poets, including works by Langston Hughes, Paul Laurence Dunbar, and Gwendolyn Brooks. Vividly captures the joys and discoveries of childhood in the oral tradition central to African-American culture.