My Magic Wand

Review
By Booklist

This collection of lovely poetry comes together with warm, loving illustrations to show how extraordinary everyday life is. Double-page spreads full of life and love pair one poem with a depiction of the narrator, a young girl using her pencil (aka her magic wand) to share verses as she spends time celebrating life by sledding with her dog, vacationing with her family, gardening, rafting, celebrating birthdays, and attending a special funeral for her friend’s dear pet snail. Spanish words are sprinkled throughout, with each entry opening up the senses with words such as muzzle, munch, and sparkling. Each spread, vibrant with color, will have readers lingering as they seek all the treasures detailed in the art. All these special moments are sure to return readers to their own worlds with new eyes that will easily spot the magic all around, which they will want to make into their own poems using their own "wands." A wonderful addition to children’s-poetry collections.