Short poems on diverse, offbeat, and sometimes surprising topics are sup ported by imaginative black-and-white illustrations in this interesting col lection. Alliteration, assonance, rhythm, and comical sound play introduce characters, such as an eloquent elephant, “Winsome Billy Willoughby,” and “Merciful Percival.” Some selections are thought provoking. “Why do days and months have names but not weeks?” “How, without arms / did the sun

Originally pub lished by Pedlar Press Canada, in 2006.