Karla Kuskin

A child describes the many layers of clothing needed to brave the winter weather.

Poems in humorous vein about animals, nature, friends, and experiences.

Overview: Write about a radish Too many people write about the moon. The night is black The stars are small and high The clock unwinds its ever-ticking tune Hills gleam dimly Distant nighthawks cry. A radish rises in the waiting sky. This long-awaited, comprehensive collection by acclaimed poet Karla Kuskin contains her most celebrated poems as well as new works never before published. Whether she's writing about napping cats, reaches of beaches,...

Thirty-two poems with notes explaining some of the author's creative thoughts.