This is a story of poems written by different authors, all coming together to tell how magical a library can be. Although there are many different authors in this book, including Nikki Grimes (my author study person), they all used imagery in their own unique way. For example, author Cynthia S. Cotten wrote that a library card is more powerful than "the smartest phone, more powerful than a TV remote, more powerful than a hundred apps". To me, not only is Cotten using repetition, but she is showing that people are so wrapped up in today's technology that they do not see how libraries are more beneficial. I think this is an amazing book of poetry, and all library lovers can relate. ( )

A fun group of poems that all relate to libraries

I liked this book for many reasons. First, the language was easy to understand and used good vocaublary for young readers. The writing was engaging and funny for children as well as provided excitement towards going to the library and choosing books. The plot was organized with a sequence order to the poems that the reader followed. The illustrations enhanced the magic of the poetry that was written about the library. The main idea or message of the anthology was to encourage readers to continue reading and visiting the library whenever they could because it is a magical place that will expose you to new books and ideas. ( )

Jumping Off Library Shelves by Lee Bennett Hopkins features a collection of poetry that all share the theme of the joy of reading. Each poem is specifically and stylistically shaped when it comes to the format, making it very appealing to the eye. There are some words and phrases that are purposely separated from the other parts of the poem. Some of the poems are written in a more traditional poetry style, while others are not. This is especially apparent during the poem, “Roller Coaster.” For example, when the poem mentions how a roller coaster dips, the letters in the word ‘dips’ are arranged to make a visual comparison how a roller coaster takes a big drop. Words and letters from the poems are incorporated into many of the illustrations, making the poems come to life. The big message of this book is that reading results in new knowledge and endless possibilities. ( )

Poems can either interest a reader or bore a reader, but this book made poetry so much fun! Between the selection of poems by different authors to the illustrations, the reader is instantly hooked form the beginning. The selection of different poems through out the book draws the reader in to see what comes next. Although they have different authors, they all relate back to the library. The language through out was different because of the different authors. Each poem was written on a different level. “The library rocked from the roof to the floor.” “On your desk sits the vagabond tutor.” This can also draw a reader in because you can use the book for many different audiences. Most authors used rhyming through out to create the story. The big idea of this book was to bring the library to life and everything that happens inside. Even though a library may seem like a dull place, it has many adventures hidden inside. ( )