Guyku

 

 

 

Title: Guyku

Author: Bob Raczka

Illustrator:  Peter H. Reynolds

Age: 7-12

Guyku is a poetry book that celebrates many things: the changing of the seasons, nature, childhood, friendship, and good old-fashioned fun--playing outside. Here is what the jacket says, "When you're a guy, nature is one big playground--no matter what the season." The book is divided into four sections--seasons. The poems are haiku, of course. I really enjoyed this one. I liked the celebration of the simple things in life. The joys of jumping, splashing, playing, etc. I liked the poetry. I liked the illustrations that accompanied the poems; they brought them to life a little.  I liked this one also because it is geared towards boys, which are sometimes reluctant to read at all especially poetry.