This collection of story poems focuses on the common quandaries of childhood, giving them a universal appeal to a wide range of readers. Whether read aloud or read-to, these whimsical poems will evoke memories of navigating the difficulties that growing up often presents.

Dr. Long has more than 40 years experience-as a reading specialist, administrator and educational researcher-and uses that expertise to craft stories and poems that will appeal to a wide range of age levels and reading abilities.