★ ”Each nestling [poem] is a warm, accessible, bite-size poem. Some are playful and some are profound. Young writers will be motivated to find their own nestlings and to think deeply about the power of words. Wright’s soft illustrations are gentle, and the ink washes create a lush, dreamy feel. A beautiful, emotional, and incredibly creative poetry book that inspires reflection, dreaming, and writing. A must for libraries and schools.” —School Library Journal, starred review
★ “A gifted poet demonstrates the remarkable versatility of words through one kind of found poetry. ‘[N]ested’ poems are hidden inside larger poems like nesting dolls. These short poems cover simple themes, such as colors, days, seasons, and animals, as well as more complex ones. The invitations to think metaphorically and to discover poetry that might be right at hand are friendly and clear… The repetition of words becomes an echo of a familiar melody running throughout the collection as they become the molecules of new poems and become fresh again. Wright’s art in full-page section-introducing illustrations, along with spot illustration and margin art, gives a warm and lighthearted dimension to the pages. Delightful. ” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“Language arts teachers and others will find this book a charming exemplar with which to teach poetry. Found poetry is an accessible entry-point into authoring poems. Student readers will feel less intimidated by the art form after studying this book and following its advice.” —School Library Connection
