The Proper Way to Meet a Hedgehog by Paul B. Janeczko

Cover of "The Proper Way to Meet a Hedgehog and Other How-To Poems" by Paul B. Janeczko
Recommended Age: 5 - 10

Citation: Janeczko, P. B. (2019). The proper way to meet a hedgehog: And other how-to poems (R. Jones, Illus.). Candlewick Press.


This is a fun collection of how-to poems ranging from how to scare monsters to how to make a meal featuring many poets and beautiful illustrations. 

The book is appealing because the poems are short, some are funny and some are even informative. Some of the poems may be a bit confusing to some kids. The book is inclusive and features poems about sign language and braille. I think this is book of poems is a lovely anthology for children.