Two Sides to Everything

This poetry collection picture book joyously offers two takes on 40 kid-friendly topics; one poem in each pair is handled seriously and the other with a lighter touch. It’s a celebration of different perspectives, from bestselling author Alan Katz, Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist Rose Horowitz, and award-winning illustrator Lian Cho.

There's always more than one way to think about something; that’s why this husband (Alan) and wife (Rose) did what they do best. Rose wrote a lyrical, thoughtful poem on each topic, and Alan wrote a silly companion verse. For the zoo, Rose’s musing verse wonders what animals think about, and Alan presents an ode as their eating gets gleefully messy.

Holidays, bedtime, gifts, creativity, and more get similar treatment in this charming and whimsical picture book!