This book was the best book ever. Its about a girl named Edith. She is an a family of 12 children. I recommend this book for 9 and up. Some parts are sweet and some make you want to cry. First when you open the book you think its tons of poems but it is really just written like that. Edith has a book report to write about her family and draw a picture. When she hands it in to her teacher, she drew all of her family members except her. So, part of this book, she tries to figure out who she is. Her neighbors call her "the little mother" because she takes care of all her siblings but she's only 12. She has some rough times in the book with her Bubby and siblings, but in the end it all works out. - Aliyah, age 9

WOW! This book was amazing. I loved that it was written in poetry form. I think Ediths story is really cool because she had alot of ups and downs and she get's over it.

OMG this book really spoke to me. Also, poem lovers treasure trove!

I read this book in one day, I LOVED it! It made me think more about the importance of family. I hope you read it :)

I loved how all of the poems related to her life.