West of Boston

Original children's poetry by William Conelly, with imaginative illustrations by Nadia Kossman.

"As a children's librarian, I'm always looking for poetry that speaks to the everyday experiences of kids, and this new collection by William Conelly does just that. From digging for worms with a teaspoon to imagining the moon as lemon candy, these 14 poems capture the daily delights of a young boy named Tommy in his rural home West of Boston.

With playful descriptions of toys and riddles that are ...