Thirteen different Latino poets present poems about daughters, mothers, and grandmothers. While these poems speak to universal thoughts of family, they will be especially appreciated by those for whom the Spanish language and the traditions of the various cultures are familiar.

The illustrations, pencil, cut paper, and gouache with computer augmentation by Paula s. Barragan M, are bright folksy pictures that suit the poetry.

In the style first popularized by Fleischman's JOYFUL NOISE, Thomas gives us twenty-five poems designed to be read by two voices - preferably mother and daughter. The daughter's voice is always printed on the left of each page and the mother's voice on the right. Several of these poems resonate with me as I reflect on raising two daughters but I am especially touched by "Breathing." The poetry speaks for itself with no illustrations necessary.

Jane Yolen and her thirty-something-daughter, Heidi Stemple, have collaborated to create poems about issues that face mothers and daughters. The issues will be recognized in every family - homework, staying up late, the telephone, etc. The poem on the left page is from the daughter's point of view while the poem on the right page is from the mother's point of view. Girls (and mothers) between nine and twelve will see themselves in these poems - as well as in the pencil illustrations by Gil Ashby.