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William Stanley grew up in the city with his family, but loves the majestic feel to the wilderness. It's what gives him the most inspiration with his poetry, something his teacher always encouraged when she noticed how talented he was. When he gets older, he moves to a patch of land away from the bustling city that the locals swears will never grow crops. William was determined to prove them wrong and accomplished what he set out to do. No matter how many people told him he couldn't, he brought the area around him to life with his hard work and inspirational poems.

THE POEM FOREST celebrates William Stanley who wrote poems under the name W. S. Merwin and is well known for a variety of collections. While educating children about William's life, it also encourages them to chase their dreams and do what they love. The illustrations are adorable and I love the softer art style. The lyrical writing makes it an easy read while teaching a bit of poetic history that focuses on overcoming the odds.


Final Verdict: I would recommend this to children who enjoy poems and history. It's also a good read for those who love the outdoors as much as William does.