Illustrator: Pamela Zagarenski
Houghton Mifflin, 2007
47 pages
Reading Level: 3.9
A phenomenal, unique collection of humorous and serious poems of apology and forgiveness awaits readers. Completely authored by sixth-grade students, responses to each apology are also included. From apologies for stealing the powdered sugar doughnuts (that left evidence on one's shirt) to the theft of the class lizard (now deceased), to the apology for putting a pet to sleep, the poems are supported by colorful illustrations that are just as creative as the poems they support. Cleverly arranged, the apologies come first, followed by the "Responses" section.