A book of children's poetry, inspired by the stories of elementary public school students. Key themes include humor, optimism, and hope. A child's life should be filled with joy, comfort, and compassion.About the Author: Elaine Blum was born and raised in New York City. She is a published writer of articles and whimsical stories. She worked as a speech and language teacher in Manhattan and Queens for 26 years. Many of these poems were written a half century ago, but feelings are universal and timeless.