One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish by Dr. Seuss

I have always considered Dr. Seuss to be an extremely original and engaging poet and author. He has produced some of the most beloved and respected children's book of all time, and this one is no different. The first thing that struck me about this book is the author's relentless use of non-words, that somehow work perfectly to tell the surreal story in a rhyming scheme. For example, some of the names of the characters are the Yop and the Yink. Children will love the strong sense of imagination and freedom in the writing, and I greatly enjoyed everything this story had to offer. The illustrations, in typical Dr. Seuss book form, are extremely colorful and a joy to look at. The book is quite short and easy to read, but it would be perfect for younger readers (especially as an introduction to poetry).