"I did it Because..." How a Poem Happens by Lois Lesynski, illustrated by Michael Martchenko

From chapters.ca:
Got a passion for poetry? Are you primed to rhyme? Word whiz Loris Lesynski shows you how it's done in this unique collection that blends "best of" with "how to." Inside you'll find over 30 Lesynski favourites alongside advice for kids on creating poems. In nine snappy sections, Lesynski features different ways in which a poem can take shape. "Dirty Dog Boogie" came from a catchy beat. Other ideas emerged from playing with words, as in "Mozza Mozza." Further sections include: Preparing for Poems - warm- ups for the mouth and the brain Me Me Me Me - rhymes that start with you What I'd Like to Know - poems that pose questions How Illustrations Happen - providing pictures for poems Writing Bolts - further activities for aspiring rhymers.