Can be used in conjunction with a poetry writing assignment. Kevin henkes gives a lot of attention to the simple things, like billy’s diorama project and his class’ poetry recital. I love kevin henkes for writing this book.

Billy miller is nervous about going back to school. The year of biily miller is funny and enjoyable story. I love that billy miller expands on lily’s and it is able to be more appreciated by both genders. This book is about billy miller and his journe...  Read More

In some ways, it's inexplicable. One never knows which story, novel, comic book or graphic novel might be the one. Everyone is so real and realistic.

Everything billy feels and struggles with resonated with me. Billy is a second grade boy, and his sis, sal, is three.

The book just drags. As soon as it is somewhat resolved (although not really fully resolved) by the end of the chapter, a new worry replaces it. I believe this book contributed to his anxiety and he ended up very anxious during the first month of the ...  Read More