Ifs, a Few Buts, and Other Stuff: Poems Mainly for Children

About the Author

Charles Hughes has published two previous books of poems, The Evening Sky and Cave Art, both from Wiseblood Books. His poems have appeared in various journals and magazines and are included in the anthologies, Taking Root in the Heart from Paraclete Press and An Outcast Age from Little Gidding Press. This is his first book of poems for children. He worked for over 30 years as a lawyer and lives in the Chicago area with his wife. 

About the Illustrator

Beth Snider has illustrated more than twenty children’s books, including several books in the “Variety Tales” series, created for Variety KC (a nonprofit for kids with disabilities), and the multi-award-winning Fly High: Understanding Grief with God’s Help. She lives near Kansas City, Kansas with her husband, four children, and black Lab.

Paperback: 62 pages
Publisher: Kelsay Books (November 5, 2024)

Also available on Kindle