Inspired by William Carlos Williams's famous poem "This Is Just to Say," Newbery Honor author Gail Carson Levine delivers a wickedly funny collection of her own false apology poems, imagining how tricksters really feel about the mischief they make. Matthew Cordell's clever and playful line art lightheartedly captures the spirit of the poetry. This is the perfect book for anyone who's ever apologized . . . and not really meant it. "A playful primer on insincerity for budding poets. This mischievous collection is sure to engage the devilish side of readers of all ages." ? Kirkus "Readers will enjoy sharing the surprising selections, which will make them rethink what they thought they knew." ? Booklist (starred review) "Levine models more than 40 poems after William Carlos Williams's "This Is Just to Say," taking its quasi-repentant tone to a whole new level. Poetry fans fine-tuning their sense of sarcasm need look no further. " ? Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Gleeful false-apology poems. Taking as her model William Carlos William's poem about purloined plums, "This Is Just to Say," Ms. Levine has devised verses written from the point of view of any number of unrepentant malefactors. Matthew Cordell's comic drawings leaven the mordant wit." ? Wall Street Journal "Gail Carson Levine's gleefully snarky poems in "Forgive Me, I Meant to Do It" go a long way in turning this high-minded literary form into a joy for youngsters -- and their adults." ? Sacramento Bee "The collection overall possesses appealing irreverence and vitality.