The mustered letters in this book are wonderful. In fact, they are a great delight. This is what we need to see in today's children. All of them touched my heart with laughter but not just that. The questions, innocence, and wiseness of the children (all under ten) are dominant. It shows for once that children may know better than their elders (sometimes). Particularly one letter stays in my mind:

Dear God,
I wish that there wasn't no such thing of sin. I wish that there was not no such thing of war.
Tim M. age 9

If only it were that simple. It makes one wish to never grow up. "Children's Letters to God" is splendid and is an inspiring gift for anyone who has had the pleasure of being in the presence of a child's smile.

This book had me laughing out load on a bus to the point people must have thought I was crazy. The questions these children ask are truly the most cleaver and honest thoughts that seemingly only a child can think of! It will bring back your childhood and allow you to feel the pure wonder and discovery of your youth! A MUST READ...and a wonderful gift!

This is a MUST READ for everyone who wants to tap into the pristine wonder of children. I always include this book as part of a baby shower gift for someone who is having her first child to let her know about the priceless joy they are about to experience. I can't think of any other book that forecasts that joy so accurately.

Fred Allen, the only satirical comedian of radio's golden age, is revealed as a true American humorist, in the pantheon with Thurber, lardner and Twain. This book contains a wide selection of his writings, clear-eyed, wsitty, biting, compassionate. Excerpts from his two meoirs have the quality of what Frank McCourt wrote 50 years later in Angela's Ashes. Allen, we see, was the father of contemporary comedy and his influence prevails today. Letterman, Carson, Bob & Ray, Keillor, Your Show of Shows, Sat. Night Live - all are arguably legatees of his original sparkling style. This is perhaps the most deeply funny book I've read in years and will bring joy to readers of all ages. And it's a perfect gift for young people to give to parents and in-laws who, if they remember, say, tyhe Dionne Quintupl;ets, will be thrilled to get to oknow the great wit Fred Allen again. If there were 10 stars, I would award them to this book.

This book is a wonderful collection of quotes from children that have been overheard by grandma and grandpa. It is thoughtful, touching and just down right hilarious. I recommend this book to ANYONE: parents, grandparents, teachers, children, pastors etc. because there is something in it that we all can relate to. It maker a wonderful present and really lets your childs, or your, grandma and grandpo know you care no matter where they live.

An outrageously creative, G-rated, book with no particular plot and lots of silly rhymes that will entertain young and old for years to come. My copy has been with me for the last 35 years and I still find it humorous with every subsequent reading. Now I share it with my daughter and her cousins. Each page is completely unpredictable and funny. The humor just meandors off the page.

A good mother's day gift. You will enjoy the book if you enjoyed "Children's Letters to God"

At last, a book about mothers that sees both the lighter side and the fuzzy warm side. So accessible because it's the observations of children in their own words and in their own handwriting. The charm is increased by the colorful, witty illustrations created by the compiler. This is the perfect package of mother's role seen by their offspring. A marvelous gift to give not only on Mother's Day but any day of the year to a mother or even a dad. This book has all the charm of the author's "Children's Letters To God", "Me and My Dad" and "Grandma, Grandpa & Me." A total delight.

There are three sections in the book, and the largest is titled, "Room for Improvement." In this section, as the others, are quotes from children about their fathers. While the other two sections have cute, warm, uplifting quotes, this one - the largest - contains veiled compliments and outright put-downs for the kids' dads. We were hoping for a sweet, uplifting book of quotes, and instead found a mostly disappointing, bummer of a book.

It's fabulously funny and extragavantly warm-hearted. Absolutely the perfect gift for a dad - not only on Father's day, but any time you want to show your love and make a dad happy. It's kids writing about their fathers, and the drawings enhance their charming, loving, no-holds-barred testimonies.

This is a very cute compilation of quotes from kids. Some of them were very funny, some were touching. Made me remember some things I love about my dad.