The Stokes have put out several books on birds, and definitely know their stuff. It shows in this book, which has just about everything you could ask for.

One section goes over the different types of feeders, and the various seeds that birds enjoy. Hummingbirds get their own special mention, as do squirrel baffle techniques. There's even a section on bird behavior - what to watch for, what certain things mean.

Then the book goes into the common birds found at backyard feeders. There are lovely photos of each bird, a map showing where they tend to live, how to tell them from other similar birds, how they act, what they eat, and much more.

This book is perfect for anyone who is thinking about putting up a bird feeder or another bird feeder like myself. The first section in this book deals with the different kinds of feeders, how to attract the bird, and troubleshooting problems. Following that section is a part on bird behavior. Finally, their is a long section of birds. For each bird, the Stokes identify what they eat and like. In the back of the book there is a list of resources for bird feeders and supplies. Finally, the last few pages show how to keep a bird feeder journal. I very well rounded informative book. I would recommend it to anyone who's feeding feathered friends.

I HAVE A BIRD FEEDER OUTSIDE MY OFFICE WINDOW-THIS BOOK IS EASY AND ADDS TO THE NATURAL INTEREST OF THE ACTIVITY OUT THERE- IT'S ACTUALLY REALLY SERIOUS FOR THE BIRDS__LIFE AND DEATH_AND THEY HAVE A SOCIAL ORDER__BUT IT ALL SEEMS TO WORK AND THIS BOOK HELPS TO DEEPEN THE OBSERVATION

Lillian Morrison's compilation of poems, More Spice Than Sugar: Poems About Feisty Females, contains poetry written by famous authors like Emily Dickinson and Alice Walker, as well as many poems written by less well-known authors. Ann Boyajian's illustrations throughout the pages provide support for the wonderful poetry in this anthology. In the poem, "Lashondra Scores," the illustrations convey the meaning of the poem. Each letter "O" in the poem looks like a basketball, and the words arch from Lashondra's hands into the basketball goal on the opposite page. Featuring many different types of poetry, More Spice Than Sugar offers something for everyone-women and girls alike. The poetry that fills the pages of this book gives girls and women who like to challenge authority and gender roles the inspiration to do just that.
This wonderful collection of poetry makes even the tamest of females want to push boundaries, "go against the odds," and feel great about being superwomen. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes to live life outside of bounds and needs the support of other women who have done so.

Morrison, Lillian. More Spice Than Sugar: Poems About Feisty Females. New York:
Houghton Mifflin Company, 2001.

I thought that this book was well thought out. Though, this book gears to middle and elementary aged children. If you want to have a cute little autograog signing inside a yaerbook or autogragh book, this is the book to use. Inside the book are 11 different sections such as, "I Love You, I Love You", and "Forget-Me-Not".I'd recommend this book to any middle school aged child to read.

I had this book in the fourth grade and was delighted to find it available used on Amazon.com! It was just as wonderful as I remembered it and my kids love it, too!

Let me start out by saying that my mother had this book when she was little. She loved this book and still remembers many of these little verses. Such as: "You love yourself, You think you're grand, You go to the movies and hold your hand, You put your arm around your waist, And when you get fresh, You slap your face!"

"Grandma has a habit, Of chewing in her sleep, She chews on Grandpa's whiskers, And thinks it's shredded wheat."

Lillian Morrison selects 44 poems written about baseball written by unknown writers to famous writers. Her choice of poetry is inconsistent, but provides a great book for baseball and poetry fans.

(Would be happy to review books, especially those of value to teachers. Have done so before. This book was recommended as a valuable resource for elementary music teachers, and would hope it has been reprinted. Have not seen it. Please advise!)