If you're looking to expand your horizons into the world of poetry, this is an excellent place to start. A wonderful collection.

"You Come Too: Favorite Poems for Readers of All Ages" is a wonderful collection of Robert Frost's work. An interesting foreword by Noel Perrin discusses Frost's life and career. The book contains some poems which will surely be familiar to many readers--"Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening," "Mending Wall," etc. But that's just part of the treasures in this collection.

Overall, this collection shows Frost's concern with nature and rural life. Many different animals and plants are celebrated: ants, cows, birch trees, etc. Many of the poems have a beautiful musical quality, and the collection as a whole shows an interesting variety of meter and rhyme schemes.

I'll just mention a few of my favorite poems. "Acquainted with the Night" is a hauntingly melancholy sonnet. "A Patch of Old Snow" well demonstrates Frost's keen observing eye and way with figurative language. "The Rose Family" has a comic playfulness that I found quite Seussian. "Fireflies in the Garden" is a humorous short poem with an interesting AAA BBB rhyme scheme. Overall, an enjoyable and rewarding collection by an essential American poet.

I couldn't let April go without digging out this old favorite. This particular edition of Robert Frost's poetry--I mean, this particular one, with illustrations by Thomas W. Nason and in this particular format--is five years old, and you may have already come across it. If you haven't, I can't recommend it highly enough. Designed especially for young readers, the collection includes the most accessible of Frost's poetry, including the "You Come Too" of the title--which, as a phrase, seems one of the most magical and evocative in the language of childhood. Like Frost's work in general, many of the included poems nod knowingly at nature, and Thomas W. Nason's illustrations have a botanist's eye in their design and execution. This is perhaps my favorite book of poetry for older children.

This book is a great science book! It has some experiments that lots of kids will like! I rate this book four stars only because the pictures in the book aren't really good.

An outstanding collection of simple experiments for children of all ages. Can be used from elementary school on up using simple materials available at home to illustrate chemistry basics.

I liked this book because it shows how two people can talk about baseball for hours at a time even though the boy is in his teens and his aunt is in her 70's. I also liked the book because Tate the boy had to adjust to a new lifestyle after his all his family members had passed away in a plane crash. I didn't like the book because the story just talked about his aunt's life and her traveling with this baseball team.

I loved this book, it kept me interested all the way. I just read SIGHTS by susanna Vance, and it was good in the same way too. Hard times done well and a sense of magic in the setting.

A whole book of frog fiction: Who thinks of these things? Nancy Springer, apparently, and I, for one, am glad she did. These eight stories are a hoot, each focusing in some way on frogs. The majority of the stories are humorous, as one might expect, but every once in a while one of the authors throws us a curveball. Stephen Menick's take on the Exodus story as told by Pharaoh - plague of frogs included - has as much power as any short story I've ever read. What a nice surprise. Janet Lisle's story of a little girl who enacts revenge on a cat-eating coyote by making up a tale of mutant frogs in emminent danger has a delicious dark edge to it. And fans of Brian Jacques' Redwall books will get a kick out of his contribution about a blustery frog king whose lazy pond receives a surprise visitor. Illustrator Tony DiTerlizzi clearly has fun with these stories, producing a Rockwell-like charm with his black-and-white art. I am withholding one star for the simple reason that the stories begin to feel a bit repetitive, but that doesn't change the fact that this book is a frogful of fun. Give it to the frog fan in your life, or simply enjoy it yourself.

This is a whimsical collection of daft and not-so-daft stories about - well, yes, OK, frogs. Nancy Springer, the editor, has brought together a terrific bunch of writers and the results reflect the quality of the contributors. Springer's own story is a delightful heart-warmer with a good twist. Robert J. Harris' creation, Jim Croaker, deserves a series of his own, and the story is reminiscent in some ways of Mark Twain. Janet Taylor Lisle's contribution is a lovely piece of work, the central character is so very endearing, if very humanly prickly! And Jane Yolen, America's answer to Hans Andersen, delights as ever with a very different kind of Green Plague, and she manages to weave her serious points invisibly into the fabric of her tale.

All in all, this is a wonderfully quirky slim volume - slightly outre in places, but well-written, clever, hugely enjoyable and, yes, I found it - ribbiting - sorry - YOU try reading this and NOT making frog jokes for days!

This book is about a young girl named Kelly who is unable to beleive that her loving teacher is dead. Kelly is an only child and lives with her mother and step-dad, Doug. Doug is abusive to Kelly's mother and one day hits Kelly. Although Kelly's mother is a cop she is somewhat afraid of Doug. Kelly's teacher Mrs. Hanson is not only her teacher but one of her best friends. Kelly's mother is also a little jelous of Mrs. Hanson. After the teachers' death a young, beautiful, attractive woman comes to Kelly's school to teach. Kelly is the only one that finds Ms. Anders "weird." All the males are daised and in love with this woman, she seems to want something from them. Kelly is a very brave and strong girl who discovers that the Mrs. Hanson's death was not an accident, but something more! Kelly is not willing to give up, she will do anything to find out how Mrs. Hanson died. Overall the book was really interesting and fun to read. Though the begining is not very interesting, I think the end gets better. At the end of the book there is a big surprise to the reader. I would recomend this book for anyone but a person who enjoys horror books might enjoy this book. I might compare this book to "Dying To Know," which is also a horror book.

I borrowed this book from my friend. At frst I didn't really want to read it, but I started it anyways. I loved it! But if you are one of those people who has to be drawn in right away, this book is probably not for you.

Great book, but the new book - 17 years later! is much better. It is with Seaside Publishing and is beautifully designed.

A superbly presented specialty cookbook, Joyce Lafray's Underwater Gourmet showcases an "underwater" culinary tour of Florida seafood delights. From Dominique's Simmered Fresh Tuna; Shrimp Suzanne with Dill; Key West Crab Cannelloni; and Miami Beach Spicy Ceviche; to Fried Alligator; Drunken Fish Casserole; Brothers' Cold Avocado Crab Soup; and Escargots Emile, Joyce Lafray's Underwater Gourmet is a compendium of wonderful recipes that would grace any table and provide wonderful elements for meal planning in celebration of any occasion.

I came close not to buying this book in a second hand book store. I read Anson's views on Richard Nixon, and found them not very objective, so when I saw this book about the Vietnam War I was not sure. The book is very readable, and Anson makes sure to detail his own weaknesses in the book, especially his rocky marriage and use of drugs and alcohol. He details his coverage of the war. Also details his views on the Cambodian government and their Vietnamese massacres. He is sypathetic to the NVA, even though several of his friends were killed by them. His personal stories are the best in detailing the corruption of Cambodian and South Vietnamese governments.

A memoir detailing the experiences of an idealistic young war correspondent in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. Running the dangerous roads of 1970 Cambodia in pursuit of both news and personal fame, the author allows his readers a special insight into his soul. Anson's accounts of the deaths of his friends and colleagues, as well as the details of his own capture and detention by revolutionary forces, are remarkably vivid and painful to read, but at the same time filled with a special sense of black humor. No emotion, no matter how unflattering, is hidden from the reader. The author would certainly not be surprised to learn that the attitudes of US Embassy bureaucrats toward the death and disappearance of these same journalists was no different twenty years later than it was during the course of the war.

For a young adult novel this story captures the imagination and heart as the movie it is a companion piece too did. Paiting and even more rich and vivid depiction of the world the main character Ryan falls into. It is rare to find a novel that can fill one with the nostalgic happines and leave one longing for more.

A sure-fire page turner. I just coun't put it down. You could really feel for the heros and cheer them on. I'll definately be seeing the movie May 2nd

This is an accessible entry into Arthurian tales, though a child reading it (rather than being read to) may need help with the vocabulary. The story is a simple one, but has substance. Lancelot has the fighting skills to be the greatest knight in the world, but he can't reach that level unless he has compassion too. It's not until he runs into a battle that he (seemingly) can't win that he begins to sympathize with the sorrows of others. Though the book stands on its own, I'd recommend following it with one or more of its companion books, The Young Arthur, The Young Merlin, and The Young Guinevere. The well-done illustrations are sometimes richly and sometimes subtly colored, and include intriguing details based on Celtic art. Kids will be rewarded for looking at the pictures carefully, as they notice the barely visible herons engraved on a shield, the jewel-like decoration on a scabbard, etc. I disagree with the Kirkus reviewer's charge that some scenes are melodramatic. Indeed, I would rather see more expressiveness - it's mostly the bad guys who smile in this book! Yet it is fitting that Lancelot is serious throughout. I feel many young readers will respond well to the intensity of the young knight who gazes out at us, as well as to his foster-mother's joy at the change he has gone through by the end. (If this book strikes a chord with the child of your choice, by all means check out The Kitchen Knight, by Margaret Hodges, Trina Schart-Hyman (illustrator). That story also emphasizes the importance of knightly humility and compassion, and the illustrations, while in a very different style, are exquisitely done. Trina Schart-Hyman has also illustrated a version of Saint George and the Dragon, which may be too bloody for the under-6 crowd, but gets rave reviews from many kids and parents. See the reviews here on Amazon.)

Author Robert D. San Souci has used many excellent sources and deftly compressed them into this brief but colorful introduction to Arthurian legend, in particular the legends surrounding the bravest knight of the Round Table, Lancelot. The scope of this book takes place prior to Lancelot's relationship with King Arthur and the Round Table. It focuses on his youth and several of the mystical and magical experiences he encounters as he grows and develops in his knightly skills. The full-page illustrations are absolutely grand and will serve well to ignite youthful interest in these great sagas. Do not assume that because this is a picture book that it is for very young children. The vocabulary is geared more toward 5th, 6th and 7th graders. Don't miss a companion title, Young Guinevere. It's excellent as well.

OK. I'm having the same problem that about half of the reviewers here are having. I'm getting EXTREMELY BORED with WoT. Robert Jordan is a great writer but he's abusing his talents! The story is getting so bogged down with details that I'm starting to wonder if *he's* forgetting some of them. It must be such a chore for him to keep track of his own writing! (I find myself having that kind of trouble with the Breath of Fire fan fiction I'm writing, and that's only 200 pages so far! But then again, I'm not a professional writer, yet.)

I loved the first two or three books in the series. The Eye of the World hooked me instantly. I was totally in love with the Aes Sedai and Warders -- so much so that I've underwent the trials of becoming Aes Sedai myself! -_^ But by The Shadow Rising I could tell WoT was starting to lose steam. It's really too bad. The only saving grace of the seventh book is what happens with Nynaeve and Lan. They are the only reason I continued reading WoT, and I found myself disappointed constantly because their relationship is so neglected in the series! I know most people hate Nynaeve but I think she has her charm. A better writer could've made her endearing despite her faults, instead of overemphasizing those faults. :P

I am 13 years old and have read Terry Brooks, Salvatore, Tad Williams, and Tolkien. But never have I come across a series with so much detail as this. It is a truly masterful series and I love it. ACoS could have had some more action, but it still blew my mind. This is a gem that doesn't come out often. Read it. For anybody who says that RJ should wrap it up, do you really care? I mean, this series is so engrossing I could read 15 books!! At a signing, RJ said that there will be at least 10 books in the series. Great!!! I for one will rush to buy them!! Path of the Daggers comes out in October. I will be the first one to buy it!! The characters are intricately detailed like nothing I have ever read. I don't know if the sex scenes were really necessary but they were well written. This book left so many loose ends that I don't know if he can tie them all up! Is Taim Demandred? Who will get Rand? Is Moraine alive? Where is Lanfear? When will Rand go mad? Will Mat kick it? BLAH BLAH BLAH there are so many I can't ask them all. I really hope that RJ answers these questions in the next book or he will lose a lot of readers.

I have yet to encounter any problems in reading this series... for some the repetition is "boring", or "needless", however I often find it often times helpful. True there are some things which I have no problem remembering, and there are others that once reminded-- the event or person will 'click' in my memory and it's like "Oh yeah!" I'm not reading these one after another, often times I have two or three other novels in between, so repetative descriptions are good.

Now I wish I could look Mr. Jordan in the eyes and ask... "So what in the bloody Pit of Doom were you thinking leaving us hanging about Mat like that? And what about Sammael?"

Arrg... too many open ends! Maybe this time I'll go ahead and pick up book eight right away!