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I got this book for my son and daughter-in-law for their first baby. They use it for a reference for all things to do with their new son and my beautiful first grandchild.

I loved this book! I liked how the author doesn't focus this book to moms, but refers to "parents" in everything she writes (with the obvious exception of breastfeeding). Her advice is good, practical, and non-judgemental. She discusses issues such as cloth vs. disposable and breast vs. bottle without pushing a particular point of view. She covers important topics many new parents don't think of, like wills and insurance coverage. This is an excellent guide for new parents and non-traditional couples (singles and gays).

Me and my wife are having out first baby in March. I bought this book after reading previous reviews. This book was very helpfull in pointing out the basics on every aspect of having a baby. It really gives you information on every subject and provided me and my wife with a list of decisions we needed to make. I would highly recommend this book for first time parents who want a non biased approach on baby care.

I am a 69 year old grandmother who would have greatly appreciated this book when I was raising my children. After reading the book I gave a copy to my daughter who has two small children. Pointing out the importance of the safety aspect of baby products without leading parents to spent beyond their budget should be high on the priority list for new parents. This book is a common sense, easy to read book covering most aspects of raising a baby.

Ms. Blocker's book goes beyond basics in the friendliest format I've ever seen. This is the book I send all my friends who are expecting whether for the first or fifth time. Even after 5 of my own, I learned from it and found it simple to locate anything I wanted to look up. Her solid advice on pre-birth clothing and supply buying, on what to look for in pre-owned items (practical!) and on almost everything else is fresh and accurate. Only one wish: more about breastfeeding, especially for working women. Ms. Blocker's high degree of professionalism and practical experience shine through on every page -- it's like having a conversation with a knowledgeable, favorite friend who's the best mom you know. Her "Practical Parenting" sidebars add a special touch to this book not found in other 'raising baby' manuals. This isn't 'how to', it's 'why to' and 'have you considered' and 'maybe you might want to think about...' She doesn't give orders, only bright, sensible suggestions. Buy -- enjoy -- apply what she says. You can't go wrong!

Judith Katz and Fred Miller have given another gift to an increasingly discouraged world. This book can help lift an individual or an organization up and out of the rut of mediocrity and complacency. It lifts us to form bolder and brighter futures. It is a book that inspires. Read it! Suggest it to your friends and co-workers.

A must read for anyone who is in a supervisory position. This is a quick read with a deep message. Great for group discussions!! Highly recommend!!

I love this book. It is a quick read with fun pictures. Most of how we get in our own and each others way in organizations is subtle and almost invisible. Yet this book puts it right out there - listed as check lists where I can see myself and others as clear as day. This book is a powerful tool for supporting ourselves and each other being at our best.

Michael Welp, Ph.D.
Father, Organizational Consultant and Author

Be BIG is a gem of a book, brilliant in its simplicity. I devoured the book in an hour and bought three more copies to send to friends. KUDOS to Judith Katz and Fred Miller for encouraging us to be the biggest-brightest-best people we can be in the world. Bravo, bravo, bravo!
Coleen Murtagh Paratore, author
www.coleenparatore.com

A co-worker of mine gave me a copy of this book and I'm happy to say that it kicked me in the pants just when I needed it. Everyone knows they should voice their opinions and be bold, but we sometimes forget how important it is in leading the fullest life we can live. I keep the book on my shelf near my desk a work and flip through the pages when I'm feeling like I need a push to be stronger at work.

This book "Proves that good things come in small packages." This book has "emotion and the unexpected turns will put tears in your eyes". Buy it today!

A Better Place Literary Fiction/Short Stories written by K.J. Stevens These thoughtfully written and arranged stories have a tough, no non-sense feel to them. At the same time they present beautifully sad revelations that are easy to identify with. The stories carry the reader up then bring the reader down with care and intelligence rarely found in young writers (at 29 Stevens is younger than most of his contemporaries). A good, solid read.

KJ Stevens very ambititious work, loved the spirited characters, and how all the stories are brought together. This book stays with you long after you turn the final page.

K.J. Stevens sets himself apart from other modern day writers with this collection of short stories that shows the deeper meaning of the little things in life. His superb prose and intense descriptions puts you in the life of his characters and reminds you that being alive is a wonderful thing. With this kind of brilliant storytelling capability, we are sure to see more of K.J. Stevens in the future.

Written in simple, evocative prose, I was reminded of my youth growing up in Vermont. Steven's examines, love, family, and life in his collection of short stories. Perhaps the worst part of living, is knowing you cannot retrace the past. Once a moment passes, it is gone - whether good or bad, that moment will never occur again. Steven's looks beyond the sophisticated life dwellers with a telling eye of detail, and captures those moments in time that should be appreciated. Unlike David Sedaris, who likes to laugh at life, this author embraces life and spiritiality. A must read for those of us wandering through life worshiping the wrong things.

Being a mother with two children, I found the story very interesting in the way it proceeded with mystery and adventure. It was quick moving and the ending was a surprise. I enjoyed reading it as much as my children.

A master storyteller, compelling. Exciting and adventure packed for the young at heart. Magical

I enjoyed reading "Beyond the Forest" very much. Itshares the author's imagination and sens of adventure. The boys andgirls reading this book will have a great adventure with the three characters. I am looking forward to the sequel.

It was a great, fast moving book with interesting characters and story. I enjoyed reading this book very much and definitely recommend it.

Kids read books that capture their imagination, and in this fast moving world, the books they read have to move as fast as everything else around them. Fast paced and full of mystery and adventure, "Beyond the Forest" fills the bill. In addition, the characters genuinely care for each other and work together to achieve their goal; and together they come to the realization that the grass is not always greener on the other side.

We are at a critical crossroads in the socioeconomic evolution of our society. Technological advancements are changing the way we live, work and play faster than ever before, and now--more than ever--we need someone to guide us. Authors Timothy L. Jenkins and Khafra K. Om-Ra-Seti step up to the challenge in their book Black Futurists in the Information Age....According to the authors, the key to taking advantage of this paradigm shift is KyberGenesis--the futuristic beginning of a major industry movement for scientific and technological development in the black world.

I consider Black Futurists a must read for anyone interested in learning how technology will effect our world in the future. This forward thinking book sheds light on existing and forthcoming technologies and how they will profoundly impact our everyday lives.

For Black Americans, Timothy Jenkins and Khafra K Omrazeti have performed a very important service. With an insightful foreword by former UN Ambassador Andrew Young, Jenkins and Omrazeti have combined their considerable talents and insights to create the case for black Americans to advance into the future using their intellect and technology to create new and untold opportunities for Black Americans. The book is well researched and draws upon the work of successful black technologists and scientists who in the past, leapt ahead of their time to make important contributions to the world at large. This book is easy to read and will serve as an excellent foundation for understanding how we arrived where we are, and more importantly it highlights some of the challenges Blacks will face in the future unless current leadership undergoes a change in consciousness.

BLACK FUTURISTS IN THE INFORMATION AGE is a must read for anybody interested in communications technology. The authors give a lot of information on all the latest technological advances. Probably more than you ever want to know but all the things that you need to know. It discusses how African Americans need to get ahead of the curve and expand their information to the African Diaspora. While there are many disadvantages that African Americans must necessarily face in this country such as the assault on affirmative action, a disinterested market in terms of targeting African Americans, unemployment, redlining in housing and loans, poor schooling opportunities, there are many up-beat reasons to continue pushing forward to make sure that we are not left behind. Concrete ideas for technology savvy are given which is a major plus. Also included is an overview of the change in FCC rules and deregulations.

For the technologically uninvolved it is a tough book but one that helps explain the new world in a reasonable, understandable format.

Reviewed by alice Holman
of the RAWSISTAZ Reviewers

Black Futurists in the Information Age is a wake-up call to Black people. It is a jolt toward the realization of the role they can play in the technological age. It is a look at past and future contributions to technology and information, and more specifically how these contributions will effect us all as we enter the 21st century.

Touch therapy is the oldest and finest modality of healing on this planet. It treats the cause of an illness. This is one book that should remain on the market especially now with Reiki and Touch Therapy being used by more and more professionals, even in hospital settings. Patients should have the opportunity to understand that there is real hope, not traditional hopelessness. I am thankful that Ruth Montgomery wrote Born to Heal. I have been using this approach for 25 years and I have seen what it can do.

This is a fascinating story about the use of life energy!
Other recommended reading: Time To Heal by Linda Pynaker - this story will show you how you, too, can share healing energy!

I first got my hands on this book years and years ago. It was powerful then, and remainds one of the most awe inspiring books I have ever read! The medical profession, and scientific field will someday acknowledge Mr.A and the life energy's power to heal.

Previous reviewers have emphasized Mr. A's actual healing, a great thing, indeed. I was rather intrigued by his life philosophy, given at the end of the book.

For example: "The highest universal wealth is to be contented and to be at peace within yourself."

"...the more wisdom one has, the easier life is, because what people understand they do not fear."

"Wisdom can be dampened and distorted by education."

Tell me about it. I have a doctorate in psychology from a recognized graduate school, but wisdom? Well, I was wise enough to read this book, I guess that's something.

Mr. A tells the author, "We must reach for the higher and give to the lower, according to our level of wisdom...If everyone were doing this, people wouldn't be impairing their health by trying to outmaneuver each other on the present monetary basis...this would keep the human cycle closer to the natural cycles of the universe."

Wow! Have you ever heard anything so full of truth?

You could meditate on this your entire life, better yet act on it. I could, too.

Thank you Mr. A and thank you Ms. Montgomery for helping me in this way.

Diximus.

Ruth Montgomery chronicles the remarkable healing work of Bill Gray, the "Mr. A" of "Born to Heal". Numerous healers throughout the United States are now trying to replicate this important work. A center for those studying the work of Bill Gray can be found at www.pathwaysforhealing.com. It is well worth checking out. You might even be able find an actual photograph of "Mr. A."

This book does it all. As a family, school, Sunday school fav, I cannot get enough of this charming classis.

I have been reading this story for the past 25 or so years, and find incredible joy each and every time. For anyone that has not had the privilege of reading the story, I believe that you have missed out on something very special. I have had my copy since childhood and believe that between Jonathan and the TV show Emergency, I knew that my calling in life was to become a firefighter. This book certainly showed me that the fire service was a noble profession, and one to be proud to join. I recommend this story/book to all. Good Reading to all!

Out of all the books that were read to me as a child, this one stands out in my mind. I know every word.

This is a great story about a fireman the helps people, even when others think he can no longer help. If you find a copy of this book, BUY IT AND TREASURE it.

This book is a must have for any child. I recommend it to any parent. The story is unforgettable. Unfortunately my copy is damage and missing the last two pages. If anyone have a copy, I would love to purchase it from you.

It was about 25 years ago OR SO when I left the school bus WITHOUT my the "The Bravest of All" (my favorite childhood book.) I know, SO SAD.....
My son celebrates in 1st birthday next month. I thought I would type in the title to see if the long lost book was still in print. OK, the book is out of print BUT I bought one used and it arrived the other day!!! IT was in great condidion and ALL the pictures looked very familiar to me!!! Even after more than 20 years!!! As for the story; is was a classic moral tail of how to treat people and what being brave means.
I'm looking forward to giving to my son. By the way the copywrite is 1973 and had a lot of very cool pictures of firetrucks and firefighters. The story aside, that is what may have drawn me to the book. =)

If you are reading my Ramayana series, then I gently urge and request you to please not buy the UK or US editions, even if they're available at bargain prices. Which they probably are, since the publishers there have more or less put the books out of print, due to a lack of interest by non-Indian readers.

The Indian editions are the definitive editions of my work, containing a lengthy Introduction by me titled 'Retelling the Ramayana', which provides an essential perspective on the work, the final versions of all the books--including some small but significant changes, particularly in some book endings--no glossary, thank God, and are generally the best-edited, designed and published versions, in my opinion at least. In short, they're the Author's Preferred Edition, particularly the new hardcover omnibus editions, which represent the story in the way I had originally intended and are truly sumptuous to hold (and behold). Also, significantly, they aren't packaged as 'Fantasy' or 'SF' like the firang ones, which is a ridiculously transparent attempt at cashing in on the commercial success of the fantasy genre a la LoTR and Harry Potter. Please, people, my Ramayana series is a retelling of an epic, and that's exactly what it should be called, 'Epic'. I'd venture to call it 'Itihasa', but even Mythology, which is the label Penguin uses for the books here in India, is acceptable. But certainly not Fantasy as in one of the ubiquitous Tolkien rip-offs that are churned out in droves by western publishers, or even SF, both genres that can sometimes be wonderful in their own right, but are totally inappropriate in the context of an epic that pre-dates Tolkien by some thousands of years, and the entire tradition of western literature as well!

Frankly, I feel so strongly about this that I'd even go so far as to say, if you can't get the Indian editions, then don't read the books! That's why I'm currently in the process of re-acquiring the rights to the US and UK editions and they will soon be out of print everywhere but India. Which is how it ought to be: this is a quintessentially Indian story, written by a contemporary Indian for other contemporary Indians to read. And the Indian editions are really the only way to go.

Ashok K. Banker
www.ashokbanker.com

After finishing Bridge of Rama, I now worship Ashok Banker! His ingenuity is simply unreal! I am glad to say, it does not seem that I am the only one who thinks so! Banker has hit a lucrative business, and he sure has the knack for it! Regardless of the fact that his book series is one of the best that many people have ever read, Banker has tried to outdo himself - and he has succeed wonderfully! The fifth book just totally blows away any competition! Of course, those steadfast fans of literature could compare this book to ones like Dr. Zhivago, Atlas Shrugged, and books like that, and with that comparison they could say that Bridge of Rama is simply not one of the best books written. But, come on, nobody enjoys a book because of its reputation or classification as "literature"! People enjoy a book when it appeals or entertains them. It's a bonus if the book not only captures your attention but also manages to teach you some valuable, applicable lessons about life! I am happy to say that Ashok Banker's Bridge of Rama is one of these books. Pick it up and enjoy, whether you're Indian or not, whether you've heard of the Ramayana or not (if you haven't, start at book one, Prince of Ayodhya)! Oh, and I also had a complaint that Hanuman's character was not well-done in my review of the preceding book (book four of the series, Armies of Hanuman). However, here, Hanuman gains his powers and supernatural abilities (as he does in the actual epic), and his character now totally rocks! And, the last parts of the book are pure, intense action, so nerve-wrackingly jolting that even those gore-fest maniacs will be satisfied! For those who like just talk better, there are many well-written (seriously!) conversations between the well-developed characters of the book. Even the slowest parts of the book won't lose your attention for a fraction of a second. This book is simply too good to be summed up in a mere review, so get the book for yourself and experience what I'm talking about!

What I love about Ashok Banker's style of writing is the way he engages the imagination of an entire generation of kids being brought up on an intensely audio-visual world with slick productions and video games. I cannot thank him enough for having made this ancient tale come alive for my American-born 21st century kid who proudly takes Banker's books to school for reading hour. Every parent and child out there who need to grapple with issues of identity, cross-culturalism etc. absolutely need to read this series.

To tell you the truth, I felt that Bridge of Rama is Ashok's best book yet!!! The narrative is fluid, he never lets down the pace a bit, and the book is so so cool... Everything in the book is PERFECT!!!

Rama and the huge armies of vanaras and bears have reached the southern coast of the mainland, and are busy building a bridge to Lanka. Meanwhile, Hanuman discovers his special powers. But sita's life is in peril; hence, Hanuman has to undertake a daring mission- to leap into Lanka and bring Sita back.

Hanuman assumes centrestage in this book- he is truly one of the best characters in the Ramayana series. The readers can identify with him, because of his immense faith in his lord Rama. The way the author shifts the narrative from Hanuman's POV to Ravana's POV and back, is just too good, and the battles between Hanuman and the rakshasas are awesome!! The scene where Hanuman and Sita talk to each other, is one of the best moments of the book..

One of the things that set this series apart from other versions is that the author spends a lot of time in Lanka, thus enabling us to understand more about Ravana, Mandodhari, Supanakha, Vibhisena, Indrajit, etc... And that continues in this book too. Banker really scores in the dialogues between various characters. The scene where Hanuman describes the truth in Ravana's court and lavishly praises Ravana is portrayed beautifully. And the climax of the book, where Hanuman sets Lanka on fire, is absolutely magnificent..

At this rate, i'll run out of superlatives trying to describe Bridge of Rama :~)... I think that 10 on 10 says it all!!!!

Banker Proves His Story Telling Is Still In Top Form, March 17, 2006
Reviewer: gypsyman from Kingston Ontario Canada
Once in a while, an author manages to captivate you so completely that you are drawn into the world they've created without even noticing. You open the pages of the book, and the next thing you know you're on page one hundred, two hours have passed, and you've no recollection of when you started reading.

What's truly amazing is that you don't even feel like you've been reading. It feels like there is an external voice whispering the story in your ear and the only effort required on your part is to listen. There's no fighting to understand what the author means, or feeling of being spoon fed information in order to lead you to some inevitable outcome. It's like having your own personal storyteller sitting on your shoulder.

This is the case with the work of Indian author Ashok Banker. The first four books of his adaptation of the Ramayana have all been like that, and book five, Bridge of Rama is no exception.

Bridge Of Rama picks up the story where we left off; Rama's wife Sita has been kidnapped by the King of the Ausras (bestial demon type creatures) Ravana, and taken back to his island home of Lanka. Rama and his allies, the vanar, an ape like people, are massing on the shores of the mainland hoping to find a way across the final hurdle of the ocean so they can rescue Sita.

Even when the devoted Hanuman, the vanar to first recognise Rama's inherit greatness, returns at the head of an army of countless number of his own kind, plus an additional army of rksa (bears) the seemingly insurmountable problem of crossing the ocean is before them. After dismissing the idea of building boats to transport them as impractical, they settle on building a bridge.

At first, this too seems an impossible task, until one of the vanar strikes upon a plan that utilizes their major strengths, their willingness, and their numbers. All of a sudden, their goal appears within reach. That is until Rama is visited by the shade of his father who informs him that if he is not able to rescue his darling within twenty-four hours it will be too late.

Aside from beings of great strength and courage, the bears also turn out to be repositories of all knowledge. They remember their incarnations, and thus all the events of not only this lifetime, but lifetimes dating back generations. They are therefore able to reveal a secret that the Gods have long kept hidden from Hanuman: that he is actually the illegitimate son of Marut, the god of Wind.

The events that occur in this story are exciting and well paced but ther are also a means of expressing themes. Travels and journies take place on more than just the physical plane in Ashok Banker's Ramayana. This is a story of faith; faith in one's self and where we find it, and faith in the veracity of our chosen path.

Doubts plague us all weakening our resolve and literally bring us to a standstill. Doubt in your abilities to accomplish something and you will never accomplish it. Doubt in what you believe in and you will continually second guess all your actions and be rendered immobile.

Blind faith, faith, which has no justification or basis to rest on ends up being hollow and unable to sustain itself. Those who follow Ravana have given themselves over to him body and spirit and have little or nothing left for the nurturing of self. Without that, they are unable to grow beyond their bestial appetites and are continually at the mercy of their baser selves.

As Ravana desires complete control over his followers, this works to his advantage as it allows him to dominate through fear and intimidation. But this form of rule is not fertile ground for loyalty or individuality, and contributes to the stagnation of the inhabitants of Lanka.

Ravana sees his subjects as objects at his disposal, to make use of as his needs dictate, and thus cares not a whit for their aspirations and desires. Unless of course they happen to coincide with his own, or if, he can contrive to utilize them to achieve his own ends.

In the character of Hanuman Mr. Banker shows over the course of two books the process that is necessary for the development and utilization of faith. In Armies Of Hanuman the young vanar learns to recognise and appreciate the values that are expressed by Prince Rama.

As Rama expresses faith in his abilities, Hanuman begins to not only have faith in himself, but when the time comes is ready to accept his godly aspect with humility and awe. His only desire is to utilize these powers in repayment for the faith shown in him.

Rama leads by example, never threatening and always grateful. By reciprocating the faith of his followers, he elevates their sense of self worth, which precipitates growth and loyalty. Hanuman's devotion to Rama and his faith in the precepts he adheres to provide him with the strength to overcome all of his inner demons and insecurities.

What makes Bridge Of Rama work as both an entertaining story, which it is, and an exploration of faith and other ideals, is Banker's ability to integrate plot and thought seamlessly. Even at the books most philosophical moments, you only ever hear the voice of the character, never the author.

His characters are so well created and thought out, that every word out of their mouths is believable and fits into who they are. Rama, Sita, Ravana, and Hanuman are just the tip of the iceberg for this attention to detail. No matter how minor a role the character could have in the story, each has their own distinct voice, and stands out from the rest of the crowd.

Mr. Banker's eye for detail, and his descriptive turn of phrase allows the reader to feel like they are seeing their surroundings through the eyes of the person who's there. Sita's exploration of the tower floor that she is being held captive on, and her gradual realization that what she thought was a forest grove is actually something else is a fine example.

Little clues are offered up to make her suspicious, but what finally tips it over the edge is the fact that the moonlight covers every surface of everything. Instead of just illuminating the tops of leaves, their undersides are just as bright. As we haven't really understood where she is being held up until that point, the realization that she is in some sort of magical prison strikes us both as the same time.

With Bridge Of Rama Ashok Banker confirms himself to be one the best storytellers of our time. Not only does he create memorable characters, but has the ability to describe their circumstances and situations in a manner so vivid that you can almost feel the breeze he describes blowing on your face.

Within the context of the series Bridge Of Rama is somewhat akin to the drawing in of breath before the last battle. The forces are gathering in one place for their final confrontation and the leaders are marshalling their thoughts. With Sita remaining Ravana's captive, there is now no other choice for Rama but to invade and attempt to rescue his wife.

What will happen when Rama and Ravana finally confront each other? How much of themselves will they each see in the other? In my minds eye I can see the countless bears and vanar beginning to line the bridge from the main land to Lanka making their way across the treacherous ocean. I can't wait to join them for the last chapter of the Ramayana

My son is 19 months old and really enjoys pointing to the different objects on each page. It a great book to learn how to recognize objects in a picture.

These are great books. I plan on keeping all of them even though my son is 6 years old. He still likes to read them. Keep them for your grandkids!

This is a great book for a pre-reader, up to age 4 or so. It teaches rhymes, shapes, colors and numbers, all in a sturdy board book illustrated with funny colorful pictures. Very cute!

My son has loved this book from the start. I thought he was just fascinated by the vibrant colors and pictures, but evidently it is also a valuable learning tool. He knew all the shapes by 12 months. He is 18 months now, and we still read this book, making up stories about the pictures. He still likes being 'tested' on the shapes at the end, though of course he knows it by heart by now.

I have this book as a board book, which is good because it's appropriate as a "baby's first" type of book. I just love it and my one year old just loves the bright pictures. When I put it down to get another one, he points to it again. The rhyming text is wonderful and the pictures are really cool and artsy and bright. My 3-year old also likes it because she understands how to find and count the shapes. I really recommend this one - perfect for a baby gift or first birthday!

Speech Language Pathologists (OK, and parents too):

This is one of the best books I have found for teaching theory of mind. Even though we can see the animals in the background, hauling carrots, THE RABBIT CAN'T SEE THEM AND DOESN'T KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON. The rabbit even talks to animals that we have seen with the carrots, so if the child is ready for several perspectives within the book, this makes for an interesting discussion. For example, we see the dog wheeling carrots in the background while the rabbit talks to the mole. On the next page, the rabbit asks the dog if he's seen the carrots (meanwhile, the cat is carrying carrots). We can talk about who knows where the carrots are and who doesn't know. We can even talk about whether the dog probably knows what the cat is doing and why. Mind blowing, I know.

Even more advanced concept: When the rabbit asks where the carrots are, none of the animals tell him, yet none of them lie and say that they don't know. It's quite oblique. You can read into what they're saying. You can talk about their motives. Why would the dog say that he doesn't like carrots and to ask the cat? For many autistic children, the desire to keep a "fun" social secret like a surprise party is unfathomable.

This simple children's book is not so simple. And yet it IS, because it's comprehensible to typical 3-year-olds. I like it more each time I use it in therapy.

p.s. Another great theory of mind picture book is Rosie's Walk, by Pat Hutchins.

This is such a wonderful book. I'm honestly surprised it hasn't been reviewed more. The story line is great--complex enough to make reading it over and over bearable, but simple enough that even my 2-year old has started to memorize it. The surprise at the end is fantastic and brings a huge smile to my child's face each time.

CARROT SOUP

What a darling little book! I purchased two as Easter gifts; one for my grandson, three, and granddaughter who is ten months old. When I read this book to my grandson, all we did was laugh!

The illustrations are wonderful -- cute little animals, all with a secret for Rabbit. What first caught our eye was the balloons in the background with each animal -- cute and sweet and fun for kids!

We enjoyed the story line which deals with friends, working together, and, what else? CARROTS! Being big carrot eaters, we truly enjoyed the book and this made THE perfect Easter gift!! But it is a great book anytime of the year.

Get this book, get a bag of baby carrots and some ranch dressing, grab a kid or two and read and reread! You will truly love this book. There is also a wonderful recipe included for carrot soup.

Enjoy!

Thank you!
Pam

I never knew there were so many varieties of carrots. Through the book and colorful pictures, a rabbit is trying to plant, nurture, grow, and harvest its carrots. But when harvest time comes, they are gone. As the rabbit visits various other animals in search of the carrots, the reader notices some funny antics in the background, until we reach the surprise ending.

The hero of John Segal's "Carrot Soup" is obsessed with his garden. In particular, he's obsessed with his carrot crop.

"Carrot Soup" begins in the spring, "Rabbit's favorite season," when Rabbit orders seeds and begins planting. He orders Early Horn, Lunar White, Short 'n' Sweet, Bolero, Thumbelina, Sugarsnax, Paris Market and Autumn King carrots. And to think I thought carrots came in "regular" and "mini" sizes! Children will love Segal's illustrations of the different carrots in all their glory.

Rabbit plants his carrots, takes care of them in the proper way by weeding and plowing and watering. Oh, and waiting. And waiting and waiting and waiting.

When it's time to harvest and make carrot soup, the carrots have disappeared. Rabbit is highly distressed. He darts about asking all the animals in the neighborhood if they've seen his carrots. All's well that ends well, though, and Segal concludes his story with a great recipe for carrot soup.

"Carrot Soup" is an enchanting tale about friendship and hard work--perfect for a garden-themed read aloud. Segal's illustrations are infectious fun and the soup recipe a treat. Enjoy!