From the Top of My House

Encouraged byrave reviews from fellow teachers, friends, and students, the author, who isalso a mother and grandmother, has compiled this small collection of poems andmini-stories to share with others who are children at heart. Writtenfrom a childs point of view, this book is a delightful book of discovery. Itrelates the excitement a child feels from flying a kite, owning a horse, ridinga bike, climbing heights, catching a fish, making a snow man, watching theactivities of crawfish and other animals, and learning to share the experienceswith other children. Each selection is told in a simple, direct, andentertaining way with illustrations that are sure to bring chuckles of delightto everyone. It can charm the young and transport adults back to a time whenlife was lovely and uncomplicated. No one can remain untouched by its poignantcontents.