Customer Reviews

The Butterfly Jar

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My 8 year old was feeling a bit left out when her sister was born. I was seeking something that we can do together that's meaningful, fun and brief. Reading Jeff's poetries was wonderful. Highly recommended. I think from an adult's point, the first 20 or so are the best. My daughter will disagree

The Butterfly Jar was the book that really got me into poetry. I checked it out of my school libary 5 to 10 times. I went back to my elemtrey school (I am in Jr. High) and found the book and re-read poems that I had totally forgotten about. This is a great book of poems for people that need a bit of help in the imagination deparment.

When I was in 4th grade (I'm in 10th now) I had to memorize a poem for class and I chose one out of this book and that summer I moved and never found the book again. For the past 5 years I've been looking for The Butterfly Jar and now that I've found it I'm so happy!

The Butterfly Jar was the book that really got me into poetry. I checked it out of my school libary 5 to 10 times. I went back to my elemtrey school (I am in Jr. High) and found the book and re-read poems that I had totally forgotten about. This is a great book of poems for people that need a bit of help in the imagination deparment.

Playful, childlike and nonsense verses can be some of the most enjoyable things to read. This book is a collection of verse written for children. The author was the head writer for "Sesame Street" and his talent is certainly displayed here. All of the verses are short and is accompanied by an illustration. These illustrations are very well done and many of the verses also contain a message. Some examples are:

Two Against One

Two against one

Isn't much fun

Especially if you

Aren't part of the two.

Hi, how are you today

I'm feeling very horrible

And low and mean and mad

And dreadful and deplorable

And rotten, sick and sad

And nasty and unbearable

And hateful, vile and blue

But thanks a lot for asking

And please tell me ...

How are you?

Children in the early years of elementary school will really enjoy this book

This book of peoms will really touch you. I LOVED it. find it in your heart to BUY THIS BOOK!!!! =0p

It has been quite awhile since I read the book and I loved it. Children and adults would find it very pleasing.

I read somewhere that Mandy Patinkin recomended it and it is delightful.

A simply wonderful collection of poems for children -- wacky and fun reading. My young students couldn't wait for me to read these poems from this great writer. Helps them to see a different form of writing and that poetry can be fun! Thank you Jeff Moss for such a wonderful book!

I have read this book to my grandchildren who are now all in their 20's and I buy it for every child I know. My great grandchildren now hear Jeff Moss's butterfly jar when they come to spend the night. The favorite poem is "Grandma's Kisses" which they all love. Thanks Jeff Moss.

Love it! Great way to expose your kids to the beauty and fun of poetry. Highly recommend it!