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Honey, I Love and Other Love Poems (Reading Rainbow Books)

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HONEY, I LOVE and other love poems is simply put, one of the all-time best books of poetry ever written - and it is loved and enjoyed by adults as well as children. Eloise Greenfield's poetry is full of wisdom, simplicity, and elegance. The title poem reflects a childhood any child would be privileged to have - a "flying pool," a cousin from the South whose words just kinda "slide" out of his mouth, a Mama whose arm is for holding her child...and for being kissed. What more could anyone need? The other poems are brilliant as well - especially HARRIET TUBMAN who didn't "take no stuff." This poem, in fact, is an anthem for school children everywhere, who love a hero and aspire to be one as well. Poetry doesn't get any better than the stuff that comes out of Eloise Greenfield's experiences, heart, and pen. As an author and teacher myself, I admire the timeless nature and awesome craftwork in this book, and I share it every chance I get. Honey, you'll love it!

This book is a must for any child's bookcase, particularly if one wants to rear a child who is sensitive, racially tolerant and in tune with the beauty of language.

These poems are of pure emotion: love, joy, loss, bravery, silliness. The voice is childlike but amazingly profound as the poems cover a squeaky school piano, a Southern cousin whose every word "just kind off slides out of his mouth" and the complete abandon one feels when dancing deep in the music of Earth, Wind and Fire.

My favorite two poems are a bit more serious. In "Keepsake," Greenfield uses just nine simple lines to convey loss, and the impact adults can have on children. This is not a maudlin poem that is too heavy or upsetting. Although it deals with death, it's respectful and loving. And the poem "Harriet Tubman" is amazing, deftly describing the woman's heroics and bravery in a satisfying and strong verse.

Honey, I Love is a thought-provoking work that stands the test of time. It's a book that adults and children can, and should, enjoy together.

This books is a favorite of mine and memorable since childhood. The poems are sweet and the drawings are beautiful and made with love. A feel good book for adults and children that is simple and to the heart.

Honey, I Love is a fantastic book for young black girls and great for confidence building. The art work wonderfully represents the poems.

A must read for children of all ages. The Poetry is simply fantasic. The is a feel good book.

Stumbled into *Honey, I Love* after a sister-in-law talked about the Harriet Tubman poem. Now I have fallen in love with the book also. Can't wait to read the poems to my son.

This is one of the sweetest poetry books I have read. I often give it as gifts to young families. I teach community college reading classes and use it in my poetry unit with college students. It speaks of things from our childhood that all can remember and enjoy! Eloise Greenfield is a great poet and author.

I had this book when i was little...and i was happy to find it on amazon... I wear my hair like this girl in the book til this day

Every little girl should have this book--and perhaps little boys, too. The illustrations clearly situate it in the 1970's, but the poems are timeless. The title poem captures all the whimsy of being a child and exploring your likes and dislikes.

As a young, African-American child, it was important to me to have a book with these images. I recently bought copies for all of my little girl cousins for Christmas. However, I cannot underscore enough its universality. I am a former third grade teacher, and I used this book every year in my classoom, which was comprised primarily of white students. Besides offering beautiful poems, it provided an opportunity to infuse our classroom with different cultures in a way that was natural and not "preachy."

This is a great book for children. The pictures are GREAT! And the poems are wonderful. They really did a good job pulling this together.