Spoken Gems: Journal For Recording The Funny, Odd. [Hardcover]

Amy Krouse Rosenthal (Illustrator), Charice Mericle (Illustrator), Amy Krouse Rosenthal (Author), Charise Mericle (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2000

A journal for recording the funny, odd, and poignant things your child says.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 80 pages
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (March 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0740705717
• ISBN-13: 978-0740705717
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,087,212 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Amy Krouse Rosenthal is a person who likes to make things.

Some things she likes to make:
Children's books.
Grown-up books.
Short films.
Salads.
Connections with the universe.
Something out of nothing.
Wishes.

According to The New York Times, Amy's award-winning children's books "radiate fun the way tulips radiate spring: they are elegant and spirit-lifting." Her 16 books for children include LITTLE PEA, SPOON, THE WONDER BOOK, COOKIES: BITE-SIZE LIFE LESSONS, AND DUCK!RABBIT!.

As for her adult work, Amazon named ENCYCLOPEDIA OF AN ORDINARY LIFE one of the top 10 memoirs of the decade.

A long-time contributor to NPR, she is currently the host and creator of Mission Amy K R.com produced by Chicago Public Radio.

Her short films include 17 Things I Made, ATM Always Trust Magic, The Kindness Thought Bubble, The Money Tree, Chip the Monk and the interactive, ongoing film project The Beckoning of Lovely (a feature-length film is scheduled for hopeful release on 11/11/11).

Amy lives IRL with her family in Chicago and online at whoisamy.com.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great gift!, June 8, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Spoken Gems: Journal For Recording The Funny, Odd. (Hardcover)

How many times has a child spoken in wisdom beyond their years, or has said the funniest thing you have ever heard. This book is perfect for jotting down those precious aural moments. It is a great gift for a new parent, a parent who has one to a gazillion kids, a grandparent and even for teachers. The illustrations by Ms. Mericle-Harper are so warm and vibrant. And the style of Ms. Krouse Rosenthal's humorous writing make it a joy to read. The book helps you to hang on to those tiny voices forever.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must for Parents, March 19, 2001

By 

Jen Singer "Author, You're a Good Mom (and Yo... (Kinnelon, NJ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Spoken Gems: Journal For Recording The Funny, Odd. (Hardcover)

Without "Spoken Gems," I'd probably write down the funny things my kids say on crumpled scraps of paper, which would likely end up serving as rocks for my sons' toy dump trucks. This beautifully illustrated book is a must-have for busy parents -- and a great baby shower gift as well.