Customer Reviews

The Tomato Collection

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The Tomato Collection is a surefire winner for storytime with your kids. Honestly, I don't know who enjoys the book more - me or my son! The stories and poems capture the true spirit of kids, from the silly to the serious, in their own language. The original illustrations and photos add a whimsical dimension to the already creative writings. Everytime we read it, we find something new.

We liked the book so much that we recently added "the Big album" CD to our collection. The just-released recording puts The Tomato Collection to music in a collection of over 50 songs. My son and I love to dance and sing along with the characters from the book. Plain and simple - this is great fun for kids of all ages.

The book says for ages 4 - 8, but we loved it just as much as our daughter!! It's loads of fun and reminded of us of our youth. Our daughter loved the artwork. We have read it over and over and keep finding new stuff each time we read it. Kevin obviously has a bright future ahead of him.

This book is full of really cute poems and thoughts that Mr. Kammeraad has and has put together into a funny little book. The book has poems that are fun to read and that the whole family likes to read. One of the poems is about a couch that eats people. This is a really neat book and everyone should get a chance to read it

I sat down to read this book to see if my younger cousins would enjoy it and found myself bursting out loud with laughter. The author did a wonderful job of puting together words and pictures that not only stimulate the mind but the eyes as well.

I 100% totally think that this would be a great book for those who are young and young at heart

Kevin draws readers of any age into an interactive exploration through innovative, fresh and creative verse and illustrations. This is a children's book that brings more than rhythm & rhyme- it brings new thoughts and expands horizons in a fun presentation! The homemade characters presented in mixed media bring the fun home!

My children all love this book and CD set. It is a tremendous source of poetic inspiration for them. The songs/poems are enjoyable for adults, too.

Kevin Kammeraad is well aware of what it takes to have an individual's attention. Any person opening the book will immediately know that Kammeraad is not only a poet/author/artist, but more importantly a teacher! The Tomato Collection is a brilliantly illustrated collection of poems. Kammeraad successfully manages to use both whit and humor to bring across the author's vision of the sometimes "not-so-pleasant" world around us. I hate to steal a phrase, but this is a book for kids of all ages. The collection of peoms are visually stimulating that help to maintain the short attention span of younger readers (my two year old son). I would recommend The Tomato Collection to any individual that wants to take an insightful look at the ideas, visions, and yes, fears, that kids of all ages may have.

A wonderful journey into a time we all like to recollect, when the world was simple and full of whimsy. Whether you purchase this book for a child or for yourself, it is most definitely worth the trip down childhood lane. All I can say is BUY THIS BOOK, its just that good.

This book is a true delight. Wonderful for children but perhaps even more beneficial to adults who'd like to recapture the simple spirit of their youth. The whimsical illustrations and thoughtful poems made me laugh at one moment and gave me pause at others.

This is the best poetry book I have ever read. He came and performed at my school when I was in 6th grade (I am now in 9th) and he got me excited about performing. I now want to make movies and his book gives me hope that if you want to do something, you can. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants a little hope, who has dreams, and anyone who just plain likes fun. Oh, and don't forget to check out The Tomato Collection: The Big Album CD. They turned every song in the book into a poem and it's really cool, I'm listening to it right now! Anyway's I suggest buying this book for anyone of any age. It can teach a lesson to all.