From School Library Journal Kindergarten-Grade 6 -Stevenson's fourth "corny" collection features the same innovative design elements and everyday subjects that made its predecessors so appealing, and the poet's same remarkable ability to offer new insights on otherwise mundane matters. The fresh, often unusual perspectives encourage observant readers to look around their own world with new eyes. "IT'S GARBAGE DAY IN THE CITY./THE BAGS SIT ON THE SIDEWALK,/DRESSED IN BLACK,/WEARING BOW TIES,/READY FOR THE OPERA." The artist's characteristic sketchy pen-and-watercolor illustrations capture the essence of the verses. The creative design and varying typefaces convey the mood, action, or feeling of each poem. The visual and verbal elements play off one another, both reflecting the wonderful sense of finding the extraordinary in the ordinary. A must for fans of Stevenson's delightful work. Robin L. Gibson, Muskingum County Library System, Zanesville, OH Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. From Booklist In the same format as Sweet Corn (1995), Popcorn (1998), and Candy Corn (1999), Stevenson presents another eclectic collection of very short verse brightened with ink-and-watercolor illustrations. Unrhymed and just as accessible to adults as to children (well, occasionally more accessible to adults), each verse makes its point with little fuss. The best offer an "aha!" moment--imaginative observation of the human experience. Much of the pleasure of reading this little volume comes from the clean lines and clear colors of the illustrations, and the experience is heightened by the generous use of white space. Not the strongest book in the series, perhaps, but still a pleasure. Carolyn Phelan Review "Stevenson gives wry or gently sentimental twists to 25 more everyday sights . . . with slapdash brush or pen work that captures essences with brilliant, offhand precision. The poems are equally casual, equally right, presented in a lively and attractive variety of type sizes, fonts, and colors." -- Kirkus Reviews From the Back Cover Want to savor something really delicious? Try something snappy? Give yourself a treat? Open this book! About the Author James Stevenson is an op-ed contributor to the New York Times. His popular column, "Lost and Found New York," has appeared regularly in the newspaper since 2003. He was on the staff of The New Yorker for more than three decades; his work includes 2,000 cartoons and 80 covers, as well as reporting and fiction. He is also the author and illustrator of over 100 children's books. He lives in Connecticut.