I have read it a million times and i still love it

My son has loved this book and has been his favorite since he got it as a newborn. It has great colorful drawings and the story line is in verse making it easier and more fun to read over and over again. I had to buy a 2nd copy, because the 1st one went everywhere with him and got wet, food stuck to it, pages falling apart after so much abuse, etc. I highly recommend this book. It is a great way to introduce your child to the beauty of nature and trees specially.

One of the most beautiful childrens books I have ever seen. Highly recommended for children of all ages interested in the love of nature and the love for the puertorican culture

This book detailing the Fort Worth murders at Cullen Davis's mansion presented excellent background information in every respect but one, and that was Davis's life in college at Texas A&M. Cartwright briefly mentioned that Davis had been in the Corps of Cadets there, and later during one of the trials cussed out the press (explaining, "That's how Texas Aggies say goodnight") -- but there was really no actual detail about Davis's life as an Aggie. What outfit was he in? Who was his fish old lady? Was he a waiter at Duncan, or a member of the fish Drill Team? What position did he hold as a sophomore -- was he the guidon bearer? How about his time as an upperclassman, junior and senior? Was he a first sergeant or commander? Was he a Ross Volunteer? In which dorms did he reside? Why were there no photos of him in uniform, such as a senior boot picture?

These years comprised the foundation of Davis's life, the crux of his persona, yet they were completely neglected in the telling of his story. Let us hope future editions of this book rectify that omission, and provide background about Cullen's formative period in the Corps at Aggieland.

This was a very good book on the T. Cullen Davis murder trials.
Davis was accused of killing his step daughter and the boyfriend
of his estranged wife Priscilla. Cullen Davis was a multiwealthy
oil field person. After being arrested thw trial was granted a change of venue to Amarillo. Here the scene was taken over by legendary trial lawyer Racehorse Haynes. Haynes proceeded to win an acquittal for T. Cullen Davis. This was noted as being a spectacular trial Davis was again arrested for conspiracy to commit murder once again on his estranged wife and a presiding judge. Davis was put on trial twice before being acquitted.This
book gives excellent detail on these outrageous action that occured in Texas. This book is hard to put down. You will enjoy it.

I first read this book in college in a theory of religion class. But don't be put off by that. This is the story of the people in Amarillo TX who build nuclear warheads. Most of the community are born-again Christians who are Rapturists -- they welcome the end of the world. Their story is contrasted with those people in the town and all over who are against nuclear war. It is an unbelievable sociological tale, and Mojtabai writes with compelling impartiality. She tells the whole story in a way that reads like one of the best novels I have ever read. I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in human nature. It will blow you away.

I read this book when I was 9 years old and I loved it, I was that little girl that would rather be grown-up, a boy and a famous writer.Then I moved to another city and the book stayed in the school library. I've been searching for it since then,it was out of print for a long time, I'm delighted to have found it. This book helped shape me as a child and it still influences me.It is a perfect book, it is a great gift.

Tickling Catfish is a romp through the weirder aspects of Texas as seen through the eyes of Jerry Craven, a good old boy turned college professor. Using many of the typical devices of the tall tale, Jerry presents a laid-back series of short essays that tell us about some interesting and strange Texas beliefs and practices. To make the book even more interesting, he throws in accounts of the many other places he's lived, including Malaysia and South America. Beyond that, he explores the netherworld of English, with such items as palindromes and how to speak Texan with correct grammar and pronunciation. I've known Jerry for over 20 years and have always appreciated his keen eye for detail, his sympathetic appreciation of all kinds of nonsense, and his love of irony. I think you will, too.

This book is hillarious, and so far has not given my four year old son any ideas. I thought he might have a hard time following the story because it seemed better suited for older children especially since he's not a native speaker, but he loves it. This is a book with great teaching value if, like me, you want your child to know 2 languages.

This is a loving work of translation, as O'Daly does what is rare - transform Neruda's mastery of Spanish into a readable English lyricism. Fortunately for the reader, this is a feat O'Daly has accomplished in all his translations of Neruda's posthumous poetry. Compare this work to Ben Belitt's butcherous acts of translation in his "Five Decades" and you will know what a treasure O'Daly's work truly is. Anyone with any knowledge of the Spanish language will see what twisted mutations Belitt has given birth to in his translations. By comparison O'Daly preserves the tone and wonder of Neruda's incantations to life and love. For anyone seeking a start to Neruda, O'Daly's translations by Copper Canyon Press are indispensable gifts. For anyone seeking to understand the complexities of translation, buy Belitt's volume and compare it to O'Daly's transmutations of loving gold. Dan Vera (dvera@ups.edu)

Here's a writer who enjoys writing. He doesn't have to tell you so in his preface--his columns speak for themselves. That's what makes Horsley such enjoyable reading: we have as much fun with the book as he did.

But what makes this collection of columns so special is Horsley's innate ability to do what all writers try to do. In writing about the intimate details of a personal and very individual life, with characters so vivid and real one would almost think them fictional, Horsley manages to write about universalities. Sadly, I never got to read the columns on a weekly basis as did many of the readers in the Amarillo area. But I know what their reactions must have been. When his column readers--and now the readers of his book--see into his living room as he plays stay-at-home Dad and throws away soiled underwear, or as we smell the West Texas air and hear a distant train whistle on a midnight dog-walk, we can only nod our head. Even if we've never been to Amarillo, or walked our dogs at midnight, or cleaned up after children, we know what Horsley's saying. He's saying what we would have said if we'd been in that situation. And we appreciate him for it.

With a style that is at once natural and polished, Horsley wrote a fantastic column, one that I--who rarely reads newspapers anymore--would have snatched greedily every week. But the amazing thing is, in a world of fast-paced, attention-deficit-geared snippets that mean little once and nothing twice, Horsley's column works together as a book so well, it could almost be a novel.

From being a "Mr. Mom" to remodeling old houses to challenging the "conservative right", David Horsley will keep you entertained from start to finish. I couldn't put it down. Since I personally have known the author since nursery school it was especially entertaining for me but I would highly recommend it to everyone for a light, funny, yet thought provoking experience. Everyone should find a little bit of themselves in this book.

I purchased this book with the intent of reading one story each evening, savoring the detail of each one. However, after reading the first story I found it impossible to stop. David's prose reflects on events and actions to which everyone can relate. The stories evoked a number of emotions, leaving me in tears at one point and laughing uncontrollably a few stories later. Most importantly, I was encouraged to stop and think about what I see and hear on a daily basis and how these experiences shape my life. This book would make a wonderful gift for Christmas or any occasion. I would highly recommend it to anyone who needs to step out of our frantic-paced world for a while and enjoy the simple pleasure of reading a great book.

it's a very good book but it needs more details about other places. I really liked the postcards because they looked so real. If I was going to places, I would write postcards to my friends.

Signed, E.J.W.

I checked out this book from our local library because of the colorful illustrations, but as soon as I got it home I knew I had discovered a treasure. My children loved the rolling, tumbling word play and I loved the fact that they were learning as I was reading. Ms Cherry does a wonderful job of drawing you into the story and her illustrations are delightful. I have added this book to our home library and look forward to seeing new stories from this wonderful authoress. I highly recommed it to any one with children or a love for Texas. A must to own.

Lynne Cherry once again writes a story that is cute, fun, and contributes to childhood development. By using characters that are far from ordinary and very likeable she creates an enjoyable story that gives children an idea of where they are in the universe.

This one reads and feels like a movie. Upon finishing it, its hard not to question that someone actually lead a life like Slim has, but unlike that Hollywood film, this is all real. This book is not winning any literary awards, nor will it stand the test of time, but for what it is, a light-hearted, good-natured, very quick read, it couldn't be more suited for a beach chair, or an escape from a stressful workday. Definitely enjoyable.

This has to be of the most entertaining books I've ever read. From rafting down the "River Of No Return" in winter to beating Minnesota Fats in pool with a broom, this book is filled with amazing stories and insights into the unbelievable life of Amarillo Slim.

I've had dinner with Amarillo Slim. In fact, I've known him for about 10 years. And yet, until I read this book, I had never heard more than a few of these classic Slim stories. And boy, there are stories. Beating Bobby Riggs in table tennis with a frying pan, beating Minnesota Fats in pool with a broom handle, fixing baseball games for big money, fleecing Willie Nelson at dominos...

As a semi-professional gambler, I was intrigued to find out how old Slim got the best of so many of the greats... His philosophy, "Find a champion and make a sucker out of him," makes sense. Ego has separated more than one man from his pocket book. And good old Slim was there to pick up the money.

If you want to know Slim, and you should because he's one of the most interesting people in the world, read this book. You will not be disappointed.