Childhood is Calling

Robert Louis Stevenson's A Child's Garden of Verses really struck a chord in me, as I believe it probably does for many of it's readers.  Every poem transports you to a fantastic place in your childhood, whether playing outside among the trees and flowers or getting ready for bed.  The poems dealing with nature are my favorite.  They remind me of when my brother and sister and I would spend our summers in the creek behind our house.  Countless hours were devoted to swimming, looking for animals, and building imaginary play things.  The verses flow and fit together very well, yet do no not get too "adultish".  It is obvious that this collection is specifically for children, but I can understand how many adults would also enjoy it!