Instruct: Classify Amazon reviews into positive or negative sentiment
Query: Overpriced and underwritten

I've been a fan of children's poetry since my parents bought me that first copy of Shel Silverstein's poetry. Unfortunately, this collection of dreary verse sent me running back to Silverstein to remind me of what children's poetry should be. The greats of children's poetry always demonstrated an undercurrent of joy in their efforts. It is an understatement to say that there is no joy inherent within the poetry in this book. Indeed, unlike Silverstein, who was always able to write with that sense of childlike wonder, this author only manages to write with childish ignorance. There is an almost frightening coarseness that underlies this verse, demonstrated by crude topics that should turn off most parents. I was not familiar with this author before picking up this title. There is nothing here that would tempt me to come back for another try. It's just another reminder that few can compete with Shel Silverstein.