Natalie Gallo was a fifth grade student at Rockway Elementary School when she made this book. The poems on the pages have the theme of stars. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Edna Lazaron (1924-1993) extensive range of work expresses her continuous enthusiasm for the power of art. Her work reflects on themes of illness, aging, and travel as well as concerns for the environment and increased terrorism. She has experimented with many media, such as raku, sewing, collage, painting, watercolor, appropriated imagery, and artists' books.The card on the bag reads "DIRECTIONS FOR BEST USE: Place as close to telephone as possible. If asked to 'hold' enjpy turning the book pages - when totallyh frustrated wind small handle of attached muisc boxto maintain composure." -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.