Goodnight Moon (Board Book)
by Margaret Wise Brown, Clement Hurd
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Board book (30 September, 1991)
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Perhaps the perfect children's bedtime book, Goodnight Moon is a short poem of goodnight wishes from a young rabbit preparing for--or attempting to postpone--his own slumber. He says goodnight to every object in sight and within earshot, including the "quiet old lady whispering hush." Clement Hurd's illustrations are simple and effective, alternating between small ink drawings and wide, brightly colored views of the little rabbit's room.

Finding all of the items mentioned throughout the book within the pictures is a good bedtime activity--a reappearing little mouse is particularly pesky. By the end of the little rabbit's goodnight poem, the story has quieted to a whisper, and the drawings have darkened with nightfall. As you turn the last page, you can expect a sleepy smile and at least a yawn or two. (Picture book) ... Read more

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Can't believe I am giving it 5 stars
A while back I wrote a negative review of this book because I thought it was strange.(I deleted the review only a day or so after writing it, however).Like some others, I could not see the appeal of this book and didn't understand the particular writing style.I had read it to my child a few times and then stopped for a while.

Well, a couple of months ago I started reading this book at bedtime some and guess what - the baby really likes it!Now if my child likes it, then I cannot help but like it!He is 13 months old now and this is one of his many favorite books.It is part of our bedtime routine and is special to me now because I share with him each night.I am sure when he grows up I will have fond memories of "Good Night Moon", and may become sad when he thinks he is too old for this story.

Somehow, I do feel it is a sweet little book.We received 2 copies as gifts - I doubt I would have ever bought it on my own - but it has become a special tradition for us!

Going on copy number 2
We love this book.My son adores it.After bath time, we put him in his crib and give him a book to play with while we read him another one.Goodnight Moon is one of the very few books that he has no desire to play with or read another book while we are reading this one (Guess How Much I Love You is another).

We love this story because it is so interactive.Now that he is getting older, he points out all the things in the story, he counts to three (three little bears sitting in chairs) and he says Night Night after each Good Night page. We just love it.

As I said we are going on book number 2 here.The first book is too well loved and we need another copy of it.

Truly a timeless classic.

Am I Nuts?
I purchased Good Night Moon for my baby Grandson.I thought this was the most over rated book ever. I told myself maybe I am old fashioned and remember the books I read to my children. after reading all of the reviews written in by customers, I finally found a couple of "Men" that see it my way. "Dad" and "Book Dad" hit the nail right on the head. I also think all of these people love this book because they think they have to like it for some reason. This Grandma can not recommend this book when there are so many better ones out there. ... Read more

Isbn: 0694003611
Subjects:  1. Animals - Rabbits    2. Bedtime    3. Bedtime & Dreams    4. Children's Baby - Boardbooks    5. Children: Babies & Toddlers    6. Classics    7. Fiction    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Juvenile Fiction / Classics    10. Juvenile literature    11. Children's literature   

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?
by Bill Martin Jr., Eric Carle
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Board book (15 September, 1996)
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The gentle rhyming and gorgeous, tissue-paper collage illustrations in this classic picture book make it a dog-eared favorite on many children's bookshelves. On each page, we meet a new animal who nudges us onward to discover which creature will show up next: "Blue Horse, Blue Horse, What do you see? I see a green frog looking at me." This pattern is repeated over and over, until the pre-reader can chime in with the reader, easily predicting the next rhyme. One thing readers might not predict, however, is just what kinds of funny characters will make an appearance at the denouement! Children on the verge of reading learn best with plenty of identifiable images and rhythmic repetition. Eric Carle's good-humored style and colorful, bold illustrations (like those in The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Grouchy Ladybug, and Have You Seen My Cat?) have earned him a prominent place in the children's book hall of fame.(Baby to Preschool) --Emilie Coulter ... Read more

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Neat book
A friend read this book to my child, then around 11 months old, while she was babysitting him at her house.He enjoyed it so much that she gave him a copy for his birthday.He really likes this book.I like it because it is quite different from your typical board book/preschool book.It is a refreshing change of pace from the typical story lines.My friend, who is a former teacher, says that the repetition is good for children.

Wonderful!
My son, who is 4 loved this book from the time he was able to say, "1, 2, 3!"He is already reading at a 2nd or 3rd grade level, and it's thanks to great books like this.I would also recommend Chicka chicka boom boom!All you need to do is read these types of books to your children daily, and boom!They're smarter than you!!

a must have for everyone with kids
I never thought this would ever catch my toddler's attention at all, but it did!!!He loved looking at the colorful and bold illustrations.Eric Carle has done an artistic stimulation for the very young readers.Illustrations were done so simple but captivating.Carle & Martin were able to introduce animals and colors in one good book.The text flows so well...repetitive and really stays in the mind after a couple of reads.This book is like a journey on an enchanting zoo seeing different kinds of animals in varying colors looking at you as a teacher and children guide you till the end.It brings out the best of a child's imagination, and adults alike. ... Read more

Isbn: 0805047905
Subjects:  1. Animals    2. Animals - Bears    3. Animals - General    4. Children's Baby - Boardbooks    5. Children: Preschool    6. Color    7. Concepts - Colors    8. Fiction    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. Stories in rhyme    11. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Bears   

Lottie's Princess Dress (Picture Books)
by Doris Dorrie, Julia Kaergel, Julia Kaegel
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Hardcover (01 June, 1999)
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I really lovethis book!
This book is a great book for kids because Lottie is a girl that doesn't want to wear her blue skirt and red sweater.So she decides to wear her princess dress that's glittery gold.The book was funny, that's why I really like it.

Absolutely delightful!
As a self-proclaimed Princess, I had to read this book.It is truly magical!

Lottie's Princess Dress was a real treat!
I truley only ordered this book because my daughters name IS Lottie.It is still a wonderful book and great for the 5 year old who does not know what to wear to school.Nothing is ever fancy enough at that age!Take alook how this mother handles this crazy morning! ... Read more

Isbn: 0803723881
Sales Rank: 218280
Subjects:  1. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    2. Children: Kindergarten    3. Clothing and dress    4. Family - General    5. Family - Multigenerational    6. Fiction    7. Girls & Women    8. Humorous Stories    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. Mothers and daughters   

Officer buckle & gloria (Caldecott Medal Book)
by PeggyRathmann
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Hardcover (28 September, 1995)
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Officer Buckle is a roly-poly bloke, dedicated to teaching schoolchildren important safety tips, such as never put anything in your ear and never stand on a swivel chair. The problem is, Officer Buckle's school assemblies are dull, dull, dull, and the children of Napville just sleep, sleep, sleep. That is, until Gloria the police dog is invited along! Stealthily pantomiming each safety tip behind Officer Buckle's back, Gloria wins the children's hearts. Meanwhile Officer Buckle assumes the cheers and laughter are all for him. As the master comedian Jerry Lewis once explained, every slapstick artist needs a straight man! Children will be highly entertained by the laugh-out-loud, adorable illustrations in this 1996 Caldecott Medal winner, while learning the value of teamwork and a pawful of nifty safety tips. (Ages 4 to 8) --Gail Hudson ... Read more

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G-L-O-R-I-A, GLORIA!
One of"Saturday Night Live's" funnier Chevy Chase skits involved his mimicry of Jane Curtain's news delivery. Sitting next to and slightly behind Ms. Curtain, Chase mouths her words and copies her gestures. Jane, suspicious and discomfited by the audience's laughter, turns around, and Chase looks at her innocently, only to begin anew when she faces the camera again. Gloria the dog emulates this act in Peggy Rathmann's delightfully funny "Officer Buckle and Gloria."

In the sleepy, accident-prone town of Napville, Officer Buckle takes his safety lectures very seriously. No one else does.The students at the school auditorium are definitely not listening to him; various kidssleep, draw, and throw a paper airplane. One girl even has an accident while he's talking, spilling her yogurt on the floor.Things change dramatically (literally) when police dog Gloria begins to tag along. She accompanies him on stage, and copies his gestures as he delivers such zingers as "KEEP your SHOELACES tied."Gloria's antics spark the kids' interest, and when Buckle turns to Gloria to see what's up, she gives him a sweet and innocent smile.

Gloria's talents extend beyond mere mimicry, however, as she proceeds to act out various accidents that Buckle warns against. She flies in the air, for example, when he states the always enthralling "NEVER leave a THUMBTACK where you might SIT on it." In one hilarious two-page spread, the increasingly renowned Officer Buckle warns a college audience-and a TV crew-to not swim "DURING ELECTRICAL STORMS," and Gloria leaps up, her air looking electrified. Later, while munching popcorn in front of the TV, Officer Buckle discovers the real reason that his safety lectures became so popular. He looks at Gloria, who does one of her best impersonations yet-she looks positively sheepish. Man and dog are temporarily estranged, but eventually Officer Buckle, in an acknowledgement of Gloria as partner, thinks of his best safety tip yet: "ALWAYS STICK WITH YOUR BUDDY."

Rathmann's vibrant color selection, jokey pictures, and affection portrayal of officer and dog keep the interest level high.This very funny, well-structured book is another magnificent work by Rathmann. I recommend this very highly as a gift for yourself or others, especially for those who like mischievous, good-hearted dogs.For those who like mischievous, good-hearted gorillas, be sure to check out Rathmann's famous "Good Night, Gorilla."

Safety tips
Officer Buckle is a friendly police officer who enjoys making up safety tips and sharing them with school children.However, the school children find Officer Buckle's safety lectures boring, until the day when he takes his new police dog Gloria along with him to the lecture.Officer Buckle doesn't know it, but Gloria has a habit of acting out the tips behind his back while he is speaking.When Officer Buckle finally finds out what Gloria is doing behind his back, he decides to stop giving lectures.But Gloria finds that she can't go on without him, and the school children also miss the fun.The story is very cute and not at all scary.

An officer and a gentle dog
Widely regarded as the least deserving Caldecott winner in the last 15 years.Now that's a pretty negative opening comment about a book that is, all in all, an amusing story about a man and his eclectic dog.And I'm not saying that this book is THE worst Caldecott winner to have ever existed.That honor belongs to the ludicrously racist and factually inaccurate "Abraham Lincoln" by the Parin d'Aulaires.Certainly this is a nice little tale about safety, and it presents actual important safety tips in a fun and original manner.But it's hardly deserving of a medal.Hardly.

In this tale, Officer Buckle finds that his school safety tips are being met with more than a little disregard on the part of the students.Kids are just snoring in the aisles when Buckle reads the list of tips.All that changes when the Officer acquires a police dog named Gloria.Suddenly the kids are wide-awake for Buckle's safety demos, and it's no wonder.Gloria is faithfully acting out each and every safety tip as her owner reads them out.From "Never leave a thumbtack where you might sit on it" to "Do not go swimming during electrical storms".Of course, Officer Buckle has no clue why there has been such a rise in his own popularity.But when watching a taped recording of his own program, the law enforcement agent must decide whether or not he is of any real importance to the community, or if it's all Gloria's glory.

There's a lot to love in this story.Rathmann has fitted many a scene with tiny interesting details.Buckle fans (as well as the Officer himself) sport anti-banana peel badges and t-shirts.Officer Buckle's book collection (containing such titles as "You Can't Be Too Careful" and "Safety in Numbers") is held together by Gloria shaped book-ends.And check out Buckle's final safety tip written in front of him while angrily refusing to do anymore speeches (#100: Never turn your back on a strange dog).The plot is cute as well.It's nice to see an energetic dog in the vein of Snoopy or Mark Teague's Ike that's female for once.And there is a real affection between Buckle and his trusty canine friend.I think back to the scene of the policeman feeding Gloria an ice cream cone after she's given a stint of autographs to waiting fans.Finally, there's no denying that Buckle has come up with some really good safety tips.The front and end papers of this book show some useful stars containing Gloria acting out why one should or should not follow such n' such a tip.

Now when I said the book didn't deserve the Caldecott, I meant it.It's a swell book with a fun story and lovely pictures.But it's not superb.I can only assume it won solely on the basis that it is the only Caldecott book to discuss safety in any serious manner.And it does so without causing undue fear or worry on the part of the small child reader.Which is good.So by all means, go out and read this nice little story.Just don't expect to be blown away by its wit or depth. ... Read more

Isbn: 0399226168
Subjects:  1. Animals - Dogs    2. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    3. Children: Grades 1-2    4. Classics    5. Dogs    6. Fiction    7. Health & Medicine - Safety    8. Humorous Stories    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. Police    11. Police dogs    12. Safety    13. School & Education    14. Juvenile Fiction / General   

The Potty Book - For Girls
by Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Dorothy M. Stott, Dorothy Stott
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My 2 year old daughter loved it!
My daughter loves the pictures, its a nice book.

My Daughter LOVED this book
I didn't totally understand why, but the week she made the transition, she asked us to read this book so many times - it wore us out (thankfully her grandma came in town and obliged her).But, she talked about getting hot pink panties like hannah... I guess it really is perfect for little girls and talks about the topic without it being "in your face" so to speak...It definitely worked for us!

Practically the sole reason my daughter potty-trained!
I bought this book on a whim as we started the PT-process, mainly because it was cheap.Little could I have known it would be the leading help in my daughter getting the idea!She loved the book, loved that Hannah was independent with some things and learning some things (just like her), and sometimes had accidents while learning, also just like her.We read it so many times my daughter memorized it, and even though she's been potty-trained for nearly a year now, it's still one of her favorites! ... Read more

Isbn: 0764152319
Sales Rank: 1459
Subjects:  1. Children's Baby - Picturebooks    2. Children: Babies & Toddlers    3. Fiction    4. Social Situations - Toilet Training    5. Stories in rhyme    6. Toilet training   

A Child's Good Night Book Board Book
by Margaret Wise Brown, Jean Charlot
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Board book (31 January, 1996)
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A Child's Goodnight Book
Three generations of our family have used this book at bedtime and our current copy is taped together!A soothing, rhythmic book that talks about pussycats, kangeroos, wild things in the forest, sailboats and engines allgetting quiet and sleepy.My grandson saves it as the last book to readand he falls asleep by the time we finish the little prayer at the end.Avery special book indeed! ... Read more

Isbn: 0694008397
Sales Rank: 327473
Subjects:  1. Animals - Rabbits    2. Bedtime    3. Bedtime & Dreams    4. Children's Baby/Preschool    5. Children: Babies & Toddlers    6. Classics    7. Concepts - Time    8. Fiction    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. Night    11. Juvenile Fiction / Classics   

Good Night, Gorilla
by Peggy Rathmann
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Board book (01 February, 1996)
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"Good night, Gorilla," says the weary watchman as he walks by thegorilla cage on his nightly rounds at the zoo. The gorilla answers by quietly pickpocketing the guard's keys, stealthily trailing him, and unlocking the cages of every animal the oblivious fellow bids goodnight to. Looking much like an exhausted father, the uniformed guard traipses home toward his cottage, while the lonely zoo animals softly parade behind him. The animals manage to slip into his bedroom and nestle unnoticed near his sleepy wife--until the bold little gorilla goes so far as to snuggle up beside her as she turns out the light.Author and illustrator Peggy Rathmann (creator of the Caldecott-winning Officer Buckle and Gloria) relies more on the nuances of her jewel-toned pictures than on words to pace this giggly bedtime story, making it perfect for observant preschoolers. In one inky-black spread, Rathmann lets only the shocked, wide-open eyes of the guard's wife tell us that the gorilla has been detected! Tiny details such as the faithful, banana-toting mouse and sky-bound pink balloon that appear in each picture keep this book fresh, magical, and fun--even after countless bedtime readings. (Baby to preschool) --Gail Hudson ... Read more

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Awesome!!! Couldn't live without it.
What an awesome, simple story for young children.My sons love the black page with just the zookeeper's wife's eyes.If I start this book with one son, the other comes running over as soon as I say, "Goodnight, Gorilla".They can't get enough of it.This one never gets rotated out of our book bin.

They have learned so much vocabulary from this story even though it is far from being word intensive.They point out the keys, moon, balloon, banana, zookeeper's shirt and the flashlight on all of the pages.Just today, one of my sons pointed out his own shirt after I labeled the zoopkeeper's.

Use this book with older siblings too!I am a teacher too and would use this for children who have trouble writing.So many times students won't write because they don't have a story in mind.Show them the book.The story structure is there, just have the students add the text.I have done it with other books and the technique works wonders.

Hooray, Peggy Rathmann!Keep the good books coming.

Surprised me!
Given that I'm not a fan of gorillas/monkeys/chimps, I was not expecting to like this book at all when we got it as a baby gift--but I love it!I love the colors, I love the characters, and I love the silliness of the story!The little mouse is great; even the gorilla is cute!It's great to see so many kinds of animals sharing an adventure together.

What a FUN book for both childrean & parents!!
I purchased this book for my 2-year-old son. I had studied the reviews carefully before purchasing, and was convinced this would be a nice addition to his library. When we got the book, I first read it by myself for evaluation & to practice my reading. And...I couldn't help but laugh out laud because it was SO FUNNY! You will love the concept & humor of the story. And how CUTE the illustration of all of the zoo animals!! I was very impressed and couldn't wait to read it to my boy at his bed time. His reaction - he got glued to it! Every time he saw a new animal coming out of the cage he gasped and then screamed! I don't know how much of the humor he can understand but he certainly adores every single page of the book. The only phrase used in this book is a simple "Good night, xxxx (animal name)", and the rest depends upon your story telling & how you want to enjoy the book. But I assure you and your child will love all of the characters in this book! ... Read more

Isbn: 0399230033
Subjects:  1. Animals    2. Animals - Apes & Monkeys    3. Animals - Zoos    4. Children's Baby - Boardbooks    5. Children: Preschool    6. Fiction    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Zoo animals    9. Zoos   

How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?
by Jane Yolen, Mark Teague
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Hardcover (01 April, 2000)
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"How does a dinosaur say good night when Papa comes in to turn off the light? Does a dinosaur slam his tail and pout? Does he throw his teddy bear all about? Does a dinosaur stomp his feet on the floor and shout: 'I want to hear one book more!'? DOES A DINOSAUR ROAR?" Most certainly not. Dinosaurs give their mommies and daddies big hugs and kisses, tuck their tales in, and whisper "Good night!"

Every sleepy little dinosaur will recognize the tricks of the trade in these bedtime shenanigans. The chuckle factor is sky-high here, with giant, full-page pictures of cleverly identified Tyrannosaurus rexes, triceratopses, and Pteranodons. A variety of human mothers and fathers trying to put their dinosaur children to bed will bring the point home that the story may have something to do with human kid behavior as well. This good-natured nighttime book is sure to be a winner (even though it might inspire a few noisy dinosaur antics), especially as it's written by Jane Yolen, prolific Caldecott Medalist author of Owl Moon. Yolen and Mark Teague have teamed up to create a fun, silly, playful read-aloud. (Ages 3 to 7) --Emilie Coulter ... Read more

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A great bedtime story
My husband bought this book for our son and it has quickly become his favorite bed time story.He loves the illustrations and when we combine the actions with the story (give a big hug, kiss goodnight, turn out the light) he knows it's time for bed.It's become part of our nightly bedtime routine.

Time for bed.
This is a great goodnight story.Especially if you have a little one who tends to fight going to bed tooth and nail.It is perfect for dinosaur lovers and their parents.It has wonderful drawings of dinosaurs and includes their proper names hidden within the picture.Finally, I don't have to make up names for obscure dinos I don't know.

This is a good conversation starter.With ever scenerio where the dinosaur does something naughty there is a perfect opening to discuss the right way to go to bed.I like how all the bad behavior is at the beginning and the positive behavior is at the end.It teaches a lesson without being preachy or condescending to the children.

Love this book!!
This is my 16 month old son's favorite book and has been since I can remember first reading it to him.He loves to "ROAR" like a dinosaur!He loves for us to read it or to "read" to himself, roaring at the appropriate time, of course.Great book! ... Read more

Isbn: 0590316818
Subjects:  1. Animals - Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures    2. Bedtime    3. Bedtime & Dreams    4. Behavior    5. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    6. Children: Preschool    7. Dinosaurs    8. Fiction    9. Humorous Stories    10. Juvenile Fiction    11. Stories in rhyme   

Harold and the Purple Crayon 50th Anniversary Edition (Purple Crayon Books)
by Crockett Johnson
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Paperback (20 May, 1981)
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"One night, after thinking it over for some time, Harold decided to go for a walk in the moonlight." So begins this gentle story that shows just how far your imagination can take you.Armed only with an oversized purple crayon, young Harold draws himself a landscape full of beauty and excitement. But this is no hare-brained, impulsive flight of fantasy. Cherubic, round-headed Harold conducts his adventure with the utmost prudence, letting his imagination run free, but keeping his wits about him all the while. He takes the necessary purple-crayon precautions: drawing landmarks to ensure he won't get lost; sketching a boat when he finds himself in deep water; and creating a purple pie picnic when he feels the first pangs of hunger.

Crockett Johnson's understated tribute to the imagination was first published in 1955, and has been inspiring readers of all ages ever since. Harold's quiet but magical journey reminds us of the marvels the mind can create, and also gives us the wondrous sense that anything is possible. (Ages 4 to 8) ... Read more

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This is a Great Book for Children!
Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson is a great book and one that I fondy recall checking out of the library several times as a child in the 70's and reading and it is today still a great book for children that shows how much fun they can have by using their imagination and I highly recommend it!

Clever idea; very well executed
This book follows the adventure of Harold and his purple crayon. Harold draws things with his purple crayon and then interacts with the things that he has drawn. The text is simple but the story is strong - the illustrations are basic (they are just pictures that you could draw with a purple crayon!) but very effective.

Great fun and very stimulating. When I read it with my son (4) after having forgotten about the book for a while it provoked a huge number of quite complicated questions about the nature of reality and imagination.

Highly recommended.

Such a simple idea, but so well done!
Harold is a toddler who can make real objects by drawing them with his purple crayon. This simple device is the springboard for a series of adventures that will captivate and charm reader and listener alike.

For example, when he is trying to find his way back home, he draws a policeman so that he can ask for directions. But the policeman just points in the direction that Harold was going anyway, so he walks on, trying to figure a way home.

Harold's drawings are all childlike, but other than Harold himself, there are no other more realistic pictures to measure them against. Harold himself never speaks, so the text is all provided by simple narration.

Fifty years after it was first published, this book is still delighting parents and children; it's difficult to put your finger on exactly what makes this series work so well, but work it does. I'm not sure that the concept holds up well throughout the enormous series, but the idea is fresh and exciting in this series opener, and some of the other earlier books.
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Isbn: 0064430227
Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure    2. Bedtime Stories    3. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    4. Children: Kindergarten    5. Classics    6. Fantasy    7. Fiction    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Night    10. Juvenile Fiction / Classics   

The Carrot Seed 60th Anniversary Edition
by Ruth Krauss, Crockett Johnson
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Hardcover (28 December, 2004)
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Ruth Krauss, author of A Hole Is toDig, has crafted a story almost Zen-like in its simplicity. A little boy plants a carrot seed and waits patiently, tending to it carefully, while everyone around him insists that "it won't come up." His conviction is steadfast, however, and sure enough, a carrot worthy of first prize at any state fair springs forth from the earth. Krauss's husband, Crockett Johnson (creator of Harold and the Purple Crayon), illustratedThe Carrot Seed, and while the little boy is rendered with uncomplicated lines, all of his hope, confidence, and serenity shine through. The image that resonates most strongly in this minimalist tale is the unfaltering faith of the mild-mannered little boy. Young readers learn that standing your ground in the face of opposition and doubt can often result in twice the reward expected (even thrice the reward, if judging by the girth of this carrot). (Ages 4 to 8) ... Read more

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A Good Book to Begin On
The Carrot Seed is a delightful story about a little boy who plants a little seed.Everyone, except the little boy, believes that the seed will not grow into a carrot.The little boy cares for the seed, by weeding and watering.He is persistent, even though the ground continues to be bare.Then, a carrot appears.The last page is a precious illustration of the little boy wheeling about with a gigantic carrot.Children can relate to this little boy and his attempt to do something without the help or support of others.This story will cause both the reader and the hearer to root for the little guy.The story is predictable, because it is assumed that the carrot will grow from the little seed.The little boy's work must be rewarded, because this is the way that things are supposed to happen.This story implicitly teaches that diligence and persistence reap rewards.The illustrations are simple, constructed with simple lines and shades of brown.The only thing of a bright color is the carrot, the little boy's prize.The illustrations are not distracting, but enhance the story.The language is clear and concise, with some repetition.The repeated lines "It won't come up." and "Nothing came up." offer opportunities for interaction.

Classroom Activity:After completing the story, the students will plant seeds in cups.Older children will chart the progress through drawing and dictated journal entries.
Age Group:This book can be read aloud to 3 through 5 year olds, while independent reading is recommended for late 1st graders.

Naysayers
I do not feel the important lesson from this book is simple perserverance (as others have said).Nor do I feel it is about blind faith.The lesson I take from it is perseverance in the face of all the naysayers in life who would bring you down with them. Dare to dream big, work hard, and have faith in oneself in the face of adversity. This is the only children's book I have seen with such a theme.

simple book about perseverance
This simple, short book is about a boy who plants a carrot seed.Everyone tells him it will not grow, but he perseveres and in the end is vindicated.A nice (and important) lesson for children.Illustrations are by Crockett Johnson, the author's husband, who gave us the Harold and the Purple Crayon books. ... Read more

Isbn: 0060233508
Subjects:  1. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    2. Children: Kindergarten    3. Classics    4. Fiction    5. Gardening    6. General    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Nature & the Natural World - Gardening    9. Seeds    10. Social Situations - Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance    11. Social Situations - Values    12. Juvenile Fiction / Social Situations / Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance   

Where the Wild Things Are
by Maurice Sendak
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Hardcover (09 November, 1988)
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Where the Wild Things Are is one of those truly rare books that can be enjoyed equally by a child and a grown-up. If you disagree, then it's been too long since you've attended a wild rumpus. Max dons his wolf suit in pursuit of some mischief and gets sent to bed without supper. Fortuitously, a forest grows in his room, allowing his wild rampage to continue unimpaired. Sendak's color illustrations (perhaps his finest) are beautiful, and each turn of the page brings the discovery of a new wonder.

The wild things--with their mismatched parts and giant eyes--manage somehow to be scary-looking without ever really being scary; at times they're downright hilarious. Sendak's defiantly run-on sentences--one of his trademarks--lend the perfect touch of stream of consciousness to the tale, which floats between the land of dreams and a child's imagination.

This Sendak classic is more fun than you've ever had in a wolf suit, and it manages to reaffirm the notion that there's no place like home. ... Read more

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Adventure Bracketed by Good Parenting
Our story begins in Max's house, where Max is running wild.When he gets sassy with his Mom, he is sent to his room without his supper.In his room, his imagination transports him away.As the story builds, the pictures build, climaxing in three two-page, full-bleed illustrations depicting the wild rumpus of Max & his new friends.

Max's attention wanders back to thoughts of home, and the story retreats there, too.As the story pulls back, so do the illustrations, with the final words filling a page absent of drawings.

The monsters are cute without being cutesy, and Max's adventure is sandwiched between his mother's discipline and her tender gesture of love.

Hooway for Woodney Rat
This book is about a little rodent named Woodney who is always teased and laughed at by his classmates. His classmates laugh at him because he doesn't know how to pernounce the letter r, instead he pernouces it like the letter w. But, then one day a new rodent arrives in to their class, her name was Camilla. She starts bulling all the other rodents, so now all the other rodents feel uncomfortable by it. Then one day they all go outside and play, the teacher tells Woodeny to be the leader of the game. Woodney did something that made Camilla go away forever, so now all the little rodents thank him.
I think that the book was great! It teaches you a great lesson. You shouldn't judge others by the way they are, or do something.

Wonderful read!
This book a great!The beginning starts out with a boy who won't eat his food and gets sent to his room.At his room, the facinating wild things come to the boy.The pictures in this book were fantasting and the main plot is just amazing.The author brought all of the charachters to life with simple vocabulary that any child could understand.I recomend this book 100%!This book will blow you away! ... Read more

Isbn: 0060254920
Subjects:  1. Bedtime & Dreams    2. Bedtime Stories    3. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    4. Children: Grades 1-2    5. Classics    6. Fantasy    7. Fiction    8. Imagination    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. Monsters    11. Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic    12. Juvenile Fiction / Classics   

Corduroy
by Don Freeman
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Hardcover (11 March, 1968)
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Have you ever dreamed of being locked in a departmentstore at night? The endearing story of Corduroy paints a pictureof the adventures that might unfold (for a teddy bear at least) insuch a situation. When all the shoppers have gone home for thenight, Corduroy climbs down from the shelf to look for his missingbutton. It's a brave new world! He accidentally gets on anelevator that he thinks must be a mountain and sees thefurniture section that he thinks must be a palace. He tries topull a button off the mattress, but he ends up falling off the bedand knocking over a lamp. The night watchman hears the crash,finds Corduroy, and puts him back on the shelf downstairs. Thenext morning, he finds that it's his lucky day! A little girl buyshim with money she saved in her piggy bank and takes him home toher room. Corduroy decides that this must be home and thatLisa must be his friend. Youngsters will never get tired of thistoy-comes-alive tale with a happy ending, so you may also want toseek out Dan Freeman's next creation, A Pocket forCorduroy. (Ages 3 to 8) ... Read more

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A Very Sweet Story
This is a very nice story of a teddy bear in a store who has a missing button and goes off in the middle of the night to find it. It's a very simple story that really any age child can understand, and the illustrations have that feel of the 60s, at least to me which makes it charming. It's not too long, or too short, so it's the perfect bed time read for my 2 year old. I also liked that the human characters appear to be African-American which is not something you find too easily in most children's books. Overall, this is a classic and one that will be around for awhile and won't be outgrown.

Corduroy review
I loved the book Corduroy. It remindes me of a stuffed animal i have called Spot.The main charecter in the book is Corduroy.Corduroy is abear missing a button that is on a quest to find his button and a friend to take him home.Corduroy is curious, a little naive, and is looking for a friend.I would rate Corduroy a 10 out of 10 every time.

Corduroy review
I loved the book Corduroy. It remindes me of a stuffed animal i have called Spot.The main charecter in the book is Corduroy.Corduroy is abear missing a button that is on a quest to find his button and a friend to take him home.Corduroy is curious, a little naive, and is looking for a friend.I would rate Corduroy a 10 out of 10 every time.

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Isbn: 0670241334
Subjects:  1. Children's Baby - Picturebooks    2. Children: Preschool    3. Fantasy    4. Fiction    5. Juvenile Fiction    6. Social Situations - Emotions & Feelings    7. Toys    8. Toys, Dolls, & Puppets    9. Juvenile Fiction / General   

Winnie the Pooh and the House Around the Corner (BBC Radio Presents)
by A.A. MILNE, ALAN BENNETT
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Audio Cassette (01 September, 1995)
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How good this story is.
This is a great story. There are great voices on the tape so if your not sure whether to buy it because of they voies don't worry. In this tape you will experince Pooh geeting honey with a balloon, Eyore having a birthday party, Piglet meeting a heffulump, and MUCH MUCH more! ... Read more

Isbn: 0553474332
Sales Rank: 753582
Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure    2. Audio - Children's Classics    3. Audio: Juvenile    4. Children's audiobooks    5. Classics    6. Fiction    7. Juvenile sound recordings    8. Toys    9. Toys, Dolls, & Puppets    10. Juvenile Fiction / Classics   

Thomas the Tank Engine: The Complete Collection (Railway Series)
by Wilbert Awdry
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A must-have for your Thomas collection
As nearly all of the original Railway Series is out of print, and the ones that are in print have been butchered into a rubbishy new format, this book is the only chance you'll get to see the Reverend W Awdry's stories in their original format.

While the title is a bit inaccurate, as it doesn't contain the stories written by Christopher Awdry, the quality of the stories that ARE in the book more than makes up for this. They are far, far better than the TV series episodes, which are currently full of cuddly stories about trains that discuss friendships and morals all day long and where nobody is ever hurt in death-defying crashes. These stories are much better. They're about trains and railways, and the realism in them is almost amazing. I've been reading these stories since I was a child, and have learned more from them than I ever will from watching the TV series. The books are rather dark, but that doesn't bother me, as it makes them even more realistic.

In short, this book is a must-have for any serious Thomas collector. It might cost a lot, but it'll be worth every penny you spend on it.

One final note to some previous reviewers. You're moaning on and saying that these books are too dark, and that they teach children bad morals. This is one of the finest children's books available, and you're putting it down because apparantly it teaches bad morals. For heaven's sakes, a few insults aren't going to permanently scar your children! The sight of two engines about to be scrapped isn't going to make your child take a change for the worst! I grew up reading these stories, and I've turned out alright. Face it...your children are going to run into a few insults and dark elements in their life, and I think this book is a good way of preparing them for that. But please don't put it down because of its tone, because this really is one of the best children's books available.

Great Book, One Problem
This book is great, it is presented nicely and the stories and many illustrations are excellent. Overprotective parents may complain about darker themes (scrapping and Misbehaving) or use of phrases like "Shut Up" but there is nothing I find wrong with that. Do those parents expect their children's whole lives to be sugar coated and sweet? There is a great variety of stories, but the main problem is the lack of the 14 volumes written by the Rev. W. Awdry's son Christopher Awdry. Though one or two of his Railway Series books are in print, (they are Really Useful Engines, and depending where you look, More About Thomas the Tank Engine) most of his books are out of print and hard to find. Having obtained some of them used, I can tell you they are great and if they were part of this book I'd give it 5 stars. Instead, I give it 4 and a half .

Great Book, One Problem
This book is great, it is presented nicely and the stories and many illustrations are excellent. Overprotective parents may complain about darker themes or use of phrases like "Shut Up" but there is nothing I find wrong with that. Do those parents expect their children's whole lives to be sugar coated and sweet? There is a great variety of stories, but the main problem is the lack of the 14 volumes written by the Rev. W. Awdry's son Christopher Awdry. Though one or two of his Railway Series books are in print, (they are Really Useful Engines, and depending where you look, More About Thomas the Tank Engine) most of his books are out of print and hard to find. Having obtained some of them used, I can tell you they are great and if they were part of this book I'd give it 5 stars. Instead, I give it 4 and a half . ... Read more

Isbn: 0517187868
Sales Rank: 8808
Subjects:  1. Anthologies    2. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    3. Children: Grades 1-2    4. Fiction    5. Railroads    6. Short stories    7. Trains    8. Transportation - Trains    9. Juvenile Fiction / General   

Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type
by Doreen Cronin, Betsy Lewin
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The literacy rate in Farmer Brown's barn goes up considerably once his cows find an old typewriter and begin typing. To the harassed farmer's dismay, his communicative cows quickly become contentious:

Dear Farmer Brown,
The barn is very cold at night. We'd like some electric blankets.
Sincerely,
The Cows

When he refuses to comply with their demands, the cows take action. Farmer Brown finds another note on the barn door: "Sorry. We're closed. No milk today." Soon the striking cows and Farmer Brown are forced to reach a mutually agreeable compromise, with the help of an impartial party--the duck. But this poor, beleaguered farmer's "atypical" troubles are not over yet!

This hilarious tale will give young rebels-in-the-making a taste of the power of peaceful protest and the satisfaction of cooperative give and take. Witty watercolors by award-winning illustrator Betsy Lewin (Snake Alley Band, Araminta's Paint Box) will make this a favorite for one and all, even if words such as"ultimatum" and "neutral" throw the younger set. (Ages 5 to 8) --EmilieCoulter ... Read more

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Great for a Gift
I was recently visiting a friend from college and wanted to bring her daughter who I had never met before a present. This book was such a HUGE hit. During my trip I was asked by my friends daughter to read this @ least a dozen times. Some of the phrases w/n the book repeat and by the 4th or 5th reading my friends daughter anticipated when the "click, clack, moo" was coming!!!
I did change one thing, instead of saying Sincerely after each note typed I said, Love the cows, or Love, Farmer Brown, it just made it easier for her to understand.
Great book for your home library OR for a wonderful gift!

First Graders Loved This Book, And So Did I.
I loved this book. Very cute and entertaining.I had a chance to read the book to a first grade class after I fell in love with it, and they enjoyed every minute of it.It felt good to hear them giggle at those silly cows.Click, Clack, Moo.

Kids love it more than the parents!
I took this book to read to a group of 3-5 year olds and they LOVED the repetition in it because they felt like they were involved in the story!The reader, however, probably doesn't enjoy it as much because of the fact that they have to keep repeating themselves.The illustrations are great though and it's a very cute story that will keep the little ones entertained. ... Read more

Isbn: 0689832133
Subjects:  1. Animals - Farm Animals    2. Cattle    3. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    4. Children: Preschool    5. Cows    6. Domestic animals    7. Fiction    8. Humorous Stories    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. Lifestyles - Farm Life & Ranch Life    11. Typewriters    12. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Farm Animals   

Where Is Maisy's Panda? : Lift-the-Flap (Lift-the-Flap Book (Candlewick Press).)
by LUCY COUSINS
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Board book (03 March, 1999)
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Panda is Missing! Can Maisy find him?
If you are the parent of a young child, you probably know who Maisy is. She's a mouse with a duck, a squirrel, an elephant, and a crocodile for friends. Why the crocodile isn't trying to eat the others is beyond me, but that's life in Maisy's world.

Both of my daughters love the Maisy books; there's something about their simple stories and colorful pictures that even appeals to adults. The books are short and easy to read. But, the stories are never obnoxiously simplistic, like so many other books for small children.

This is a lift-the-flap Maisy book wherein children help Maisy look for her toy, Panda. As always, lots of fun for the kids who love lifting those flaps.

Help find Panda
My daughters (13 months and 2.5 years) enjoy Maisy books and this one is one of their favourites. Looking for Panda and eventually finding him brings cheers and hurrahs from both girls - they never seem to get tired of looking under the flaps to see if Panda is there. The book is made of nice strong card so no matter how many times you lift those flaps there is no chance of them being ripped off in the excitement of finding Panda!

Teaching my toddler a love of books
My 18-month old daughter has loved this book for months, now.It has sturdy flaps that stand up to toddler curiosity.She finds the "oops, not in here" to be utterly hilarious, over and over and over again.Ilove all the Maisy books, but this one is great for early"readers" because it is so sturdy and the "plot" issimple."Maisy" was one of her early words and she goes out ofher way to track this book down and carry it around. ... Read more

Isbn: 0763607533
Sales Rank: 218618
Subjects:  1. Animals - MiceHamstersGuinea Pigsetc.    2. Children's Baby - Lift the Flap    3. Children: Preschool    4. Fiction    5. Juvenile Fiction    6. Lost and found possessions    7. Mice    8. Short Stories    9. Social Situations - Lost & Found    10. Specimens    11. Toy and movable books    12. Juvenile Fiction / General   

Toddler Story Book: Silly Goose and Dizzy Duck Play Hide and Seek
by Sally Grindley, Adrian Reynolds
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My sons wouldn't let go of this book!
I just read it to them this afternoon and they fought over who gets to hold it! They love it that I can change the nuances of my voices in keeping with Dizzy Duck and Silly Goose, Clever Fox and Grizzly Bear. It is a fun book for me to read to them and it's a fun book for them to listen to and to look at!

The pictures are bright and colorful ~~ and the characters are a lot of fun to hear about.

If you are looking for an easy read, this book is it! Your children will be delighted with the bright colors and with the story line. It's easy. It's a great beginner's book if you're interested in teaching your children to read. It's a delightful addition to your children's library!

10-15-03

VERY silly friends! VERY cute, silly friends!
Silly Goose & Dizzy Duck are very good friends (one is put in mind of Ernie & Bert of Sesame St. fame or Toot & Puddle by Hobbie).Theyare, however, not the brightest bulbs in the waterfowl chandelier, and sowhen they take a walk and find Clever Fox following them, theyautomatically assume he wants to play hide & seek.

This leads to someabsolutely hysterical situations as Duck and Goose try to hide while Fox(with a wide grin and pointy teeth) counts to five.Goose tries a hollowlog, but is too fat.Meanwhile, Duck tries to climb a tree, but realizeshe's afraid of heights.A holly bush proves to be too prickly and theriver too cold.In final desperation, Goose & Duck hide in a pile ofleaves and behind a pile of rocks.

Children of all ages will undoubtedlyfind these preposterous hiding places very funny, especially as Cleverfox--tongue licking his lips--zeros in on duck's hiding spot, prominentlyexposed by Duck's elevated, feathered rump as he attempts to hide amongst apile of rocks much smaller than he.

When Fox has Duck in a gentlethrottle (Duck is smiling, but his tongue is sticking out of his orangebill), he turns to find that a new player has joined the game, GrizzlyBEAR! "BOOOO! Boomed Grizzly Bear."And that, as they say, isthat!Fox runs off, arms akimbo, leaving Goose and Duck to be a bit miffedat Bear who "'frightened our friend', grumbled Silly Goose.'Andspoiled our game,' said Dizzy Duck.'You'll have to playinstead.'"

Ms. Grindley & Mr. Reynolds have produced amasterpiece of the very sort of slapstick that young children thrive on. The clear, uncluttered illustrations of wide-eyed waterfowl searching forhiding places against the clock made me laugh right out loud.The text isbold, big and easy to read.In addition, the text is arranged graphicallyin such a way that the very words add to the story."Booo! " forexample, consisting of systematically smaller italicized type and"leaped into the air" being bent up and down in a semicircle toillustrate movement will not only guide parents/caregivers on how to readthe story, but will encourage children to pay more attention to the textitself than they might otherwise do if the text sat on the page in a morestatic manner. ... Read more

Isbn: 0789448440
Sales Rank: 339573
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The Blue Balloon
by Mick Inkpen
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Paperback (01 September, 2000)
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Critical Reflection on The Blue Balloon
Stephanie Theo English 385.004 April 10, 2001 Dr. Michelle H. Martin Critical Reflection #2 DiCamillo, Kate. Because of Winn-Dixie. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Candlewick Press,2000. Kogan, Lori R., Viney, Wayne. "Reported Strength ofHuman Animal Bonding and Met Animal Bonding and Method or Acquriring a Dog."Psychological Reports82(1998): 647-650.Brown, Brett V. " Single-father family: demographic, economic, and public transfer use characteristics."Marriage and Family Review29 (2000):203-221.

In Because of Winn-Dixie,when ten-year-old Opal Buloni, who lives with her father, discovers a stray dog at the local Winn-Dixie grocery store, she never suspects how the dog will change her life.Right away, Opal knows that she can tell Winn-Dixie anything.For example, she tells him that she thinks of her mother a lot, when she can say this to no one else.When Opal was three-years-old, her mother left her and her father.Opal never knew the reason why her mother left them.One day, she asks her father, who says that her mother had a lot of problems, one of which was drinking.An excellent preacher, Opal's father, he has been preaching his entire life.Opal feels that she doesn't have a father because he never tries to make conversation with her. Throughout the book, friendship and family are the two main points focused on.Opal is not abandoned but neglected when she and her father first move to Naomi, Florida.She calls her father as the "preacher" and not "daddy" or "father".She doesn't look at him as a father figure.Throughout the whole book, she keeps saying that when she asks her father a serious question vague, he climbs into his shell like a turtle.Opal asks her father to tell her ten things about her mother since she was to young when she left them and doesn't remember anything about her.One of the things that her father tells her is that her mother loved stories, so from that moment, any story she hears, she remembers so that one day when she sees her mother again, she can sit down with her and tell them to her.Opal finally realizes in the end of the story that she has lost her mother, and now she knows she will never see her again. Religion takes on a large part in this book, the main reason being that her father is a preacher and he brings God into their home.In the article "Marriage & Family Review," Brown comments on single fathers versus married fathers.The article states that, " The analysis shows that single fathers earn less that married fathers, have lower household incomes, are less educated, and are substantially more likely to be receiving public transfers" ( 214).In this story, Opal and her father live in a trailer park.It is a little run down and not suitable for a 10 year-old-girl to be running around in alone.It doesn't appear to be a healthy family environment.However, with her father's job, this is all that he can afford for them to live in since they just moved to a new church and a new state.The church in which he works in is not a real church; it is an old run down convenience store. Once Winn-Dixie moves into their home, things began to change drastically.The relationship between Opal and her father strengthens a great deal. The hope that Opal uses to overcome the absence of her mother and the hope to establish a relationship with her father comes from the animal-child relationship she gains

from Winn-Dixie.In a "Psychological Reports" journal article on animal-child relationships, test showed that participants who had chosen their own animals rather than receiving an animal from someone else scored higher on bonding with their pets than the participants whom had received their pets from another owner.Opal and the preacher realize that with a little help from Winn-Dixie, they've both tasted a bit of melancholy in their lives, and they still have a whole lot to be thankful for. This story will give hope to anyone who has had family separation or loved their dog as much as Opal and her father do.He gives Opal a reason to go on and live even when she feels that no one else is there.Even though she never gets reunited with her mother and receives the love from her that Opal has always dreamed about, she still has Winn-Dixie and her father.

The Blue Balloon
I purchased this book before Kipper became popular.I am aSpeech-Language Pathologist and all my clients love the book.It providesfor enjoyment even after reading it several times to a child.It's greatfor language stimulation for verbs, adjectives, locatives, and colors.Ithas become my favorite book of all time.

A sweet story for little kids
This is a good book to use for beginning reading to your child.It's simple to read, the pictures are cute, and the fold out surprises make the book engaging for even the youngest readers. My daughter is 6 months old,and enjoys having this book read to her... We always make an event ofunfolding the pictures of the balloon as it changes shape and grows, andher eyes widen in delight! ... Read more

Isbn: 0316399876
Sales Rank: 508985
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