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Not the best...
I would have to say that I don't particularly agree with this book.I mean, in my opinion, the most important thing about an apple is that it is food, not that it is round.Regardless, it did provide for an interesting conversation in my 2nd grade class, as well as a fun get-to-know-you activity.After reading the book, disucssing differing view points, each student created a page about "The most important thing about me is_____".

Provocative on Purpose
Hi, I just read the review below from the infuriated reader who said that this book talks down to children.
The most important thing is that this is a good book...
Sweetly and simply written in a similar lulling tone as other Margaret Wise Brown books.Take it for what it is -- a children's book that offers children simple, concrete information that provides them with security and a basic understanding that regardless of how many things define us, there is at least one thing that makes us unique / who we are. And that's a good thing to know and count on. I don't think this book intends to speak to children as if they're brainless and I believe that a young, innocent mind "gets" the message.Any book that reinforces that the best, most important thing about being you is simply that you are you should be applauded and supported by all of us. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    2. Children: Grades 1-2    3. Classics    4. Concepts - General    5. Fiction    6. Juvenile Nonfiction    7. Natural history    8. Juvenile Fiction / Classics   

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Jamie Lee Curtis has starred in many movies, but she says that thechildren's books she has written mean more to her than any of her films. She andartist Laura Cornell have previously collaborated on two bestselling books: Read more

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I Feel Like I Like This Book!
This is our second encounter with Jamie Lee Curtis as an author and like the first (Where do Balloons Go?) they loved it!In this book we join a little girl as she takes a whirlwind tour of 13 different emotions, each told in that same sing-song rhyme that appears to be a staple of Curtis' writing.The rhymes are brought to life with the same riot of color illustrations that really seem to appeal to young readers!The kids especially liked how the colors used changed with the moods while maintaining their vivid shades (there is nothing gloomy or lackluster about this book).At the very end, there is a large picture of the girl in the story with a set of wheels that the kids can turn to see a selection of moods which was quite humorous and led to much discussion between the kids about how they were feeling right then and what types of things that have happened before made them feel angry or silly...or whatever...so it was a light, fun read, but also a good way to get more in depth discussion of moods, how they just happen sometimes and what types of activities/events make you feel certain ways...you know...like what makes you angry or sad...what makes you happy or what do you do when you just feeling silly or blue?I think Today I Feel Silly is best as a read aloud book...and the larger the group of kids you're reading to the more interesting the conversation after can get!I'd recommend this in a heart beat! We loved it!

Great book for boys and girls
This book teaches a wonderful lesson about moods and how they vary every day.You can tell its written by an actress, who likely has more dramatic moods than you and I, but the message is wonderful.I love reading this book to my six-month-old son.

Today I Feel Silly and Other Moods That Make My Day
Joyful, confused, angry and happy are just some of the many moods that can make or break your day. Today I feel silly and other moods that make my dayby Jamie Lee Curtis is a hysterical story about a spunky little red head girl whose moods changes everyday with each flip of the page. The elaborate pictures change with each mood of the girl when she goes through her ups and downs. The Author does a brilliant job at adding detail to support how she is feeling and why she is feeling that way. Young and old would get a laugh out of this comical and entertaining book. I personally I love this book because it reminds me when I was little and my own random moods. Everyday you wake up new mood that changes you and the people around you in a good or bad way. After reading this book you might ask yourself, what's my mood today? ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Grades 1-2    4. Emotions    5. Family - Siblings    6. Fiction    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Social Issues - Emotions & Feelings    9. Social Issues - New Experience    10. Social Situations - Emotions & Feelings    11. Social Situations - New Experience    12. Stories in rhyme    13. Juvenile Fiction / Social Situations / Emotions & Feelings   

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"There has obviously been some kind of mistake," writes Alexander T.Wolf from the pig penitentiary where he's doing time for his alleged crimes of 10 years ago. Here is the "real" story of the three little pigs whose houses are huffed and puffed to smithereens... from the wolf's perspective. This poor, much maligned wolf has gotten a bad rap. He just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, with a sneezy cold, innocently trying to borrow a cup of sugar to make his granny a cake. Is it his fault those ham dinners--rather, pigs--build such flimsy homes? Sheesh.Read more

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The True Story Of The Three Little Pigs
The true story of the three little pigs is about a wolf who needed a cup of sugur for his grandma's birthday cake.The wolf was also sick.So the wolf went to the first house.It was made of hay.The wolf said hello is any body there?
The True Story of The Three Little Pigs
Jon Scieska wrote the book The True Story of The Three Little Pigs.The genre of this book is Fiction.In the book,there are four main characters.They are Alexander,and the three little pigs.
AN ABSOLUTE DELIGHT
This is a wonderful, delightful and simply funny off take on the old three little pigs story.It is told by the wolf and the story is through his eyes.Now whether you choose to believe his story or not, is completely up to you.The wolf is able to tell a pretty convincing tale, but you just don't really know.This story could be pulled from the newspaper of any of our large city papers today.The author has a true wit about his writing that is appealing to bothyoung and old.The art work is great and fits quite well with the text.Recommend this one quite highly. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Pigs    2. Animals - Wolves    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Grades 1-2    5. Fairy Tales & Folklore - General    6. Fiction    7. General    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Pigs    10. Wolves    11. Animal stories    12. Animals    13. Fairy tales, folk tales, fables, magical tales & traditional stories    14. Farm & working animals    15. General & Literary Fiction    16. Juvenile Fiction / Fairy Tales & Folklore / Adaptations    17. Picture books   

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It was pretty good!
My 6 year old son says, "My favorite part was when Captain Underpants pounded a rock on the hamster's head." "I would tell my friends to read it."

It was O.K.
I'm so glad that the new captian underpants came out, my brother is very happy. I remember when I used to read captain underpants and this definetely wasn't the best one. It's been 3-5 years and this finnaly came out. I enjoyed reading it though,

Yet another Pilkey pleasure
Since reviewers need to be over 13, I'll type my 6-year-old son's comments.Henry says:I found it very funny.I thought it was hilarious.The Flip-o-ramas were good and the whole book was awesome.I've read all of the CU books, as well as the Ricky Ricotta books up to book 7, and I would say this one isn't the best, but it's awfully good.It was funny when Boxer Boy and Great Granny Girdle kissed. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure - General    2. Children's 9-12 - Fiction - General    3. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    4. Children: Grades 3-4    5. Fiction    6. Heroes    7. Humorous Stories    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Juvenile Humor    10. Readers - Chapter Books    11. School principals    12. Schools    13. Juvenile Fiction / Readers / Chapter Books   

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Excellent Product
07/30/2006
Give your child a secret weapon for reading
I used this program with my child who was having trouble keeping up with reading in his class at school so I purchased this program.I worked with him 15 minutes before school each morning and within 2 weeks there was a noticeable improvement in his reading abilities.The progress charts gave him a visual goal for him to see that he was learning and succeeding!It was a huge ego boost for him to put a sticker on the chart to show that he'd passed a section.I can't say enough good about this program.Even if your child is having trouble reading, or is a good reader but could use some work in efficiency, this is the program for you.We completed this program in 2 months, it's up to the user to determine how motivated they are to push through the levels.The easy color coded levels guide you step by step through workbooks and tapes, defining and mastering sounds and rhythems of reading.Being able to work at home and find what his problems areas were took the fear of embarrassment infront of kids in the class out of the picture.The books for reading were interesting and had very cute animals and modern pictures that kids this age would relate to.I'm so happy with this program, I'm moving on with Hooked On Phonics Master Reader.I only wish I'd done this program with all my children.
Disappointed
I ordered the newly revised Deluxe version of HOP so that I could help my kindergartener learn to read. I'm so disappointed that it doesn't use creative teaching methods. Frankly, it's very, very dry and boring.I expected songs, no songs. I expected interactive CDs, there is one in the entire k-2nd grade kit! Provides nice "learn to read" books,a workbook, and a couple of very boring audio CDs.Unfortunately, to access the instructions for each workbook session, one must turn on the audio CD, find the place you last stopped, then listen to the monotone lesson.They are so dull, my daughter tunes right out but there's no other way to get the lesson instructions. The positive side, at least it gives ME a frame of referenceto teach my daughter - but such a wasted opportunity for HOPs to teach!There are many inexpensive CD-ROMs on the market that are more effective. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children: Grades 1-2    2. Juvenile Nonfiction    3. Language Arts - General   

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A Classic!
This book, in the tradition of McCloskey's "Make Way For Ducklings" or Sendak's "Where the Wild Things Are," is set to become a classic.The story is sweet and the illustrations are brilliant.Every page can be studied [by old and young alike] and enjoyed: the illustrations are full of humor and drama that enhances the storyline, as is so typical of the talented Kevin Hawkes.I highly recommend this books for any grandparent or parent who enjoys reading--and discovering--with their child.And it goes without saying that this book is a must-have for every library in the country!

Every library should have this book
Absolutely beautiful.The illustrations are wonderful,the story is original and draws you in from the very first page.A lion wanders into the library and from the start the librarian at the desk(Mr. McBee) is to put it mildly quite upset.He runs to the head librarian(Miss Merriweather) to inform her of this turn of events.Her response is that as long as he isn't breaking any rules he can stay.This totally dismays Mr McBee but what can he do, she's the boss.The lion wanders over to story hour and he loves it. When the story hour is over he wants the lady to continue reading.When she doesn't, he lets out a roar.This of course brings Miss Merriweather,who tells him if he does that again he can no longer come to the library.So everyday the lion comes to the library(he loves the story hour) and he slowly becomes a welcomed, helpful, much loved by everyone but Mr McBee visitor.One day he is helping Miss Merriweather and she gets hurt(not by the lion).The lion runs to get Mr McBee, but of course because of the way he feels about the lion, he ignores him.The lion has no choice but to roar to get Mr McBee to go to Miss Merriweather.Mr McBee of course runs to her, to tell on the lion because he wants him kicked out of the library.The lion leaves the library on his own before anyone finds out why he roared.He knows he has broken the rules. All turns out well in the end though. This is one of the best book purchases I have made this year. I highly recommend this one to any one who appreciates a truely beautiful childrens book.The child who is lucky enough to have this read to him will be enchanted and probably will want to go to the library to see if there is a lion.

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"Library Lion," written by Michelle Knudsen and illustrated by Kevin Hawkes, has a timeless quality and moral appeal that will assure it's place in the future lists of classic storybooks for children.
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Subjects:  1. Animals - LionsTigersLeopardsetc.    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Kindergarten    4. Fiction    5. Hawkes, Kevin    6. Juvenile Fiction    7. Libraries    8. Lions    9. Obedience    10. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Lions, Tigers, Leopards, etc.   

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Quality picture book
I am very picky about children's books.I like this one because it opens up my son's imagination to think about what is going on in the story (since it has no words).He is 5 1/2 and enjoys this book.

An unusual treat for the imagination.
We happened to find this little book in our school library.My preschool-aged son selected it solely based on the inviting bright red color of it's cover.We were surprized to find it to be a book of no words... only those we chose to give it.It is beautifully and creatively drawn.A treat for those who dream of adventure and are willing to find it in imagination.

Worth Thousands of Words
The Red Book is wonderful!A book without words gives the reader complete freedom to add his or her story. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Books    2. Children's 4-8 - Fiction - Science Fiction    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Kindergarten    5. Fiction    6. Friendship    7. General    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Preschool Wordless Picture Books    10. Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic    11. Stories without words    12. Juvenile Fiction / Science Fiction, Fantasy, Magic   

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Surely among the most lovable of all Dr. Seuss creations, Horton the Elephant represents kindness, trustworthiness, and perseverance--all wrapped up, thank goodness, in a comical and even absurd package. Horton hears a cry for help from a speck of dust, and spends much of the book trying to protect the infinitesimal creatures who live on it from the derision and trickery of other animals, who think their elephant friend has gone quite nutty. But worse is in store: an eagle carries away the clover in which Horton has placed the life-bearing speck, and "let that small clover drop somewhere inside / of a great patch of clovers a hundred miles wide!" Horton wins in the end, after persuading the "Who's" to make as much noise as possible and prove their existence. This classic is not only fun, but a great way to introduce thoughtful children to essentially philosophical questions.How, after all, are we so sure there aren't invisible civilizations floating by on every mote? (Ages 4 to 8) Read more

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Violent -- age range?
What age range is the book appropriate for?
Great Children's Book
It's a lovely story about Horton the elephant who saves a tiny planet that lives in a speck of dust.Very cute story.

Not a movie at all
Very disappointing version of this story.I was hoping to see the actual Horton, animation and all and this was a page turner with a voice attached.Not what I was expecting at all.Don't bother. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Elephants    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Grades 1-2    4. Elephants    5. Fantasy    6. Fiction    7. Humorous Stories    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Nonsense verses    10. Readers - Beginner    11. Stories in rhyme    12. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Elephants   

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Life lessons? Romance? Literary instruction? Read more

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Fun Book
Our son received this book when he was 1 and started loving this book then.It's better than Dr. Suess.HE LOVES IT!

Great First Reader
The words are basic and simple so they are easily accessible to the early reader.And, of course, kids have always liked the drawings in this book.This was a favorite of mine as a child and it is one of the first books my son read on his own.He now enjoys reading it to his brothers.

My toddler son LOVES this book!
My son, who is 2.5 yrs old, LOVES this book. He has to read it before his nap and bedtime. He keeps the book in bed with him so he can read it until he falls asleep. I need to buy more copies to scatter around the house! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Dogs    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Grades 1-2    4. Dogs    5. Fiction    6. Readers - Beginner    7. Transportation - General    8. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Dogs   

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Use your judgement, and pick and choose
As a new elementary guidance counselor, I haven't found a kids' book on divorce yet that I LOVE. Meanwhile, this is useful. It covers several aspects of divorce. It is too long to use the whole thing in one sitting with young children, and not all of it applies in every situation or is appropriate with every age group. However, it's fairly easy to select what you think is helpful and appropriate for your child(ren) because of the comic-book format and different chapters on different topics (ie. Having Two Homes, Telling Your Friends, Meeting Parents' New Friends).
Horrible book with negative spin
In trying to explain divorce, I read this to my son and paraphrased what the book said because I found myself surprised at the way it was written (especially since it was written by Arthur's creator, Marc Brown.) The book is negative in tone, language and illustrations. I'm not a parent trying to candy-coat divorce, but there have to be better books out there than this!
Useful in school counseling groups
I use this routinely in elementary school divorce adjustment groups, particularly for grades Kinder through 3rd. The pictures are engaging and the situations are realistic. Students open up with information that helps me identify needs. Some parents have used this book with their children, and kids are always pleased to find that I have it, too. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    2. Children: Grades 1-2    3. Divorce    4. Family - Marriage & Divorce    5. Juvenile Nonfiction    6. Juvenile literature    7. Separation (Psychology)    8. Family & relations    9. Juvenile Nonfiction / Family / Marriage & Divorce    10. Personal awareness: family, relationship & social issues   

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A Wonderful Way to Help Children Grow Up Realizing Their Greatness
I recently purchased Wayne Dyer's "Whole Kit & Kaboddle" from my local public television station - a set that included several great books, CD's & a DVD - all around the subject of inspiration.Included in this set was Mr. Dyer's latest children's book, "Incredible You!".
Regarding Murdoch's Review
It is people like Murdoch that we need to keep away from our children, not Dr. Dyer.

Just lovely!
My grand kids just love this book, with its uplifting, beautiful messages. I've bought some for relatives, and their children or grandchildren loved it too. It's just lovely! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    2. Children: Grades 1-2    3. Juvenile Nonfiction    4. Juvenile Social Problems (General)    5. Juvenile literature    6. Peace of mind    7. Religious aspects    8. Social Issues - Emotions & Feelings    9. Social Issues - Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance    10. Success    11. Juvenile Fiction / General    12. Psychology    13. Self-awareness & self-esteem   

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My kids love this book
I have a 3 year old and 5 year old who love the books of Mo Willems. Recently the 5 year old took this book to school as his 'show and tell' in order to read it to his class. It was a huge success! We started our Mo Willems collection with 'Don't let the Pidgeon drive the Bus', we've added 'the Pidgeon finds a Hotdog' and 'Don't let the Pidgeon stay up late' and just recently added this book and 'the pidgeon has feeling too'. I love these books because my kids love them and that encourages them to keep reading! Well done Mo Willems.

Love it!
Our first Mo Willems book was Knuffle Bunny and we were hooked. We've sinced bought 4 more of his books including The Pigeon Loves Things That Go! They're all great. Our kids love them and for kids books they're pretty darn amusing for adults too. Good stuff!

boring
great bed time book its so boring it put us all to sleep - not a cool as the hot dog or dont let the pigeon drive the bus.
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Subjects:  1. Animals - Birds    2. Children's Books/All Ages    3. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    4. Children: Kindergarten    5. Fiction    6. General    7. Humorous Stories    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Pigeons    10. Social Issues - Emotions & Feelings    11. Transportation - General    12. Vehicles    13. Juvenile Fiction / General   

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Sharp Looking Book
My daughter has loved Thomas since she was about a year old (she's 3 now) and this was a great present because A) She LOVES anything Thomas, B) She wants to read this book all the time and C) It seems to have sparked a love for books.
great Thomas collection
My son is a large Thomas fan. he first knew Thomas just from the trains,then he saw the show. Since he loves to read I wanted to combine 2 of his favorite things. This book did just that. It's a nice hardcover edition with enough Thomas stories to keep anyone entertained for a long time. There are nice pictures and an attached bookmark for him to keep track of his place. Highly recommend

A Very Pleasant Surprise
My adorable 2-1/2 year old grandson just loves Thomas The Train.However, his Nana (me) doesn't have a clue.So not to be ignorant, I ordered this book and was thrilled to see the wonderful illustrations as well as finding it to be a "story collection" about all the different trains.My grandson actually named all the different trains (how he does this I do not know), and I could verify that he was correct by reading the stories.The book is kept at Nana's house and Braden looks forward to reading it every time he comes for a visit. I don't think anyone would be disappointed in this book.It would make a wonderful gift! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Baby - Fiction - General    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children's stories, English    4. Children: Grades 4-6    5. Children: Kindergarten    6. Fiction    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Movie Tie - In    9. Preschool Picture Story Books    10. Railroads    11. Social Issues - Friendship    12. Trains    13. Transportation - General    14. Juvenile Fiction / Transportation   

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Aaaaaawww!
I got this book when I was 6 and I still like it! It is the touching story of little Lilly, who loves her teacher but hates him when he takes away her purple plastic purse and sunglasses. It is sooo cute and very fun to read. It is very true-to-life, unlike those other stupid books that think they're tapping into the minds of children. I highly recommend this book. I even have a kid-sized purple plastic purse and a Lilly stuffed animal! This is such a cute book. 5 stars and perfect for any age!

Another Kevin Henkes hit
We read two books to our daughter every night. With that in mind, we pay careful attention to the books we buy to read her. I love all of Kevin Henkes' books. They are both visually delightful and entertaining for both my daughter and I. He manages to be intelligent without being corny, and as I am reading I honestly feel like her vocabulary is being broadened. He never "dumbs down" his book with easy wording. I am also an English teacher and appreciate all aspects of his work.

Marvelous--another great Kevin Henkes book
I just started student teaching this semester and this was the first book I read to my third grade class. Some read it already, but were still very excited to hear it again and again!
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Subjects:  1. Animals - MiceHamstersGuinea Pigsetc.    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Grades 1-2    4. Children: Kindergarten    5. Fiction    6. Henkes, Kevin    7. Humorous Stories    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Mice    10. Preschool Picture Story Books    11. School & Education    12. School stories    13. Schools    14. Social Issues - Emotions & Feelings    15. Teachers    16. Juvenile Fiction / Toys, Dolls, Puppets   

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Good early-reader history book!
I browsed and browsed before finding a book I felt was proper to read to my two young children about Thanksgiving;this one was it. Good, but whitewashes history a bit.
This is a good, easy-to-read description of the Pilgrim's journey to America, their hard winter, and the first "Thanksgiving" celebration. However, I think it whitewashes history a little too much. It virtually ignores the tension that existed between the Pilgrims and Indians. There needs to be a happy median struck between telling the truly wonderful aspects of that first Thanksgiving -- how the two peoples were able to come together, if only for a short time, to share the celebration -- while acknowledging there were difficulties in the relationship between Pilgrims amd Indians. This isn't being "politically correct" -- it's just acknowledging the truth to our children that relationships between those two groups of peoples were not usually easy. Life is complex, even for young children -- they will understand and appreciate being told the full story.

A good addition to your child's historical library
This history of the Pilgrims is very complete, given the reading level of the book.It is written for second to third grade students.The story covers the reasons for leaving England, the journey across the Atlantic, the first horrible winter, the meeting of Samoset and Squanto, the help given by the Indians and the Harvest Feast itself.The artwork is nicely done and adds to the content. Second grade students may find new vocabulary and challenging words to read, while third grade students should find the reading easy.A good asset for the teaching of American history to early elementary students. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    2. Children: Grades 1-2    3. History    4. Juvenile literature    5. Massachusetts    6. Pilgrims (New Plymouth Colony)    7. Readers - Beginner    8. Thanksgiving Day    9. Juvenile Fiction / Holidays & Festivals / Thanksgiving   

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good supplement
I'm a firm believer of practice early on math. It will build kid's interest and confidence for the long run. This book is invaluable. It breaks grade 3 math into small pieces and let your child do a little every day. My daughter learned a lot from this book. She often asks further questions and thinks a lot more. It helped her do well in math. In the Beestar online math contest (a nice web site http://www.beestar.org), she often wins honor mentions. Very good math supplement.

Easy Way to Keep Up
As a homeschooling mom, the search for texts is difficult!This is not our main math text, but an easy way to keep my child up to speed in many different areas of math.For example, if we are studying geometry, he will still get daily practice in addition and subtraction...We use this book daily.I would recommend it as a supplement for any math program. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children: Grades 3-4    2. Education / Teaching    3. General    4. Juvenile Nonfiction    5. Mathematics - Arithmetic   

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Buy this book!
I bought this book for my 2yr old and he loves it! My 4yr old loves it too. It does a great job teaching kids the cycle of life. The photos are wonderful and the story is simple enough to keep little ones interested, yet gives a great explanation about the circle of life.

Amazing Visuals
A wonderful, graphic book about the circle of life. Why are kids so fascinated by pumpkins? Take a look at this visually intense book and see why. The photographs are definitely the feature here, but the text is not bad either, and keeps it at just about the right pace for a 3-5 year old audience.

wonderful!
I love this book. The photos are great! It has quickly become one of my daughter's favorites! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Juvenile literature    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Science & Nature - Flowers & Plants    4. Life cycles    5. General    6. Fiction    7. Children: Grades 1-2    8. Pumpkin    9. Gardening    10. Juvenile Nonfiction   

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Great Guide
It hardly has to be said about Nintendo Power.They do produce some rather fantastic guides.It's no surprise that with the release of the next Pokemon games, they'd have a guide ready to go.It's a fantastic guide, that spends quite a bit of time trying to get people used to the new style of gameplay Pokemon has gone.
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Bananas Gorilla and kids...
My copy of this book is chewed, back broken, torn, taped, worn out by the use of my own children and years of my students in my Primary classrooms. I recall reading this with my younger brother and that was just forever ago. Some books just stand the test of time and this is one of those. As a teacher I know very young children like to categorize, inspect, look for something(well what else explains I SPY books?)and ferret out details. Scarry definitely "got that". I've seen children slip inside these pages and be entertained and cataloging for really long periods of time.Not that I'm suggesting it for that reason ALONE. My daughter Sylvia was definitely one of those kinds of children and she always searched for Bananas Gorilla. I had several videos that were made of the Richard Scarry world (get them) and at a very young age-two to three- she loved those in combination with the books. My son much later was similarly enthralled and now I use this material when the Standards hockers aren't looking teaching my 1st grade with students who have ELD needs-second language development. This particular book I really like because the early years social studies curriculum is "community" based and this attends to those understandings so well. I recommend this as a teacher to families, and with parent interaction and co-exploring it's a very fun afternoon activity.

worn out
I am attempting to order another copy of this wonderful book because my 40 year old son remembers my reading it to him as a little boy and he wants a copy for his two year old son!The conversations you can have with your child as you examine the pages are incredible! Our copy is completely worn out, but I have saved it for when he visits!

My best book of all time
I got this book as a prize when I was 8, and I loved it every minute. I have read this book so many times and this has been a blast 18 years owning it. It has been my source for dreams of many of my childhood dreams and these illustrations are so good. If you are looking to buy your kid a book, do yourself a favor and get this own. It was my best friend for a long time and I am sure, it will be for your kid too !! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - General    2. Business, Careers, Occupations    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Grades 2-3    5. Humorous Stories    6. Juvenile literature    7. Occupations    8. Juvenile Fiction / Business, Careers, Occupations   

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Great!
This book is awesome.I think my husband and I enjoy this more than our son!The art work is fantastic and the story really captures this little girls frightening experience at the laundry mat!

I Can't Wait To Read This Book To My New Granddaughter!
KNUFFLE BUNNY received the CALDECOTT HONOR award for 2004.The Caldecott Medal "shall be awarded to the artist of the most distinguished American Picture Book for Children published in the United States during the preceding year. The award shall go to the artist, who must be a citizen or resident of the United States, whether or not he or she is the author of the text."The runner-up of the Caldecott Award is called the 'Caldecott Honor Award.'So right away we know the pictures and the story are superior to most other children's books.And I can attest to the fact that this is one of the best I've seen for babies and toddlers.I know that this book is geared towards the preschool to first grade group but the pictures and text are very elementary so I imagine even little ones can identify with this story.
Knuffle Bunny
I LOVE Willems's books.They are all awesome!His illustrations and story lines are hillarious and fun to read aloud.The pictures in this book are especially witty as he used photographs of a real city with overlays of his own simple chracter drawings.(No, he's not paying me to say all this!)If you pay attention, you'll see a cameo of Willems's infamous "Pigeon," too!Great for youngsters and parents to read together, and will become a family favorite! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    2. Children: Kindergarten    3. Family - Parents    4. Fathers and daughters    5. Fiction    6. General    7. Humorous Stories    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Lost and found possessions    10. Preschool Picture Story Books    11. Self-service laundries    12. Toys    13. Toys, Dolls, & Puppets    14. Juvenile Fiction / General