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My son loves it.
An excellent book. My son loves it. He has the other 3-4 books that has been written by Jane Yolen and falls within the same dinosaur theme.

If your kids like dinosaurs...
I love this book. It is a book that my 2 year old is interested in while I am slipping some numbers education in. Besides the fact that it has dinosaurs...

Lots of Fun for Your Little Dinosaur
HOW DO DINOSAURS COUNT TO TEN not only provides a way for very young children to learn to count.It also feeds into the way a kid thinks.The various dinosaurs who do the counting have human mons who cheer them on to learn.Kids will identify with the concept.A child can be a dinosaur today, and his Mom can be a person.Also Mom stays in the background making the dinosaur/child the center of attention, providing a supportive 'I can do it myself' climate.While cartoonish and playful, the pictures represent dinosaurs accurately enough to recognize them. T. Rex helps with the counting, as does Ptaradactyl, and a few others I can't spell or pronounce.But as I've learned from my 5 year-old-neighbor, the kids should be have no trouble informing the adults in their lives which dion is who.As the dinosaurs count, they play with the toys they are counting, which adds to the fun.The books themselves are sturdy and will withstand rough handling by really little tykes.They're also a convenient size for toddlers to hold.Anybody who has a junior dinosaur fan around the house should look at HOW DO DIONSAURS COUNT TO TEN. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures    2. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    3. Children: Preschool    4. Concepts - Counting & Numbers    5. Counting    6. Dinosaurs    7. Fiction    8. Fiction - General    9. General    10. Juvenile Fiction    11. Preschool Concepts    12. Stories in rhyme    13. Yolen, Jane    14. Juvenile Fiction / Concepts / Counting   

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My Whole Family Loves This Book
This story is delightful.We bought it because we were taking our 2.5 yr old along on a ski trip and wanted him to have a silly little story that related to the mountain and skiing (even though he's not on skis yet).Well, it is just that... and more.He's learned a lot, developed an interest in skiing (maybe next year) and always gets a good laugh out of this book!It's also fun that George seems to invent snowboarding - my husband and I got a big kick out of that and have shared the story with many adult friends (isn't everyone a Curious Geroge fan?)!
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Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure - General    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Grades 1-2    4. Fiction    5. Humorous Stories    6. Juvenile Fiction    7. Monkeys    8. Sports & Recreation - Winter Sports    9. Winter sports    10. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Apes & Monkeys   

Editorial Review

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last of the four frog and toad books
this book came out in 1979..the end of the 70's.....the end of frog and toad......this book is truly a classic....the 5 stories take me back to when i was 12 years old......i grew up with frog and toad along with the marshall family on land of the lost...and fonzie and ritchie on happy days.........and luke and c3po and r2d2 of star wars.....this book truly is not dated...it's as fresh today as it was in 1979......the last story.."alone"........i really felt it being 12......... ....

Frog and Toad are an amazing buy
I have a 3 year old daughter that LOVES this series.The art is very "old" -but in a good way.She likes the story "The Shivers" most of all.You can't beat this series for the price, or the lessons learned.

Review by Alaisiah P.S. 39 and Michael P.S. 39
You should read Frog and Toad because they can teach kids a lot of lessons.For example, if you are a kid and you want to learn to be nice to a friend then Days with Frog and Toad is a really good book for you.You'll also learn that sometimes friends aren't nice to each other.So, if you're the kind of reader who wants to learn about relationships then this is a book for you to read.
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Subjects:  1. Animals - Frogs & Toads    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Grades 1-2    4. Fiction    5. Frogs    6. Juvenile Easy Readers    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Readers - Beginner    9. Social Issues - Friendship    10. Toads    11. Juvenile Fiction / Readers / Beginner   

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Very Good Book!
American Girl book series were always very popular to younger girls, It is a good thing they made a book about horses and the Rodeo to give younger children a good idea about horses! I recomend this book to any youngester who wants to learn about horses!

Great for horse lovers everywhere!
I loved this book! It had cool stories about girls and their horses. I love horses and this book told me about what other girls do to take care of their horses. I also loved the horse trading cards, hey had many differnt kinds of horses on them. I also learned many things you can do on a horse. I think that if you love horses than this is for sure the perfect book for you!! I also loved all the full colored pictures. I would recommend this book fo everybody! -kristen

Great for young horse riders
My 9 year old daughter (and I,her mother) really enjoyed this book. Although intended for young girls, I also learned from it.The book does a great job of explaining different kinds of riding and of some of the work involved in taking care of horses.I would highly recommend it for someone interested in taking riding lessons. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Anecdotes    2. Animals - Horses    3. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    4. Children: Grades 2-3    5. Children: Grades 3-4    6. General    7. Girls    8. Girls & Women    9. Horses    10. Juvenile Nonfiction    11. Juvenile Pet Care    12. Juvenile literature    13. United States   

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Wonderful story!!
This book is just adorable. The illustrations are incredible and I hope Rob Scotton continues to write more Russell the Sheep books. My two boys ages 6 and 3 adore this bedtime story.A must in every house.

Very beautifully illustrated
A very nice book for start readers (5-6 years old) easy and
Great Story and Illustrations
This book is a great bedtime read for children; I love it, too!Russell struggles with insomnia and can't figure out how to fall asleep until, at last, he counts himself.Sending your child off to bed with the message "you're important... you count" is a positive way to boost self-esteem. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Farm Animals    2. Animals - General    3. Bedtime    4. Bedtime & Dreams    5. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    6. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    7. Children: Kindergarten    8. Concepts - Counting    9. Concepts - Counting & Numbers    10. Counting    11. Fiction    12. Juvenile Fiction    13. Preschool Concepts    14. Preschool Picture Story Books    15. Sheep    16. Sleep    17. Juvenile Fiction / Bedtime & Dreams   

Editorial Review

Brian Jacques's superb Redwall series truly captures the finestin storytelling tradition and combines it with the ultimate in upbeat,catch-your-breath adventure. Read more

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Great series
Great series for young and old looking for a mental shut-down for bed book.

Perhaps the best Redwall novel: engrossing, wonderful characters, an exciting read. Highly recommended.
The second book in the Redwall series, Mossflower provides much of the backstory for the first novel, Redwall, recording Martin the Warrior's time spent in Mossflower wood and his battle to free the natives from the tyrannical rule of Tsarmina the wildcat. Martin arrives as a stranger to Mossflower, but is soon imprisoned by Tsarmina. The wildcat breaks the sword of his father, and he vows to take her life. After his subsequent escape with the help of his friend Gonff and the animals of Mossflower wood, Martin sets out on a journey of riddle solving, traveling, capture, and escape in order to restore his father's sword to its glory, kill Tsarmina and destroy her castle Kotir, and bring freedom and peace to the inhabitants of Mossflower. This text shows remarkable improvement, both in style and in setting, from Redwall and even now remains one of the best books in the series. Martin is a true hero and an enjoyable protagonist, both supporting characters and villains are well-developed and interesting to read, Martin's jorney provides our first glimpse of Salamandastron, and the book provides much backstory to Redwall and creates a prime jumping off point for the many, many sequels and prequels that follow. This is one of my favorite Redwall books to reread, and I very highly recommend it.
Mossflower, the very best of Brian Jacques
I think this is a thrilling adventure of Martin the Warrior and his new best friend Gonff.As they go questing with friends that they meet on the way, Log-log, and Denny, they crash their boat and wake up in a bat cave.They also get trapped in a frog cave and end up helping an eel.During the whole book, Martin is thinking about the oath he made to Tsarmina and how he would complete it.I think this book is great, but to really get the thrill, you need to listen to the audio version. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure    2. Action & Adventure - General    3. Animals - General    4. Children's 9-12 - Fiction - Fantasy    5. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    6. Children: Grades 4-6    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic    9. Fiction / Fantasy / General   

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Cat Heaven
I read this book the first time one of my cats died, and cried my first healing tears. Since that time, I've given the book to about 16 friends who have lost their cats, knowing the book will help heal the passing over of their loved ones.

Thanks to a caring Vet
My vet sent this to me after my cat died of kidney failure. The story and illustrations made me laugh and cry at the same time.
Not Just for Kids
Though written for children, this book will bring comfort and solace to anyone who's lost a beloved cat. At once poignant and amusing, the book leaves the reader with a smile on his face and a slightly smaller ache in her heart. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Cats    2. Cats    3. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    4. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    5. Children: Kindergarten    6. Fiction    7. General    8. Heaven    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. Stories in rhyme   

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wonderful book
My 21 month old daughter can't get enough of this book!I have actually had to hide it!I pull it out of hiding once a day and we read it 3 times in a row and then put it out of sight again!It is such a fun story to read!Your child will love it!

Wonderful Bedtime book/Memorable
I have personally purchased 5 copies of this book.I first read it to my 14 month old granddaughter as a library book.She loved it so much, that she would get the book and just come and sit on my lap.Since then, I bought her a copy and after telling friends about it, have purchased several more.It is easy for a very young toddler to remember and it the perfect bedtime story, about a child's fear of the dark, and wanting Mama to be there constantly.The illustrations are very expressive.I highly recommend it.

My favorite
When my [...] starts the nighttime routine: "I'm thisty" "There's a monster in my room" etc, I reply "no more llama drama" and that (usually!) ends it.Helps reassure children. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - General    2. Bedtime    3. Bedtime & Dreams    4. Children's Baby - Fiction - General    5. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    6. Children: Kindergarten    7. Family - General    8. Fiction    9. Humorous Stories    10. Juvenile Fiction    11. Llamas    12. Mother and child    13. Preschool Picture Story Books    14. Social Issues - Emotions & Feelings    15. Stories in rhyme    16. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / General   

Editorial Review

Many of Eric Carle's books begin with a small creature being born just as a great yellow sun rises. This time the hero is a firefly, and the inimitably Carle-ish cut-paper orange-and-yellow sun is setting. The firefly buzzes off in search of companionship, but keeps following other lights by mistake--a candle, a flashlight, a lantern--and these in turn are all leading in the direction of a fireworks display. Finally, the lonely firefly finds the friends it is seeking--a dozen or more other fireflies. This is one of a series of large (11.5 by 8.5 inches) format Carle books with a mechanical twist: in this case, the firefly's new group of friends start to flash (from tiny yellow bulbs embedded in the book) as you turn the last page. (The battery is replaceable.) (Baby to preschool) Read more

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Can't turn the lights off
I have no "black button" on the inside cover to shut off the lights.They don't turn off.When the book is closed tight, you can see them flashing inside.
A Children's Classic
This is a wonderful book - one of many written and illustrated by Eric Carle.My daughter has enjoyed this since she was about six months old.Now one and a half, she asks for it by name!She read the first copy so much that we had to replace it (despite it's sturdy quality).

The Very Boring Story
Title says it all - repetition of the tedious rather than charming kind. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Preschool    4. Fiction    5. Fireflies    6. Social Issues - Emotions & Feelings    7. Social Situations - Emotions & Feelings    8. Specimens    9. Toy and movable books    10. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Insects, Spiders, etc.   

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My Children Love this book!!!!
My Children are 15 months old and we read this one almost every night.It's a sweet rhyming story with a happy ending!!!

Charming book!
I love this book and so does my 3 year old boy.The story is adventurous and has a nice, subtle ecological lesson.It also has a lesson about how you can be little but still accomplish great things.The pictures are gorgeous.The whole story rhymes and has such a nice rhythm.

A wonderful book
Mum's opinion: The Snail and the Whale is a delight to read with the rhyming text and adventurous journey around the world. To pick two creatures so totally different in every respect is pure genius and works like a dream. Not sure who got the most pleasure from this--me reading it or the little one listening.
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Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure - General    2. Animals - InsectsSpidersetc.    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Kindergarten    5. Fiction    6. Snails    7. Social Issues - Friendship    8. Stories in rhyme    9. Whales    10. Juvenile Fiction / Social Situations / Friendship   

Features

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Great books but be careful
My toddler eagerly opened and chewed on her new books only to find that our new set included 2 copies of the wild animals book, 1 farm book, and NO baby animals book.We ordered it directly from Amazon and with no listed phone numer or internet returns comment section, we feel we are stuck with this incomplete set.

Sturdy construction and excellent variety of textures
The other review by Lorrie M. accurately describes the different textures featured in each of the three books in the set.My son loves feeling each texture.
Touch and Feel Animals Box Set
This is a great box set for a baby's first gift of books.The photos are so charming and the tactile experience that even a nine-month-old can enjoy make these books an absolute must-have for every baby's book shelf! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activity Books - General    2. Animals - General    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    4. Children: Preschool    5. Concepts - Sense & Sensation    6. Juvenile Nonfiction    7. Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals / General   

Editorial Review

Yum! This delicious counting book offers much more than the numbers one to ten. Each page is a feast of sweet, sugary treats--coconut kisses, peanut-butter cookies, Linzer hearts, and more are carefully concocted and counted by mouse chefs. The tempting desserts are made all the more delectable by Robert Sabuda's brilliant pop-up constructions that leap from the pages, practically into your salivating mouth. Aesthetes will swoon at the magical beauty of this exquisite book, and the engineers in the crowd will wonder, "How did he Read more

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Charming...
I adore this book!It's colorful and my kids love it.Only wish is that it were longer with more to enjoy.

Cookie Count
Absolutely fantastic pop-up book. Everyone who read it over the holidays was amazed and had to read it several times.

a joy to read together, but not for small children's hands
you can't go wrong with this one -- just lovely pop-ups as I've come to expect from Mr. Sabuda ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - MiceHamstersGuinea Pigsetc.    2. Children's 4-8 - Pop-Ups    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Kindergarten    5. Concepts - Counting    6. Concepts - Counting & Numbers    7. Cookies    8. Counting    9. Fiction    10. Interactive Adventure    11. Juvenile Fiction    12. Specimens    13. Toy and movable books    14. Juvenile Fiction / Interactive Adventures   

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Educational and Fun
My 3 year old daughter loves it.It explains the process at a level she can understand.Great when used with the Butterfly Garden.

The Perfect Butterfly Book for Preschool-Third Grade
I am the director of a lower school (pre-k-2nd) and we have used this book for years. It is the perfect way to introduce children to the wonderful world of metamorphosis. And if you can also actually get the Painted Lady Butterflies and "grow" them in your class, it is an invaluable experience. We have our children keep journals and then buy them each a copy of this great book (it's cheap in paperback) and they get to keep the experience forever. One correction to another review: painted ladies and all butterflies do spin chrysalids, not cocoons. They look similar, but the chrysalis usually has little specks of gold in it, which is where the name comes from. Yes I am a huge fan of this book--and a huge fan of butterflies. This author also has a lovely book about honeybees, called Honeybees.

THE Book to accompany Butterfly Houses, Pavillions
We got this book in addition to a home "Butterfly Pavillion" by InsectLore. It prepared my son and us for what to expect as the Painted Lady Butterflies were developing through each stage. So even duringthe lulls in the action, we could spark some anticipation. Which heightened the whole process for my 5 year old. Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Insects, Spiders, etc.    2. Butterflies    3. Caterpillars    4. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    5. Children: Kindergarten    6. Juvenile literature    7. Metamorphosis    8. Nature - General    9. Science & Nature - General    10. Animals    11. Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Technology / General    12. Zoology & animal sciences   

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My Life in Dog Years
This is an autobiography about Gary Paulsen. He talks about nine different dogs in this book. He talks about them, because they have helped him threw hard times when he was kid and still now as an adult. He picks them up off the street and from the pounds. He is an animal lover because of his younger experiences with animals.
Wonderful!
I read this book as a diversion from my usual reading, and consumed it in one sitting at a Starbucks. This was a great book about the life of a man and his friends. Paulsen love for dogs and animals seems to be rooted in his isolation as a young boy, as he moved from place to place, not fitting in new communities, and living with highly dysfunctional, neglectful parents. As a child and teen, he bonded with the dogs that became a part of his life and his friends. As an adult his affection for his childhood friends never left him and he seeks to befriend those that befriended him in his early life. My Life in Dog Years will make you laugh and cry, and remind you that friendships can be made and found in the most unlikely times and places. Read and enjoy! Excellent job, Mr. Paulsen.

Could not put the book down til I finished it!
I burst out in laughter at times with this book!I have owned many pets in my life too, I can relate to some of the stories rather well.I'm 39 years old and loved every bit of the book.My daughter will enjoy it too.Thank you for a great book! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 20th century    2. Anecdotes    3. Animals - Dogs    4. Animals - Pets    5. Authors, American    6. Biography    7. Biography & Autobiography - Literary    8. Children's 9-12 - Animals/Pets    9. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    10. Children: Grades 4-6    11. Dog owners    12. Dogs    13. Juvenile Nonfiction    14. Juvenile literature    15. United States    16. Juvenile Fiction / Biographical / United States   

Editorial Review

Baby bat Stellaluna's life is flitting along right on schedule--untilan owl attacks her mother one night, knocking the bewildered batlet out of her mother's loving grasp. The tiny bat is lucky enough to land in a nest of baby birds, but her whole world has just turned upside down. Literally. Stellaluna's adoptive bird mom accepts her into her nest, but only on the condition that Stellaluna will act like a bird, not a bat. Soon Stellaluna has learned to behave like a good bird should--she quits hanging by her feet and starts eating bugs. But when she finally has an opportunity to show her bird siblings what life as a bat is like, all of them are confounded. "How can we be so different and feel so much alike?" one asks. "And how can we feel so different and be so much alike?" asks another. "I agree," Stellaluna responds. "But we're friends. And that's a fact." Anyone who has ever been asked to be someone they're not will understand the conflicts--and possibilities--Stellaluna faces. This gorgeously illustrated book is sure to be an all-time favorite with readers, whether they've left the nest or not. (Click to see a sample spread. Illustration from Read more

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Friendship is the Compromise of Differences
This is the story of a baby fruit bat, also known as the "flying fox", named Stellaluna who fell off of her mother's belly during an assault on them by an owl, who is bats' natural enemy, as they flew in the night sky. Stellaluna, whose weak wings not being ready to fly yet, finds herself in a bird's nest among chicks. And a beautiful friendship begins as Stellakuna assumes the role of a "good bird" and becomes a member of the family. Soon nature makes them realize how different Stellaluna is from the other birds. Ultimately friendship proves to be the strongest force of nature.

This is how much I love Jannell Cannon books...
I bought Stellaluna even before I had a child! I absolutely fell in love not only with the story and message the book conveyed, but also the wonderful and endearing artwork. I have since had a child and purchased all of her books, the latest one being Pinduli. It is the perfect follow-up to her other books.
A Tale of Finding our Way
Beautifully illustrated, this story is filled with depth and meaning.The message this book carries is one of great sensitivity:how do we fit in with others who are "different", how do we fit in when sometimes we ourselves feel "different"? Most important, Stellaluna learns to accept and be herself:even when she is different from others.This is not necessarily an easy task at any age, and this tale can be a guide for children (and adults) finding their way to self-love.The story evokes "Zen Shorts" and "The Gift of You, The Gift of Me," two other picture books that are also beacons of light for finding our way, and also both beautifully illustrated, as is "Stellaluna." ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure    2. Action & Adventure - General    3. Animals - Birds    4. Animals - General    5. Bats    6. Birds    7. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    8. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    9. Children: Grades 1-2    10. Fiction    11. Juvenile Fiction    12. Preschool Picture Story Books    13. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Birds   

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Table Manners & Great Dinosaurs
My boys and I love Yolen's How do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight? so of course, we had to get this book.I have a four year old and an 18 month old. They both love the funny pictures and the subject matter.I like that I get to talk to my older son about table manners when we read this book.I did have to do some research to learn how to pronounce some of the names of the dinosaurs (ie. quetzalcoatlus) but that's OK-- my four year old now thinks I'm a dino expert.

Great for young dino lovers
This series is great! I have a 2-year-old nephew who loves dinosaurs right now. This was an entertaining book for the both of us.

Encourages Unhealthy Eating Habits
With a childhood obesity epidemic in the United States, the last thing we need is a book that teaches kids to clean up their plates.Though this series of books is generally fantastic, I am terribly disappointed with the eating habits this particular book seeks to instill.Many prominent table problems among toddlers and young children are ignored.Healthy eating and eating until one is full should also be covered, but the author is completely oblivious to modern medical opinions on nutrition and diet.I am dumping this book ASAP.
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Subjects:  1. Animals - Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures    2. Children's Baby - Fiction - General    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Kindergarten    5. Dinosaurs    6. Etiquette    7. Fiction    8. Humorous Stories    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. Preschool Picture Story Books    11. Social Issues - Manners & Etiquette    12. Stories in rhyme    13. Table etiquette    14. Yolen, Jane    15. Juvenile Fiction / Humorous Stories   

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Cute way to start the day!
This is the second of three books I read to my infant son each morning as part of his waking routine.(Another Boynton favorite, "Snuggle Puppy," is the first book I read.)It's such a precious way to start the day by watching his eyes light up and his grin grow wider as we read through these sweet books.I especially enjoy the cute placements of "ew" in the rhyme.

"EW"'
A little disappointing after reading Barnyard Dance, but a good rhythm none the less. I don't like the "ew" in reference to broccoli stew. I guess I'm for encouraging kids to eat their vegetables. Also, the small animals tell large animals to go do big guy things because they're too large. I don't like the implication there either (no, I'm not large).

Wake up
It's hard to say that a book is not good. This book for me is good but my daughter is not interested at all. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - General    2. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    3. Children: Preschool    4. Fiction    5. General    6. Health & Daily Living - Daily Activities    7. Humorous Stories    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Morning    10. Play    11. Stories in rhyme    12. Board books    13. JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / General    14. JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories    15. Picture books   

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THE AUTHOR HAS NAILED DOGS AND DOG LOVERS PERFECTLY
I loved ever page of this one and so did the kids in class.Most of the children have pets, most of them dogs, and could relate perfectly to Fergus and his owner. I myself have not been with out the company of a dog for well over fifty five years and the author certainly identified me!The illustrations in this work are great...you simply cannot help being attracted to Fergus.Fergus is all dog and does all the things a dog does.I cannot recommend this one highly enough.

Love it!
I love this book!I have a little Westie, Fennis, and this book is exactly him!My family all laughs when they see the book on the coffee table because it is just like the story was written about Fennis.This is a fun book for people of all ages, especially those that love their own Westie.My 7-year-old nephew discovered it.

Good Boy, Fergus!
Absolutely top flight! Young children will enjoy the book, but adult owners of Westies will fall in love with it. First, you'll feel a little sheepish, realizing how often you tell your own little "terror" he's a good dog (regardless of what he does.) Then you'll lose your heart to Fergus.He is the perfect stand-in for all our "itchy bo-bo's" (cf Mr F.,the scratchity man).
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Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure    2. Action & Adventure - General    3. Animals - Dogs    4. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    5. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    6. Children: Preschool    7. Dogs    8. Fiction    9. Humorous Stories    10. Juvenile Fiction    11. Preschool Picture Story Books    12. Juvenile Fiction / Humorous Stories    13. Young Children's, Early Learning & Special Book Types   

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Berenstain Bears for a Second Generation
My daughter Jamie wanted to buy this book to give to my three year old grandson, Gavin, so I ordered it from Amazon for her.Jamie, who is now 25, remembers how much she enjoyed this book when she was young and wanted to share it with her nephew.He was able to "read" it right away. I have since also ordered Bears in the Night, which is another early reader book.These two are wonderful classics for any mother or grandmother to add to a child's collection.

The Berenstain Bears andf the Spooky Old Tree
Great book for young readers.Easy to read and understand.

Woohoo!I Found It!
Excellent children's book!One of my all-time favorites when growing up.I STILL have the copy and I am old enough to wipe my own hiney and drive it around. ;)Anyhow, Jan and Stan Berenstain did a marvelous job writing this book.The pictures are what you would expect from these creative writers.Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Bears    2. Bears    3. Children's 4-8 - Fiction - General    4. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    5. Children: Grades 2-3    6. Concepts - General    7. Fiction    8. Humorous Stories    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. Children's stories, American    11. Humour & jokes    12. Juvenile Fiction / Humorous Stories   

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I AM PRETTY IMPRESSED BY THIS ONE AS ARE THE KIDS
The illustrator, Tony Diterlizzi has taken a wonderful old Victorian tale/poem and done a wonderful job with it.When I first opened this work I was fearful that it was one of those works that had deluted the original story (to save our current crop of ultra-sensitive kids) to the point that the story had lost it's true meaning and originality.Not so here.This was one of my favorite poems when I was a child sixty some odd years ago, and still is.There are a number of excellent lessons to learn here and they come through very powerfully with the wonderful illustrations provided.I have read this one to the children in class and they all love it.It is good to see that some are keeping our old stories alive in their original form.Recommend this one highly.

"Come hither, hither pretty Fly."
Quite simply, the illustrations are gorgeous! Tony DiTerlizzi's black and white gouache paintings set an appropriate mood for such a dark tale. His artwork vividly complements Mary Howitt's clasic poem. There are many details to be seen upon repeated readings of the book. I encourage you to give full attention to the illustrations. The book may not be appropriate for especially young children as they may be frightened by both the Spider and the tone of the story. Exercise caution and use your best judgment when deciding whether or not to read this to your child.
Simply awesome
I have to admit something. I have a two-year-old, and I used her as an excuse to purchase this book. The truth, however, is that I bought it for me. I'd seen it in a book store a year before and fallen in love. The art work is gothic, dark, and incredibly detailed. The poem itself is morosely beautiful. The two put together create nothing short of a collector's item.
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Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    2. Children's poetry, English    3. Children: Grades 2-3    4. Flies    5. Juvenile Nonfiction    6. Juvenile Poetry    7. Poetry    8. Poetry - General    9. Spiders    10. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Insects, Spiders, etc.    11. Conduct of life