Reviews (9)

We love Morris!
My 6-yr-old son loves Morris the Moose and this book was just as funny as the first one.Morris gets confused because he can't read or count, so he goes to school.My son can read it himself and always laughs out loud at Morris' silly antics.Highly recommended!

Morris makes reading fun
Couldn't help but put my 2 cents in here.My 3 year old daughter was given this book about a month ago and we've read it at least 5 times a week since. Great book for beginning readers
"Morris the Moose Goes to School" is a fun story that kids enjoy reading and listening to. I remembered reading and loving the book from when I was a child, so I bought the book for my own children. It has been a great book to use in teaching them how to read, because it holds their interest, they want to read it because it is funny. " ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Mammals    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Babies & Toddlers    4. Fiction    5. Humorous Stories    6. Moose    7. School & Education    8. School stories    9. Juvenile Fiction / Readers / Beginner   

Reviews (5)

Great Story, Great Illustrations
My aunt in Australia sent this book for my daughter's 1st Christmas and it has become one of my favorites to read. Since my daughter is only 5 months old, I try to find books with nice simple sentences (not too wordy) and captivating pictures. This book is beautifully illustrated with unusual animals and tells a sweet story. My daughter enjoys it, and from my perspective, it's much more interesting than a lot of baby books--important since I read it over and over again.
*ThoseMesmerizingEyes&ASpecialEasterEgg*
How could I have missed HUNWICK until now? He is a rabbit-eared Bandicoot, one of an endangered species, familiarly known in Australia as the BILBY. *Aussie* reviewer "LIN" won me over by suggesting that "Hunwick's Egg" would be a great Easter gift. Hunwick and his mysterious egg become very special friends but the egg does not hatch.
Hunwick's Egg
A wonderful story of devotion! Mem Fox continues to be one of my favorite children's story tellers. Hunwick is a sweet little creature who remains loyal in spite of others' misgivings. The use of so many animals strange to the Americas makes the book even more wonderful, with delightful pictures to help with the story. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - General    2. Animals - Mammals    3. Bandicoots    4. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    5. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    6. Children: Kindergarten    7. Eggs    8. Fiction    9. Friendship    10. Juvenile Fiction    11. Preschool Picture Story Books    12. Social Issues - Friendship    13. Social Situations - Friendship    14. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, etc.   

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I LOVE HIPPOS TOO
This is a neat kids book, and the illustrations are priceless. I gave it only four stars because the words to the song in the book don't match the words in the actual song. As a matter of fact, the words in the line about the garage don't even make sense to me. If you don't have the original record by Gayla, then this probably won't make any difference to you. You will still enjoy the book.

I Want A Hippotamus for Christmas
Too cute!The pictures are great.Children love it, expecially when they can learn the song with it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Mammals    2. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    3. Children's songs, English    4. Children: Kindergarten    5. Christmas    6. Hippopotamus    7. Holidays & Celebrations - Christmas    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Preschool Picture Story Books    10. Songs and music    11. Texts    12. Juvenile Fiction / Holidays & Festivals / Christmas   

Editorial Review

From pygmy shrews to bandicoots, this book will remind you it's not just Dr. Seuss who created strange and wonderful creatures!Read more

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Educational and Entertaining
My children, ages 5 and 3, and I love this Dr. Seuss style educational book.It is filled with lots of facts about mammals and distinguishs between mammals and non-mammals.The beginning of the book tells thereader that mammals breathe air, are warm to the touch and grow hair.Therest of the book illustrates these three characteristics.I particularilyliked the page which shows that mammals can live in different types ofenvironments, "Mammals live on cold mountains and hot, burning sand,down deep in the oceans or out on dry land."The ending is delightfulas the child learns that she is a mammal, too.Finally, I enjoyed thisbook because it included a glossary of terms and suggestions for furtherreading on the subject of mammals. ... Read more

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

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Step Into Reading level 3: Dolphins: Great book, but not the best level
You can call me StoryMaker. Step into Reading: Dolphins is a great book that teaches how dolphins are intellegent and have their own personalities. It's a great book, but they rate it level 3. Step into Reading's level 3 seems too easy for a level 3. More like a level 2. Of course, SIR has lots of levels, but people might think that it will help their 2nd grader read. It probably won't. Overall, a great book about dolphins' reactions with people, but remember, it might not be as challenging as you suspected. Signed, StoryMaker. "Gotta trust the kid's review!"

A picture book, people's interactions with dolphins
This is a great book for reading to 4-6 year olds.It talks aboutinteresting stories about dolphins and people.An example: 2 pages coverhow a man played with a dolphin in captivity by throwing a ring to thedolphin, and 2 years later, the dolphin recognized the same man and threwthe ring to him.The book talks about how dolphins are intelligent andeach have different personalities, how they like people, and things likethat. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Mammals    2. Children's 4-8 - Nature    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    4. Children: Grades 1-2    5. Dolphins    6. Juvenile literature    7. Readers - Beginner    8. Animals    9. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Marine Life   

Reviews (12)

This book is awesome!
You should read "Sometimes I like to curl up in a ball." It's so funny. It's about a cute little wombat and his feelings. The pictures are really amazing. I think your kids would like it. I think you should read it anytime you get the chance! I am 7 years old and I really like this book for bedtime. It helps me get to sleep. Take my advice and buy this book!

A Must-Have Childrens Book
I got this book for my son 2 years ago and since then this book is read every night before bed. My son LOVES the part with the silly faces and the mud the character plays with. I often buy this book for friends when they have a child and it is a quick favorite for everyone I have given it to.

Love it
The illustrations are awesome in this book. They spark curiousity and creativity in both young and old alike. I highly recommend this book. It has become one of our favorites to give away for presents. It crawls in the mind of toddler-preschool age children... and their parents. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - General    2. Animals - Mammals    3. Bedtime    4. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    5. Children: Babies & Toddlers    6. Fiction    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Play    9. Stories in rhyme    10. Wombats    11. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / General    12. LITERATURE - LIT CLASSICS TRD PB   

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do you have hurty feelings?
Fragility is a hippo who is very insecure.Her friends give her nice compliment but she always takes them as insults.Fragility cries all the time and her friends start to avoid her.Things change for Fragility one day when she decides to stand up to the neighborhood bully Rudy the elephant.Find out how Fragility turns her life around and learns some important like lessons.
One of the best children's books of the year
This is the story of Fragility, a hippopotamus who, despite her large size, was very fragile emotionally.Even when someone complimented her she managed to reframe it into an insult and was hurt again.So what happens when she is responsible for protecting the goal in the soccer match and the bully of an elephant decides to insult her?You'll have to read the book to get the answer."Hurty Feelings" is a fun read for children with well-drawn illustrations that are both detailed and humorous, and an excellent message, which makes it a highly recommended read. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Elephants    2. Animals - Mammals    3. Behavior    4. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    5. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    6. Children: Grades 1-2    7. Elephants    8. Emotions    9. Fiction    10. General    11. Hippopotamus    12. Juvenile Fiction    13. Social Issues - Emotions & Feelings    14. Social Situations - Emotions & Feelings    15. Juvenile Fiction / General   

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This is the best Christmas book ever
I love this book.I read it to my Sunday school class every year (preschool & kindergarteners) -- I still get teared up when the camel arrives at the manger...it is so touching and awe inspiring!The children are completely entranced by the story -- no one stirs as we read the story -- even the 3 year olds will be still with their little jaws open.
A Christmas Favorite
A proud camel is selected to accompany the Magi described in Matthew to carry gifts for Jesus.He tries to get out of the journey (he has other commitments), but is convinced otherwise by some sand-blowing voices.As his journey continues, so does his burden, as gifts are added to his back.A young child even adds a straw for the baby's bed, that, well, I don't want to spoil the ending ("Will this straw cause me to fall?"). A Wonderful Story for Christmas!
This is such a wonderful book! Every year I look for a special book to share with my family, this year it will be The Last Straw. It is a humorous tale that also teaches a valuable lesson about humility. The Last Straw isright up there with Santa Calls and The Red Ranger Came Calling. I highlyrecommend this book! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Mammals    2. Camels    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Kindergarten    5. Fiction    6. Holidays & Celebrations - Christmas    7. Jesus Christ    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Nativity    10. Religious - Christian   

Reviews (4)

An Inspirational Tale
This story provides a way for children and parents alike to put in simple terms the complex feelings which arise with chronic illnesses and disorders.For children too young to discuss their feelings, this book voices the fears they cannot express with words.I recommend this book to all children who must face illness, whether it be chronic or temporary.

A Fabulous Treat
Henry and the White Wolf is an extraordinary fable and a must-read for families with, and without, young loved ones who are ill.Beautifully written and illustrated, this magical little story offers hope and healing for children undergoing difficult medical procedures.The accompanying smooth pebble and the book are treasures to be held onto in time of sickness and in health.Enjoy this enchanting tale of strength, hope, and dignity.

The Power of believing
Beautifully illustrated story that moves the soul.This book fills your heart with joy.It's not only for sick children but any child that is enduring a difficult time in his or her life, like the sickness of a sibling, freind, parent or close one.I highly recommned this book to anyone that is able to read or is able to be read to, while experiencing the uncertainty of being ill. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Mammals    2. Animals - Wolves    3. Cancer    4. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    5. Children: Grades 1-2    6. Fiction    7. Health & Daily Living - General    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Medical care    10. Sick    11. Youths' writings, American    12. Animal stories    13. Juvenile Fiction / Health & Daily Living - Diseases   

Subjects:  1. Animals - Mammals    2. Bats    3. Children's 4-8 - Nature    4. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    5. Children: Preschool    6. Juvenile Nonfiction    7. Juvenile literature    8. Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Mammals   

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Time for Kids - Bats
I purchased this book for my first grade classroom.We do a unit of study on the elements of a non-fiction text.The Time for Kids books are wonderful for this unit.They have terrific pictures (which the kids love), and many elements of a non-fiction text, such as labeling, comparisions, captions, glossary, types of print, etc.I would highly recommend this book - really all of the time for kids books - to those looking for appropriate non-fiction books for a first grade classroom.The level 1 and 2 books are most appropriate. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Mammals    2. Bats    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    4. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    5. Children: Grades 2-3    6. Juvenile Nonfiction    7. Juvenile Science (General)    8. Juvenile literature    9. Readers - Chapter Books    10. Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals / General   

Subjects:  1. Animals - Mammals    2. Children's 9-12 - Animals/Pets    3. Individual Species Of Mammals    4. Mammals    5. Mule deer    6. Nature    7. Nature/Ecology    8. USA    9. Wild animals   

Reviews (14)

heartwarming message for all ages...
This story has a delightful message about the power we have to influence others, even if that influence is out of our awareness. Always a joy to read...

Simply Fabulous Book
This book is a simply wonderful book to share with chilren. It is beautifully written and illustrated, and has a great message to share as well. I am an elementary music teacher, and read it to my classes every year. It has become a mainstay in the few short years I've owned it, and my students love it as much as I do.

A Beautiful Lesson for Us All
I'm 43 and checked this book out of the library to read to my kids.I was so moved by it that I plan to buy several copies as gifts for both adults and kids.I'd like to have the artwork on the walls of my music studio to remind me . . .it's all about the energy we put out into the world.A timeless and most important lesson!Thank you David McPhail! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - General    2. Animals - Mammals    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Preschool    5. Fiction    6. Juvenile Fiction    7. Moles (Animals)    8. Music    9. Performing Arts - General    10. Performing Arts - Music    11. Violin    12. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Mammals   

Reviews (5)

Beautiful illustrations, very educational
This is a great book. My two year old loves it (though it would also be great for older kids) and has learned a lot from it. The illustrations are just gorgeous, and it's interesting enough that I don't mind reading it over and over again.

Our Favorite Smithsonian's Backyard book!!
We own 4 or 5 of the SB's and have checked out a number from the library as well.We absolutely love this book!This is my son's favorite (and mine).It is well written and has great pictures with a section in the back identifying the various points of interest in the pictures (viburnum berries, gypsy mushroom, sarsaparilla, etc.)
A CHEEKY TALE
This title is just one in the prestigious Smithsonian Institution's Backyard Series for young readers.Representative of the high quality of these publications it is a November tale about a chipmunk.Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Mammals    2. Children's 4-8 - Fiction - General    3. Children: Grades 3-4    4. Chipmunks    5. Fiction    6. General    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Nature & the Natural World - General   

Reviews (8)

Actually GAve Me Nightmare!!LOL
Anyway!!,this novel is written by Howard the dog.(no really)and he tells of his scary adventure in the woods,with 2 strange fellas and their ugly dog with an attitude problem. Not as good as the other BUNNICULA books
This one was just alright.It's the second sequel to the classic original BUNNICULA.It's not really bad but it's boring in part; like I found the whole first chapter to be a bore. It was a very good book it was interesting.
It was a very good book to read.I liked the book,eventhough i didn't finish the story.The story was about two dogs and one cat the cats name was Chester. The dogs name was Howie and Harold ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Mammals    2. Camping    3. Cats    4. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    5. Children: Grades 4-6    6. Dogs    7. Fiction    8. Horror & Ghost Stories    9. Humorous Stories    10. Juvenile Fiction / Humorous Stories   

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cute
Gilbert is getting ready to go to first grade.He is very worried about a lot of things.He's worried that his teacher won't be nice.He wonders if he will get into trouble for not eating all his lunch. As the day goes by he finds out that as long as he follows that rules that he teach has things will be fine.He even learns to read better and is able to read to his younger sister.
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Subjects:  1. Animals    2. Animals - Mammals    3. Children's 4-8    4. Children's 4-8 - Fiction - General    5. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    6. Children: Grades 1-2    7. Family - Siblings    8. Fiction    9. First day of school    10. Humorous Stories    11. Juvenile Fiction    12. School & Education    13. Schools    14. Social Issues - New Experience    15. Social Situations - Friendship    16. Juvenile Fiction / School & Education   

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An Excellent Book on Community and Relationships
I purchased this book (among many on here) for my unit on whales and the Inuit (Eskimo) people for my first grade class.This was a great book to share the relationship the people have with whales.It also shared a wonderful way the communities work together as well.What a great book! If you like whales, this is a great one to read to children!

Very Surprising
Although technically a children's book, "A Symphony of Whales" shook me up and blew me away with rich illustrations and an even more potent story.Sweet and simple, author Schuch tells the beautiful story of an Inuit girl and her whale spirit friend "Narna" -- and (not to give away the ending) the dramatic escape of three thousand whales trapped in an icy inlet of the Pacific ocean.
whales
I liked the girls kindness for the whales. She was cute and lovable. She was like a mother. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure - General    2. Animals - Mammals    3. Animals - Marine Life    4. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    5. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    6. Children: Kindergarten    7. Fiction    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Music    10. Nature & the Natural World - Ecology    11. Nature & the Natural World - Environment & Ecology    12. People & Places - Europe    13. People & Places - United States - Native American    14. Whales    15. Wildlife rescue    16. Juvenile Fiction / Ethnic / Native American   

Subjects:  1. Animals - Mammals    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Kindergarten    4. Fiction    5. General    6. Juvenile Fiction    7. Moose    8. Preschool Picture Story Books    9. Stories in rhyme    10. Juvenile Fiction / General   

Editorial Review

As the inhabitants of Redwall relax in the haze of the long,hot summer, they are unaware that the neighboring stronghold ofSalamandastron lies besieged by the evil weasel army of Ferhago theAssassin. Nor do they realize that Mara, beloved daughter of Urthsipe,Badger Lord of the Fire Mountain, is in terrible danger. But when alightening bolt uncovers the sword of Martin the Warrior, young Samkinembarks on adventure that leads him to Mara, and their lives becomeinextricably entwined. Read more

Reviews (131)

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

Not the best Rewall novel, but still a solid read with compelling characters and exciting climax. Recomended
The fifth Redwall novel, Salamandastron is the story of a badger maid, a blue-eyed ferret, and a plague at Redwall. Mara is a young badger maid who escapes her home, Salamandastron, and her overbearing adoptive father. As Mara begins her quest throughout Mossflower country, meeting up with Guosssom shrews and members from Redwall, Salamandastron falls under attack by a disarming, ruthless blue-eyed ferret. Meanwhile, a young squirrel named Samkim leaves Redwall in pursuit of the sword of Martin the Warrior. Giving us our first clear look at Salamandastron and the Long Patrol, Salamandastron expands the world of the Redwall novels yet again. The adventures and battles manage to be both realistic and exciting, and the strong-willed characters are compelling and show a lot of growth within the course of the book. While not particularly outstanding, this is one of the better and perhaps more famous Redwall novels and I recommend it and enjoy rereading it.
Awsome Book, But Just A Little Behind Some Of The Others
I've read the whole series at least once, and I think some of the other books in the series, such as, Mattimeo, Pearls Of Lutra, The Taggurang and Mossflower are a little bit better. This one is just a bit to sad for my tastes. I hate it how Urthstripe dies before Mara can say that she loved him. Still, a very good book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure - General    2. Animals    3. Animals - General    4. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    5. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    6. Fantasy fiction    7. Fiction    8. Jacques, Brian    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. Redwall Abbey (Imaginary place)    11. Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic    12. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Mammals   

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Lovely Art - a review of "Raccoons and Ripe Corn"
I've gotten this book from the library twice; once when my children were younger and again now that they are 4 and 6 (boy and girl).Both times this book has failed to capture their imaginations(or in other words they didn't ask for repeat readings like they do for other books).
Beautiful!
We were absorbed by the beautiful life like illustrations.The text is simple, not too wordy. Can be read by a beginning reader. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Mammals    2. Children's 4-8 - Nature    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    4. Children: Preschool    5. Corn    6. Diseases and pests    7. Food    8. Juvenile literature    9. Nature - General    10. Raccoons    11. Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Mammals