Reviews (16)

I Spy Christmas for Everyone
I ordered I Spy Christmas for my younger sister because our whole family enjoys I Spy books.Some of the sets in this book are: a cookie collage...pinecones in the snow...under the Christmas tree... they're really beautiful!

Oh what fun it is to spy...
If you're familiar with the I Spy series, you know what to expect in this book. If you're new to the world of I Spy, imagine staring in your fully stocked refrigerator looking for the Philly cream cheese. You know it's there - you just bought it yesterday - but for the life of you, you can't find it. Then your spouse comes by, reaches around you and grabs the tub from beside the two-liter bottle of Pepsi. I Spy is just like that: you know what you're looking for, you know it's in the picture somewhere, and some clown is bound to come by and find it immediately after you've been searching for a half an hour. That's why I recommend letting your spouse have first crack at the pictures. It makes your finding the specified objects a breeze.
This is one of the best Christmas books....
My son (He's 6) and I enjoy this book very much.It is an adventure everytime we read it.The extra Credits are also very challenging... ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activity Books - Hidden Picture    2. Children's 4-8 - Games / Gamebooks    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    4. Children: Grades 1-2    5. Christmas    6. General    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Juvenile literature    9. Miscellanea    10. Picture puzzles    11. Preschool Picture Story Books    12. Puzzles    13. Puzzles & quizzes   

Editorial Review

For all those kids who love to be scared on Halloween--but not Read more

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Wonderful children's book!
This is an excellent book for kids of all ages!My 5 year old twins first heard this when they were 3 and had me make it into a movie for them.My 7th and 8th grade students also love it, especially at Halloween!It is even more enjoyable with the CD.I highly recommend this book!

Don't waste your money
I ordered this and two other similair items. What a waste of money. Stories are useless, not even remotly scary. Background music & effects are worse again.
Like Jason for 3-year-olds
We've read it at least 25 times, and he still loves it.But, then my son loves scary books.Depends on the child. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Audio: Juvenile    2. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Fiction    5. Holidays & Celebrations - Halloween    6. Horror & Ghost Stories    7. Humorous Stories    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Monsters    10. Neighborhood    11. Neighbors    12. Preschool Picture Story Books    13. Fantasy    14. Horror & ghost stories, chillers    15. Juvenile Fiction / Action & Adventure   

Reviews (9)

the WOWWEE factor............
Everyone says WOW when I show them this book!
Wonderful Book!
I took my 1 year old to a bookstore to get her some books and music. The title "One Red Dot" caught my attention and imagine my amazement when I opened the book! I showed it to my daughter, she got so excited she tried to touch the pop up shapes. Sadly, some child loved the book so much that they tore up some of the pop ups and there weren't any more copies available at the store. As soon as I put it back on the shelf, my daughter started howling because she wanted it and she wouldnt stop screaming until we got to the car! Needless to say, I am going to order this book for her!

One Red Dot
One Red Dot was given as a gift to friends in California.They were delighted to receive such a wonderful book.They felt it was truly unique in the genre of pop-up books.It's a book to be treasured. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activity Books - General    2. Activity Books - Hidden Picture    3. Art    4. Art - General    5. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    6. Children: Grades 3-4    7. Counting    8. Juvenile Nonfiction    9. Juvenile literature    10. Picture puzzles    11. Specimens    12. Toy and movable books    13. Art / General   

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Recommended with Caution!
My daughter was also very upset by this book when it was read to her in Kindergarten. My mother was terminally ill at the time and this book (because of its ending) was very hard for her to take. She had nightmares about "the little old lady" for months after hearing this story. While it is a good example of early literary rhythm and ryhme, there are lots of other good ones too, including take offs on this book minus the depressing ending.

Excellent visuals!
I couldn't resist buying this book for my 1 1/2 year old son, even though I new it would be ripped to shreds in the hands of a toddler. Well, it has become shreds, but not out of destruction. He carries this book everywhere and we find him flipping th pages on his own! He LOVES it and so does my husband and I because the visuals are so colorful and stimulating. You can see through the woman's stomach, you can see all of the animals, you can sing the book. It is definitely a family favorite! I'm buying a second copy to save for his elementary years.

A well loved favourite
I adored this book as a child and my daughter does too. The only fault of this book is that it is quite large and heavy, yet my daughter manages to drag it around anyhow. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Kindergarten    4. Folk songs    5. Folk songs, English    6. Humorous Stories    7. Specimens    8. Texts    9. Toy and movable books    10. Juvenile Fiction / Fairy Tales & Folklore / Adaptations    11. Nursery rhymes    12. Picture books   

Editorial Review

The tale of a little duck alone on the Yangtze River, Read more

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This book ruined my golf game.
After reading this book, I caught a duck to use on the links. Despite naming it Ping, my distance and putting went down the toilet. I would not suggest using Ping for your average hacker.

Mixed feelings
As a kid I had a real love-hate relationship with this book!
The Story About Ping
This is a delightful old fashioned book. You have no worries about the content of the story. A true classic for children from a much loved author. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure - General    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Preschool    4. China    5. Classics    6. Ducks    7. Fiction    8. Yangtze River (China)    9. Juvenile Fiction / Classics    10. Picture books   

Reviews (10)

Could have been Better for Those in the Know
For those in the know, the book suffers for want of careful editing. It is flawed, for example, by illustrator David Diaz' arrogance in placing his own designs on Quezada's pottery. Had this book been about van Gogh, Picasso or any other well-known artist, it is unlikely he would have portrayed their art with no concern for what it looked like in reality. This puts down Juan Quezada. Diaz also carelessly depicts Quezada building a pot by the continuous-coil method of the Indians of the American Southwest rather than by the distinctive method that he innovated and for which he is known. Better editing would have caught these problems with the illustrations as well as a multitude of minor inaccuracies that occur in the text, nearly one to a page. For example, in speaking of using a bean to burnish pottery, the author comments, "Of course dried beans can be found in any kitchen in the village." The bean in question is an inedible wild bean, the chilicote-not the kind that would normally be found in anyone's kitchen. Such editorial problems do not, however, detract from this production as a children's book. They are the sort that only one in the know would see.

My kid is obsessed with this book
The absorbing subject matter of this book, presented through catchy rhymes and alliteration and strong, colorful illustrations, has completely captured the imagination of my four-year-old.For three days now, he's been "Juan" almost exclusively, following ants to a vein of "the very best clay, all squishy and white," pretending to make vessels for every conceivable purpose, and peppering me with questions about Mexico, pottery-making, and Juan himself.I've had to draw the line at cutting my hair for paintbrushes and gathering the "dried cow manure" left by the neighborhood dogs."The Pot That Juan Built" appeals to pre-schoolers' burgeoning interest in rhyme and other aspects of language; making things out of simple materials; and the world around them generally.I give it my highest recommendation!

Excellent, Beautiful Book!
I'm appalled at the lack of love for this book!I am a teacher of a 3rd grade classroom in California where my children are learing about how humans use the world around them to create their life and build their culture.This book is a perfect tie-in to this concept.The illustrations are beautiful and I found the rhymes to be intelligent and descriptive.Two thumbs up from me, and 48 thumbs up from my class!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Art - General    2. Art - History    3. Biography & Autobiography - Art    4. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    5. Children: Grades 2-3    6. Juvenile Fine Arts    7. Juvenile Nonfiction    8. Juvenile literature    9. People & Places - Mexico    10. People & Places - United States - Hispanic/Latino    11. Potters    12. Pottery    13. Quezada, Juan    14. Technique    15. Ceramic arts, pottery, glass    16. Fiction dealing with multiculturalism    17. Mexico    18. Multiculturalism    19. Picture books   

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One of My Favorites!
I have read this book to hundreds of children and adults. I have shared it with my own kids and have read it to children in my first grade class as well as to children in the Storytimes that I have done at the library. I have also highlighted it when doing literature presentations for other teachers. The reaction is always the same. The audience is quiet at first and possibly thinking, "Hmmm. Not very interesting." But then as the tree begins her struggles (I like to think of her as a girl!) there is side-splitting laughter that increases as each page turns. As soon as the book is over a chorus of, "Read it again!" begins and of course, I do! This book is a gem and sharing it each year is one of my favorite things about fall!

Fall Is Not Easy
Great childrens book. Mr. Kelley was the 2nd grade teacher for both my girls and they loved all his books and still do.. I would recommend this book to all parents.... Keep writing Marty

Pre-K Kids will Love
I read this book to my pre-k kids and they asked to hear it again right after I finished it. The illustrations are comical and very well done. The words flow together wonderfully. Great book to have for your Fall Book Collection. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    2. Children: Kindergarten    3. Fiction    4. Juvenile Fiction    5. Nature & the Natural World - General    6. Nature & the Natural World - Trees    7. Seasons    8. Stories in rhyme    9. Trees    10. Early learning / early learning concepts    11. English literature: poetry texts & anthologies    12. Fiction dealing with environmental issues    13. Natural history & pets   

Editorial Review

One couldn't select a more delightful and exciting premise for a children's book than the tale of a young boy lying awake on Christmas Eve only to have Santa Claus sweep by and take him on a trip with other children to the North Pole. And one couldn't ask for a more talented artist and writer to tell the story than Chris Van Allsburg. Allsburg, a sculptor who entered the genre nonchalantly when he created a children's book as a diversion from his sculpting, won the 1986 Caldecott Medal for this book, one of several award winners he's produced. Read more

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Great Book
I thought this book was great - it was really colorful. The overall feel reminded me of the book "Now I Know the Ten Commandments". I recommend it to anyone.

I like this book...and I think you will too!
This book is about a little boy who finds a train in front of his house. He has a chance to go on a great journey...does he get on the train? I think you will like this book. This book makes me feel happy. Your kids might like it too!

S, Bartkus Review
This beautifully written 1986 Caldecott Award winning book captivates readers young and old to love this Christmas classic.The story is told from a young boy's point of view of waiting for Santa to arrive on Christmas Eve, only to find a train waiting outside his bedroom window ready to go to the North Pole.Van Allsburg immediately draws the reader into the story by capturing the young boy leaning outside his window leading the reader to turn the page and see what the boy sees. The storyline follows the journey of a boy on the Polar Express train to see Santa in the North Pole and receive the first gift of Christmas.It teaches a strong lesson for those who believe and is appropriate for children while bringing back the warm eager memories of waiting for Santa.Van Allsburg's award winning illustrations are so realistic and fill the pages to capture the emotions and spirit of the children.His use of shading to create shadows on each page capture the essence of the Christmas Eve night.The lights in the background seem to pop out in the background as if one turned on a light switch.The detailed realistic drawings capture the emotion of the young boy especially when he lost the bell that Santa had given him.We see him on the train and empathize with him along with the other children as if we were riding right there in the train with him.Although the illustrations gained the main recognition of the story, his use of rich descriptive language also strengthen the story.Van Allsburg's use of similes to compare, give vivid details and appeal to the senses of the reader.For example, one line describes the chocolate cocoa as " melted chocolate bars."The popularity of this book was made into a blockbuster movie and Van Allsburg's talent of lasting artisitic impression and rich language was not lost.This book will continue to touch readers of all ages and capture the warm spirit of Christmas. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    2. Children: Grades 2-3    3. Children: Kindergarten    4. Christmas    5. Classics    6. Fiction    7. Holidays & Celebrations - Christmas    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. North Pole    10. Preschool Picture Story Books    11. Santa Claus    12. Transportation - General    13. Van Allsburg, Chris    14. Juvenile Fiction / Holidays & Festivals / Christmas   

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5 stars for concept, 3 for lyrics, 5for illustrations.
Although labeled for the three and up age range, my experience suggests this book will appeal more to parents and caregivers than to toddlers.
Says SOOOOO much in relatively so few words.....
This book really says in a very few words all we need to know about living a full, rich, peaceful, serene life. Give to Every Child (and Parent!) You Know!
This book really says in a very few words all we need to know about living a full, rich, peaceful, serene life.Read more

Subjects:  1. Bedtime & Dreams    2. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Kindergarten    5. Holidays & Celebrations - Thanksgiving    6. Juvenile Fiction    7. Preschool Picture Story Books    8. Social Issues - Emotions & Feelings    9. Social Issues - Values    10. Juvenile Fiction / General   

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the relatives came
THE BOOK IS WONDERFUL. I AM AN ADULT AND THOUGH THE BOOK IS MEANT FOR CHILDREN, I PURCHASED ITFOR MYSELF.THE RELATIVES SEEMED SO REAL AND REMINDED ME OF WHEN OUR RELATIVES VISITED US FROM WEST VIRGINIA WHEN I WAS A CHILD.I LIVE IN VIRGINIA AND SOME OF THE ILLUSTRATIONS REMINED ME OF MY OWN NECK OF THE WOODS.

1986 Caldecott Honor Book
I am an elementary education major at West Virginia State University.I am currently taking Children's Literature with Prof. Roger Samples where we just completed a project on a Caldecott honor book.For my book, I read The Relatives Came.I thought that overall, The Relatives Came was a great book.It was a great story about the closeness of a family and the joy and excitement that is felt when they are together.Not only was this a great story, but it had some very nice and detailed illustrations.Stephen Gammell's illustrations are like an added bonus that goes along with Cynthia Rylant's great writing.Some books can often tell the story either without the pictures or the words present.That is not the case with The Relatives Came.They both play a key role in the telling of the story.

When I Was Young in the Mountains
This is an excellent book which abounds with lots of wonderful memories from my childhood. Having grown up in the city, I loved to visit my grandparents who lived in the mountains of Pennsylvania. It brought back wonderful memories like the frightening walks to the outhouse at night,snakes in the grass and warm and loving grandparents.
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Subjects:  1. 20th century    2. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Kindergarten    5. Family - General    6. Family life    7. Fiction    8. Juvenile literature    9. New York (N.Y.)    10. Review copies (Publishing)    11. United States    12. Early learning / early learning concepts    13. Juvenile Fiction / Family / General   

Editorial Review

Seven decades after Babar was born, the world is still very much in lovewith the noble elephant. Before his untimely death at age 37, Jean de Brunhoffwrote and illustrated six stories about Babar and his friends and family. Inthis exquisite gift edition, every one of these stories is included, with not aword or picture left out. From Read more

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Great fun for the whole family
My husband and I grew up on Babar.So when we saw this book we bought for our 4 month old son.He loves to hear our voices as we read to him and he also loves the bright colored pictures.We enjoy the memories that the stories bring back to us.A great addition to anyones collection. "Original" art?Ha!
I was so thrilled to get this book as a gift, especially since it includes the long out-of-print "Babar and Zephir."When I began to leaf through it, being very familiar with the older editions, I grew sicker with every page.Jean de Brunhoff's stunning artwork has been absolutely destroyed. A GREAT CHILDREN'S BOOK!
We have a3 year old and a 2 year old and they both really love Babar and the gang.They love the book and Babar videos.We've had this book for over a year, and our children continue to ask us to read it to them.This book is wonderfully illustrated and humorous.Enjoyable even for adults. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure    2. Action & Adventure - General    3. Animals - Elephants    4. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    5. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    6. Children: Grades 1-2    7. Elephants    8. Fiction    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Elephants   

Editorial Review

"If you give a pig a pancake, she'll want some syrup to go with it.You'll give her some of your favorite maple syrup. She'll probably get all sticky, so she'll want to take a bath." You get the idea. Baths lead to bubbles, bubbles lead to rubber ducks, rubber ducks lead to wanting a trip to the farm. Read more

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If You Give a Pig a Pancake by Leonardo
If You Give A Pig A Pancake
If You Give a Pig a Pancake
I have read this story so much the children I teach can read along with me.

Pig Heaven
The fourth in the series is just as good as the first.The pictures are just as adorable and the sequencing is easy to follow. Good for ages 3-7. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Pigs    2. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Kindergarten    5. Fiction    6. Humorous Stories    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Pigs    9. Juvenile Fiction / General   

Reviews (5)

Wiggle
This is such a cute book about wiggling, which most toddlers can relate with. It asks silly questions and shows a happy pudgy dog wiggling in lots of different places and ways. The story has a rhyme throughout and is great to read aloud. Your little one will enjoy listening and seeing the cute digitally created illustrations in this fun story.

High energy story that is simply fun to read aloud!
A superbly simple rhyming story about wiggling through your day.I wanted to wiggle with the pictures on each page.I thoroughly enjoyed how Scott Menchin, the artist, used a real rubber ducky in a fake drawn bathtub and a cartoon dog with a real pancake on his head.The mismatched pictures were basic, colorful and fun to look at.The story itself is still in the style of the author's other books, Click, Clack, Moo, but doesn't make you feel as if you have read a different version of it already.Fresh ideas and crisp clean pages will have this book screaming to be read every day.Also recommended to use for teachers of kindergarten or first grade to start off the day with a good wiggle.Wiggling and movement before sitting down all day in class can provide some much needed stress relief...even for kids!

A true original!
This is such a fun book. Fans of Doreen Cronin work get a special treat with Scott Menchin's illustrations. I absolutely love the pictures in this book! Menchin combines real pictures with illustrations and creative shadowing (not sure if that is a real word!)My 2-year-old has to take it to bed with her, she loves it so much. I recommend it to anyone with toddlers. In fact, it's my new birthday gift. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Dogs    2. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    3. Children: Grades 1-2    4. Children: Preschool    5. Concepts - General    6. Dance    7. Fiction    8. General    9. Humorous Stories    10. Juvenile Fiction    11. Preschool Picture Story Books    12. Stories in rhyme    13. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Dogs   

Editorial Review

If you read this very popular book just before bed, and the light is still on in the hallway, you can make the rainbow scales glitter on the page, and realize why the Rainbow Fish was so proud of his beautiful decoration. Sometimes, though, being too proud of outside beauty can blind a fish, or a child (or even, heaven forbid, a parent) to the beauty people hold inside. That's the lesson of this simple tale, imported from Switzerland. It's a useful one for future sneaker and designer clothing shoppers, for rainbow fish--and for quieter, plainer minnows, too. ... Read more

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One of the BEST books!!
My son (22 months) LOVES this book.I read this book at least once a week.Great for teaching sharing!
An Adorable Book With An Outstanding Message!
This is an adorable book! It is fun and easy to read and it has a great message. This book teaches children to share their gifts and talents with others, and that material possessions are not everything in life. This book taught me that in general, people put too much emphasis on material possessions, when we really should be focusing most of our energy on relationships and more important issues that really matter in the world. This book teaches the importance of friendship and overall happiness in life. If children can understand these concepts it will only help them in life. This book shows a fish who starts out being selfish and is very unhappy because he does not have any friends. Eventually, after discussing his lonliness with someone wiser, he shares his rainbow scales with the other fish, who, in return, invite him to join their circle of friends. This simple plot line is easy for children to understand, yet so very important in life. The layout is also simple; there is one paragraph on every other page and it is written with simple language and simple dialogue. Even though this book typically attracts young readers, the message is universal and appropriate for all ages. This is a fantastic book! I highly recommend it to readers of all ages!

Why isn't there are 0 star option?
From Publisher's Weekly, '...the lonely fish seeks advice from the wise octopus, who counsels him to give away his beauty and "discover how to be happy."'
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Subjects:  1. Animals - Fishes    2. Beauty, Personal    3. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    4. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    5. Children: Kindergarten    6. Children: Preschool    7. Fiction    8. Fishes    9. Friendship    10. Juvenile Fiction    11. Preschool Picture Story Books    12. Social Issues - Friendship    13. Social Issues - Values    14. Social Situations - Values    15. Juvenile Fiction / Social Situations / Values    16. Picture books   

Editorial Review

It's not easy for duck parents to find a safe place to bring up their ducklings, but during a rest stop in Boston's Public Garden, Mr. and Mrs.Mallard think they just might have found the perfect spot--no foxes or turtles in sight, plenty of peanuts from pleasant passers-by, and the benevolent instincts of a kindly police officer to boot. Young readers will love the mother duck's proud, loving protection of her wee webbed ones, and those with fond memories of Boston will enjoy familiar locales, from Beacon Hill to Louisburg Square, and over the Charles River--often from a duck's-eye view. Robert McCloskey, creator of Read more

Reviews (41)

A great classic
This edition is a reprint of a classic book telling the tale of a mother duck trying to move her ducklings across the city to a new home. I use to get the biggest bang out of this book, and still do, imagining all the people taking time out to stop for the little duck family.It is a piece of history to hold on to, reminding everyone to stop once in a while and enjoy the small things going on around us, and to respect nature and its animals.Although I don't know if the book was intended to make that big impact, reflecting on it now, especially as many towns expand, certainly brings this up. This is a must have book for the family collection to read before bedtime.

Quack Quack- A timeless story
This book was one of the few books that was always at the top of the stack at my grandmothers house when I was a child.It tells the story of a mother duck getting all of her ducklings across boston through many dangerous/exciting situations, and the accomidations many kind people made for them.This is a book that should hopefully become one of my children's favorites, and hopefully yours too.

Excellent choice
This book is the one that hooked me on its author/illustrator. In my experience the age 2-3 crowd enjoys it so please do not wait until 4. I must confess to a having a passion for older "retro" books. This one is great because the story conveys a message of family togetherness, a sense of community and safety. The illustration is excellent and represents the Boston area well. While I do not live there I plan on a family vacation there and the book will come along.
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Reviews (5)

cookies are important
This is the kind of book that children of all ages should read, or have someone read to them.I love the way the book compares everyday words with cookies!The golden retriever on the front of the book is adorable, too.It's a very educational, creative and memorable book.

The Best Way to Learn is While Enjoying a Cookie
I bought this book for my husband who is known for baking the best tasting cookies in the small town where we live. The book is a delight to read and a great way to teach kids lessons such as sharing, patience, respect, trustworthiness, cooperation, compassion, etc. The illustrations are warm additions and you can almost smell the cookies.
A truly wonderful book
This is such a wonderful book.I was attracted to Jane Dyer's lovely illustrations and fell in love with the story.By using chocolate chip cookies, Rosenthal explains such things as envy, greed, cooperation, kindness, etc in a manner that helps children understand and gives adults a reason to smile.Today is my daughter's 6th birthday.Rather than take in treats that would be forgotten quickly, she gave her kindergarten teacher and class a copy of this book as a present.The teacher (and class) loved it.This book would be a wonderful present for a young child (say kindergarten to first grade) and a welcome addition to any libary.I cannot recommend it enough. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 9-12 - Psychology    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Kindergarten    4. Conduct of life    5. Cookies    6. Juvenile Nonfiction    7. Miscellanea    8. Personal Growth - Happiness    9. Preschool Picture Story Books    10. Social Issues - Emotions & Feelings    11. Social Issues - Friendship    12. Social Issues - Manners & Etiquette    13. Social Issues - Values    14. Juvenile Fiction / Social Situations / Emotions & Feelings   

Subjects:  1. (Ronald David),    2. 1927-    3. Animals - Bears    4. Biography / Autobiography    5. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    6. Children: Preschool    7. Dolls    8. England    9. Family - Parents    10. Fiction    11. General    12. Health & Daily Living - Daily Activities    13. Juvenile Fiction    14. Laing, R. D    15. Mcphail, David    16. Play    17. Preschool Picture Story Books    18. Psychiatrists    19. Toys, Dolls, & Puppets    20. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Bears   

Editorial Review

Anyone who has ever let go of a balloon string and watched the brightobject go up and up and out of sight will appreciate this whimsical picturebook that ponders the age-old question Read more

Reviews (32)

Fun, Silly and Most Importantly, Engaging for Young Readers!
I think every young child whose ever accidentally released a balloon into the wild blue yonder has wondered what happens to them...and this book gives kids some whimsical ideas about the secret life of balloons that should ease their minds about what happens...I suppose this is a better way for kids to think about it than just popping somewhere up there and plummeting to the ground.The words are written in silly rhymes and the illustrations are lush and whimsical...just plain silly and loads of fun for young readers.Younger kids (2-4) will like having the opportunity to explore each page and older kids (5-8) will enjoy reading all the additional text loaded onto each page (balloons writing post cards, signs for various things, ect...) that should help keep their interest when the simple rhyme is, well, too simple for them to enjoy.Each page feels rather like an explosion of art and whimsy...it is that chaotic splendor that kids can't help but love!!Where to Balloons Go? doesn't provide any scientific explanation...but it's not meant to, it's just plain fun!! Kids and adults alike will have fun reading this and diving right into the incredible illustrations...if you've got a kid 4-8, this is a must read!!

artistic, creative, clever, addictive!!
my daughter absolutely loves this book. the age range says 4 and up but my daughter is two and loves it and is addicted to it. she wants me to read it to her before her nap and bedtime. i would say not to leave it down where a child under 4 could rip the pages. this books verbage and artwork is so clever. my daughter and i both get a kick out of it. there are reusable stickers included in the back of the book and you can use them on the pretty inside covers in the front or back (slick surface- either cloud or space background). she always sees them when we are done reading and can't wait until she can one day play with them. she loves stickers but tends to rip them and ruin them at this age- so i'm waiting to let her play with these! i would recommend this book to anyone, and i know i will buying this as gifts!

Great for a child that has lost someone.
I don't know if this was the original message intended, but I've found this book to be a great tool for helping kids cope with loss. Whether it be a grandparent or a pet, this can open the lines of communication with a young child and help explain things that sometimes adults have difficulty putting into words. I'm a hospice nurse, and know that this book has been reccommended for children in our field for years - and it's darned cute to boot! ... Read more

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Editorial Review

Can you spy "a tortoise, a hare, a tea bag, a key/ a clock, and a flag on a house in a tree"? It's not easy--but readers of all ages will have a whole lot of fun trying. With more than a dozen I Spy picture books under their belts, including

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Lot's of fun
I bought this book for my kids ages six and seven.They both love it.This book is a nice mix of hard to find and easier to find items.These I spy books also made nice birthday gifts for some other children we know.

My favorite of the I Spy Series!
My family has enjoyed I Spy Picture Riddles for many years. I Spy Treasure Hunt is my personal favorite. The reader is invited to search for hidden items on pages that represent an imaginary seaside town. The first puzzle page features the train station, while the next two page spread is the "View from Duck Pond Inn". Eventually, the Pirate's treasure is revealed! I enjoy the less flashy and cluttered look of this particular book, though my kids seem to highly enjoy all the I Spy books. I recommend them for all ages!

i spy an educationaltool thats fun
Great BOOK...ITS FUN AND IT ENCOURAGES VOCABULARY AND WORD RECOGNITION ... Read more

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What Do You Review With A Book Like This
This book is breathtaking, a real stand-out visually -- and at the same time grippingly educational and fun for kids. If you want to see that dawning light of curiousity and hunger for understanding in a child that's just learning that it's fun to learn, there's no better book than this one.