Subjects:  1. Animals - General    2. Behavior    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Kindergarten    5. Etiquette    6. Fiction    7. Health & Daily Living - Safety    8. Imagination & Play    9. Juvenile Fiction    10. Preschool Picture Story Books    11. Safety    12. Social Issues - Friendship    13. Juvenile Fiction / Social Situations / Friendship   

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The Best Teens Guid In the World
This book was basically adout a teen's life and what main thigs go on. This book has alot of the bad things that teens think adout doing or have done and the consequences of getting caught.This book also gives good advise about everything from being adopted to having sex.Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Young Adult Misc. Nonfiction    2. Children's rights    3. Children: Grades 4-6    4. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    5. Juvenile Nonfiction    6. Juvenile literature    7. Law & Crime    8. Legal status, laws, etc    9. Legal status, laws, etc.    10. Minors    11. Social Science - Politics & Government    12. Social Science - Sociology    13. Teenagers    14. United States    15. Adolescent children    16. Constitutional & administrative law    17. Life Skills & Personal Awareness, General Studies    18. USA   

Editorial Review

We all know about sibling rivalry, but leave it to Ginny Mae Perkins to be jealous of the family dog! He doesn't have to say "please," he doesn't have to clean his room, or wear shoes, or deal with a tattling little brother, or ... Read more

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My Dog Never Says Please
My Dog Never Says Please is as silly as Amelia Bedlia dusting furniture with dusting powder.First, you have a girl who acts, eats, and does everything like a dog.Second, you have her little brother correcting her on her manners. Finally, you get the girl to realize that she doesn't want to be a dog.I would highly recommend this book to any parent who wants to read to their kids.I also recommend this book to read to kids who need to learn that you may not want something you may just want it because someone else has it.

My Dog Never Says Please
My Dog Never Says Please is as silly as Amelia Bedlia dusting furniture with dusting powder.First, you have a girl who acts, eats, and does everything like a dog.Second, you have her little brother correcting her on her manners. Finally, you get the girl to realize that she doesn't want to be a dog.I would highly recommend this book to any parent who wants to read to their kids.I also recommend this book to read to kids who need to learn that you may not want something you may just want it because someone else has it.

Great book for kids and adults!
I read this book at a house to children I was babysitting for.The children and I both found the book to be quite funny and requested multiple readings.I was more than happy to read this book again for them.It is a great book and I am going to order it for my neice for her birthday! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Behavior    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Kindergarten    4. Dogs    5. Family life    6. Fiction    7. Humorous Stories    8. Social Issues - Manners & Etiquette    9. Early learning / early learning concepts    10. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Dogs   

Subjects:  1. Abuse - General    2. Christianity - Education - Program Resources    3. Crimes against    4. Dating violence    5. Family & Relationships    6. Family/Marriage    7. General    8. Life Stages - Adolescence - Sexuality    9. Prevention    10. Religion - Classic Works    11. Sex crimes    12. Study and teaching    13. Teenagers    14. Life Skills & Personal Awareness, General Studies   

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Heroes Who Changed the World
In SCIENTIST, HEALERS, AND INVENTORS, Wade Johnson provides a wealth of information about famous African-Americans who have made ingenious contributions. The book contains not only entries for several well-known individuals such as Benjamin Banneker and Madame C. J, Walker, it also includes several lesser-known individuals such as Susie King Taylor, a Civil War Nurse, and Jan Ernst Matzeliger, the inventor of the shoelasting machine (a machine that allowed for the mass production of shoes). Concise and succinct biographies
Book Of Black Heroes: Scientists Healers And Inventors by Wade Hudson is an impressive survey of learned and able African-American men and women compiled and presented especially for young readers. Each individual page features a photograph of a notable personage from the nineteenth or twentieth centuries, accompanied by a concise and succinct biography summarizing his or her life and achievements. A truly great introduction to remarkable and intelligent people of color who made their mark on history and science itself, Wade Hudson's Book Of Black Heroes is a welcome and highly recommended addition to personal, family, school, or community any Black History collection for children. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. African American nurses    2. African American physicians    3. African American scientists    4. Biography    5. Biography & Autobiography - Cultural Heritage    6. Biography & Autobiography - Literary    7. Biography & Autobiography - Science & Technology    8. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Biography    9. Children: Grades 3-4    10. Juvenile Nonfiction    11. Juvenile literature    12. People & Places - General    13. People & Places - United States - African-American    14. Life Skills & Personal Awareness, General Studies   

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    2. Children: Grades 1-2    3. Concepts - General    4. Juvenile Nonfiction    5. Science & Technology    6. Social Issues - Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance    7. Geographical information systems (GIS) & remote sensing    8. Life Skills & Personal Awareness, General Studies   

Subjects:  1. Authorship    2. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    3. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    4. English language    5. Grammar    6. Juvenile Nonfiction    7. Juvenile literature    8. Language Arts - Composition & Creative Writing    9. Language Arts - Grammar    10. Study and teaching (Middle sch    11. Study and teaching (Middle school)    12. English    13. English language: writing skills    14. Life Skills & Personal Awareness, General Studies   

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Gave Me an Awkward Feel
from Blue Jean Online (www.bluejeanonline.com) A great new addition to the Girlfriends family
True to the form of the other books in the best-selling Girlfriends book series, Teen Girlfriends zeroes in on friendship as today's teen girls experience it. Friendships in adolescence have their ups and downs, and this book reassures girls that what they're going through with their friends is normal. The girls interviewed are candid to the point that every girl who so much as skims the pages will relate to some, if not most of, the material.Girls' connections with their friends are especially critical now, during this time of national challenges, and this grounded-in-reality book is the perfect comfort and companion. Every one ofAmerica's daughters, granddaughters, and nieces deserves a copy! Eh, so so
I read a variety of teen books, then give reviews on them to the local bookstore which I work at. This book may stand out from the rest because it actually quotes what others teens themselves have to say on various topics. However, it lacks content and appears to be like many other teen books, addressing similar issues in similar ways. It won't bore you but it definitely won't leave you breathless. If you want a book with the same edge but filled with content try "Stories for a Teen's Heart" by Alice Gray or even Wade F. Horn's "New Teen Book." I can't think of many other books of this nature but the lack of content spoils a lot of the originality of this book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Young Adult Social Situations    2. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    3. Female friendship    4. Friendship    5. Friendship in adolescence    6. Girls & Women    7. Juvenile Nonfiction    8. Juvenile literature    9. Social Issues - Friendship    10. Teenage girls    11. Life Skills & Personal Awareness, General Studies    12. Marriage, family & other relationships   

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Great for kids and adults
This is my first review for Amazon.I felt compelled to write about this book because I find it to be so fun and educational for me and my children.The book uses letters, both upper and lower case, to create pictures that begin with that letter.The letter "m" is my favorite because it uses the whole word "mouse" to create a picture of a mouse.We've been doing a letter a day at our house.I take a sheet of paper and draw a big letter and fill it in with something (for instance today is W day and I filled in the big W to look like a watermelon), then we draw the pictures from this book.Today it was witch and walrus.Most of the drawings are simple enough for my 5 year old to do, and I (a 35 year old) am able to do all of them :)Many of the pages have little side pictures in addition to the main pictures that also use the letters.My only wish for this book would be for more of the letters to include these "extra" pictures, since I have no imagination!Otherwise, a wonderful book.

D is for Doodle
This is a great book. For children who love to doodle/draw it is great fun. Also, a great way for children to learn their letters capital and lower case and also the letter sounds. Great fun.

Oodles of Great Doodles
D is for Doodle is full of ingenious, fun and yet simple to draw cartoons. My daughter loves the way Deborah Zemke turns letters and shapes into animals and characters. My daughter loves to try new doodles and D is for Doodle also inspires to make up her own doodle characters. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activity Books - General    2. Art - Drawing    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    4. Children: Grades 2-3    5. Doodles    6. Drawing    7. Juvenile Nonfiction    8. Juvenile literature    9. Technique    10. Juvenile Nonfiction / Art / Drawing    11. Life Skills & Personal Awareness, General Studies   

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More Big Bang for your buck
If you were to walk up to me as I sat at my Children's Reference Desk in my library and ask me to come up with as many picture books written by Unitarians that I could think of, you'd have me stumped.And if you were to walk up to me and ask me to come up with as many spiritual Big Bang picture books as I could think of, you'd have me stumped.In general, I'm pretty easy to stump.Now I've at least one book to consider should either question come flying at my Reference Desk from parts unknown.We have, before us, "The Everything Seed".Coming via the publisher Tricycle Press, the book is a kind of experiment in combining a worthy subject alongside beautiful art, then failing to package the title in a pleasing manner.Do not, under any circumstances, get me wrong here.This is a book that definitely fills a need.Just the same, it would have been nice if the publisher could have granted this title the care and attention it so richly deserved.
Only one detail awry, but it's the big one.
The Everything Seed was read as a story-for-all-ages in my church recently. It is a beautiful book that seems at first glance to be giving preschoolers an engaging foretaste of the mystery and grandeur alive in our best current understanding of how the universe developed.
Acknowledging the spiritual aspect of all creation
The Everything Seed: A Story Of Beginnings is written by Carole Martignacco (an ordained minister serving the Unitarian Universalist Church of North Hatley, Quebec, Canada) and illustrated by Joy Troyer (a Batik artist and seminary student). This the story of the very first seed, the one that unfold to become everything in the Universe. Author Carole Martignacco incorporates scientific theories while acknowledging the spiritual aspect of all creation in a work that will resonate with young readers of all religions and denominational backgrounds. The batik illustrations are beautiful, simple, elegant, and perfectly showcase a story of our beginnings that is as thoughtful as it is entertaining. The Everything Seed is a very welcome and highly recommended addition to family, church, school, and community library collections. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    2. Children: Grades 2-3    3. Cosmogony    4. Creation    5. Juvenile Nonfiction    6. Juvenile Poetry    7. Legends, Myths, & Fables - Other    8. Life    9. Origin    10. Poetry - General    11. Life Skills & Personal Awareness, General Studies   

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    2. Children: Grades 1-2    3. Holidays & Celebrations - Thanksgiving    4. Juvenile Nonfiction    5. Juvenile Nonfiction / Holidays & Festivals / Thanksgiving    6. Life Skills & Personal Awareness, General Studies    7. USA   

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    2. Children: Grades 4-6    3. Juvenile Nonfiction    4. Juvenile literature    5. Study Aids - General    6. Study Aids - Test Preparation    7. Study skills    8. Juvenile Nonfiction / Study Aids / Test Preparation    9. Life Skills & Personal Awareness, General Studies   

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Inspiration and Survival
A lot of useful inspiration and practical information from the world's spiritual and religious traditions has been brought together in this psychic survival guide for teenagers. With many quotes from both modern writers and sacred traditions, the focus is on learning to be strong in oneself and compassionate towards others, what Johnson calls being a spiritual warrior. The tools and insights are directed toward the transition from childhood to adulthood - learning to be an independent person in the world. Johnson calls this time, which people are called upon to face in their teens and early twenties, the thundering years.Native American wisdom is used as a principle guide, but many sources of wisdom are brought in - Christian, Buddhist, Sufi, modern psychological. Young people are encouraged to live creative lives and to tells their stories. A cornucopia of techniques for living a vital life and dealing with its challenges are presented - everything from meditation, working with dreams, drumming, and various forms of exercise to helping others, connecting with nature, and creating rituals to mark the changes in one's life. Many useful books, resources, and Web sites are included at the end of each chapter. As most topics have to be dealt with relatively briefly, these references allow readers to delve more deeply into areas which they are drawn to. This is an inspiring guide and companion,not only for young people, but anyone hoping to ride the waves of modern life more effectively, and enjoy the ride.

An important contribution
This is a well-written book that promises to be helpful to therapists as well as to teens.I found the ideas thought provoking and sound.Vera J. Elleson, Ph.D.

Thunder On!!!!
I am so excited to see a book available to teens that confirms for them....and for us their parents, that their loud confusion, creative depressions, outbursts of truth and pain, all have such an important place in the process that is life.Read more

Subjects:  1. Body, Mind & Spirit    2. Children's Books/Young Adult Misc. Nonfiction    3. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    4. Health & Daily Living - Maturing    5. Juvenile Nonfiction    6. Religious life    7. Spiritual life    8. Teenagers    9. Juvenile Nonfiction / Body, Mind & Spirit    10. Life Skills & Personal Awareness, General Studies    11. Popular psychology    12. Self-Help & Practical Interests    13. Self-Help    14. Teens   

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This book moved me to tears
I came across this book in a local children's hospital resource library.The first page describes a speeding race car with no brakes, and how it might go off the road or even crash.Page two goes on to draw a parellel between this race car, and and explains that having ADHD is a lot like being a race car with no brakes, 'You have a great engine with lots of thinking power, and a good, strong body, but no brakes'.I broke down crying right there in the middle of the library - it was like finally getting inside my child's head and knowing how he feels and why he just doesn't seem to know when to quit. A Powerful Resource for the Parents of ADHD Kids!
One of the most difficult things about parenting an ADHD child is explaining attention deficit disorder to that child. Patricia Quinn and associates have given a powerful resource to these parents - a true gift to empower them. In simple language, illustrated with eye-catching graphics, PUTTING ON THE BRAKES explains not only the nature of this disorder, but also how children and their families can learn to manage it. As an ADD Coach, I find this to be the most important resource that I can put into the hands of parents.

Putting on the Brakes
A very good book for children with ADHD.It's easy to read and gets to the point, something all ADHD children need.It explains what ADHD is, that others have the same problems, and how it effects their home and school lives.It gives some wonder information about how they can help theirselves.I have read it to both my children with ADHD as well as ADHD children I work with and they all enjoy it, and can relate to it. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activity Books    2. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder    3. Children's 9-12 - Activity Books    4. Children: Grades 1-2    5. Cognitive therapy for children    6. Juvenile Nonfiction    7. Juvenile literature    8. Social Issues - Special Needs    9. Social Situations - Special Needs    10. Treatment   

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    2. Children: Grades 1-2    3. Family - General    4. Juvenile Fiction    5. Juvenile Fiction / Religious / Christian    6. Juvenile Fiction / Social Situations / Values    7. Social Issues - General    8. Social Issues - Values    9. Activity Books    10. Character    11. Games & Activities - Puzzles    12. Honesty    13. Life Skills & Personal Awareness, General Studies    14. Religious - Christian   

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    2. Children: Preschool    3. Experiments    4. General    5. Handicraft    6. Juvenile literature    7. Science    8. Handicrafts    9. Life Skills & Personal Awareness, General Studies   

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Fantastic book!!! Great social story for whining!!!
I have twin 4 year olds who are constantly whining. This is a beautifully-written and illustrated book that teaches you get NOTHING when you whine, and you are rewarded for good behavior. I read it to my boys last night and they loved it. This morning, when one of my boys started whining, I said, "What do you get when you whine?" He replied, "Nothing... I'm sorry." A lesson also for parents to be consistent and to remain calm instead of yelling at your kids to stop (which never works). I'm already convinced that with repeated reading and consistent parenting (you can never give in) the whining will stop! Thanks for this book, and PLEASE write more!!!!

A better way of writing childerens books
This book is about Mamma cat, Daddy Cat and their 3 childeren and their adventures during a typical day. The book also teaches childeren a lesson about why it is not good behavior to whine.
Great Book For Kids and Parents
Beautiful illustrations will catch every child's attention while they learn to recognize colors, numbers, objects and animals.The learning doesn't stop there.Read more

Subjects:  1. Children: Preschool    2. Juvenile Fiction    3. Juvenile Fiction / Social Situations / Manners & Etiquette    4. Short Stories    5. Attitude change in children    6. Behavior modification    7. Interpersonal communication in children    8. Social Situations - Manners & Etiquette   

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As seen in Deepak Chopra's Infinite Possibilities newsletter
Rozman teaches children to center in the heart, which puts them in touch with the depth of their own being.By using the heart as the primary focus for centerning and concentration, children balance their mental, physical, and emotional natures, self-esteem expands, decision-making skills improve, and the ability to concentrate increases.Guided imagery, yoga, creative fantasy, movement, psychology, and love are used to give form to the inner spiritual qualities inherent in youth, resulting in happier, more caring children who may communicate the truth of their hearts. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Education / Teaching    2. Educational Psychology    3. Experimental Methods    4. Meditation    5. Meditation for children    6. Advice on parenting    7. Life Skills & Personal Awareness, General Studies    8. Mind, body, spirit: thought & practice    9. Non-Classifiable   

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Outdated and Poor Fictional Representation of Wildlife and Man
Fiction is one thing, but, some stories should be left back in the day when ignorance could be used an excuse for a "cute" representation of wildlife.Poor example of a children's story.

Beautiful wonderful book for kids and adults
I still consider this my favorite book as a child!I was so in love with the illustrations.The story is great.I recommend this for any child. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Marine Life    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Kindergarten    4. Fiction    5. General    6. Human-animal relationships    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Nature & the Natural World - General    9. Preschool Picture Story Books    10. Seals (Animals)    11. Life Skills & Personal Awareness, General Studies    12. Nursery rhymes   

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Compulsive
Once I had started reading this book, I could not put it down. It drew me in immediately and I found myself completely absorbed in the girl's lives. A very touching book
I found this to be a very touching and moving book. It dealt with all the major eating disorders in asensitive and helpful way. It also showed the power of friendship and mutual support. Very very moving and highly recommended. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children: Grades 2-3    2. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)    3. Health & Daily Living - General    4. Juvenile Nonfiction    5. Life Skills & Personal Awareness, General Studies    6. Psychology    7. Psychopathology - Eating Disorders    8. Eating disorders    9. Fiction dealing with specific issues    10. General & Literary Fiction    11. Psychology & Psychiatry / Eating Disorders