Not a Box

Not a Box

A box is just a box . . . unless it's not a box. From mountain to rocket ship, a small rabbit shows that a box will go as far as the imagination allows.

Inspired by a memory of sitting in a box on her driveway with her sister, Antoinette Portis captures the thrill when pretend feels so real that it actually becomes real—when the imagination takes over and inside a cardboard box, a child is transported to a world where anything is possible.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #2880 in Books

Brand: Harper Collins Publishers

Published on: 2006-12-01

Released on: 2006-12-12

Original language: English

Number of items: 1

Dimensions: .75 pounds

Binding: Hardcover

32 pages

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Grade 1—In bold, unornamented line drawings of a rabbit and a box, the author-illustrator offers a paean to the time-honored imaginative play of young children who can turn a cardboard box into whatever their creativity can conjure. Through a series of paired questions and answers, the rabbit is queried about why he is sitting in, standing on, spraying, or wearing a box. Each time, he insists, "It's not a box!" and the opposite page reveals the many things a small child's pretending can make of one: a race car, a mountain, a burning building, a robot. One important caveat: the younger end of the intended audience is both literal and concrete in their approach to this material. The box itself, drawn as a one-dimensional rectangle, will be perceived by preschoolers to be flat and not readily understood as three-dimensional. Furthermore, those children are likely to interpret the "box's" transformation to be "magic," while five- and six-year-olds are able to make the cognitive conversion from flat rectangle to three-dimensional box and to understand that the transformation has been made by the rabbit's own imagination. Both audiences will enjoy the participatory aspect of identifying each of the rabbit's new inventions. Knowledgeable adults will bring along a large box to aid in understanding and to encourage even more ideas and play.—Kate McClelland, Perrot Memorial Library, Old Greenwich, CT
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

From Booklist
Wrapped in basic, grocery-bag-brown paper, this streamlined book visualizes a child's imagined games. "Why are you sitting in a box?" reads the opening page, opposite an image of a small rabbit, drawn in the simplest, unshaded lines, who appears next to a square. "It's not a box," reads the text, presumably in the rabbit's defiant voice, on the next page, and equally simple red lines overlay the black-lined rabbit and box to show a speeding roadster. In the following spreads, the questioner (a clueless adult?) continues to ask about the rabbit's plans, while the little voice answers with the book's protest of a title. This owes a large debt to Crockett Johnson's Harold and the Purple Crayon (1955). And as in Johnson's classic, the spare, streamlined design and the visual messages about imagination's power will easily draw young children, who will recognize their own flights of fantasy. Gillian Engberg
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved

About the Author

Antoinette Portis is the author and illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Not a Box and Not a Stick. She lives in Southern California. This is her third children’s book.

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Customer Reviews

Fantastic
This book is an awesome book for little kids. My daughter is nearly 3 and absolutely loves this book. We first saw it read on Playschool in Australia. It is a great book about with a kids imagination anything can be made out of a box. It is not too tricky with the words so even though my daughter is too young to read she knows all the words off by heart.

SIMPLE YET WONDERFUL
I bought this book for both my daughter and a cousin. The cover is what intrigued me the most, and the book description sounded so cute and true of a childs imagination. The illustrations are so simple and not overdone as some childrens books can be. There isn't too much story to where the child gets bored. Very cute. Would definately purchase this book again for any child!

I SAID, it's NOT a box!
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R19T4BDJYT7MSX This was taped a month before Kaiden turns three. He loves to "read."

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The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree: An Appalachian Story

The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree: An Appalachian Story

Acclaimed author Gloria Houston has written a tale that is as joyful and timeless as Christmas itself. Jewel-like paintings by two-time Caldecott Medal winner Barbara Cooney capture all of the season's warmth and mountain flavor. "A heartwarming holiday story, simply told and graced with true sentiment rather than sentimentality."--Kirkus Reviews. Publisher's Weekly Bestseller. Booklist Best Books of the Decade. Full color.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #251062 in Books

Published on: 1996-10-01

Original language: English

Number of items: 1

Binding: Paperback

32 pages

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly
The Armistice has been declared, but still there is no sign of Ruthie's father in their little Appalachian town. So, in accordance with the traditions of Pine Grove, it falls to Ruthie and her mother to bring home the perfect Christmas tree to donate to the town. Ruthie had accompanied her father to the rocky cliff where he marked a tree in the spring, so she and her mother set out to find it again, and haul it home. Their trip becomes the basisovernightof a new town legend; Ruthie, chosen for the role of the heavenly angel in the the church Christmas play, finds herself outfitted in a madeover wedding dress of the finest silkanother "miracle" wrought by her hardworking mother. An accomplished, fluid telling garnishes this simple story, as do Cooney's moonlit paintings of wintry evenings and the welcoming glow of fire and lanterns. Ruthie is more or less an observer; her mother is the real heroine. But the way they work together to keep their family's duty is rendered in a harmonious blending of text and pictures. Ages 4-8.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review
"Glowing words and exquisite paintings help readers share this fictional Appalachian Christmas memory as if it were from their own family traditions...Timeless."

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Customer Reviews

lovely pictures
My husband and I went to the little town in NC that is the benefactor of the proceeds of this book. It was a charming place and as warm as the story in this book. The pictures are equally well done as the story. THis has become a permanent part of my Christmas book collection.

Perfect Christmas Story
What a delightful story that can remind us of the bygone days of old-fashioned country Christmases! Ruthie is a small-town girl whose family finally receives the honor of choosing the Christmas tree for their town--and sure enough she and her papa find the perfect balsalm. However, war comes and Papa leaves. Ruthie and her mother have more worries than they expected.

This is a surprisingly gritty story of wartime heartache, but it still managed to perfectly capture the Christmas spirit and the true meaning of the holidays. The prose is gentle and folksy, and the illustrations are to die for.

The Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree: An Appalachian Story
This was purchased for my nephew and he loved it. Since he lives in the moutains, it was a story he related too. He liked it so much, I ordered another one for a gift and it was also well received.

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Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs

Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs

If food dropped like rain from the sky, wouldn't it be marvelous! Or would it? It could, after all, be messy. And you'd have no choice. What if you didn't like what fell? Or what if too much came? Have you ever thought of what it might be like to be squashed flat by a pancake?

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #328 in Books

Published on: 1982-04-01

Original language: English

Number of items: 1

Binding: Paperback

32 pages

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Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher
The tiny town of Chewandswallow was very much like any other tiny town except for its weather which came three times a day, at breakfast, lunch and dinner. But it never rained rain and it never snowed snow and it never blew just wind. It rained things like soup and juice. It snowed things like mashed potatoes. And sometimes the wind blew in storms of hamburgers. Life for the townspeople was delicious until the weather took a turn for the worse. The food got larger and larger and so did the portions. Chewandswallow was plagues by damaging floods and storms of huge food. The town was a mess and the pople feared for their lives. Something had to be done, and in a hurry. END

About the Author
Judi Barrett's many children's books include the award-winning Old MacDonald Had an Apartment House and Animals Should Definitely Not Wear Clothing, as well as the exciting sequel to this book, Pickles to Pittsburgh.

Most of her days are filled with dreaming up ideas for more books, but she also writes freelance book reviews and teaches art to young children.

Her brownstone in Brooklyn is filled with lots of antiques, tons of plants and a refrigerator full of good things to eat.

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Customer Reviews

low price but great condition
thank you for your bargain price for a great quality book and the timely shipping!

Perfect to Introduce Longer Stories & More Complex Plots
What struck me first about this story is that there is no "point." It's not a morality tale, there's no lesson -- it's just a fun story that a kid and a grandpa would share. I could totally imagine my late grandfather telling this story to me along with the dozens of other stories and jokes he shared with us when we were little.

I'm not going to get into the plot, because that's well covered elsewhere on this page. But the illustrations are detailed and funny, and the story just gets bigger and more unbelievable and goofy. That exactly what holds a child's attention. Which made me realize, this is a PERFECT book to be reading a child who only sits still for short books. You know... a 2 or 3 year old who can understand the words, but it only interested for short periods. The story moves so quickly and is so giggly and quirky, they will learn to sit for longer with this book for sure.

Highly recommended!

wore the book out
My four kids loved this book to the point that we wore out our copy and had to buy a new one. Now my grandchildren are enjoying it too. I did not always enjoy every story I was asked to read over and over again, but this one was different. I enjoyed reading this as much as they enjoyed listening to it. They would even have fun pretending what foods they would love to rain down on them. What more can you ask of a story.

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Baby Einstein: Dogs

Baby Einstein: Dogs

Introduce your baby to birds, cats, dogs, and babies through fine art, illustration, and photographs. These books are a rare opportunity to exopse little ones to a range of images on a single subject, from simple child's drawings and abstract art to playful photos. A brief text accompanies each image, introducing baby to some basic -- and sometimes playful -- information about the subjects.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #4656 in Books

Published on: 2002-04-02

Released on: 2002-03-04

Original language: English

Number of items: 1

Binding: Board book

20 pages

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Editorial Reviews

About the Author
Julie Aigner-Clark founded The Baby Einstein Company in 1997. Her goal was to provide fun, interactive ways to expose her own babies to the arts and humanities, subjects that were important to her as a former English teacher. Julie's first two videos, Baby Einstein and Baby Mozart, were filmed in her basement using borrowed equipment and edited on a home computer. Five years, ten videos and 30 children's books later, Julie sold Baby Einstein to The Walt Disney Company. In 2001, the year of acquisition, the company's sales exceeded $20 million and Baby Einstein-branded products could be found at specialty and mass retailers nationwide. Baby Einstein videos received accolades for giving infants and toddlers a way to experience joy and laughter through classical music, poetry, nature and art. As reported in The New York Times on October 28, 2003, 32 percent of all new babies born in the United States own Baby Einstein videos. Prior to the sale to Disney, Julie and the story of Baby Einstein were covered extensively by the national media, including appearances by Julie on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Entertainment Tonight, Live! With Regis and Kelly, The View and The John Walsh Show , and feature articles in USA Today, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Time Magazine, People Magazine, Redbook, Elle, Entrepreneur, Parenting Magazine, Child Magazine, Baby Talk and Working Mother. Julie also is the recipient of Ernst & Young's "Entrepreneur of the Year Award," as well as Working Mother's "Entrepreneur of the Year Award" in three categories - Most Philanthropic Company, Most Innovative Business and Best Small Company. In 2003, she received The Distinguished Alumni Award from The College of Arts and Letters of Michigan State University. In the citation, she was credited with starting a billion-dollar media industry centered on stimulating the minds of infants and toddlers. Julie's new venture is a return to familiar territory - creating and incubating new brands. Aigner Clark Creative combines her love of the creative process with her commitment to charitable-giving.

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Customer Reviews

cute book
this book is cute. my daughter read the first one so much we had to get this one.

Toddlers LOVE Puppies!!
As a mom of two young children, a book lover and a strong believer in the value of education from day-one, I never would have expected that teeny board books (we're talking graham cracker-sized) would be so popular! But my 17-month-old son will follow me around with this book and say "pup-pup", requesting repeated recitations. And we have hundreds of books!!

He loves the pictures, he loves turning the pages, he loves carrying it around with him. There obviously must be some draw to have a big people-sized thing to carry around that is just his size. Plus, as one other reviewer commented, there are a variety of mediums represented in this book: oil paintings, true pictures, animations. It's a great read - you might scoff at the size, but really, this is what toddlers love! (At least mine do!!)

Perfect size for tiny hands!
This extra tiny book is adorable. Perfect sized for her baby hands, its easy for her to carry around the room to us as she shows us each type of dog. Her larger books are more cumbersome and I honestly think she likes that is so small & easy to handle.

The words are simple & perfect for a pre-reader. The pictures include photographs & drawings of many different breeds of dogs, and I think its wonderful that she`s learning so many different dog traits. Its making it easier for her to recognize dogs in other books, as when we get to a page with many different animals in a farm book for example, she`ll point to the farm dog and tell me "Dog!" 100% pleased.

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The Everything Kids' Cookbook: From mac ‘n cheese to double chocolate chip cookies - 90 recipes to have some finger-lickin’ fun (Everything Kids Series)

The Everything Kids' Cookbook: From mac ‘n cheese to double chocolate chip cookies - 90 recipes to have some finger-lickin’ fun (Everything Kids Series)

Kids love helping Mom and Dad in the kitchen and whipping up meals for family and friends, and this updated edition teaches kids the basics about cooking, kitchen safety, and nutrition, while offering recipes for a Just Peachy Smoothie, Bite-Sized Blueberry Pancakes, Poppin’ Popovers, Take-Along Trail Mix, and more! With 30 delicious food-themed puzzles, kids will have fun both in and out of the kitchen. Written by a certified dietician, this creative cookbook gives kids the know-how and tools they need to become young chefs in the making! This edition features completely new material, including approximately 90 new recipes for all three meals of the day, as well as delicious drinks and desserts, the revised Food Pyramid, and approximately 30 puzzles!

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #4043 in Books

Published on: 2008-09-17

Original language: English

Number of items: 1

Binding: Paperback

144 pages

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Editorial Reviews

About the Author
Sandra K. Nissenberg, M.S., R.D. (Buffalo Grove, IL) is the author of the first edition of The Everything Kids' Cookbook, and several other books. She is a registered dietician and nutrition consultant specializing in child nutrition.

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Customer Reviews

Nice ideas but
I bought the book hoping to have more colored pictures for the grandchildren so we could see what we were cooking before we cooked it. Unfortunately, the pictures are not great in this book. The recipes are fun, but not for my intended purpose.

child's cookbook
Gave it to my grandson for Christmas. It is what he asked for, but have not yet heard of any culinary delites from him.

For Younger Kids
I bought this book for my 11 yr old but most of the recipes were too basic for him. It is probably good for a much younger child.

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A Very Merry Christmas (Geronimo Stilton, No. 35)

A Very Merry Christmas (Geronimo Stilton, No. 35)

Tis the season to be jolly -- and holey cheese was I trying! But on my way to New York City to meet my family for the holidays, my luggage got switched with another mouse's... Oh, rats! Now I had to scurry all over the Big Apple trying to track down that mouse... and all my Christmas presents! And I, Geronimo Stilton, am not a big cheese when it comes to getting around the Big Apple!

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #37563 in Books

Published on: 2008-10-01

Original language: English

Number of items: 1

Binding: Mass Market Paperback

128 pages

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Editorial Reviews

About the Author
Geronimo Stilton was born in New Mouse City, Mouse Island. He is Rattus Emeritus of Mousomorphic Literature and Neo-Ratonic Comparative Philosophy. In his spare time, Mr. Stilton collects antique cheese rinds and plays golf. But what he most enjoys is telling stories to his nephew Benjamin.

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Customer Reviews

Oodles of fascinating information about NYC wrapped in a great plot
Geronimo absolutely loves Christmas, and the very idea of his favorite holiday warms his heart on a chilly winter day. He begins planning his usual family holiday dinner in great detail when his grandfather interrupts with disheartening news: "This year, the entire Stilton family will spend Christmas in New York!" Grandfather, it seems, has accepted an invitation to spend Christmas in his friend's fabulous apartment overlooking Central Park. Geronimo, ever the traditionalist, protests --- but to no avail. And when Geronimo hears how excited his nephew Benjamin is, he fakes enthusiasm.

His flight to New York goes fairly smoothly (at least, for nontraveler Geronimo!). It's not until he's in the taxi on his way to the MacMouse apartment that Geronimo runs into a huge problem. He discovers that his wallet is in his suitcase...and he has the wrong suitcase! He accidentally grabbed an identical bag belonging to someone else at the airport. Geronimo doesn't have money or his cell phone, but he does discover a tag on the bag that reads "Mrs. A. Smith." He panics. Smith must be the most common name in the world! How will he ever find the bag's owner and trade her for his own suitcase?

When Geronimo discovers Mrs. Smith's appointment book, he decides he will find her. The first entry for that day is "10:00 Columbia University," so he takes off on foot on a tremendous quest that leads him all over the Big Apple. Geronimo's treasure hunt through the city gives A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS a great plot --- plus oodles of fascinating information about New York City, along with many fun Christmas ideas.

--- Reviewed by Terry Miller Shannon (terryms2001@yahoo.com)

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New Moon (The Twilight Saga, Book 2)

New Moon (The Twilight Saga, Book 2)

Legions of readers entranced by Twilight are hungry for more and they won't be disappointed. In New Moon, Stephenie Meyer delivers another irresistible combination of romance and suspense with a supernatural twist. The "star-crossed" lovers theme continues as Bella and Edward find themselves facing new obstacles, including a devastating separation, the mysterious appearance of dangerous wolves roaming the forest in Forks, a terrifying threat of revenge from a female vampire and a deliciously sinister encounter with Italy's reigning royal family of vampires, the Volturi. Passionate, riveting, and full of surprising twists and turns, this vampire love saga is well on its way to literary immortality.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #4 in Books

Published on: 2008-05-31

Released on: 2008-05-31

Original language: English

Number of items: 1

Binding: Paperback

608 pages

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal
Grade 9 Up–Recovered from the vampire attack that hospitalized her in the conclusion of Twilight (Little, Brown, 2005), Bella celebrates her birthday with her boyfriend Edward and his family, a unique clan of vampires that has sworn off human blood. But the celebration abruptly ends when the teen accidentally cuts her arm on broken glass. The sight and smell of her blood trickling away forces the Cullen family to retreat lest they be tempted to make a meal of her. After all is mended, Edward, realizing the danger that he and his family create for Bella, sees no option for her safety but to leave. Mourning his departure, she slips into a downward spiral of depression that penetrates and lingers over her every step. Vampire fans will appreciate the subsequently dour mood that permeates the novel, and it's not until Bella befriends Jacob, a sophomore from her school with a penchant for motorcycles, that both the pace and her disposition begin to take off. Their adventures are wild, dare-devilish, and teeter on the brink of romance, but memories of Edward pervade Bella's emotions, and soon their fun quickly morphs into danger, especially when she uncovers the true identities of Jacob and his pack of friends. Less streamlined than Twilight yet just as exciting, New Moon will more than feed the bloodthirsty hankerings of fans of the first volume and leave them breathless for the third.–Hillias J. Martin, New York Public Library
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

From Booklist
Gr. 8-11. "Which is tempting you more, my blood or my body?" Things are heating up between Bella Swan and her vampire boyfriend, Edward Cullen, in this sequel to the immensely popular Twilight (2005). Then Bella is injured at her birthday party, and the Cullens' reaction to her blood sends Edward's family packing. Bella is inconsolable until she discovers that reckless behavior allows her to hear Edward's warning voice in her head. To keep him close, she decides to live as dangerously as possible, acquiring two motorcycles and developing a close friendship with Jacob, who helps her rebuild them. Romantics will miss Edward's presence, but the suspense created by a pack of werewolves bent on protecting Bella from a vindictive vampire will keep them occupied until the lovers can be reunited. The writing is a bit melodramatic, but readers won't care. Bella's dismay at being ordinary (after all, she's only human) will strike a chord even among girls who have no desire to be immortal, and like the vampires who watch Bella bleed with "fevered eyes," teens will relish this new adventure and hunger for more. Cindy Dobrez
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved

Review
All is not well between demon-magnet Bella and Edward Cullen, her vampire Romeo. An innocent papercut at Edward's house puts Bella in grave danger when various members of the Cullen family can barely resist their hunger at the smell of blood. The Cullens promptly leave town, afraid of endangering Edward's beloved, and Bella sinks into an overwhelming depression. Months later, she finally emerges from her funk to rebuild her life, focusing on her friendship with besotted teen Jacob from the reservation. Bella's unhealthy enthrallment to Edward leads her into dangerous and self-destructive behavior despite her new friends, and supernatural complications are bound to reappear. Bella's being hunted by an evil vampire, and Jacob's adolescent male rage turns out to be incipient lycanthropy: It seems many Quileute Indians become werewolves in the presence of vampires, their natural enemies. Psychic miscommunications and angst-ridden dramatic gestures lead to an exciting page-turner of a conclusion drenched in the best of Gothic romantic excess. Despite Bella's flat and obsessive personality, this tale of tortured demon lovers entices. (Fantasy. 13-16) (Kirkus Reviews)

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Customer Reviews

GOT Me Hooked
I'm not much of a reader but when I seen the movie to Twilight I just had to read the book. It was a book I couldn't put down; then had me wanting to read the other books ASAP. So I read all four books in 6 days not wanting to put them down. These books are down right hilarious and kept me on an edge to know what was coming next. I just LOVED the characters too. I'm a person of few word... great book to read, so buy it!

Not great but still strangely compelling
Bella Swan is just your average love-sick teenage girl--with one slight difference. The object of her affection is a vampire who has dumped her. To further complicate matters, it turns out her best friend is also a monster straight out of an old myth.

I'm not exactly sure why this book (and the Twilight series as a whole) is so popular. It isn't exactly great literature. It just sort of meanders along without much action or character development and the ending is rather anticlimactic. For a love story about vampires there is remarkably little bloodsucking or sensuality.

Instead there is a lot of immature teenage angst. As I read, I found myself wanting to slap Bella. But then, I'm not the book's target demographic and I viewed her emotional trauma through somewhat jaded eyes of my own experiences.

Bella is the stereotype of every woman who refuses to let go even when her jerk of a boyfriend leaves her high and dry. Even with a new and better love staring her in the face, she continues to cling to her hallucinations.

There is something mesmerising about this book. Because it is written in the first person it's like being privy to Bella's innermost being--all her hopes and fears, joys and sorrows. Perhaps that is the secret to Twilight's success: it taps into universal emotions of love and loss, the desire to belong and the realisation that we are all monsters on some level.

While I don't see myself ever getting caught up in the Twilight frenzy, I can't dismiss this book as trendy tripe either. If you look, you can find layers of meaning. It's a great book to discuss in a group setting because it speaks to different people in vastly different ways. And it is an entertaining read--especially on a chilly rainy day.

Monette
My least favorite in the series do to Edward's absence. I love his caracter so much and missed reading about him.

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Lauren The Puppy Fairy (Pet Fairies #4)

Lauren The Puppy Fairy (Pet Fairies #4)

The Pet Fairies have one of the most important jobs in Fairyland! Along with their special pets, they make sure that all animals find safe homes with the right owners. But when Jack Frost steals the magical pets, Fairyland is in an uproar! Can Rachel and Kirsty help set things right?

Lauren the Puppy Fairy misses her puppy, Sunny, terribly. But Jack Frost's goblins are looking for him, too! Who will find Sunny first?

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #7715 in Books

Published on: 2008-03-01

Original language: English

Number of items: 1

Binding: Mass Market Paperback

80 pages

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Customer Reviews

Great book series
My 6 year old daughter is in 1st grade and loves this book series. She catches herself reading longer than the required time for her homework. I'm all for her being interested in reading and not just any reading but good stories for her age. I'm amazed she started reading these chapter books in Kindergarten. She also loves animals. There is also a series for colors (which we also have) and weather (which she's getting for Christmas).

Lauren the Puppy Fairy and Katie the Kitten Fairy
I purchased Katie the Kitten Fairy and Lauren the Puppy Fairy to use with my R.E.A.D. group at a local elementary school. Both books were quickly chosen to read. The children seemed to really enjoy them and I look forward to purchasing more of this series to use with my R.E.A.D. students next year.

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Doomwyte: A Novel of Redwall

Doomwyte: A Novel of Redwall

On a moonless night, two rats follow hypnotic lights into the forest, never to be seen again. Such is the power of the Doomwytes, sinister ravens led by the deadly Korvus Skurr. And when the young mouse Bisky persuades the creatures of Redwall Abbey to go in search of a fabled treasure, hidden long ago by one of the abbey’s most notorious thieves, they do not suspect Skurr and his ravens will be vying for that very treasure.

Bisky and his fellow Redwallers must summon all their courage to face the evil horde of slithering snakes and vicious ravens. From underground tunnels to the tops of trees, the fearless Redwallers, with the help of their woodland friends, battle some of their most vicious enemies yet in an exhilarating, terrifying treasure hunt.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #117053 in Books

Published on: 2008-10-16

Original language: English

Number of items: 1

Binding: Hardcover

384 pages

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Editorial Reviews

Review
'Readers familiar with the series will relish returning to the Abbey. Those new to the Redwall universe will be looking for the previous titles to learn more' School Library Journal'A wonderful storyteller, immersed in his own kingdom' Guardian

About the Author
Brian Jacques lives in Liverpool, England.

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Customer Reviews

A little bit below the usual Redwall fare
Let me start this off by saying I am a HUGE fan of Brian Jacques and all of his Redwall books. I have read them all and enjoyed them a lot. Yes, they do tend to follow the same formula, but honestly, that is part of the reason I love them. I know what to expect and yet there is always something new thrown in there.

All that to say I read Doomwyte and was a bit disapointed when I finished it. First off, I found the gore factor to be rather high in this one, not in actual battle scenes...but how several characters were killed off. Death by boiling water was to me, a tad more gruesome than earlier books. Also, I found the torturing scenes to be a bit much. Especially as they kept going on and on. And finally I was a bit annoyed at how at the end of the book, anybeast who had lived had apparently been married off. It was just such a neat and tidy ending that almost didn't seem to flow with the rest of the book.

As a whole, I enjoyed this book. I was just surprised at how Mr. Jacques seems to have upped the "disturbingness" of this book. It was not needed and for me, it took away from the story.

Still, I recommend this book to anyone (with a word of caution) and continue to be a lifelong fan of the Redwall series and Brian Jacques!

The Redwall saga continues
My grandson loves this series even though he is now a freshman in high school, a credit to Brian Jacques who tells intriguing and engaging stories appealing to all age groups.

Hi I am not Travel mom I am her son.....
I am very impressed with Doomwyte and I must say this is one of the better Redwall books I've read. Actually this is one of the best book i've ever read.If you are new to Redwall you should Read Redwall first.5 stars

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Large Print Word Search Book

The Large Print Word Search collection is the perfect series for building vocabulary skills while having fun at the same time. Filled with interesting and engaging word lists, each puzzle promises to stretch your mind. Plus, the large, bold type makes each puzzle easy to read and complete!

Features:

• Interesting word lists

• A complete answer key

• Large, bold type for ease of use

Collect all the titles in this captivating series!

The Greatest Dot-to-Dot Book in the World, Book 1 (Greatest Dot-To-Dot Book in the World)

The Greatest Dot-to-Dot Book in the World, Book 1 (Greatest Dot-To-Dot Book in the World)

The Greatest Dot-to-Dot Book in the World is a challenging collection of connect-the-dot surprises that stands apart because of its complexity and variety. In addition to traditional dot-to-dots, there are unique innovations and variations for those who can count into the hundreds and follow simple instructions. Readers will appreciate the fact that they can't tell what the images are before they start, as well as the twists and playful challenges that maintain excitement throughout the book. The final pictures cover a broad subject range, adding to the surprise element. This is a relaxing and fun book that will entertain young and old alike. Ages 8 to adult.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #15933 in Books

Brand: Dot to Dot

Published on: 2000-05-31

Original language: English

Number of items: 1

Binding: Paperback

48 pages

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Editorial Reviews

From the Author
When I was a kid I remember having this amazing dot-to-dot book. I saw page after page of dots and had no idea what they were before I started. It's been a long time since I've seen anything like that. I really wanted to recreate the magical experience I had for people today.

The Greatest Dot-to-Dot Book in the World is a vast collection of mystery images that won't reveal themselves until you get started. Also included are unique new connect-the-dot inventions and ideas that have never before seen print. I think that this is the most exciting dot-to-dot book to come out in 30 years.

About the Author
A designer and artist, David Kalvitis has a fine arts degree from Syracuse University where he studied editorial design, painting and photography. He has operated a graphic design business in Upstate New York since 1987.

David is a lifelong fan of puzzles and games of all kinds, and has spent many hours both playing games and designing them. He is pleased to release his products to the public, and hopes they will be fun and relaxing for people of all ages.

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Customer Reviews

*Fun* Dot-to-Dots for BIG kids like meeeeeeee!
I had been looking for a fun Dot-to-Dots book for awhile but all I ever found were the very simple kid dot-to-dot books until I found these books which so far come Books 1-6. And, I know we're hoping more will come out soon as we need our Dot-to-Dot fix since these are so much fun!! I loved these as a kid and really LOVE these books as an even BIGGER kid (kid-at-heart). I bought all 6 of them, going to buy the puzzle dot-to-dots and keep waiting for more. If you loved these as a kid then you'll definitely
love them now! In one word... *FUN*! : )

Have some Fun
I loved these as a kid now they are done for adults. I got them all and when I was laid up with foot surgery has fun with them. they varried by numbers. number sequences, symbols, letters, not for little kids..a big kid toy.

All Ages
I ordered it for my 8 y/o son, who was able to do quite a few of the puzzles. I found my 17 y/o daughter burried in the book intently working one of the more detailed puzzles.

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Goodnight Moon

Goodnight Moon

In a great green room, tucked away in bed, is a little bunny. "Goodnight room, goodnight moon." And to all the familiar things in the softly lit room--to the picture of the three little bears sitting in chairs, to the clocks and his socks, to the mittens and the kittens, to everything one by one--he says goodnight.

In this classic of modern children's literature, beloved by generations of readers and listeners, the quiet poetry of the words and the gentle, lulling illustrations combine to make a perfect book for the end of the day.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #215 in Books

Published on: 1991-09-30

Released on: 1991-08-02

Original language: English

Number of items: 1

Binding: Board book

30 pages

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Review
Perhaps the perfect children's bedtime book, Goodnight Moon is a short poem of goodnight wishes from a young rabbit preparing for--or attempting to postpone--his own slumber. He says goodnight to every object in sight and within earshot, including the "quiet old lady whispering hush." Clement Hurd's illustrations are simple and effective, alternating between small ink drawings and wide, brightly colored views of the little rabbit's room.

Finding all of the items mentioned throughout the book within the pictures is a good bedtime activity--a reappearing little mouse is particularly pesky. By the end of the little rabbit's goodnight poem, the story has quieted to a whisper, and the drawings have darkened with nightfall. As you turn the last page, you can expect a sleepy smile and at least a yawn or two. (Picture book)

From Publishers Weekly
Just in time for gift-giving season, the two hardcover staples for every nursery Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown, illus. by Clement Hurd are now available in a handsome fabric-covered shrink-wrapped cardboard sleeve as A Margaret Wise Brown Gift Set. In addition, an oversize board book edition of Goodnight Moon makes the great green room larger than ever, allowing readers to trace with ease the tiny mouse that appears in each spread. (Sept.)
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Review
A little rabbit bids goodnight to each familiar thing in his moonlit room. Rhythmic, gently lulling words combined with warm and equally lulling pictures make this beloved classic "an ideal bedtime book." -- The Christian Science Monitor.

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Customer Reviews

great details, for my almost 2 years old
very good illustrations.
lots of details.
my daughter soon started to give me the next word when I pause.
she even found out the mouse ate the mush in the end.
some times she reads it backwards to see the light turns on.
book sturdy too.

My Favorite
This book was read to me when I was little. It's been packed away for years and has been brought out again to read to my daughter. She's 19m and already loves it. A classic and a favorite!

Great For Baby Bedtime
This was the first book I learned to read by myself! I bought it to give to our first grandbaby.. I hope she loves it as much as I did !!

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Explorabook: A Kid's Science Museum in a Book (Klutz)

Explorabook: A Kid's Science Museum in a Book (Klutz)

After three years of development, Klutz is proud to announce its long-awaited version of a science book. 100 jam-packed pages cover subjects from light waves to biology, magnetism to optical illusions. Bound into the book are a mirror, moire spinner, diffraction grating, Fresnel lens, and agar growth medium. Attached to the binding is a plastic magnetic wand. Full color throughout.

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #21357 in Books

Brand: Klutz

Published on: 1991-08-01

Original language: English

Number of items: 1

Binding: Spiral-bound

100 pages

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Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher
Winner of Canadian Toy Testing Council Award of Excellence, Parents' Choice Gold Award

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Customer Reviews

Klutz books are the best!
These books are creative, educational, high quality, and fun! My children have several versions of Klutz books, and they are all wonderful. They provide a cure for boredom that both kids and adults can appreciate. This one as all the others, is hands-on!

Loved this book as a child.
Similar to a few other reviewers, I loved this book when I was a kid. This is a book I would recommend to any parent or child. I have nothing but fond memories of this book. I hadn't seen this book in years and I still remember being introduced to many fascinating subjects from this book.

Also my first science book, highly recommended.
Like another reviewer, I recently found this on my shelf and was curious to see whether it was in print. I'm 22 now and must've been around 8 when I got it.

I'm in University now, studying software engineering, and I have to say that this book really spurred my interest in science. It comes with so many cool things, a magnet, agar, diffraction grating, and a fresnel lens.

Highly recommend this to parents, aunts, and uncles looking for an awesome gift for a youngster in the family. The kid won't be disappointed once they get into it after expecting an action figure or video game.

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I Think, I Am!: Teaching Kids the Power of Affirmations

I Think, I Am!: Teaching Kids the Power of Affirmations

      

“Your thoughts create your life!” This is the message that Louise Hay has been teaching people throughout the world for more than 27 years. Now, children can learn and understand the powerful idea that they have control over their thoughts and words, and in turn, what happens in their life.

      Within the pages of I Think, I Am! kids will find out the difference between negative thoughts and positive affirmations. Fun illustrations and simple text demonstrate how to make the change from negative thoughts and words to those that are positive. The happiness and confidence that come from this ability is something children will carry with them their entire lives!

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #4997 in Books

Published on: 2008-10-15

Original language: English

Number of items: 1

Binding: Hardcover

32 pages

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Editorial Reviews

About the Author

        Louise L. Hay, the author of the international bestseller You Can Heal Your Life, is a metaphysical lecturer and teacher with more than 40 million books sold worldwide. For more than 25 years, she has helped people throughout the world discover and implement the full potential of their own creative powers for personal growth and self-healing.

  Kristina Tracy is a children’s book author who lives in San Diego, California, with her husband and two children. She is happy to be able to help teach children about the amazing power they have within themselves and how to use it. When she is not writing or being a mom, she is gardening, horseback riding, and taking care of her dogs, chickens, horses, and cat.

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Customer Reviews

Enjoyed it a lot-requires me to make it work well
I love the book as does my 6 year old son but it does sort of require me to reinforce the doing of affirmations which sounds like a great idea but does not always happen. Definitely worth it and hopefully we'll spend more time telling ourselves how great we are in front of the mirror!

Positive messages about how to change your thinking
As a big fan of Louise Hay I was thrilled that she wrote a book for children. While it's not the most exciting children's book, my son has grown to like the way when things are bad in the story they change their outlook. The concept is not entirely lost on him and I'm hoping that these are lessons that he can take out into the world as he grows.

It is about self-impowerment and making a bad situation into a more positive experience.

Wonderful
This is a wonderful book to build character. Louise Hay is a excellent writer and I love all of her books. You can heal your life is one book I cherish, and when I saw she wrote a children's version, I bought it. I will enjoy reading this book to my grandchildren and inspire these powerful affirmations.

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Goodnight Max (Max and Ruby)

Goodnight Max (Max and Ruby)

"Goodnight, Max," says Max's sister Ruby. But Max can't get comfortable. First he spills a glass of water. Then there are all those itchy cookie crumbs in his bed...and the moon shining through his window. Will poor Max ever fall asleep? Rosemary Wells' beloved Max and Ruby are back in an irresistibly touchable book that is also a satisfying bedtime story. Toddlers won't be able to resist all the tactile elements--fourteen tempting things to touch, move, even smell--while a gently humorous story makes this the perfect book for bedtime, naptime, or anytime!

Product Details

Amazon Sales Rank: #11316 in Books

Published on: 2000-02-01

Original language: English

Number of items: 1

Binding: Board book

14 pages

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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal
PreSchool-Wells's latest story about Max and his sister Ruby is a board book with 14 touch-and-feel surprises, including a terrycloth towel, sandpaper crumbs, and a furry teddy. At bedtime, the toddler's red rubber elephant is thirsty, so Max gives it a glass of water, which promptly spills on his outer-space pajamas. Thus begins a series of events in which the young rabbit needs to change his pajamas three times. He just cannot get to bed, despite Ruby's efforts to quiet his complaints about a fly, the noisy rain, and the bright moon. The touch-and-feel aspects of the book are sturdy with the exception of the lace curtain and blanket, which may tear off easily. A humorous, true-to-life bedtime story with the author's typical minimal sentences and delightful watercolor-and-ink illustrations.
Olga R. Barnes, Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County, NC
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author
Rosemary Wells is the highly acclaimed author of more than sixty books for children.

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Customer Reviews

A huge hit!!!
I purchased this book for my 2 year old son who is a huge Max and Ruby fan. This has become a new favorite book, he loves the different touch and feel items on almost all of the pages. It's also just a fun story about Max trying to get to bed. Such a great book for toddlers it's become a must before bed each night. I highly recommend it.

Received damaged and returned
Product seemed to be packaged correctly - protected with bubble packing material. But, it was in terrible shape and several pages were bent. It was to be a small Christmas stocking stuffer for my son and there was no time to replace it through a reorder. So, I sent it back for a prompt refund - which Amazon did efficiently.

great for max and ruby fans
my 3 year old boy loves max and ruby and was so excited to get this book for christmas.

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