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Barnyard Dance! (Boynton on Board)

Sandra Boynton

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Total reviews: 155 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Stomp your feet!!! 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

What a treat to buy this for a friend's baby. My youngest child LOVED this book because as others have pointed out, it is fantastic! Just reading the words results in a great rhyme and makes you dance. You can't help it. Babies love it, toddlers love it, and parents love to read it, even the 4,999th time. It makes everyone smile. We wore the cover off and had to buy multiple copies. What a great author, love all her books but this is by far our fave.

THE BEST KIDS BOOK EVER! 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is one of my son's favorites. We stomp our feet and clap our hands, do the dance with the book. He picks this book over most! He gets ready to stomp right when he hands the book to me, I love that;)
You can't go wrong with this book. You will love this book as much as your child will.

Adorable Book 4 out of 5 stars.
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My son loves this book. He likes music, and when we make this into a song for him, he bops his head to it!Mommy really likes the book too!

Editorial Review:

A die-cut cover opens to reveal chunky pages full of delightful farm animals at a barnyard dance in a board book that teaches young readers all about opposites.

Hardy Boys starter set

Franklin W. Dixon

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Still good after so many years 4 out of 5 stars.
13 of 13 people found this review helpful.

We purchased the Hardy Boys starter set after my 5th grade son had read the first book. He had to read a mystery book for school. He liked it so much we purchased the others.
He just finished the second book in record reading time. Even though these books were written quite some time ago, they still can appeal to kids today.

Non stop action 5 out of 5 stars.
8 of 8 people found this review helpful.

My 12 year old son loved this series..He was given these as a gift and has read one after the other..The decades old technology, motorcycles, speed boats kept him very interested..The Hardys are a classic that never fails to satisfy..

Hardy Boys starter set 5 out of 5 stars.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful.

Books are wonderful. Grandkids are truely enjoying being introduced to these classics. Fast service during the holidays, too.

Great gift set 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

This was a great gift for my teenage nephew. At least I think so, he appreciated it but would have prefered a game but he is now forced to read more.

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It's 6 books about the legendary Hardy Boys! This boxed set - just right for any kid who hasn't yet discovered these mystery classics - contains: The Tower Treasure, The House on the Cliff, The Secret of the Old Mill, The Missing Chums, Hunting for Hidden Gold, The Shore Road Mystery

Junie B. Jones's Second Boxed Set Ever! (Books 5-8)

Barbara Park

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Total reviews: 30 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

don't buy don't share 1 out of 5 stars.
2 of 6 people found this review helpful.

I first met these Junie B. Jones books when tutoring elementary school students, They horrified me. When a book is presented to a child she assumes as she/he has every right to do, that these books are worthwhile. These books though, are filled with serious grammatical errors, poor punctuation, wrong spelling and slang. Sentence fragments abound in astonishing quantities, confusion in the correct use of parts of speech shows up repeatedly, mixing objects and subjects occurs again and again, and misspellings pop up. Stylistically also, the writing presents a poor example for young students to follow. A large proportion of the sentences commence with 'And', while the majority of paragraphs contain no more than one sentence each. The writing is choppy in a misguided effort to simplify the language, but the result of having sentence fragment after sentence fragment ends up confusing meaning. Do not use these books for children whose primary language is not English. Do not use them if you want your students of any origin to learn how to write well and read well-crafted prose. The presentation of a book to a child is a serious matter, for as you do it, the child assumes you are presenting something good, of which you and the school approve. They believe that they can safely emulate the kind of writing they read there. Excellent books throng in the market which commit none of the grammatical offenses of the Junie B. Jones books, and yet are funny and light-hearted, with delightful characters.Junie B. herself is depicted as an abusive young lady, happy to treat acquaintances and even friends and family with offensive dismissal and verbal abuse. She's never given any consequences for these behaviours. I personally do not like the example Junie B. sets, but it is the murder of the English tongue that I cannot bear. Books of this low standard are why neither Johnnie nor Junie can write.

Beatrix Potter The Complete Tales

Beatrix Potter

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Total reviews: 49 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Beatrix Potter Complete Tales 5 out of 5 stars.
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I am very impressed with this book. It was all I had hoped it would be. I am also impressed with how fast it arrived and I didn't have to pay S & H! There are so many stories I can't wait to read to my granddaughter and the illustrations are just beautiful.I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves children's books.

the MOST beautiful, sweetest book - exquisite quality 5 out of 5 stars.
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this is truly a treasury and a treasure - the big book version here gives a child the Big Picture - since little kids love little books their size, i would also get them one of the boxed sets of the little books for them to carry around and read on their own - also consider buying the audio cd so a child can read/listen to the stories over and over but an adult doesn't haven't to read them over and over to them --- and you must watch the dvd of Miss Potter, which was a very special movie in all ways - give yourself the complete Beatrix Potter experience!

Editorial Review:

This complete and unabridged collection contains all 23 of Beatrix Potter’s Tales in one deluxe volume with all their original illustrations. The stories are arranged in the order in which they were first published so they may be read in their proper sequence. A special section at the end of this volume contains four additional works by Beatrix Potter that were not published during her lifetime. Beautifully reissued with a newly designed slipcase and jacket—a truly stunning gift.

Time for Bed (Big Book Edition)

Mem Fox

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Total reviews: 140 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

A true bedtime story 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is a great book that I would recommend to all for those quite moments just before sleep. This gentle story leads you through an array of animals as they settle down for the night. I find the pictures great and the gentle rhythm of the book a delight. I could not as more of a bedtime story.

Wonderful, wonderful book! 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is absolutely a lovely book. The illustrations are soothing for bedtime, and the rhythmic story makes for a perfect bedtime story. I have been reading this to my son since he was born, and he still loves it at 3 years old. Great bonding experience with this wonderful story.

Wonderful bedtime story 5 out of 5 stars.
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Time for bed is a wonderful bedtime story for children of all ages.
My granddaughters just love it and want it read over & over!

Editorial Review:

Darkness is falling everywhere and little ones are getting sleepy, feeling cozy, and being tucked in. It’s time for a wide yawn, a big hug, and a snuggle under the covers--sleep tight! “Working beautifully with the soothingly repetitive text, each painting conveys a warm feeling of safety and affection.”--School Library Journal

Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories

Dr. Seuss

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Total reviews: 32 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Yertle is still fresh after all these years 5 out of 5 stars.
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I remember this one only vaguely from childhood. But when a friend loaned it to us recently, I had to buy our own copy.

There are three stories inside:
Yertle the Turtle -- be considerate
(something about Gertie's tail feather) -- be content
The Big Brag -- be humble

(sorry I can't remember the name of the second one -- the book is tucked away in the slumbering bedroom and I am NOT going in there to check it)

The morals of the stories are accessible at the kindergarten level -- and nice reminders for adults too.

The rhyming and meter, as always with Dr. Seuss, are great. Just perfect for reading out loud. Easy for the kids to memorize the lines, too.

This one deserves a spot next to Green Eggs and Ham and all the rest.

An excellent lesson in life 5 out of 5 stars.
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I recently read this book to my grandchildren. As I was reading it, I realized that the book described a situation that was occurring in my own career. The more I read, the bigger my smile became. I realized that I was Mack and my co-worker was Yertle. As I finished the book, I told my grandsons that this was by far and away my favorite Dr. Seuss book. They asked why and I told them that sometimes in life, people seeking more and more power and greed will try to step on you and it's up to you to stand up for yourself.

Great book, great morale to the story.

Editorial Review:

Illustrated in color. Three modern fables in humorous pictures and verse: "Yertle the Turtle," "Gertrude McFuzz," and "The Big Brag."

Bob Books Set 3- Word Families

Bobby Lynn Maslen

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Total reviews: 18 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Must Have For Beginner Readers 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

My daughter was having a hard time reading. When the books arrive, she started reading immediately. It was amazing. I totally recommend Bob Books to beginnger readers.

BOB's great! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I teach Kindergarten, and these little books are just perfect for beginning readers. Also, although the pictures are very simple line drawings, the text and drawings are clever and often humorous.

Bob Books 5 out of 5 stars.
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These book sets are AWESOME! I originally purchased these sets for my daughter who wanted to learn to read when she was 3 years old. She quickly picked up the word patterns and was reading at a 2nd to 3rd grade level by Kindergarten. Now, at 12, she's reading at a post high school level. I recently reordered all the sets for my nephew who was struggling at his 1st grade level. He didn't like to read, but these books give kids the instant gratification and feeling of accomplishment and now he can't wait to move to the next book! Books are worth every penny!

Editorial Review:

Bob Books Set 3: Word FamiliesIn Bob Books Set 3, children progress gently into the next steps of reading. Consonant blends, endings, and a few sight words advance reading skills and create more complex stories. Use of word families make longer stories more manageable. Children love the eight books and hilarious pictures. They delight in two fun-to-do activity books.

My Book About Me (Beginner Books)

Dr. Seuss

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Total reviews: 62 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Dr. Seuss at it's best 5 out of 5 stars.
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My Book About Me

This book is great! My young reader loves the interactiveness of being able to count all the steps in the house, find out the color of his eyes and tell all the things about his life at this moment. I'm thinking about adding some scrapbook pages for each year for some of the questions that will change over time.

The best part is, I can show him My Book About Me that I completed in the 1970's.

Theodore Giesel (Dr Seuss) at his best 5 out of 5 stars.
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Wonderful book! I've bought three copies over the years for three of my kids/grandkids when they were 5 or 6 years old. It's their book, to write the answers in (in fact the first thing is to have the kid write his name in it!), to read and figure out, etc. Highly recommended both for the parent/grandparent - and, more importantly, for the kid.

Great book! 5 out of 5 stars.
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My sister and I had this book when we were kids. She filled hers out when she was about 5 (1976) and I did mine when I was 8 (1986). My mom saved them and it was so fun to go through when she brought them out!

The book is great. It allows kids to draw a picture, write a story and answer questions about themselves. Even if they aren't reading yet it's something parents and kids can work on together. Somethings are a little harder to figure out (# of steps to closest store) but it really is fun.

It does need a little updating (a newer edition maybe)... when it asks what country you live in it still has East Germany, West Germany and the Soviet Union as options. Now I understand it is hard to keep up with all the small changing countries, but those are pretty major! But that's the only thing. Even that could be a teaching moment for parents and kids. I am buying several as gifts this Christmas.

Editorial Review:

Illus. in full color. Encourages children to find out about themselves, while having fun writing and drawing their own biographies.

Encyclopedia Brown Box Set

Donald J. Sobol

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Great Children Books 5 out of 5 stars.
8 of 10 people found this review helpful.

I read these when I was a kid and got them for my 9 year old niece. She loved them.

Can't go wrong with Encyclopedia Brown .... 5 out of 5 stars.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful.

I remember enjoying these books as a boy and love sharing them with my son. Besides being enjoyable stories with admirable characters they are great for teaching reading. Solving the puzzles requires reading with attention to the details, logic and imagination. Sometimes young readers would rather skip difficult to read details but with these books they know they need to get each word.

Great book for boys 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is a wonderful book for boys who like adventure. My son is dyslexic and doesn't like to read but is required to read 3 over the summer. It's hard to get him interested in any book, but he liked these, and they are a fairly easy read but still sophisticated enough to keep a 10 year old interested.

Editorial Review:

Encyclopedia Brown has found a home at Puffin, and we’re celebrating his arrival with a boxed set! Just in time for the holidays, this set contains the first four books in the classic Encyclopedia Brown series. Whether Encyclopedia Brown is solving cases for his neighborhood friends or his chief-of-police dad, he always has an intriguing mystery to crack.

We're Going on a Bear Hunt

Michael Rosen

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Total reviews: 59 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Great Classic Book 5 out of 5 stars.
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My 3 year old son loves this book. When we go for a walk around the neighborhood, he wants to pretend that we are going on a "bear hunt" and we recite the book. Great book for imagination.

We love this book 4 out of 5 stars.
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This is apparently a classic camp song - not one I ever heard growing up, though.

My nieces request this book a *minimum* of once a week (and usually, once they request it, they want me to read it over and over again to boot!), and we love it every time. Then they often want me to help them reenact the story - I'll be the bear, then they'll be the bear, then the teddy bear will be the bear....

If you're paying attention as you read it, you can even see the various members of the family change their mood as the story goes on and they get hit with various forms of minor disasters.

Classic Book 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is my favorite version of this classic book. I give it as gifts to children who are beginning to love books and reading.

Editorial Review:

We're going on a bear hunt. We're going to catch a big one. What a beautiful day! We're not scared.

Ready for some fun? Come along!