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Capital Mysteries #7: Trouble at the Treasury (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))

Ron Roy

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

One of Ron Roy's Best Books 4 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

This was an interesting book that I liked a lot. There are two main characters who are kids: KC, the President's step-daughter, and Marshall, who lives in an apartment building near the Supreme Court. Someone robbed the Treasury, and they try to figure out who did it. They get a tour of the Treasury and a lot of help from a clone of the President. Kids who like the A-Z Mysteries will like this book. (As told by John, age 7.)

Great series for kids 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

My 8 yr old loves these books. He's read all 7 and can't wait for the next book to come out.

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After taking a tour of the National Bureau of Printing and Engraving, KC and Marshall find out from KC's stepdad, the president of the United States, that several stacks of $100 bills have gone missing. That's thousands of dollars—gone! KC is determined to track down the thieves, and her number one suspect is a woman named Polly, who works at the Bureau of Printing and Engraving. Is sweet Polly a criminal mastermind? Or is she just a pawn in a bigger plot to steal from the Treasury?

Curious George's ABCs

H. A. Rey

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Curious George's ABC 5 out of 5 stars.
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Great book for a two year old boy who loves Curious George. He imitates and watches him daily on television.

A real page-turner 5 out of 5 stars.
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This was a gift to my son when he was five months old, and it was a fast favorite -- if only because there are so many more pages to turn than in your classic board book! Mom and Dad enjoy the clever, letter-incorporating illustrations in this romp through the alphabet and trust that in time, our boy will, too.

Curious George 5 out of 5 stars.
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I love all the curious George books. Who Doesn't?

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The twins loved it! 5 out of 5 stars.
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We bought this book for our slightly-more-than-2-year-old twin grandsons, and they loved it. At this age, they're more interested in identifying the pictures than associating the drawings with the letters, but that's ok. There's something about the monkey image that is endlessly fascinating to them. Go for it!

A family favorite through two toddlers 5 out of 5 stars.
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Our family loves this book so much we've been forced to buy a new copy -- our original is so badly frayed from re-reading it's falling apart. But that's a good sign. This book is an outstanding introduction to the alphabet for toddlers and preschoolers. It was part our good-night reading routine for over two years with our son (now 5), and our daughter, 18 months, is following the tradition. The illustrations are whimsical and age-appropriate, with everyday objects and familiar animals used to give kids great reinforcement. There are plenty of cute little asides in the book (for example, "P is for penguin" and in tiny text, the penguin goes "plop") as well as multiple iterations of George, the beloved monkey, on most pages. I can't recommend this book highly enough. Enjoy!

Editorial Review:

Read from A to Z along with George in a condensed version of the clas-sic Curious George Learns the Alphabet.

The Falcon's Feathers (A to Z Mysteries)

Ron Roy

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Good and fast reading book. 4 out of 5 stars.
4 of 5 people found this review helpful.

Exciting mystery book about rare birds. The ending was less surprising then the prior for books in the series.The author introduced two new characters: Grace Lockwood and Doc Henry.

Birds and Pencils 5 out of 5 stars.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful.

I liked the Falcon's Feather because Josh likes to draw the birds and I like to draw too. He likes birds and so do I. I like A to Z mysteries because you always have to find out who the criminal is. But I'm not going to tell you who the criminal is in this story! I'm in second grade and I think this book is really cool.

A to Z Mystery Series 4 out of 5 stars.
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I am reading this entire series with my six year old son. He read the Absent Author in school and talked about it so much at home that we started buying all of the books. The reading level is above his abilities (1st grade), but it makes for a quick read together. Perfect length for reading a couple of chapters together before bed at night. He has passed each one on to a second grade friend who is reading through them on his own very quickly as well. It's a fun series with age appropriate material that my child and I both can enjoy together.

Editorial Review:

F is for Falcon...When Josh discovers a nest of young falcons in the forest,

he, Dink, and Ruth Rose start visiting every day. Until the morning they find

it empty! Then the kids discover a wounded falcon with its wing feathers

clipped, and they know someone's up to no good. Can they figure out

what's going on before it's too late to save the falcons?

The Vampire's Vacation (A to Z Mysteries)

Ron Roy

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

A Suprising Story to Read 4 out of 5 stars.
3 of 4 people found this review helpful.

This is a very good book with a nice ending. Unlike other books in this series this story surrounds a person instead of a crime. Even though this story is a little too complicated for kids six (6) and under, it overall is engrossing for others. From me, I give it four (4) stars, hey nothings perfect.

Good book series for pre-teens. 5 out of 5 stars.
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My 8-year-old son has enjoyed this book series very much. The reading level is comfortably easy for him and he enjoys solving the mysteries. It keeps him reading and even teaches him some facts at the same time. I recommend this whole series.

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V is for Vampire . . .
Grab your garlic, Green Lawn! When Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose follow a pale, dark-haired stranger into Ellie’s Diner, he vanishes! But Ellie has a cut on her neck . . . or could it be a bite? Could there really be a vampire in Green Lawn? And could Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose be his next victims?
“An appealing combination of intrigue, ingenuity, and good fun. A great recreational choice for newly independent readers.”—School Library Journal

Missing May

Cynthia Rylant

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 83 Average rating: 3.5 of 5

Great book, heavy subject matter 4 out of 5 stars.
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This story is about a young girl who loses the closest thing she had to a mother and how she grieves. The book is very well written, obviously, as it is a Newberry winner. It really shows the stages of emotion that Summer, the main character goes through and helps children to understand how to hang on to hope. For children that do not have many ideas about death, the book may seem pretty uneventful since a lot of the pages are simply filled with Summer's thoughts about losing May. For children that maybe have experienced a loss and are ready to grieve or children that want to know more or are concerned about death (which they do need to learn about sometime), this book is a beautiful story about accepting loss and choosing to live life day by day, knowing you will keep the memories, but that not all hope is lost.

Editorial Review:

When May dies suddenly while gardening, Summer assumes she'll never see her beloved aunt again. But then Summer's Uncle Ob claims that May is on her way back--she has sent a sign from the spirit world.Summer isn't sure she believes in the spirit world, but her quirky classmate Cletus Underwood--who befriends Ob during his time of mourning--does. So at Cletus' suggestion, Ob and Summer (with Cletus in tow) set off in search of Miriam B. Young, Small Medium at Large, whom they hope will explain May's departure and confirm her possible return.

Mr. Putter & Tabby Take the Train

Cynthia Rylant

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Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Riding a train. 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

This book is a reminder of how pleasant it is to ride the train, even though they do smuggle their pets on-board.

Charming but be aware the message you're sending 4 out of 5 stars.
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I love the Mr Putter books as well as Cynthia Rylant's work in general. This book is a charming addition to the series, and one especially good for kids who love vehicles/trains as my little boy does. **However, if you're trying to be super-careful about what moral messages you send your kids, you should know the plot before you buy this story. Pets are not allowed on trains, so Mr Putter & Mrs Teaberry _smuggle_ Tabby and Zeke onto the train with them. Not so good for teaching kids to respect rules...**

The bottom line: I read this book with my son because we both enjoy it, but eventually he will start to notice how Mr Putter breaks the rules and we'll have to have a discussion about it.

Editorial Review:

Mr. Putter and his fine cat, Tabby, are going for a train ride with their neighbors, Mrs. Teaberry and her good dog, Zeke. They've planned the perfect afternoon trip. But when they get to the station, they're in for a big surprise: No pets are allowed on the train! It looks like the trip is off, until Mr. Putter comes up with a clever idea.

Special Gifts : Ready-for-Chapters

Cynthia Rylant

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Cobble Street Cousins - Special Gifts 5 out of 5 stars.
12 of 12 people found this review helpful.

The "special gift" is this book and the entire series of Cobble Street Cousins. I am the proud mother of four lovely daughters and what a pleasure to find such a sweetly written book. I have recommended this book to friends with daughters and they have loved it as well. It is hard to find a morally appropriate, light, non-violent book for young girls. Thank you, thank you, thank you! This is the type of book all little girls should grow up on.

Editorial Review:

MEET THE COBBLE STREET COUSINS

Lily, who wants to be a poet.
Tess, who wants to be a Broadway star.
Rosie, who wants a little cottage with flowers by the door.

It's winter vacation and there's no school for three weeks, but the Cobble Street Cousins aren't worried about being bored. They're learning how to sew from their neighbor Mrs. White. And they're starting to keep a diary about their year living in the wonderful attic room in Aunt Lucy's little blue house. Best of all, there's a Winter Solstice party at Aunt Lucy's boyfriend Michael's apartment, with special presents for everyone.

Curious George at the Parade

H. A. Rey

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Good 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Good book. It's one of the older George stories and drawings, not one of the newer George stories and drawings.

Curious George 5 out of 5 stars.
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I love all the curious George books. Who Doesn't?

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Editorial Review:

George is excited to be in the city- it's the day of the big parade! But when the parade is delayed, George is distracted. He is also hungry. When it looks like a snack is just within reach, George has an idea. Soon the ball is rolling through another mischievous adventure.

A Little Shopping: Ready-for-Chapters (Cobble Street Cousins)

Cynthia Rylant

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

fun and feminine 5 out of 5 stars.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful.

My daughter loves these books! They are filled with warm, happy relationships, fun craft projects and girlish adventures she can relate too. Junie B. Jones is a lot of fun, but my daughter is a softer, gentler person, and these gentle books fill her imagination. She loves to imagine herself in the attic with Tess.

fabulously written, very appropriate content for younger readers! 5 out of 5 stars.
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My daughter is nearly five and reads these on her own, so it's very important to me that the content is appropriate for her to read without parental guidence. Not only is this entire series content appropriate, they are wonderfully written! My daughter simply could not stop reading until we finished the entire series. These books may be read out of order, though it's best to read book 1 first and book 6 last. The others could be jumbled and read in any order. :) The other day I asked my daughter what she wanted for her birthday, and she said she'd like another "cobble street cousin" book for every day of the year. I wish Cynthia Ryland had written as many. They are truly little gems of literature!

Editorial Review:

Meet The
COBBLE STREET COUSINS

• Lily, who wants to be a poet
• Tess, who wants to be a Broadway star
• Rosie, who wants a little cottage with flowers by the door

Lily has a wonderful idea -- to surprise Aunt Lucy with a dollhouse that looks just like her flower shop. But first the girls have to buy a few things at The Olde Craft Shoppe, and with the Cobble Street Cousins, even a little shopping trip can turn into an adventure!

The Lucky Lottery (A to Z Mysteries)

Ron Roy

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

A to Z Kids Help a Not -Lucky Kid be Lucky 4 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

I wish I could win a seven million dollar lottery ticket for my very own. If you would like to win a lottery ticket, you will sure like this book, because the three best detectives in the whole wide world are in this book and they catch a real lottery ticket thief! The book is also set in winter, many kids favorite time of the year. Although my favorite A to Z Mystery book is The Absent Author, I think this one is pretty good, and I think you'll like it too.

6-1/2 Year Old Twin Boys Enjoyed this A-Z Mystery Story 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

We really liked this book (Mom included). Josh, Dink and Ruth Rose worked well together to solve this mystery and catch the thief. We were all surprised about the ending. We wish we could cross-country ski all over our town! Ron Roy's stories always entertain us and we can't wait to get the next in the series - The Missing Mummy.

Editorial Review:

L is for Lucky. . . .

And that's just how Lucky O'Leary feels when the lottery ticket his grandfather sends him for Christmas turns out to be a million-dollar winner! But before Lucky can cash it in, someone sneaks into his house and steals it. Now it's up to Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose to track down the thief and return the ticket . . . before Lucky loses out!