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The Story of Darth Vader (DK READERS)

Catherine Saunders

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A bombad mini-biography of Darth Vader 5 out of 5 stars.
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The release of Star Wars books for young people has always been related to a theatrical promotion. In a world that has a seen all six films, a new wave of DK Readers is much appreciated. It gives us comfort that even though the movies are finished, the Star Wars experience isn't completely 'done.' As the title suggests, "The Story of Darth Vader" is a biography of Darth Vader. The first half of the book is spent on Anakin Skywalker. It looks at his life as a slave on Tatooine and his fateful meeting with Qui-Gon Jinn. Next, Anakin's apprenticeship with Obi-Wan Kenobi is explored. The Clone Wars would prove to be an important event for both the galaxy and young Skywalker. As expected, time is spent on Anakin's relationship to Padme Amidala and Chancellor Palpatine. Once Anakin turns to the dark side and becomes Darth Vader, his role in the new Empire is explained. A good deal of time is spent on Vader's relationship with his children. In particular, Luke Skywalker serves as being instrumental in Anakin's redemption. From the cradle to the grave, this book shows how a slave boy transformed into one of the most iconoclastic images of evil. Most pages include a text box that shares a tid-bit of related trivia. The scope includes the entire saga. The illustrations were lifted from all six films. While the pictures are high quality, the writing is also good. This new series has books for most levels of elementary readers. While most topics don't feature more than five sentences, the vocabulary runs high, so this title is best suited to readers on a fourth or fifth grade level. Those young readers who are ready for chapter books should pass this by altogether and make the plunge into "The Rise and Fall of Darth Vader." For those in that transitional zone between picture and chapter books, "The Story of Darth Vader" is a high interest read that offers an exciting biography of the galaxy's most feared villain.

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More thrilling Star Wars episodes for young readers! Kids can continue their discovery of the fantastic Jedi knights, rogue rebels, heroic allies, and evil Sith lords that were loved by their parents' generation, while strengthening their reading skills at the same time.

Discover how a promising young Jedi turned to the Dark Side and became the most feared Sith lord in the galaxy.

Walt Disney's Peter Pan (Little Golden Book)

RH Disney

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Peter Pan is Golden! 5 out of 5 stars.
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How can you go wrong with Peter Pan and Little Golden Books?! My daughter (2 years old) wanted very badly to read her mother's vintage Disney Storybook version of Peter Pan. But we didn't want that 30+ year old book to get messed up, which it would in the hands of a well-meaning but enthusiastic toddler. So I went on a search and found this Little Golden Book that has the identical art and text as the original Disney hardback, but in the inexpensive and toddler friendly Little Golden Book format. Now my daughter can read about Pan, Hook, and Tiger Lillie to her heart's content!

Classic Disney art at its best! 5 out of 5 stars.
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If Disney has any sense they would completely raid their vaults and start reprinting all of this vintage artwork in bang-up special editions. Animation and illustration today completely lacks so much of what was done in the 1950's and 60's by the Disney studio. The art in this edition of Peter Pan says it all. Yet, all of the art produced in that time period for Golden Press has the same warmth and eye-popping color! Children of today should be exposed and have access to these vintage Disney masterpieces of yesteryear...

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Peter Pan and his fairy friend Tinker Bell are back in this vintage Little Golden Book! Featuring gorgeous illustrations from 1952, this children's classic is being reissued just in time for the release of Walt Disney's Peter Pan Platinum Edition DVD.

Kingdom Keepers, The: Disney After Dark

Ridley Pearson

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Total reviews: 59 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

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In this fantastical thriller, five young teens tapped as models for theme park "guides" find themselves pitted against Disney villains and witches that threaten both the future of Walt Disney World and the stability of the world outside its walls. Using a cutting-edge technology called DHI--which stands for both Disney Host Interactive and Daylight Hologram Imaging--Finn Whitman, an Orlando teen, and four other kids are transformed into hologram projections that guide guests through the park. The new technology turns out, however, to have unexpected effects that are both thrilling and scary. Soon Finn finds himself transported in his DHI form into the Magic Kingdom at night. Is it real? Is he dreaming?

Dora's Storytime Collection (Dora the Explorer)

Various

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Total reviews: 23 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Great for long trip 5 out of 5 stars.
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Bought this as a surprise gift for my 2.5yo dd for a long plane trip we were taking. She loved all the stories, and I felt there was a nice variety of stories included. Great for any Dora fan, as long as you don't already own many Dora stories (to keep from having duplicates).

Too basic but it's Dora 3 out of 5 stars.
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These stories are VERY short, basic and not very interesting. BUT, it's Dora, so my daughters still ask to read them.

Excellent Choice 5 out of 5 stars.
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My three years old daughter simply loves this book. I have been reading the book to her more than 20 times if it is not 30 times already. She has been bring the book almost every night for bedtime story since the book was came to my door (the binding of hardcover becomes wiggly already). I am enjoying her responses when I read questions in the middle of the stories, just like Dora asked questions in the animation series. The book is big and colorful and lines of story are just short enough to keep my girl's attention to the page. It is clearly my best book purchase I ever made for my girl.

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Dora and her best friend, Boots, go on more adventures than you can count. Now Dora fans can enjoy many of their favorite Dora stories all in one book! This best-selling collection includes:

Dora's Backpack

Little Star

Happy Birthday, Mami!

Meet Diego!

Dora Saves the Prince

Dora's Treasure Hunt

Good Night, Dora!

Ghost Beach (Goosebumps Presents TV Book #13)

Carol Ellis, Jeffrey Cohen, R. L. Stine

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Total reviews: 19 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Pretty decent entertainment 5 out of 5 stars.
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I remember collecting Goosebumps when the first wave came out a decade ago. Ghost Beach was written around the time the series was taking off in popularity, but before it got saturated in merchandise and took a dip in quality. There's nothing goofy about Ghost Beach, it's a straight-forward ghost story with some decent twists here and there. It's also one of the scarier books in the series, along the lines of "Welcome to Dead House." Good for some safe scares.

I used to get scolded for reading too much Goosebumps and not enough "real" literature, but it's hard enough to get kids to read these days. Recommended for any paperback collection.

Goosebumps GHOST BEACH 5 out of 5 stars.
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I REALLY REALLY LOVE goosebunps!! They are easy so I wish R.L stine would write some thicker ones! I think this book was a 100% GOOD, so I want to read more. I like how Jerry and Terry are like real twins so they fight. BEalieve me I have twin brothers. Overall Goosebumps was GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Exploring a cave by the beach, Jerry and his sister Terri ignore the warnings of local kids Sam and Louisa that the cave is haunted until they realize that Sam and Louisa are the ghosts. Original."

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Little Golden Book)

Random House

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Snow White by Don Williams 4 out of 5 stars.
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-Good book. Very original. I loved all 7 dwarfs. An emotional children book. Recommend for first readers, especially young girls.

Snow White done right.. 4 out of 5 stars.
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Since this is a book taken from Disney's film version, I can see where much change was made. The illustrations are beautiful, more colorful, brighter than the original film. Everything seems to be in order: from the Evil Queen sending the huntsman to kill Snow White (he was unsuccessful) to the Queen transforming into the old witch, handing the apple to Snow White and the dwarves taking care of her until the Prince comes and kisses her awake. Lovely little tale. We read it on a nightly basis at our home. My two year old fancies himself a dwarf..Happy.

A Tradition Continued 5 out of 5 stars.
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I read this to our son, sadly, after he "out grew" these books, they were passed on. Happily, after searching all over I found these treasures on Amazon and now have a new collection for our beautiful grand daughter to enjoy.

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A princess takes refuge from her wicked stepmother, the queen, in the cottage of seven dwarfs, but the queen pursues her with a poisoned apple. The book plays "Heigh-Ho" when opened.

Caillou: The Phone Call (Clubhouse series)

Marilyn Pleau-Murissi

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

We Love Caillou 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is the first Caillou book I've ever purchased and it is great. My son is learning how to read so I thought this would appeal to him as he adores Caillou. All Caillou products are a must have and as I have learned collectibles as well!

poor Caillou ends happily 4 out of 5 stars.
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Sometimes I feel sad for Caillou as he gets his feelings hurt. In this book he keeps trying to talk to his mother who receives interrupting phonecalls. It's interesting how he keeps up with the pace of thinking of ideas to communicate with his mother despite the interruptions and how the book ends happily. Caillou is a odd character, but I like how wordy the pages are, so you can either make up the story for younger children, or read each word for schoolage children.

Good Book 5 out of 5 stars.
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My 2 yr. old daughter loves Caillou and was very happy with this book when she opened it on Christmas.

Great gift 5 out of 5 stars.
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Purchased this for a gift for my daughter-in-law. She loves it, especially that it can be put in the dishwasher. She says it is the perfect size.

Giraffes Can't Dance

Giles Andreae

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Giraffes can't dance 5 out of 5 stars.
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My children and I love this book, especially the rhymes and the exuberant, joyful illustrations by Guy Parker-Rees. Gerald is such a wonderful character. The book has already become a classic!

Review 5 out of 5 stars.
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Do you like calm and weird books? If you do then is the book for you. The story Giraffes Can't Dance is about a Giraffe who is very clumsy and can't dance and gets teased a lot by other animals. Then he figures out that there is something called a jungle dance that will happen in a couple of days and all the animals practice some in groups more then two like the baboons and some just two like the lions. So then he practices but it's no help. So then a wise cricket helps him practice. I won't tell you the hole story but I will give you some more details like the setting is the jungle and some of the characters are the Giraffe, the baboons, lions and more animals that you will love. I thought the authors message was that just because someone or something can't do some thing doesn't mean you shouldn't be their friend or bail on them. So if you want to see what happens by the book I am sure you will like it.

Editorial Review:

Gerald is a giraffe who simply can¹t dance. Try as he may, his long, spindly legs buckle whenever he starts to boogie. Every year he dreads going to the Great jungle Dance, until one night he finds his own special music.

Cars (Disney/ Pixar)

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Keeps my 5 year "reading" in bed! 5 out of 5 stars.
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My 5 year old just loves these Look & Find it books and these are perfect for him. He loves "reading" in bed at night with these books and the new Cars one is his new favorite!

Vroom! Vroom! 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is a great look and find book that both boys and girls will enjoy. Young readers will love reliving the story of the movie, and the illustrations are wonderful. It's hard to believe that cars can have such wonderful expressions!

There are hours of fun to be found in this book with Lightning McQueen and all the "folks" in Radiator Springs!

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Lightning McQueen is a hotshot rookie racecar, driven to win the coveted Piston Cup Championship. But on the way to the race, Lightning's impatience causes him to get separated from his driver. In his struggle to find the interstate, Lightning tears through the forgotten Route 66 town of Radiator Springs, demolishing its main street in the process. With the race just days away, Lightning is arrested and forced to slow down for the first time in his life. As he gets to know the town's offbeat residents, he learns the importance of teamwork and friendship--and discovers that life is about the journey, not the finish line.

Hannah Montana Backstage Pass

M. C. King

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