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The Gift of Nothing

Patrick McDonnell

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 33 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Great book. 5 out of 5 stars.
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This was the first book we bought to read to our son (he hasn't been born yet). We liked that it discussed the concept of nothing, and that it looks to be a book we won't mind reading over and over again.

simple, sweet message 5 out of 5 stars.
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Good message about real values in a world of too much stuff. My 4 yr old grandson loves this book.

Wonderful story 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is a wonderful story about how sometimes the best thing to get someone for their birthday is no "thing" at all. I love how the author gets the story across without using a ton of words--the text is nice and concise. My only slight disappointment is the style of illustrations. I know they're his trademark, but the small, 3-color illustrations don't always hold the interest of the youngest picture book audience.

Editorial Review:

DESCRIPTION: Mooch the cat desperately wants to find a gift for his friend Earl the dog, but Earl already has everything. "What do you give a guy who has everything?" Mooch wonders. The answer, of course, is nothing! This simple story features characters from Patrick McDonnell's popular comic strip, Mutts, and has the same depth, charm, and heart that he gives to his daily readers. With delightfully spare illustrations and text, this book has all the makings of a longtime classic, perfect for gift-giving all year round.

Never Underestimate Your Dumbness (Dear Dumb Diary #7)

Jim Benton

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Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

The wedding Dear Dumb Diary readers have been anxiously anticipating is about to become a reality: Jamie's aunt and Angeline's uncle joined together until death do they part -- or until the divorce Jamie has been feverishly wishing for since they started dating finally happens. Now, three of Jamie's most dreaded nightmares are about to be combined into one unbearable event:

1) Very VERY poofy brown dresses

2) Wedding clogs

3) A lifetime of being related to Angeline, a.k.a. Blondewad

Jamie has just one word for this kind of horror:

"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!"

PRAISE FOR JIM BENTON AND DEAR DUMB DIARY:

"What's new, what's cool: 'Dear Dumb Diary.' You'll laugh out loud at what this girl has to say." -- Knight Ridder Tribune

"This book's witty and satiric sense of humor is sure to resonate with kids and make these books a must-have." -- BIG BLUE DOT Trend Update

"Told in knee-slapping diary entries...Jim Benton delivers a wonderfully silly series that combines his knack for knowing what kids love to read with fun illustrations. Young audiences will eat up Jamie's diary descriptions...while parents are sure to see their kids beg for more Dumb Diary books." -- The Barnes & Noble Review

Christmas Carol

Charles Dickens

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Total reviews: 160 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Without equal 5 out of 5 stars.
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Everyone has their favorite version of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol. Make this dramatic retelling yours. At about 2 hours, its perfect for listening in the car while running around during the holidays or on your MP3 player while putting up Christmas lights. I plan on listening to it every year from now on. Patrick Stewart gives voice to every character, including the narration, and gives the kind of performance which I have come to expect from an actor of his immense talents.

I ordered 30 copies! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I ordered 30 copies of this Dover Thrift Edition of A Christmas Carol and used them as stocking stuffers at work.

This is a great item for the price, lower than some greeting cards, and I suspect appreciated a tad more than the usual overflow of candy around at holiday time!

Editorial Review:

In this classic volume illustrated by world-renowned artist Roberto Innocenti, the words and emotions of A Christmas Carol are brought to life with exceptional detail and clarity. Each unforgettable illustration portrays a world only Dickens could have envisioned--mysterious, haunting, beautiful. Full color.

Fire Within

Chris D'lacey

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Total reviews: 41 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Expected quite a lot more 2 out of 5 stars.
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As a person who enjoys fantasy and fiction as much as anyone, I was intrigued by this book naturally and after reading the back cover, was convinced that it would be a smashing good read perfect for anyone who has an inkling towards the unreal.
Unfortunately, I was horribly disappointed, for most of the book centered around a squirrel with one eye who, in my opinion, had a bit of a bad temper. Even more drab, was the fact that the main character was an unimaginative writer, who is trying to land a book deal. When all of a sudden he realizes that there are real live dragons in the house, what does he do? He writes a book about the dumb squirrel. The only reason that he even writes it is because his landlord has a whiny (and also quite annoying) daughter who does not talk about anything in the entire book, except the squirrel. Desperately, I hung onto the last threads of plot line in the book, assuring myself that it would turn out to have a good conclusion, and a wonderful series of satisfying twists that would make the main character see that there were better things to write about than squirrels. Like I said before, I was disappointed.
There was no conclusion. Just an end to the boring.
I gave this two stars instead of one, because there is mention of pottery within it, and the author incorporates that aspect quite cleverly within the story. But that's just about the only good thing that i can say about this book.
An immature book from an immature author.

Editorial Review:

When David moves in with Liz and Lucy, he discovers a collection of hand crafted, clay dragons that comes to life and has magical powers. David's personalized dragon, Gadzooks, can forecast the future, and inspires him to write a story which reveals the truth behind an unsolved mystery close to home. The story has an unhappy ending, and when David realizes the consequences of it he is angry. Then David finds Gadzooks crying and near death, and he discovers that these special dragons die when they are not loved. Soon David is forced to save his friend and unlock the powers of the fire within.

Dora's Book of Manners (Dora the Explorer)

Christine Ricci

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Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

helpful 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 5 people found this review helpful.

This book is great!! Aside from the fact that my daughter loves Dora the Explorer it allows you to teach your child good manners and shows them how important it is to treat their playmates. I would recommend this to a parent.

Dora's Book of Manners 3 out of 5 stars.
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It is... OK. We really like Dora these days but this book is a bit to wordy to really get the message across.

Dora dora dora 3 out of 5 stars.
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I bought this book for my 3 year old granddaughter so I could read it to her. I have to agree with the other reviewer. It is too wordy to keep the childrens attention spans. Other than that, it has a good moral and my granddaughter does now think twice about her manners. So all in all it was an ok book

Dora's Book of Manners 5 out of 5 stars.
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We were having trouble with Please and Thank You until Dora made it the right thing to do. The Grandkids are all responding better with manners now and even will shush each other when someone is talking instead of trying to talk over them. All the Moms love this book and so do I. The kids love it and always ask for it.

Editorial Review:

The Grumpy Old Troll was mean to his friend Mouse -- and now he needs help from Dora and Boots for Mouse to forgive him. But what should he say? Join Dora and Boots as they help the Troll, and learn about manners along the way!

Caillou: The Missing Sock (Clubhouse series)

Sarah Margaret Johanson

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Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

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.

We love Caillou 4 out of 5 stars.
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This is an adorable story that my daughter loves. Caillou is her one and only and she enjoys 'reading' and hearing more about the Caillou she knows and loves (and recognizes) when the TV is not on.

great book 5 out of 5 stars.
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my son loves this book, caillou is missing his sock the whole entire time in the book, so my son takes off one sock while we are reading it, but i wish at the end when he finds his sock, they would have a picture of him with his sock back on his foot! my son didnt want to wear his other sock still after the book was done! haha not that thats a big deal, its still a cute book!

Caillou gets locked in the basement by himself 4 out of 5 stars.
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Caillou's sock is missing from his pile and he goes to look for it in the basement laundry room. On his way out, the door handle comes off in his hand and he has to call for help. Daddy rescues him, then Mommy locks them both in the basement when she closes the door as they are checking the washer and dryer. Obviously the story has a happy ending. Personally, I was terrified of our basement as a child. I don't know if this book would have made me more or less scared. Probably less, since Caillou is quickly rescued by his parents. I do know that my two year old boy loves it, which is why it gets four stars from me.

I Am the Messenger

Markus Zusak

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Total reviews: 69 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

expected more 4 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

I suppose I was looking to be blown away I as I was with the Book Thief.
Although this was a fine novel with a great mystery to keep me turning the pages, I found some of the writing sytle and language hard to get through. The main character grew on me and I really came to love him for his strengths and weaknesses.

Editorial Review:

Meet Ed Kennedy—underage cabdriver, pathetic cardplayer, and useless at romance. He lives in a shack with his coffee-addicted dog, the Doorman, and he’s hopelessly in love with his best friend, Audrey. His life is one of peaceful routine and incompetence, until he inadvertently stops a bank robbery. That’s when the first Ace arrives. That’s when Ed becomes the messenger. . . .

Chosen to care, he makes his way through town helping and hurting (when necessary), until only one question remains: Who’s behind Ed’s mission?

Winner of the 2003 Children’s Book Council Book of the Year Award in Australia, I Am the Messenger is a cryptic journey filled with laughter, fists, and love.


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Princess & the Kiss: A Story of God's Gift of Purity

Jennie Bishop

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Total reviews: 65 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

8 yr old loves it 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is a beautiful story with beautiful illustrations. My 8 yr old loves it. A very good story of a princess who saves her purity for the right man and for marriage. I will use this for many years to encourage my daughter to do the same.

Great Book 4 out of 5 stars.
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This is a good book on preserving yourself for your husband. My 4 year old understood the "princess getting married" part, but the importance of "the kiss" went over her head. My 8 year old understood the entire book, but it seemed a little "babish" for her. I think this book is more geared for ages 5-7. Great book though!

Editorial Review:

A loving king and queen present their daughter with a gift from God - her first kiss - to keep or to give away. The wise girl waits for the man who is worthy of her precious gift. Where is he and how will she ever find him? The surprising answer in this marvelous parable will touch the heart of parent and child alike.The Princess and the Kiss beautifully portrays the ageless message that "love... comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith" (1 Timothy 1:5 NIV)

The 7 Habits of Happy Kids

Sean Covey

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Total reviews: 7 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

A must for all young children 5 out of 5 stars.
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A beatifully written and illustrated book that while capturing a young child's attention will be quietly teaching time tested principles. Every parent, grandparent and elementary school classroom should have a copy. Learning the principles at an early age will lead to greater success later in life and this starts the teaching of the principles in the truly formative years.

Good addition to the book collection 4 out of 5 stars.
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The book reads well and can be used as the child grows. Initially a younger chil will like the stories and need some explaination but as you read the stories over and the child grows they can make out their oun interpretations of the habits (with some guidence of the parents).

Editorial Review:

For the Seven Oaks friends, there is always something to do. Whether they're singing along with Pokey Porcupine's harmonica or playing soccer with Jumper Rabbit, everyone is having fun and learning all sorts of things. These seven stories show how practicing the 7 Habits makes this possible for the whole Seven Oaks Community.

From learning how to take charge of their own lives to discovering how balance is best, the Seven Oaks friends have tons of adventures and find out how each and every kid can be a happy kid!

Cookies: Bite-Size Life Lessons

Amy Krouse Rosenthal

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Total reviews: 32 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Excellent children's book, perfect illustrations and a must-buy. 5 out of 5 stars.
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OVERVIEW: Fun book that hits every need that a parent is looking for in a Children's book: great words, smart writing and incredible illustrations.

THE BOTTOM LINE: Parents are constantly on the lookout for a new children's book for their kids' shelf that takes language, art and some sort of lesson and incorporates all those elements in a nice package: this one fits the order.

MY REVIEW:
THE GOOD: Every now and then parents come across a children's book that leaves the entire family in a euphoric state. Since it happened to most current parents when they were younger and their parents opened up and read " Green Eggs And Ham", now they're on the prowl for more books to fit their kids' bookshelves.

Unfortunately we come across a lot of dusty dud-tomes in our book hunt but every now and then we get a gem that has our three year old staring, our six year old smiling and the parents enjoying the read. This book does all that.

The author uses cookies (and so many things related to cookies) to teach words and simultaneously share some (very funny) life lessons such as:

"Trustworthy means, if you ask me to hold your cookie until you come back, when you come back, I will still be holding your cookie."

This would be great in itself, but Jane Dyer goes above and beyond with her lifelike illustrations with almost a nod to Norman Rockwell with their detailed beauty by showing on that "Trustworthy" page the little girl, holding and staring at a cookie and biting the side of her lip. You can't beat that.

Definitely a great read that'll leave parents wanting more pages and kids wanting a reread with cookies, please.

THE BAD: I wish there were more pages? There was nothing bad. Well, except maybe the desire for some kids to want cookies.

THE UGLY: Nothing ugly about this book. Printed on nice paper, the cover is a nice stock and the illustration is repeated on the hardcover. Even the inside flaps are an enjoyable read highlighting words like "SHAMELESS" when it comes to the author (you can check out Amy Krouse Rosenthal's site here) plugging her own work and "ILLUSTRIOUS" as defined with the illustrator's name (Jane Dyer).

Editorial Review:

Everyone knows cookies taste good, but these cookies also have something good to say. Open this delectable book to any page and you will find out something about life. Cookies: Bite-Size Life Lessons is a new kind of dictionary, one that defines mysteries such as "fair" and "unfair" and what it really means to "cooperate." The book is by turns clever, honest, inspirational, and whimsical. Go ahead, take a bite!