Language Arts Books

My Book About Me

Dr. Seuss, Roy McKie

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 60 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

a gift from Gramma 5 out of 5 stars.
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We had this same book for our daughter when she was about [...] old. Her children found it recently and loved reading about their mom. I was delighted to find it still in print, so ordered a copy for each of my grand children so that "their" children may have a similar delightful experience reading about them thirty years from now.
It is a fun book to fill in with large Dr. Seuss illustrations and silly suggestions. I'm hoping it will be a favorite Christmas present for them this year.

Editorial Review:

One of the titles for the younger crowd in the Beginners Books series, My Book About Me has an unusual interactive twist--you make it up as you go along. On each page there's something new to complete, from "I weigh ___ pounds" to "My teeth. I counted them. I have ___ up top. I have ___ downstairs." It's a simple idea, but with a surprising amount of educational value--getting children to name their home country, to recognize and draw in the color of their own eyes, learn their telephone number and address, to name favorite clothes, foods, and colors, and more. Finally, there's a two-page spread where each owner of the book can write his or her own story. Illustrator Roy McKie's style is halfway between the P.D. Eastman of Are You My Mother and the mainstream Seuss of Cat in the Hat and Thidwick: The Big-Hearted Moose. (Ages 4 to 8) --Richard Farr

Richard Scarry's Best Word Book Ever (Giant Little Golden Book)

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Total reviews: 61 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Best Kids Books 5 out of 5 stars.
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I can't forget this book, because of it had several great factors. It covered almost every place a kid may see, with it's name to know what the object is. Each page shows kids different work spaces, lands, city life, even inside a home, room by room.
This would be an excellent book for preschoolers, and even younger as well. Children and their parents may create their own stories with the detailed scenes.

It really IS the BEST word book ever! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I LOVE this book! I had it when I was a child. My favorite word in it is on the kitchen page "Batter Spoon"!!!

Great book if you don't mind having to read it all the time! 5 out of 5 stars.
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My 17month daughter loves this book! I was into Richard Scarry books growing up and really wanted my baby to like it. Initially I was afraid the illustrations would be too busy for her, but that is clearly not the case. This book is one of three books (the others are big book of animals and book of words) she brings to me just about every thirty minutes, which is driving me a little crazy but I'll just have to deal with it. She really gets into the scenes especially scenes of the circus, zoo, farm, grocery, home, beach, ships, trains, etc. and has built up quite the vocabulary. She's saying the names of the animals and their sounds, bodyparts, the landscape such as tree, sun, moon, cloud, flower and can point to most anything in the pages. The scenes of the airport, trucks and "when you grow up" aren't engaging her yet but I'm sure later when she gets it more.

Richard Scarry books are a beloved classic, they are and will be on the bookshelf in our home (until the grandkids). ;)

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Strategies That Work: Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement

Stephanie Harvey, Anne Goudvis

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Total reviews: 40 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

great for english language arts teachers 5 out of 5 stars.
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I loved this book. I learned so much. I've become a better reader myself and can't wait to use these strategies with my students.

Usefull book 4 out of 5 stars.
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Strategies That Work: Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement has easy to read useful information that should be easily transferred into a classroom.

Great Product 4 out of 5 stars.
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Strategies That Work: Teaching Comprehension for Understanding and Engagement

Book came fast and secure. Almost new, but did have some hightlighting.

Would buy again!

easy to understand and lots of good ideas 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book was purchased as an optional textbook for a graduate level class. I can see myself employing several of the strategies in my first grade classroom with very little effort on my part. Easy to read and understand.

These Strategies do work! 5 out of 5 stars.
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As a English Teacher, I use the information in this book to help me with crafting some reading strategies within a workshop model for my high school students. Students are engaged and they learn life-long reading skills. I highly recommend this book for your personal library and classroom resource.

DK Children's Illustrated Dictionary

John McIlwain

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Total reviews: 25 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Good for Beginner Readers 3 out of 5 stars.
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This is a beautifully illustrated dictionary with easy to understand definitions. I gave it 3 stars because I bought it for my 6-year-old daughter, and I find that too often this dictionary does not have the words that she needs to look up. Now I need to buy an additional dictionary to supplement this one.

Excellent first dictionary 5 out of 5 stars.
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We found this to be an excellent first dictionary. Most things that you want pictures of do have pictures, and the pictures are very appropriate and have helpful captions (usually a sentence describing the picture). The definitions manage rather well to explain the meanings of simple words in even simpler words. Also, with 5,000 words, almost all of the words in a beginning reader's reading vocabulary will be included.

IT'S AN AWESOME DICTIONARY 5 out of 5 stars.
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I RECOMMAND THIS DICTIONARY, IT IS AWESOME. I BROUGHT IT FOR MY LITTLE BROTHER WHO IS IN THE THIRD GRADE. AND SO FAR, EVERYTIME WE LOOK UP A WORD THAT HE DOESN'T UNDERSTAND IT'S THERE. THE DEFINITIONS ARE SIMPLE. IT WAS A GREAT CHOICE.

Editorial Review:

Offering a visual approach to spelling, vocabulary, and grammar, a dictionary features headwords grouping related words and illustrations and a handy reference section to hold young readers' attention while providing them a wealth of information.

Painless Grammar (Painless Series)

Rebecca Elliott Ph.D.

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Total reviews: 24 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

To help prevent the dumbing down of America 5 out of 5 stars.
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This book's title jumped out at me at my local bookstore. I had to have it for myself, but mostly to see IF this was a book I could recommend to others.

Now I know: Every household, office and student should have this book--if you want to write correctly, with confidence.

Written for middle grade and high school age, the book is designed "so grammar doesn't hurt," -no matter your age.

Painless Grammar covers:

- Parts of speech.
- Building and punctuating sentences.
- Agreement (between subject and verb; between pronoun and antecedent).
- Words: Misused, one word or two and confusing pairs.
- Editing.
- Email guidelines.

So, do you ever find yourself at home or at work wondering whether "its" or "it's," is correct, or how to use " and ` -or whatever your "grammar challenge is? The down-to-earth examples make Painless Grammar fun and a learnable moment for any age.

As an editor, I find frequent misuse of certain words, commas and semi-colons, plus run-on sentences--many things we learned in middle or high school, but forgot or need a refresher. Read a few pages a day, or use it as a resource when you aren't sure. However, I have found that many people "think" they remember the rule, but don't-so keep this book handy.

I recommend you buy several copies for your kids, home office or work. The clarity of the examples are complemented (yes, it is an "e") by the ease of finding answers.

Armchair Interviews says: Almost everyone can use this useful resource.

Editorial Review:

This very approachable text combines instruction in parts of speech and sentence structure with down-to-earth examples, funny illustrations, and examination of some of the more amusing and peculiar words in the English language. A chapter on clear e-mail communication and etiquette is brand new in this edition, as are many of the author’s challenging “Brain Ticklers.” Her helpful chapter on how to edit a school paper has also been heavily revised and updated.

Barron’s popular Painless Series of study guides for middle school and high school students offer a lighthearted, often humorous approach to their subjects, transforming details that might once have seemed boring or difficult into a series of interesting and mentally challenging ideas. Most titles in the series feature many fun-to-solve “Brain Tickler” problems with answers at the end of each chapter.

Best of Mad Libs

Roger Price, Leonard Stern

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Loads of laughs! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I am happy I purchased this. I thought I had every mad lib known to mankind but there were a few in this book that were new to me. It will provide hours of entertainment!

Great Vocabulary Builder 5 out of 5 stars.
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We bought this for our 9 year old granddaughter for a Christmas present. We are most pleased with the book.\Thanks

Editorial Review:

Over the last 50 years, Price Stern Sloan has published hundreds and hundreds of Mad Libs stories. Come fill out over 125 of the funniest ones in this deluxe oversize edition. This book also includes a history of the game as told by the creator Leonard Stern (complete with pictures) and stories filled out by today’s hottest stars! It’s the super-silly way to say _________ [adjective] 50th Anniversary, Mad Libs!

My First Touch & Feel Picture Cards: First Words (MY 1ST T&F PICTURE CARDS)

DK Publishing

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Total reviews: 27 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Fun learning tool 5 out of 5 stars.
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We've used these cards with my 18 month old grandchildren since they were about a year old and they love them. We have "flash card time" and it amazes me every time how much they have learned with these cards. Very sturdy cards, great pictures, and they love the touch and feel aspect of it.

Buy these now! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I was looking for something for my daughter's first birthday. These cards are great - durable, colorful and fun. Each one has something textured for them to touch and feel. I'll definitely be purchasing another volume.

WONDERFUL PRODUCT 5 out of 5 stars.
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I have three boxes of these "Touch and Feel" cards and have been using them with my son since he was under 1 year of age. They are a wonderful educational opportunity and I would highly recommend them to anyone!

a good choice for an active boy 5 out of 5 stars.
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I'm so glad i tried these flash cards, and i intend to get more in the same series.

my son is 14 months, very active, not very verbal (at least not in our recognizable lanuage yet!) but he will sit and look and feel and laugh at these flash cards, and i know that as i use repetition, he will benefit from this learning tool.

and another plus, the box keeps the cards safe, and he has yet to destroy any of it! his personal favorite is "jelly" because it is so sticky! very fun!

Editorial Review:

Perfect for helping children develop early language skills, this exciting range of interactive flash cards reinforces learning through touch.

Super Silly Mad Libs Junior

Roger Price

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

my review 5 out of 5 stars.
25 of 27 people found this review helpful.

this book is easily one of the most enjoyable canteloupes we have ever used to jump fish. you simply can't beat this kind of cabbage with turnips or aardvarks.

Great activity, but with one downfall 4 out of 5 stars.
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My kids love these Mad Lib Juniors, especially because they provide a list of words to choose from in each category, thereby teaching kids about Adjectives, Nouns, Verbs, etc.

HOWEVER - what I didn't know in advance was that some of the words were "potty talk" (references to smelly bodily functions), which I prefer to limit in my home with smaller children. It's still fun, and they love it!

Silly, Creative, Educational Fun! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I am so glad that they came out with a Junior version of Mad Libs. I always had fun with the originals with family and friends growing up. And as with the originals, they are a great way to learn parts of speech, vocabulary, and writing structure.

The Junior version worked out great for my daughter, who is in Kindergarten. (Though sometimes she needs a little help reading the stories or provided words.)There are symbols to show what type of word is needed (ie: star=noun). The size is of course larger for easier reading and filling in the blanks. Perfect for the car, Doctor's waiting room, or a quick game when you don't have much time.

Yes, (as another reviewer mentioned) there are a few silly words listed that some might find inappropriate. (Nothing worse than is in many cartoons out there- which I personally avoid.) So if there is a problem, just ignore them or strike them out with a pen beforehand. There are plenty of others to choose from! It didn't ruin our fun.

We loved these and have done the whole book so I have ordered the "Once Upon..." version. I only wish there were more of these in a book! Still they are a good value. I hope they keep making more of these!!

Editorial Review:

Nobody knows silly better than we do. And with Super Silly Mad Libs Junior, younger readers are introduced to the crazy world of Mad Libs.

Learn to Read Kindergarten Edition

Hooked on Phonics

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Total reviews: 50 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Editorial Review:

1st level of the Learn to Read series!

Packed with musical audio CDs, flash cards, a workbook, and a library of 24 magical books, Hooked on Phonics Learn to Read Kindergarten is a great way to get started with basic phonics skills. Kids learn about letters and sounds, learn how to put them together to form words, and then read great stories and books using the words just learned. Plus, a CD-ROM with 28 computer activities is designed to reinforce new skills with fun games designed to be played independently.

Research shows that the Hooked on Phonics Learn to Read program is:

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Study conducted by an independent research firm of 160 consumers, March, 2007.

What s Included:

• 1 workbook with stories and activities
  
  
• 10 companion books
  
  
• 14 Hooked on Phonics® storybooks
  
  
• 3 audio CDs
  
  
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  Pentium® Class 133 MHz or higher
  
  32-MB RAM
  
  20-MB free hard-drive space
  
  4X CD-ROM drive
  
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  Mac OS version 7.6 through 10.3
  
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  32-MB RAM
  
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