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Fancy Nancy Sees Stars (I Can Read Book 1)

Jane O'connor

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

A little more advanced - in a good way 5 out of 5 stars.
9 of 12 people found this review helpful.

My daughter was born in March, 2002. She's now 6 and a half. We didn't discover Fancy Nancy until Feb 2007, so she was about 5. It's been a little disappointing for this series to come out as she is outgrowing it. The stories are cute but a little simple for a first grader.

Although "The Boy from Paris" and "...at the Museum" were good, this book just seems more advanced. I am hoping that Ms. O'Connor will write a few books aging Nancy as the authors of Junie B. Jones and Katie Kazoo have done. We'd like to keep the illustrations while progressing to more challenging reading. (Although, her books are all great at introducing new words!)

Editorial Review:

Nancy absolutely adores stars. She loves how they sparkle in the sky, and she can even name the constellations. Nancy can hardly wait for her class visit to the planetarium!

Young readers will delight in this newest addition to the Fancy Nancy I Can Read series, sharing in Nancy's anticipation and disappointment when the trip doesn't go as planned. But with her trademark panache, Nancy manages to make even this frustrating situation fun—and, of course, fancy.

Fancy Nancy at the Museum (I Can Read Book 1)

Jane O'connor

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Total reviews: 14 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Oh la la! We're going to a museum to see masterpieces! 5 out of 5 stars.
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What is there not to like about Fancy Nancy! Since this series began, young readers (and their parents) have held in their hands someone precious and pretty and sweet and fancy. The artwork is simply adorable and utterly feminine in depicting the precious and precocious Nancy.

With this reader, Fancy Nancy joins the I Can Read! group of books. At Level 1 (which this book is) the reader is offered "simple sentences for eager new readers." However, a little more is added: "big" words and French words, making this book a wonderful learning experience, from fancy clothes, art terms, a field trip, and the slogan: Kindness is practiced here, through Ms Glass's generosity in sharing her art shirt and beret with Nancy after her disaster.

Nancy and the other children learn the meaning of landscapes (as they view them), still lifes, and portraits. They learn merci, oh la la, spectacular, beret, gallery, masterpiece, observant. Obviously, this book is more than a repetitive reader. It challenges above level, a strategy that pushes learning without being ridiculous.

Parents and librarians, if you haven't seen Fancy Nancy books, please look into these titles: Fancy Nancy Loves! Loves!! Loves!!! (Fancy Nancy), Fancy Nancy and the Posh Puppy (Fancy Nancy), and the next reader: Fancy Nancy and the Boy from Paris (I Can Read Book 1).

Your daughters will love this charming little girl. And I believe you will, too!

Editorial Review:

Nancy's class is going on a trip to the museum. Even after a bumpy bus ride, Nancy finds a way to make the day extra-fancy!

Fancy Nancy and the Boy from Paris (I Can Read Book 1)

Jane O'connor

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Total reviews: 12 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Another Fabulous "Fancy Nancy" book 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

This book is darling and fun to read with a kindergartener/first grader. If you like the other "Fancy Nancy" books, then you'll be pleased with this one. You can't beat the price.

Do we love Nancy? Oui, Oui, Oui! 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 2 people found this review helpful.

She's charming...and you can't help but love her. How cute it was that she thought she had finally met a real French person...oh well, Paris, Texas isn't very close to the Riveria, but as the book says, she did make a new friend, and that's a good thing too.

laughing and learning 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

My five year old daughter enjoys listening to Fancy Nancy and recites pages and those 'fancy words' throughout her day.

My daughter loves to read 4 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

My daughter loves Fancy Nancy books. I think the character is cute and perfect for little girls. This is a starter book, but I figured she could pass it on to younger friends and get them started on Fancy Nancy after she reads it.

Great self-read book 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

This book is a good self-reading story with a fun character my second grader can relate to.

Editorial Review:

There's a new boy in school, and he's from Paris. Nancy cannot believe her luck. But this Parisian may not be as fancy as Nancy expects!

The Frog and Toad Collection Box Set (I Can Read Book 2)

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Total reviews: 15 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Great stories! 5 out of 5 stars.
21 of 22 people found this review helpful.

The collection consists of 3 books - Frog and Toad All Year, Frog and Toad Are Friends, and Frog and Toad Together. My 8 year old nephew who has reading difficulties loves these books. He now shows an interest in reading. Please keep up with the stories Mr. Lobel!

Simple language and values for all 4 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

I bought a our first Arnold Lobel book based on the drawings and the layout. It looked appropriate for my son who is 5. It became a favourite on the first reading and we have bought and read many more since. This collection is full of playful, original stories that bring to mind television shows like Little Bear and Franklin.

These stories have fueled hours of laughter and delight. I recommend them highly along with other Lobel books like Mouse Tales and Mouse soup; they are the perfect length for bed time. The topics and themes about everyday conundrums, serendipity and friendship are entertaining, thought provoking, and a gentle and amusing way to suggest to young minds what it means to be a good friend.

Editorial Review:

Frog and Toad are always there for each other -- just as best friends should be. From sledding in winter to eating ice cream on hot summer days, these two friends have fun together the whole year round!

Transformers: Meet the Autobots (I Can Read Book 2)

Jennifer Frantz

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Fun book for my 5 year old 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

My 5 year old is just starting to read and this was a great book for him to work his way through. Buyer beware - This is more advanced then a Bob's Books type series.

A good book for a kindgartener 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

I bought this book for my 6-year old son. He likes it very much and he is very proud of reading the book by himself. Additionally, the pictures are very nice and vivid.

transformers meet the autobots 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

the young lad for whom I purchased this has his grandmother read this book to him every evening before bed

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Optimus Prime and the rest of the Autobots have arrived from the planet Cybertron! Somehow they must find a way to defeat the evil Decepticons—and save the Earth. Learn all about your favorite Autobots!

Merry Christmas, Amelia Bedelia (I Can Read Book 2)

Peggy Parish

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Total reviews: 5 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Amelia Bedelia is the BEST! 5 out of 5 stars.
7 of 7 people found this review helpful.

When I was a kid, I wore Merry Christmas Amelia Bedelia out! I probably couldn't tell you much about the plot, but anybody who's ever read an Amelia Bedelia book knows that it's all about her doing everything wrong! The only thing that sticks with me is the picture of Amelia stuffing the Christmas stockings with turkey stuffing, which to this day I find hilarious. I don't know what it is about this one particular story, maybe it's because it's the only Amelia Bedelia book I ever read, but I love it just the same. I my mind, it ranks up there with Charlotte's Web and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory; it's just one of those funny, timeless books that fed my lifelong passion for reading and writing.

My Review of Merry Christmas Amelia Bedelia 5 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

I think that this is a good book for little kids. It is fun for them to read. When little kids read this they always laugh at how Amelia always makes mistakes. She always seems to do something wrong.

Editorial Review:

Christmas cheer

It's Christmas Eve, and Amelia Bedelia has to get the Rogers house ready for a visit from Aunt Myra. But with Amelia Bedelia in charge, this Christmas will be one of the funniest ever!

Spider-Man 3: Meet the Heroes and Villains (I Can Read Book 2)

Harry Lime

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Great new movie book for readers! 5 out of 5 stars.
8 of 8 people found this review helpful.

This is a great little book. It's fabulous for early readers excited about the new Spiderman movie coming out. My little one learned to read it and is having a ball with all the new villains introduced in this book. Each of the main characters are introduced, then the villains. But, Spiderman is portrayed as a hero and encourages kids to be a hero too. Well loved (we've read it nightly over and over again for a week!) and highly recommended!

good hero/villian book 5 out of 5 stars.
5 of 5 people found this review helpful.

This is a great book for Spiderman fans. My four year old is obsessed with good guys and bad guys so this book was perfect. Nice explanation of heros and villians.

Two boys' review: A poor choice for little Spidey fans 2 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

Movie tie-in books like this are like chewing gum. They lose their flavor quickly.

My sons, ages 6 and 4, are die-hard Spider-man fans. However, there aren't many superhero books my sons can read and enjoy that are age appropriate. Most comic books are written for teenage and adult audiences. And I don't let my sons watch the PG or PG-13 rated superhero movies (Spider-Man, X-Men, Fantastic Four).

I bought this book hoping it would feed their interest in an age-appropriate format. I now wish I had my money back.

Negatives:

The book is a narrative not a story. The author, Harry Lime, introduces us to Spider-Man, Sandman, Venom and the New Goblin but the characters do not interact.

Steven Gordon's illustrations are horrible. With so many comic book artists available I can't understand why the book looks like an insurance pamphlet.

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Here's a list of Spider-Man books I recommend instead:

Spider-Man: The Amazing Story (Level 1 Beginning to Read)
Spider-Man's Worst Enemies (Level 2 Beginning to Read Alone)
The Story of Spider-Man (Level 4: Proficient Reader)
Spider-Man's Amazing Powers (Level 4: Proficient Reader)

Editorial Review:

Peter Parker is lucky to have good friends in his life. And they are lucky to be friends with a hero like Spider-Man. As long as there are villains out there, the world will always need its heroes.

Transformers: Meet the Decepticons (I Can Read Book 2)

Jennifer Frantz

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Book 4 out of 5 stars.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Very impressed with this book and the kids love it. Has a lot of detail which really kept the kids attention. It is marked as a level 2 reader for kids but it is more on a level 3 reader.

learn about the Decepticons 4 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

I got this book for my 5 year old son after getting the partner book, Meet the Autobots. He loved that book so much that getting this one was a no-brainer. The story doesn't follow the movie as much as the Autobots book does, but we were able to learn the names of the various Decepticon characters. The pictures were good and not too scary. I'll try whatever it takes to keep my son interested in reading books, and this does it.

transformers meet the decepticons 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

the young boy that I purchased this for loves it and has his grandmother read it to him every evening before bed

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The Decepticons have arrived on Earth ready to fight! With Megatron as their leader, these evil alien robots battle for control of the universe. Learn cool facts and stats about all the Decepticons!

Little Bear Boxed Set: Little Bear, Father Bear Comes Home, and Little Bear's Visit

Else Holmelund Minarik

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Total reviews: 12 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

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

As far as good, clean, books for kids 2-6, thre are none better than the Little Bear series.

Wonderful stories all children should read 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

This is a set of books that is perfect for children to read. Innocent, heart warming, and charming, Little Bear is a series that your young child will love to read again and again. Also, if your child loves the Little Bear series as much as mine do, there are dvds of episodes from the tv show based on these books that they would love as well.

Every American Child Should Know These Books 5 out of 5 stars.
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I bought these books for my 4 month old daughter. We've already read them (just before bedtime) more than once. I grew up with these books and they bring back great memories of when I was younger. These books are great for bedtime with the real little ones, and perfect starters when they first start to read on their own. Every child should be familiar with these books. They are classics.

Editorial Review:

To celebrate Little Bear's thirty-fifth anniversary, three paperback editions in the series—Little Bear, Father Bear Comes Home, and Little Bear's Visit—have been slipcased in a boxed gift set for a whole new generation of children.

Morris Goes to School (I Can Read Book 1)

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Total reviews: 15 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Not as Funny as Other Morris Books - a review of "Morris Goes to School" 3 out of 5 stars.
6 of 7 people found this review helpful.

I picked up this book to read with my son, and I have to say that we didn't find it particularly funny. Certainly not as funny as the other Morris books. We had about two chuckles in 64 pages. Which is not to say that the story is bad. It hangs together well and provides some very good kid-friendly examples which show why it's good to attend school. Morris, for example, is shown fumbling around town, not knowing which store is the candy store because he can't read. And Morris is also stumped when it comes to figuring out how many gumdrops he can buy, because he can't count.

The publisher suggests this book as a practice reader for those in first grade or younger. My experience convinces me that this book is a little too hard for most children in this age range. For one thing, there are 64 pages of text, which is quite a bit for newbies to sit down and read at one time. And the vocabulary is fairly advanced with words like: wrong, sting, meant, interrupt, couldn't, sandwiches, cream-cheese, piece, fruit, hamburgers, arithmetic, antler, count, make-believe, and forest. And in fact, the Accelerated Reading designation for this book is 2.0 -- which means that those experts feel that the book is suited for entering 2nd Graders.

[The AR designation is a general "guide" that rates books on a relative scale of difficulty. Children can certainly read at levels above or below their group range, so that this number should only be used as a aid to help choose books that are appropriate and not frustrating.]

Three Stars. This is an okay book which shows why learning is necessary. In my and my son's opinion it wasn't as funny as the other Morris books. The Publisher suggests this reader for ages Pre5 to Grade 1. The 'official' Accelerated Reading (AR) designation, however, is 2.0.

Editorial Review:

A moose in school?

Morris the moose can't read or count. So he decides to go to school. Morris is thrilled after a day of A, B, C's, 1, 2, 3's, hoof-painting, and make-believe -- he can finally count gumdrops!