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Where's Waldo? The Wonder Book: Mini Edition with Magnifier (Waldo)

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Total reviews: 8 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Way Too Much Fun 5 out of 5 stars.
23 of 23 people found this review helpful.

I first got turned onto Waldo books while in college. I was working at a small bookstore, and spied a paperback of Where's Waldo? in Hollywood. I've had it all these years, but recently brought it out of the basement for my 7 year old son. He was thrilled with that book, so I got him Where's Waldo?: The Wonder Book in hardback for Christmas.

While the Hollywood book is difficult, The Wonder Book also has some difficult scenes! In one, I STILL haven't found Wizard Whitebeard. Arggh!

Martin Handford is the creator of the Where's Waldo? books, which features elaborately detailed scenes, hidden objects, and visual puns. The reclusive, bespectaled author works fervently for EIGHT WEEKS for EACH of the 2-page spreads on these books. This means that the Where's Waldo Wonder Book took him 1.8 years to create! Amazing!

My son and I love to pore over the pages--not only looking for Waldo, Wenda, Wizard Whitebeard, Odlaw, and Woof--but also other clues. For example, Wenda always loses a camera, Woof a bone, the Wizard a scroll, and so on. BUT, at the end of the book, there are TWO pages of checklists for other things to find in EACH of the visual puzzles! Some are quite hard to find. For example, a clown follows Waldo and his friends all through the end of the book. One of the challenges is to find the scene in the book where the clown changes the color of his hat band.

The creative scenes you'll find in the Wonder Book include:

*Once Upon a Page
*Clown Town
*The Fantastic Flower Garden
*The Odlaw Swamp
*The Might Fruit Fright
*The Corridors of Time
*The Game of Games
*The Battle of the Bands
*Toys! Toys! Toys!
*Bright Lights and Night Frights
*The Cake Factory
*The Land of Woofs

Odlaw Swamp and Land of Woofs are *especially* tricky, because all the characters look the same...except for one defining element.

As with all the Waldo books, there's also some great visual puns that will tickle adult funny bones. Make no mistake...the Where's Waldo? series isn't just for kids! I love searching for the characters and items as a way of relaxing and enjoying my son's company.

Highly recommended!

Editorial Review:

Waldo once again ventures into a pocket-size format, in a new hardcover edition complete with free magnifying lens (you'll need it!).

Chinese Jump Rope (Klutz)

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Customer Reviews:
Total reviews: 18 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Great Gift for young girls 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

This is a great gift for young girls. Not a game that is well known today but was popular when I was young. My neighbor's little girl has had a blast playing this and has shared it with her friends at school.

Love the Chinese Jump Rope 5 out of 5 stars.
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Loved this as a child. My 7 yr. old came home from school with some yarn. They were learning cat's cradle at school. Looked high and low for a Chinese Jump Rope. Finally found this one along with a great book with some other ideas that I had not seen before. Love the Chinese Jump Rope.

Great gift! 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

These books by Klutz are the best ever! I got this for an 8-year girl and she loved it. I want to play with her; it will surely bring back memories of childhood.

brings back memories! 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

My 6-yr old daughter started playing at school - the games have changed since I played as a kid - and she was excited to have one of her own. She really enjoys following the directions to new games that are shown in the book.

Editorial Review:

Complete rules to nine classic games, spiral-bound for playground referral, along with two Chinese jump ropes in brilliant colors. Plus instructions for making your own rope out of rubber bands.

The Poky Little Puppy (Coloring Book)

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Total reviews: 43 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

This is a classic, but... 4 out of 5 stars.
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

But it's not my favorite. The illustrations are lovely and soft. The story, however, is a little lengthy for my taste. I owned it as a child; I own it now. Who doesn't?

Timeless Masterpiece 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

We bought this for our first grandson. The book was my favorite childhood book and I had each word memorized. We want our grandson to learn to "stop and smell the roses" in life and this is THE BOOK to suggest that.

Golden Books Rule 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

A very lovely addition to anyones Golden Book collection. This is a timeless book, fit for every new generation!!

Just as I hoped! 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

I was very happy that this book was in perfect condition as it was stated. I would buy from this seller again. It came before the estimated date and I was thrilled to get it. Thanks!

An Oldie but Goody 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

I had this as a child and now my girls too. Always a good book!

Editorial Review:

One of the original 12 Little Golden Books, The Poky Little Puppy has sold nearly 15 million copies since 1942, making it one of the most popular children’s books of all time. Now this curious little puppy is ready to win the hearts and minds of a new generation of kids.

Corduroy Book and Bear

Don Freeman

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Total reviews: 1 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

An oldie to be loved all over again by the next generation 4 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

I bought this book for my grandson (8 mths old) as his dad had loved it when he was a boy and we had a teddy who wore overalls who we called Corduroy in honour of the little bear in the book. Even though the clothing of the little girl who rescues Corduroy from the shop is very dated, the story line is classic and my granddaughter of 2 and a half loved me reading it to her so obviously children don't take any notice of things like that. Because I love small bears as much as books I felt it was a bonus to get bear and book together. Recommended as an oldie but a goodie!

Editorial Review:

Now children can cuddle up with an adorable Corduroy plush bear as they listen to his story. A small edition of the classic Corduroy book is included in this handsome package—just the right size to carry along in the car or in a stroller. Right in time for holiday gift-giving, theCorduroy Book and Bear boxed set is a must-have for this popular character’s legions of fans.

The Everything Kids' Mazes Book: Twist, Squirm, and Wind Your Way Through Subways, Museums, Monster Lairs, and Tombs (Everything Kids Series)

Beth L. Blair

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Total reviews: 12 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

A bit advanced for little kids 3 out of 5 stars.
10 of 10 people found this review helpful.

My son LOVES mazes and is very good at them. This box has a mix of difficulty levels, but several of them are quite hard. Those, of course, are the ones my 6-year-old wanted to do first. I would recommend this book to older children (at least finished first grade). I wish the publisher would have put age recommendations. I managed to put the book up and will get it out again next year. More color would have helped make the book agreeable for more ages as well, not only making it more attractive, but making following the maze passages easier.

Editorial Review:

Kids* - of all ages - just love mazes, so make sure there's a sharpened pencil about! Over 100 intricate mazes will test the skill and resolve of any player: * Can you get Shackteton through the Iceberg-Iaden Antarctica maze to safely? * Can you pull a thread from one corner to another in an Inca Key textile design? * Can your spot of colour find its way around a kaleidoscopic maze? * Beth Blair says this one is really for 8-10 year olds! * Our opinion: "Lots of original ideas make this a really innovative maze book."

Wookiee Cookies: A Star Wars Cookbook

Robin Davis

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Total reviews: 29 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

So fun 5 out of 5 stars.
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This is a great book. I gave it to my Star Wars obsessed daughter for her 11th birthday. She loves it. It has fun, simple recipes that she really enjoys doing. They are a good balance between being easy for her to do but actually ending up with a useful food at the end. The pictures are pretty funny, too.

Editorial Review:

Boba Fett-Uccine and Princess Leia Danish Dos are just the beginning when the Force is with you in the kitchen. Wookiee Cookies is your invitation to fine culinary experiences in the Star Wars frame of mind. From C-3PO Pancakes to Jedi Juice Bars, this intergalactic Star Wars cookbook features healthy snacks, delicious dishes, sweet treats, and easy main courses no Rebel can resist. With hilarious photos and safety tips for cooking on Earth as well as in most space stations, Wookiee Cookies even includes a sheet of shiny Star Wars stickers. Age is no issue when it comes to Star Wars cuisine-kids as well as adults will have a great time with this book. Whether you drove to your first Star Wars flick or just had your fifth birthday, there's no reason you can't whip up some Crazy Cantina Chili at near light speed.

The Christmas Story (Coloring Book)

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Another Christmas Story 4 out of 5 stars.
0 of 2 people found this review helpful.

I purchased 15 of these books. They were given out to a group of EC kids that I got to play Santa Claus for during an off site enrichment party for the kids that was held at our Church.

The books arrived on time (all 15 in one delivery!!)and in "brand new condition".

I anticipate doing business with Amazon again.

Richard G

Thank GOD! 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

I teach Kindergarten at a Catholic school. This is the perfect book to tell about the birth of Jesus. It has beautiful illustations and the words engage the listener. You will love it!

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16 full-color Christmas Tree shaped cards to address, decorate with 30 jewel stickers and 20 + flat stickers, and color on the backs.

Snowmen at Night

Caralyn Buehner

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Total reviews: 27 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Cute, cute, cute. 5 out of 5 stars.
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The warmth and openness that the authors convey in this book makes you feel like you live in that neighborhood yourself. Cute story; beautiful artwork. Children as young as 2 are drawn in and fascinated by the magical storyline. Great read-aloud book!

Snowmen at Night 5 out of 5 stars.
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My Special Education class loved this book. The pictures are delightful and the story is fun and exciting for my Kindergarten/First Grade Class. This book was selected by my department as a suggested book for use in my class.

Editorial Review:

Have you ever built a snowman and discovered the next day that his grin has gotten a little crooked, or his tree-branch arms have moved? And you've wondered . . . what do snowmen do at night? This delightful wintertime tale reveals all! Caralyn Buehner's witty, imaginative verse offers many amusing details about the secret life of snowmen and where they go at night, while Mark Buehner's roly-poly snowmen are bursting with personality and charm. From the highly successful team that created such winning titles as Fanny's Dream, Snowmen at Night is fabulous, frosty, and fun!

The Story Of The Nutcracker Ballet (A Random House Pictureback) (A Random House Pictureback)

Story Nutcracker Ballet

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

a little confusing 4 out of 5 stars.
8 of 12 people found this review helpful.

This book is beautifully illustrated and the story is an abreviated version of the origional which is nice for young children. My only complaint is that the character "Clara" is called "Marie" which is very confusing to children (and adults).

important part of Christmas to many 5 out of 5 stars.
8 of 10 people found this review helpful.

In reference to the next review, Marie and Clara are not the same character. Marie is the little girl, and Clara is her doll.

Confusion about the character's name 5 out of 5 stars.
8 of 9 people found this review helpful.

Although many versions of the ballet call the girl Clara, she is called Marie Stahlbaum in the original E.T.A. Hoffmann story and in some versions of the ballet. This retelling is lovely. The name "Marie" is not incorrect; it just refers back to an earlier version of the story.

amazing book! 5 out of 5 stars.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful.

I was in first grade in the late 80's and we were doing a unit on the nutcracker. We went to go see the play and did a lot of music, art and english activities related to it. I was enjoying it so much that my mom bought me a copy of this book, same cover and all. I really loved the illustrations in it, from the christmas decorations to the land of sweets to all the snow. I've misplaced my copy but if I ever do find it it's a keeper!

Editorial Review:

Relates the story of the popular ballet, in which a little girl travels with the Nutcracker Prince to the Land of Sweets.

My First Book Of Tracing (Kumon Workbooks)

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Total reviews: 10 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

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

I guess I waited to long to get these books. My son who just turned four found this one rather easy but he enjoyed it very much. He finished over half of it in one day. He kept asking for more! He is doing the cutting book now and is doing well at it. He really likes all the pictures. The cutting and pasting book is a lot of fun as well. The only thing I would like is if they made these books "wipeable" so I don't have to toss them after they are used. I'm thinking of putting laminating sheets over them and using washable markers.

Excellent 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 0 people found this review helpful.

Excellent book for teaching toddlers to trace, the beginnings of learning to write letters. Great serve received the book quickly and in great shape. Excellent book, excellent service.

Editorial Review:

This is the first Kumon Workbook in our series. Within, children have the opportunity to practice basic pencil-control skills. All the exercises include colorful, pleasing pictures that children will enjoy drawing. Children start by tracing straight vertical lines, and gradually move to drawing more challenging curved, zigzag, and diagonal lines. Through these exercises children will acquire the ability to use a pencil easily.