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Hot Dogs Roasting Over Hot Lava by fresita Pros: Bright, colorful pictures
Cons: Too long In a book intended for children who are not yet able to read, "The Adventures of Polo" by Régis Faller tells the story through the use of illustrations without text. Synopsis: Polo, an adventurous dog, sets off on a journey that will take ...
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May 08 '08 |
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funeral practices of average persons in ancient Egypt by henryberry Pros: covers previously neglected subject matter
Cons: some of content is familiar The notable Brooklyn Museum collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts serves as a steppingstone to a look at the burial practices, concerns, and options of ordinary ancient Egyptians. Referring only briefly to the Egyptians' belief in the afterlife which ...
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May 08 '08 |
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The Whole Truth or "True Lies"? by scmrak Pros: a thrill-a-minute ride
Cons: weak characters and hackneyed plot One of my favorite movies of the nineties was a lightweight comedy starring the Governator as a superspy married to an unwitting hausfrau, played by Jamie Lee Curtis. Spoofing the heck out of the James Bond spy thrillers, "True Lies" was plotted ...
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May 08 '08 |
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A Pig in a Pink Bathtub by fresita Pros: Fun Christmas story to read out loud
Cons: None Even farm animals find they must be squeaky-clean before being allowed to open their Christmas presents in "Mrs. Wishy-Washy's Christmas" by Joy Cowley. Synopsis: Mrs. Wishy-Washy fills a large, metal tub full of water and tells the barn ...
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May 08 '08 |
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Orphan's Journey: Not as Good as the First Two by cbaker8887 Pros: Good characters, fun series.
Cons: Feel a little formulaic. I really enjoyed Orphanage and Orphan's Destiny, the first two volumes in the Jason Wander series. As readers of the previous volumes know, Wander was on orphan in trouble who was coerced to join the Army and found himself in the midst of a war with ...
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May 08 '08 |
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A Minor Mishap Becomes Arthur's Computer Disaster by bilbopooh Pros: very funny, lesson in obedience and honesty
Cons: the computer already looks outdated... "To err is human; to really foul things up requires a computer." So the saying goes, and having worked with these maddening machines for most of my life, I'm inclined to believe it. I've experienced most of the classic computer catastrophes, including ...
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May 08 '08 |
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Warm Tortillas on the Griddle by fresita Pros: Fun animal story
Cons: May be difficult for some to read out loud With a smiling burro holding a bowl of steaming tortillas on the front cover, how could I resist "Burro's Tortillas" by Terri Fields? Synopsis: The sight of tall corn growing outside makes the burro think about making tortillas, so he runs ...
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May 08 '08 |
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Just Leave Your Peas on The Plate, Ivy Louise! by jeavinl Pros: cute pea people
Cons: encourages preschoolers to throw food around and lie to their parents My daughter is a very picky eater. I have been trying all sorts of methods to get her to eat some vegetables. I figured “brainwashing” her with some library books about veggies might help the war. Based solely on the title, I picked out this book and ...
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May 08 '08 |
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The Perfect Preschool Math Book by jeavinl Pros: board book, colorful glossy Claymation-like photos, tons of concepts and exercises and details to explore
Cons: none My husband is a nut. He keeps joking (or maybe he’s serious???) that he wants to teach our three-year-old how to use Excel and that he’ll teach her calculus by the time she’s five. I don’t doubt my daughter’s intelligence or my husband’s determination, ...
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May 08 '08 |
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Inspiration and hope for parents of children with autism and other special needs by pablothegreat Pros: Direct talk to parents of special needs children from adults with disabilities, encouragement, hope
Cons: You will be up all night reading it in one sitting This is one of those books that parents of newly diagnosed children with special needs and young children with special needs hunger for. My child was diagnosed with high functioning autism and sensory integration dysfunction. Looking at her functioning ...
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May 07 '08 |
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Peter Walsh will get you sorted! by denver41441  Pros: For anyone with mystery boxes or piles of paper they just can't face!
Cons: For really detailed organizing advice, see "How To Organize Almost Anything." I bought this book after seeing Peter Walsh on "Oprah." On that show he helped a woman with a serious packrat problem literally dig herself out of a clutter nightmare that consumed her entire house. This book provides concrete strategies for getting ...
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May 07 '08 |
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Boy with Down Syndrome prepares for new baby sister by pablothegreat Pros: Family of Downs Syndrome child gets ready for a new addition, beautiful happy photographs
Cons: None My daughter is rarely around people or children with physical disabilities. She has had one friend who was blind but really that was the only one. So I like to get her books that have characters with physical disabilities so she will not stare nor be ...
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May 07 '08 |
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A great introduction to Montessori for interested parents by denver41441 Pros: A good introduction to Montessori ideas with concrete tips that are practical and useful.
Cons: There are other books that discuss Montessori theory in greater detail. I purchased this book from Amazon.com based on a referral from a friend. I am reading it for the second time now - it is not separated into "infant" versus "baby/toddler" sections, but there is definitely information that is relevant to different age ...
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May 07 '08 |
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An even-handed book that is really helpful by denver41441 Pros: No hidden agenda, well-organized, extremely useful.
Cons: Not available in bookstores - online only, I believe. I ordered this book from Amazon.com after reading about it on the Dr. Sears website. I would not say I am a Dr. Sears "groupie" and am not familiar with other books in the series, but I had been referring to the "Ask Dr. Sears" website from time to ...
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May 07 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Half-Mermaid Emiliy: Her Story =) by babyl08 Pros: Fast paced, suspenseful, easy to understand, original & cute!
Cons: Not understandable how Emily had never been in water until freshman year in high school... The tail of Emily Windsnap is one of the most intriguing & cute stories I've ever read. This book is an interesting story about a young freshman girl named Emily who attends BrightPort Junior High, where she is constantly teased by Mandy Rushton, ...
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May 07 '08 |
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Friends Continue to Fight Evil in The Hollow by Nora Roberts by dragonfire88 Pros: Entertaining second book of a trilogy. Likable characters.
Cons: The last book is not due out until December. I picked up B
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Brothers when it first came out back in December 2007. It was the first book in the Sign of Seven Trilogy by Nora Roberts. I have been waiting for the second book, The Hollow, ...
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May 07 '08 |
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If Only I Could Tell You Where it Hurts Doc by pestyside Pros: Blend of patient stories and reflections, humor, compassion, and insight
Cons: It ended A day in the life of an established surgical veterinarian actually translates to 25 years of experience. "The tales you are about to read are the truth, practically the truth, and nothing less than a half-truth, sifted from recollections of thousands ...
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May 07 '08 |
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Case of the Left-Handed Lady: An Enola Holmes Mystery by GravityGirl Pros: Great mystery, great characters, wonderful audiobook, historical details/information.
Cons: Might be a little intense for younger readers Please note that I borrowed the audiobook version of this novel from the library, so if any names are misspelled, it is because I did not actually read the book, but rather I listened to it instead. The Case of the Left-Handed Lady is the second in ...
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May 07 '08 |
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The Flea With a Runny Nose by fresita Pros: Fun read-aloud story with interesting illustrations
Cons: None I noticed "The Flea's Sneeze" because of its interesting cover illustration of a flea sitting on a mouse, who's sitting on a cat, who's sitting on a dog, who's sitting on a pig, who's sitting on a cow. I figured it had to be worth reading to my kids. ...
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May 07 '08 |
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Action, philosophy and an ancient relic in the 11th Rogue Angel by book_reader Pros: intriguing mix of action and philosophy
Cons: not quite the same depth of characterization as other Rogue Angel books Alex Archer's Provenance, the 11th book in the Rogue Angel series, mixes action and philosophy in a very fast-paced read starring Annja Creed, an archeologist armed with the sword of Joan of Arc by her side in modern life. Although this ...
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May 07 '08 |
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Whoever would have thought that Chinese food could be heartbreaking? by chiliqueen Pros: The origins of Chinese food in America and its evolution, including kosher Chinese
Cons: Jumps around quite a bit, doesn't address recent stories of toxic Chinese produce, seafood Before I went vegetarian four years ago, I could be found at our local Chinese restaurant's buffet, or at the Chinese fast-food equivalent at local malls. I was a fan of crab rangoon, lemon chicken, sesame chicken, crispy fried noodles, beef and ...
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May 07 '08 |
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Where is a Social Worker When You Need One? by mmcphee Pros: Well behaved, smart children
Cons: Early books are dated I have trouble finding books for my 6 year old daughter to read. Many of the books she wants to read have themes that I am not ready for her to explore. When my nephew passed on his entire series of "The Boxcar Children" by Gertrude Chandler Warner we ...
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May 07 '08 |
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You Caught Me Enjoying This Series Closer by carstairs38 Pros: Spending more time with great characters
Cons: Story predictable When Gayle Roper first introduced news reporter Merry Kramer almost a decade ago, I devoured the three mysteries in the series. When no more ever came, I was left wanting one more volume to wrap up some of the characters storylines. Now, a different ...
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May 07 '08 |
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A great book that sheds a good light on a vilified person by talbert334 Pros: offers a new theory and reads like a novel
Cons: occasionally drifts away from the subject (this doesn't happen often though) This is a great book that has a new theory on Jane Boleyn. Jane is usually portrayed as the jealous wife of George Boleyn. George was always indifferent to Jane and gave all of his attention to his lovely sister, Queen Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII's second ...
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May 07 '08 |
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Odd couple sets up home together by pablothegreat Pros: Loving odd couple story, HUGE dog and little cat story
Cons: None Since I am the parent of a child with a disability, I love to read true stories of other families raising special needs children. There are not many books out there written by the parents of disabled children....they are way too busy working with their ...
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May 07 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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