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Henry Goes West With Upoariously Disastrous Results by bilbopooh Pros: very funny, western theme
Cons: not quite as funny as Henry's Awful Mistake When I was first starting to read, one of my favorite books was Robert Quackenbush's Henry's Awful Mistake, in which a hapless duck discovers an ant while preparing dinner for his girlfriend Clara and goes so overboard in trying to rid himself of ...
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May 08 '08 |
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CURIOUS GEORGE GOES TO THE HOSPITAL by goldjay Pros: great story
Cons: none Curious George Goes to the Hospital is one of the original Curious George books. It is much longer and a more intricate story than many of the stories that were published in the 1980’s or later. This book was published in 1966. It was written and ...
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May 08 '08 |
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Cute Book - Quick Read by spartygirl  Pros: Great depiction of small town life
Cons: Somewhat predictable ending, it depends on if you want to suspend your disbelief Ms. Franks' mother and my grandmother were friends. It was a huge deal when her book was published in her hometown. My mother called me and told me that someone she knew, and that perhaps I had met when I was young, had written a book. In order for ...
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May 08 '08 |
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Get Creative with This One by familybuddy Pros: good devotional, creative prayer experiences for groups and individuals
Cons: cover isn't very intriguing; written to church leadership, not individuals A dear friend gave me this book for my birthday. I probably wouldn't have read it, if it hadn't been for him, but I'm glad I read it. Once I figured out how to apply what I was reading to my situation, I really started enjoying the book. So, I had to get ...
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May 08 '08 |
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Charming, Colorful “Five Little Ducks” Sure to Become a Favorite in Your House by ma_picard Pros: Engaging book will grab even the youngest of audiences
Cons: A little heavy for very small children I bought this board book for a friend’s 18-month old. While searching through the local book store, I was attracted by the colorful cover and the sturdiness of the large board pages. I remembered sharing this story with my children when they were small ...
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May 08 '08 |
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Anyone Can Sculpt! Creating Life-Like Figures in Polymer Clay: A Step-by-Step Guide by wychic Pros: great illustrations and crystal-clear instructions with great tips to achieve the look you want
Cons: availability of this particular version Polymer clay has long been regarded by the public at large as a great medium for a kid’s craft. That’s right, when you think of Fimo and Sculpey you may very well be thinking about summer camps and school projects…unless you’ve discovered what a growing ...
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May 08 '08 |
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Old Yeller and Then Some by abhaille Pros: Interesting research, great writing, touching story.
Cons: Not a single one. (Content partially borrowed from my personal blog from January 16, 2008) Okay, I'm trying to stop sniffling. I just finished Merle's Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog. I was a little ambivalent about starting it. I mean, I don't usually like to ...
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May 08 '08 |
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Culturally Relevant by familybuddy Pros: Culturally relevant. Excellent introductions to each book of the Bible. Paraphrased from original languages.
Cons: Paraphrased by one man. My mom told me once that she liked to read a different translation of the Bible every year or two. I thought it was a great idea. I grew up with a King James Version and graduated to New International Version soon after it came out. I've only dabbled in ...
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May 08 '08 |
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I Wish I Could Experience “A Year in the World” Like Frances Mayes by ma_picard Pros: Poetic prose with vivid descriptions
Cons: None Frances Mayes is almost as passionate about architecture as she is about travel, but her poetic descriptions of Byzantine arches make you forgive her. In most (non-architectural) books, if the author raves about arches and windows in each chapter, you ...
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May 08 '08 |
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“Gotcha Capitalism” – I Fell for the Title, but Got Lost in the Details by ma_picard Pros: Entertaining read
Cons: Not as helpful as it claims As a consumer, I am acutely aware that companies charge unreasonable fees with indecipherable explanations. Bob Sullivan’s “Gotcha Capitalism” promised to give me the tips to rid myself of these fees forever. I was hooked. That is, until I ...
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May 08 '08 |
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Still more theories and conjecture on Tudor Queens in Elizabeth & Leicester by telynor Pros: Interesting tangents, some new theories, and a look at the fictional interpetations.
Cons: Modern idiom, slangy expressions and repetition make this less than ideal. After reading Sarah Gristwood's excellent book on an unknown Tudor princess, A
rbella:
England's Lost Queen, I was interested to see what this author would come up with next. Gristwood's writing was interesting, full of ...
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May 08 '08 |
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The nose knows that you should just be yourself! by pablothegreat Pros: Self-esteem boosting, hidden pictures, interesting, great idea for a kids' book
Cons: None My daughter picked this intriguing book up from the library shelf, not knowing what to expect inside of it. I was worried that the 'funny' faces inside would upset her as she does not like that sort of thing. But instead, on each page she would search ...
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May 08 '08 |
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I Like Shoes, Too by fishifishi Pros: Fun, easy to read story
Cons: Badly delivered ending The cover was flashy, with hundreds of pairs of red shoes in shoes boxes, on shelves, all around a bright and comfy room. I wanted the shoes, but did the next best thing and checked the book out of the library. Okay, I’m Not That Easy I ...
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May 08 '08 |
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interview with Kahlo is basis for a multifaceted view of her by henryberry Pros: the many sides of the Mexican artist come to light
Cons: only limited analytical depth on the artist's characteristics and artistic style The core of the book is a series of interviews an Olga Campos had with Kahlo when Campos was a student. In the book, it is more like a monologue than a typical interview format. There's no question-and-response: Kahlo's words on a variety of subjects ...
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May 08 '08 |
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Dancing Beetles by fresita Pros: Large, brightly-colored illustrations
Cons: No plot This large, square-shaped book by Denise Fleming caught my eye because of its brightly-colored cover with different kids of beetles climbing and flying all over it. Intended for reading out loud, "Beetle Bop" is a story for kids who like bugs. ...
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May 08 '08 |
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Is There Such A Thing As A Safe Harbour? by IrishMa4 Pros: Good strong characters you want to know.
Cons: Predictable and repeats itself often. “Everybody reads Danielle Steel” is the motto on all of her books. It’s true. Did you know that grief counselors recommend her books to their clients? Many of her books deal with death and moving on. She has written so many books that if you are a ...
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May 08 '08 |
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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 ...
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May 08 '08 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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