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The formation of Plymouth Rock and the life of Squanto by dandj Pros: Oil paintings; some emotion conveyed; could be interesting to some
Cons: Historical inaccuracies; length could be a challenge for young listeners Unlike other stories about the first Thanksgiving, this one does not begin with the Pilgrims leaving their native land. Instead, it takes the reader back to a time when glaciers covered much of the Earth, and a boulder was ...
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Dec 05 '09 |
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A fascinating glimpse of a vanished Spain... by chiliqueen Pros: A fascinating look at life in Franco-era rural Spain, and detailed descriptions of bullfighting.
Cons: Don't let any young vegetarians read this :-) Spain's ancient fascination with bulls can be seen in the Celtiberian bull sculptures in Guisando, Avila, dating to the second century BCE. Practiced by many ancient cultures, bullfighting became an integral part of Iberian culture, and was immortalized ...
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Dec 05 '09 |
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The Top Ten of Everything; a Guinness Book of World Records for the modern age by texas-swede Pros: Not just dumb trivia, has educational value, fun, similar to Guinness Book of World Records.
Cons: It still has some dumb trivia. We typically buy Guinness Book of World Records every year. Both my 12-year old son and my 10-year old daughter love Guinness Book of World Records. The problem with the Guinness Book of World Records is that it is too much about useless trivia. It has ...
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Dec 05 '09 |
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Pirates Don't Change Diapers by stefs13  Pros: Vivid, colorful illustrations, humorous story line.
Cons: Kids didn't know what a figurehead was. Title: Pirates Don’t Change Diapers Author: Melinda Long Illustrator: David Shannon
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Year of publication: 2007 Publisher: Florida: Harcourt, Inc. For the last two years, this book has ...
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Dec 05 '09 |
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Waiting For The End Of The World is more than just bunkers. by rgathright Pros: Contemplative photographs quickly tell a different story
Cons: No hardcover edition, small paper size The engineering behind bomb shelters is a field that has kept my interest for many years. Their design varies depending on the country, climate and of course budget. Waiting For The End Of The World takes you on a 144 page tour of shelters ...
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Dec 05 '09 |
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Ina Garten Barefoot Contessa Parties - Leaves You Hungry for Better Table of Contents by dlru Pros: Recipes look great and beautiful photographs.
Cons: Organization, table of contents and index. I am a huge fan of Ina Garten's Barefoot Contessa Cookbook which was published in 1999. When Ina Garten published this second cookbook two years later in 2001, I immediately purchased it. This cookbook is called Barefoot Contessa ...
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Dec 05 '09 |
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Shrinking Days, Frosty Nights: Poems that Celebrate Autumn by befus Pros: Good variety of poetic forms; lots of autumnal subjects; useful teaching section; crisp photos
Cons: None really I woke up this morning to little-girl shrieks of "It's snowing! It's snowing!" Sure enough, a light trail of flakes was blowing past the window. Sure sign, if turning the calendar to December wasn't enough, that we're rounding the corner on autumn and ...
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Dec 05 '09 |
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Welcome Comfort and a Welcomed Secret by pestyside Pros: The gift, the friendship, Polacco's illustration
Cons: Passing of Santa mantle confusing for young children When Mr. Hamp, the school's joyful custodian, befriended Welcome Comfort a world of unknown possibilities entered Welcome's life. Patricia Polacco's book, Welcome Comfort, observes the special friendship between the school's custodian and the boy ...
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Dec 05 '09 |
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'Chinatowns' Old and New by pambo Pros: Good collection shows changing New York City
Cons: None Several big cities in the United States have a Chinatown but New York City has five, all explored in "Chinatowns of New York City," another in series of very locally focused books from Arcadia Publishing.The book explains the origins of the ...
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Dec 05 '09 |
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Cirque Du Freak #7: Witches, weirdoes, and prophecies galore by ssjakira1 Pros: Darren's growth (mentally); the plot thickens
Cons: "The purge?" Seriously Mr. Shan? Welcome to Darren Shan's Cirque Du Freak series. Located in the teen section of the bookstore, it's probably best left for them to read. Still, if you're interested in a bit of teen horror, it's not a bad series to check ...
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Dec 05 '09 |
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Ina Garten Barefoot Contessa Cookbook - Delicious and Easy Recipes for Parties or Home by dlru Pros: Easy to follow directions and ingredients are common.
Cons: Recipes are NOT lowfat. Avoid this cookbook if you're on a diet. I've owned the Barefoot Contessa cookbook written by Ina Garten for approximately nine years, and I still absolutely adore this cookbook. The cookbook contains recipes from her East Hampton specialty store, and there are recipes that you can make ...
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Dec 05 '09 |
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Hop on for a Fun Ride- Rufus Seder's Gallop! by johncolter Pros: The Moving Images are Amazing. Good rhyme and rhythm. Colorful/Easy to Read Fonts.
Cons: Expensive. I’ve taught for almost 20 years, and I’ve never seen a book quite like this one before. Rufus Butler Seder has written a creative type of book called Gallop! As the cover notes, “A Scanimation Picture Book- What’s All the ...
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Dec 05 '09 |
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Enthralling but too simplistic!! by ram_cv Pros: Overall Plot, Explorational aspects
Cons: Too simplistic, no socio-political elements Introduction After a long time with fantasy fiction, I returned to reading some science fiction with Rendezvous With Rama. Arthur C. Clarke is a highly recognizable name in the science fiction fraternity and some how I had not even read a ...
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Dec 05 '09 |
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The Darker Side of Blackwater by bvckvs Pros: Very gritty reminder of very real issues.
Cons: May be too graphic for some tastes. If you hate what companies like Blackwater and Halliburton are up to, you'll love this book. For the most part, government is good - cops and firefighters protect our homes and businesses; the federal government protects our borders; the military ...
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Dec 05 '09 |
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Urban Fantasy about Bards, Magic and Faith by bvckvs Pros: Very entertaining and moderately paced. Easy to pick back up after a break.
Cons: May be too much of a mix between fantasy and reality for some. This review reveals minor details about the plot. This book is one of a series of Urban Fantasies by Mercedes Lackey, and one of a couple that are co-written with Rosemary Edgehill. They 350 page story told in the book stands on its own, ...
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Dec 05 '09 |
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Elephants on the prairie by texas-swede Pros: Fun drawings, some good humor, interesting ending.
Cons: Not very exciting, complex and unfocused story. Once upon a time mammoths were roaming the prairies of North America but that was not very recently, so Elephants roaming the prairie in the 19th century Wild West would certainly cause a stir. Lucky Luke the wandering Texas cowboy who is the hero in the ...
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Dec 04 '09 |
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Nurse Nancy by serc Pros: simple story, imaginative play encouraged, bandages included, nurses are cool!
Cons: a bit dated and sexist We have a lot of kid's books around our house, but that never stops us from acquiring more. My 7-year-old daughter, Julia, is finally starting to really catch on to reading, so that alone is an incentive to add books to our expanding ...
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Dec 04 '09 |
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Da Cajn Critter: Home Cookin' New Orleans Style by Bryan_Carey Pros: Organization; Simple recipes; Fun
Cons: No illustrations; Few drink recipes Do you enjoy cajun and creole cooking? If you do, then you might enjoy Da Cajn Critter: The Lifestyles, the Rules, and Makin' Groceries. This book includes recipes with a Louisiana twist, from appetizers, to seafood dishes, to desserts and beyond. ...
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Dec 04 '09 |
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If You Can't Be A Princess At Least You Can Learn To Draw One by Freak369 Pros: Easy to follow steps, great for younger kids, excellent addition to Levy's collection.
Cons: Can be hard to find in retail stores. I get a lot of enjoyment from freehand drawing and get to use my talent when designing tattoos; Annabelle is a curious kid that will plop down next to you and just watch what you are doing. She took an interest in drawing about a year ago ...
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Dec 04 '09 |
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Evil Moves to the Animal Kingdom by carstairs38 Pros: Action and adventure set around Disney World
Cons: Underdeveloped characters; pacing in the middle I am a Disney geek through and through. So it truly wasn't much of a surprise to me that I have enjoyed both of Ridley Pearson's books set around Walt Disney World. Kingdom Keepers II: Disney at Dawn is the second of these adventures, ...
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Dec 04 '09 |
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AN UNSEEN BUSH by kirbylee Pros: An even handed look at what occurred in the Bush White House.
Cons: Nothing. *What was I thinking? Another review I wrote and yet some how enver posted here before. Enjoy*Everyone knows that during an election year, both major political parties in this country will be bound and determined to make the other look ...
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Dec 04 '09 |
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BECK BY POPULAR DEMAND by kirbylee Pros: A look at the real Glenn Beck as opposed to how others paint him.
Cons: Nothing. * I was surprised to discover that I hadn't posted this here yet. I wrote it before Glenn Beck became the uber celeb that he is today, the center of a storm wherein those who dislike him attempt to distort his views or his ways of speaking. Looking back, ...
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Dec 04 '09 |
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How the Ambassador Lives REPOSTED by pambo Pros: Really beautiful photos, fancy food, nice ideas
Cons: Probably not terribly useful to ordinary folks planning the family potluck but who knows? It's reasonable to think that few if any of us will ever live in a home or live the lifestyle shown in "Elegant Entertaining: Seasonal Recipes, From the American Ambassador's Residence in Paris." But a girl can dream, can't she? Reading ...
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Dec 04 '09 |
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Fun with llamas in pajamas by ldon526 Pros: Fun story and nice messages, rhyming patterns, illustrations
Cons: none I recently read to my daughter Llama Llama Red Pajama by Anna Dewdney. She was hooked at the very first page. Llama Llama Red Pajama is a 29 page story about young llama, whose mother just put him (or her?) to bed. The young ...
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Dec 04 '09 |
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How China will run the world by vicfar Pros: Excellent, clear and thorough book on the rise of China as world power
Cons: A bit long and repetitive The first impression of China when you fly out of the lurid slums of Mumbai and land in Shanghai is frankly, even if you have read about it, stunning. You’d never think this is a “developing” country, like India clearly is. You’d ...
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Dec 04 '09 |
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