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Fancy Nancy’s Favorite Fancy Words - ClassBrain NetWorthy Award
When is an ABC book more than an ABC book? When it’s Fancy Nancy’s Favorite Fancy Words from Accessories to Zany.
Apr 15, 2008, 18:18 PST
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A Home For Dixie - Review
15 year old Emma Jackson has had her first book, A Home For Dixie, published by Harper Collins, and for good reason. Emma has created a wonderful picture book that takes young readers on a learning journey that teaches them about animal shelters and the vital role they play in protecting animals that have been abandoned, neglected, or abused.
Apr 15, 2008, 17:43 PST
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I Love to Visit My Grammy - Review
A new picture book called I Love to Visit My Grammy by Mary Crowley, a former elementary school teacher, celebrates the special time spent between a grandmother and her granddaughter, Penelope.
Apr 15, 2008, 16:49 PST
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Mazes Around The World - Review
In the delightful children’s book, Mazes Around The World, Mary Lankford takes young readers on a journey through many parts of the world where mazes and labyrinths are part of the history, as well as part of the modern day tourism of the areas.
Mar 30, 2008, 19:13 PST
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Growing Vegetables - ClassBrain Networthy Award
One of my favorite books, and a ClassBrain Networthy Award book this season, is a gardening book, Grow Vegetables. It’s a simple compendium of information for gardeners like myself who tend to have a brown thumb for flowers and plants, but who for some reason seem to be able to make vegetables thrive
Mar 30, 2008, 18:49 PST
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Knut: How One Little Polar Bear Captivated The World - Review
Knut (pronounced K-noot) is a baby polar bear that was born in the Zoo Berlin on December 5, 2006. The story of Knut was written by Craig Hatkoff and his two children Juliana and Isabella, in conjunction with Dr. Gerald R. Uhlich.
Mar 18, 2008, 17:52 PST
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Please Stop Laughing At Us - Review
Please Stop Laughing At Us by Jodee Blanco is a book that every school counselor, teacher and parent should read. A look at schoolyard bullying from the victims point of view, this book is a dash of cold water on the face of those who would write off the problem as something that’s “just kid stuff.”
Mar 18, 2008, 17:06 PST
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Charlie Hits It Big - Review
Charlie Hits it Big is a new children’s book by Deborah Blumenthal about cute little guinea pig that journeys to Hollywood to make it big in the movies. He lands his leading role quickly only to find that his success is hollow without his owner, Sophie.
Mar 18, 2008, 16:43 PST
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Danger in the Narrow
Adventures with the Parkers: Bryce & Zion
Danger in the Narrows by Mike Graff, and Illustrated by Marjorie Leggitt, is the first book in a new series of adventure books by Fulcrum Books features adventures in National Parks. The books feature the Parkers, a family of four with a set of ten-year-old fraternal twins named Morgan and James, who love to go hiking and exploring.
Feb 21, 2008, 12:28 PST
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Photographing Your Family - Review
For those of us looking to improve our photography of friends, family, and the occasional stranger, National Geographic has published a new book called Photographing Your Family (and all the kids and friends and animals who wander through too). In its beautifully photographed glossy pages the author, Joel Sartore, takes us through some basic concepts designed to improve our day to day photos.
Feb 20, 2008, 17:21 PST
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The Lonely Little Monster - Review
Sometimes simple is good, especially when it comes to kids, as is seen in The Lonely Little Monster, the first book in the Worry Woo series of children's books.
Feb 19, 2008, 05:59 PST
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Tamora Pierce's Immortal Series
If you're familiar with any of Tamora Pierce's other works, this series should feel vaguely familiar...
Jan 31, 2008, 13:37 PST
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The Intellectual Devotional - ClassBrain Networthy Award
From time to time a book arrives that surprises and delights. Such was the case when I received my copy of the Intellectual Devotional.
Jan 20, 2008, 07:04 PST
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Maya Angelou, Poetry for Young People - Review
This collection of poetry by Maya Angelou is a beautiful edition for kids of all ages illustrated by Jerome Lagarrigue.
Oct 29, 2007, 18:25 PST
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Ernie and the Big Newz - Review
A review of "Ernie and the Big Newz," an autobiographical look at the world of TV reporting through the eyes of a child growing up with a dream by Ernie Anastos.
Oct 25, 2007, 13:18 PST
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Mandy and Pandy Say, "Nî Hâo Ma?" - Review
An adorable little board book recently landed on my desk, called Mandy and Pandy Say, "Nî Hâo Ma?" It's not every day that a young children's board book comes with a CD, but this one did just that.
Sep 27, 2007, 16:30 PST
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A Mathematician at the Ballpark - Review
A Mathematician at the Ballpark is an accessible math book that leads the reader on a interesting journey through the mathematical odds and probabilities of the game of baseball.
Aug 19, 2007, 18:59 PST
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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Pirates - Review
Pirates have fascinated us for centuries and the recent Pirates of the Caribbean films have fueled that fascination. Does The Complete Idiot's Guide to Pirates have anything of interest for pirate aficionados?
Aug 18, 2007, 08:53 PST
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The Little Book of Big Medical Emergencies - Review
The Little Book of Big Medical Emergencies is a helpful guide to keep around the house. Written by Stuart Fischer, MD. this guide leads you through some of the more common household emergencies and how to deal with them.
Aug 15, 2007, 20:16 PST
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Kids Almanac and World Atlas - Review
Both the Time Almanac 2008 and the World Atlas present facts that kids will love to read.
Aug 15, 2007, 19:54 PST
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The Personality Code- Review
A new book called The Personality Code breaks the population into 14 different personality types. Based on a global study of 500,000 people.
May 21, 2007, 16:08 PST
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How The Moon Regained Her Shape - Review
A new children's picture book, How the Moon Regained Her Shape combines a story of why the moon waxes and wanes with how harsh words can effect a person's self-esteem.
May 1, 2007, 06:37 PST
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The Giant Leaf - Review
A beautiful new children's picture book, The Giant Leaf, is due on the market April 2007. It's the first picture book by Davy Lui, a veteran Disney animator.
Feb 22, 2007, 06:28 PST
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Kiddio Audio Adventures - Review
Although it seems as if everyone now has a DVD set up in their car, Kiddio Audio Adventures brings some light-hearted adventures to the travel set with their stories of Billy Brown the bear.
Feb 20, 2007, 05:49 PST
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Tall Tales Audio - Review
This book review is a little different from most. It's for a set of storytelling audio books for children called Tall Tales Audio.
Oct 18, 2006, 12:15 PST
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That's Not in My Science Book - Review
that's not in my science book by author Kate Kelly, is one of those fun, quirky books that are a delight to page through.
Oct 18, 2006, 08:50 PST
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Our Song, A Growing Field Adventure - Review
When a book arrives that claims it is a cross between a book by Dr. Seuss and Tim Robbins, my attention is piqued, such was Your Song, A Growing Field Adventure.
Oct 16, 2006, 12:24 PST
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Pirate Mom - Review
Pirate Mom is a delightful little Step Into Reading book about Pete's Mom, who is hypnotized into thinking she is a pirate and mistakenly left that way.
Sep 6, 2006, 13:00 PST
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Lucy Goose Goes to Texas - Review
Lucy Goose Goes to Texas is a children's book about a gosling that is growing up with a very independent streak.
Sep 1, 2006, 06:11 PST
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A Review A Day
Take a look at this great review a day feature. A perfect "quick daily read" for all book lovers.
May 1, 2004, 08:40 PST
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A Review of the Harry Potter Books
This review of the Harry Potter book series is by our student writer, Nora Kirkeby. Read her assessment of the series.
Feb 21, 2004, 13:43 PST
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