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Great book!
"It was a little scary, a little funny, and easy to read" said my son Toby, aged 6.5, after reading this excellent book. He also says there were only about ten words he did not know. The illustrations are good and they do not give the story away -- Toby had to read the words. Toby says "don't give up!".

Great book for early reading
This is a very enjoyable pirate story for beginning readers or for us parents to read to our kids. It is about kids of pirates that go to school every day just like toehr kids, only they go in a school bus painted row boat to a giant pirate ship/public school. The lessons they teach are backwards to our own morals and not fair, as the kids are to be greedy and not share, and worse yet to fight when they have disputes. But these rules dont work when it is treasure hunt day on the spooky island. Although each boy claims to have found the treasure first, they quickly learn tha if they are to survice, they must ingore the pirate rules and instead cooperate, share, help out, and trust each other. Wonderful story, I highly reccommend.

FUNNY!
This book entertained us all as my son went through his 4- year old Pirate phase. Really funny. Great Price! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 4-8    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Kindergarten    4. Fiction    5. Pirates    6. Readers - Beginner    7. School stories    8. Schools    9. Treasure hunt (Game)    10. Juvenile Fiction / Business, Careers, Occupations   

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Very cute story for little princesses.
My 4 year old loves princesses and she enjoys this cute little book about Jessica, a young lady who likes to play make-believe princess. She even has a tea party with her other princess friends. A delightful book for little princesses everywhere!

Mom of precocious 3 year old.
I bought this for my 3 year old daughter who is all girl.She is just like Princess Jessica and loves to dress up and play pretend.It even has a real world older sister who makes fun of Princess Jessica for dressing up but the young girl stands up for herself and has a ball.Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 4-8 - Fiction - General    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Kindergarten    4. Family - Stepfamilies    5. Fiction    6. General    7. Imagination    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Play    10. Readers - Beginner    11. Royalty (kingsqueensprincesprincessesknightsetc.)    12. Juvenile Fiction / Girls & Women   

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entertaining introduction to Egyption Gods, for kids
Beautifully illustrated children's book. Gives basics of Egyptian Gods and Goddesses, ancient Eryptian beliefs in afterlife, mummies, pyramids, and more. Great for kids, with or without a trip to the museum!

Great Start for Kids
My young daughter has gotten into mythology and ancient religion and this is one of the few books I've found geared towards the young reader. It contains a lot of good beginner information about the Gods/Goddesses of Egypt. I highly recommend this book for the Level 2 reader.

Egyptian Gods and Goddesses
This book is good for people just starting out on studying mythology. It was a little simplistic but easy to follow, some books on mythology can getting confusing if you aren't good at remembering who is who but this onewas easy to keep track with. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 4-8 - Sociology    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    3. Children: Grades 1-2    4. Egypt    5. Goddesses, Egyptian    6. Gods, Egyptian    7. Historical - Ancient Civilizations    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Juvenile literature    10. Mythology, Egyptian    11. Readers - Beginner    12. Religion    13. Religious - Other    14. Social Science - Folklore & Mythology    15. Social Studies - Folklore & Mythology    16. Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Religious   

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A Nice Little Reader -- a review of Demuth's "Johnny Appleseed"
This story about John Chapman/Johnny Appleseed by Patricia Demuth is a Level 1 reader.This means that it is intended for children Preschool to First Grade.Level 1 books have "very few lines per page, very large type, easy words, lots of repetition, and pictures with visual "cues" to help children figure out the words on the page."
have seeds, will travel
THE LIFE OF JOHNNY APPLESEED IN A seed SHELL. WHY DID HE WEAR A POT FOR A HAT? DID HE EAT ALL THOSE APPLES TO GET ALL THOSE SEEDS? WANT TO STUDY ABOUT WESTWARD EXPANSION? WHY AM I ASKING QUESTIONS WHEN I CAN READ THIS AGAIN ? ... Read more

Subjects:  1. 1774-1845    2. Apple growers    3. Appleseed, Johnny,    4. Biography    5. Biography & Autobiography - Historical    6. Children's 4-8 - Biography / Autobiography    7. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    8. Children: Young Adult (Gr. 10-12)    9. Frontier and pioneer life    10. Juvenile literature    11. Middle West    12. Readers - Beginner    13. United States    14. Juvenile Fiction / Biographical / United States   

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Great Book!
I learned a lot about wolves from this book. And the pictures are sooooo cute! It is my favorite! I would get it if I were you!

My Kids Love It!!
This is an intriguing, engaging little tale about a baby wolf who learns how to howl and become part of the pack. The writer, Batten, writes in a lovely, simple way that seems to anticipate the child's next, inevitable question. The story is well augmented by the illustrations which are both pleasing to the eye and informative. A fun, excellent read.

Baby Wolf not just for six year olds
A simply lovely book that both my three year old daughter and I both enjoyed reading. Well thought out illustrations are a credit to the artist with an informative text that can be read even to a little one,without"what does that mean,dad" every five seconds. All in all just anice simple book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Foxes    2. Behavior    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    4. Children: Grades 1-2    5. Infancy    6. Juvenile Nonfiction    7. Juvenile literature    8. Parental behavior in animals    9. Readers - Beginner    10. Readers - Intermediate    11. Wolves    12. Animals    13. Dutch    14. English    15. English language reading schemes    16. Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals / Lions, Tigers, Leopards, etc.   

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Not appropriate for the little ones
The violent themes in this book are a bit rough for the 3-4 year olds.When looking for early readers, I would try to make it age appropriate and not trying to keep true to the greek mythology.

Susan Swan's cut paper artwork tells the story of Pegasus
I have read three All Aboard Reading books dealing with classical mythology illustrated by the cut paper artwork of Susan Swan, and from an artistic standpoint this is clearly the best of the bunch.Some of Swan's three-dimensional efforts are simply outstanding."The Flying Horse: The Story of Pegasus" is told by Jane B. Mason, who adapts this myth from Hesiod, does neglect to provide the names of the hero (Bellerophon) and the monster (Chimaera).However, this is a Level 1 (Preschool-Grade 1) book and there are students who are much older who are not going to be able to get their tongues around those ancient names, so these omissions are perfectly understandable.Young students will read all about a wonderful flying horse that helped a hero slay a horrible monster, which is seen in Swan's most beautiful illustration in the book. A superbly illustrated version of the story of Pegasus
In "The Flying Horse: The Story of Pegasus," Jane B. Mason retells a classic story from Greek mythology to beginning readers. Her simple prose is accompanied by Susan Swan's spectacular illustrations. Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    2. Children: Grades 1-2    3. Classical mythology    4. Juvenile Fiction    5. Juvenile literature    6. Legends, Myths, & Fables - General    7. Legends, Myths, & Fables - Greek & Roman    8. Mythology, Greek    9. Pegasus (Greek mythology)    10. Readers - Beginner    11. Juvenile Fiction / Legends, Myths, Fables / General   

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Great book for beginning readers!
This book was perfect for our Kindergartener who is just learning to read. Pal the Pony kept her interest and motivated her to finish the book. The text is challenging but not frustrating: Plenty of easy to recognise sight words, plus longer words to sound-it-out. Our daughter was so excited to be able to read most of a book herself that she wants to order more. This title would appeal to boys or girls equally.

Pal the Pony
My daughter Brooke (5) is just beginning to read on her own, and absolutely loved this book. If your child loves ponies this book will keep their attention. The reading level is appropriate for a beginning reader and the pictures help them to decode the story. An excellent beginner book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    2. Children: Kindergarten    3. Fiction    4. Juvenile fiction    5. Ponies    6. Ranch life    7. Readers - Beginner    8. Rodeos    9. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Horses   

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Cody's review for Volcanoes mountains that blow there tops
I think this book is good for 1st to 2nd grade level readers. Cody's review for Volcanoes mountains that blow there tops
This book should be for 1st to 2nd grade reading level. tops
Ireallyliked the bookbecauseit was illustrated neatlyespeciallythetitle page was goodtoo! The writing wasbig, which I liked because it made it easier to understand. I learned there is a Volcanoe name Mt. Pelee. I think I would rate this book a 5. I would recommend this book to another student because they will like the illustrations as well as the story! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    2. Children: Grades 1-2    3. Juvenile literature    4. Readers - Beginner    5. Volcanoes    6. Juvenile Fiction / Nature & the Natural World   

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the giant squid (a review)
this book is excellent to describe a giant squid the mystery of the deep.with facts and info its excellent to describe it. i love evry thing about it you dont get better than this!WELL DONE JENNIFER DUSSLING! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Marine Life    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    3. Children: Grades 1-2    4. General    5. Giant squids    6. Juvenile Fiction    7. Juvenile literature    8. Nature & the Natural World - General    9. Readers - Beginner    10. Squids    11. Juvenile Fiction / Nature & the Natural World   

Subjects:  1. Children's 4-8    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Kindergarten    4. Dogs    5. Fiction    6. Readers - Beginner    7. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Dogs   

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ARYTHMICRHYMING DELIGHT !
THIS LITTLE BOOK IS A BIG FAVORITE OF THE CHILDREN IN AN AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM WHERE I AM A VOLUNTEER READER. "WHO STOLE THE COOKIES?"IS A CATCHY RHYMING STORY THAT ALL THE CHILDREN FIND EASY TO REMEMBER,AND LOVE TO RECITE AGAIN AND AGAIN.THE ILLUSTRATIONS ARE ALSO EYE-CATCHING AND UNIQUE. I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK HIGHLY. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals    2. Animals - General    3. Children's 4-8 - Fiction - Mystery    4. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    5. Children: Grades 1-2    6. Cookies    7. Fiction    8. Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories    9. Readers - Beginner    10. Stories in rhyme    11. Juvenile Fiction / Mysteries & Detective Stories   

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Pal and Sal
This is a darling book.The illustrations are captivating and my six year old daughter, who would love to have a horse, just loved it.It is at an appropriate age level for most children in first grade.I am looking formore of these! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Horses    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Kindergarten    4. Fiction    5. Friendship    6. Juvenile Fiction    7. Lifestyles - Country Life    8. Ponies    9. Ranch life    10. Readers - Beginner    11. Social Issues - Friendship    12. Juvenile Fiction / Social Situations / Friendship   

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"Snake Hair"...a great book
This book, illustrated brilliantly in an amazing form, follows the Greek Myth of the snaked-haired Gorgon, 'Medusa'. But the story doesn't start there. You see, Medusa was once a beautiful young girl...she upset the goddess, Athene, who punished her in return. The young man Perseus then sets out to find the Gorgon and kill her, this is their story - in a form that young children can follow. A great book.

The story of Perseus and Medesa told with cut paper pictures
The cut paper illustrations by Susan Swan are the chief charm of this All Aboard Reading Level 2 (Grades 1-3) book written by Stephanie Spinner."Snake Hair" is, as the sub-title indicates, "The Story of Medusa," who in this version is a vain young girl who makes the terrible mistake of saying that her hair is more beautiful than that of Athena.The angry goddess change's Medusa's hair to snakes and makes her so ugly her look will turn any living thing that looks at her to stone. What follows is the story of the hero Perseus, who is aided by the gods to fulfill his destiny.The illustrations here by Swan are absolutely exquisite and I find it incredible that these were actually cut by hand and are not computer generated (look at the chains on Andromeda, for example).Teachers who use this book in class should be prepared for young students wanting to try their hand at this particular art form (I could never, ever do this). Classic story, excellent illustrations
Medusa is one of the most memorable characters from all of Greek mythology. "Snake Hair: The Story of Medusa" is an effective retelling of her story. Stephanie Spinner's simple text (geared towards 1st to 3rd grade readers) is well complemented by Susan Swan's fine illustrations. Author Spinner thoughtfully provides pronunciation guides for the mythological names.Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    2. Children: Grades 1-2    3. Classical mythology    4. Juvenile Fiction    5. Juvenile literature    6. Legends, Myths, & Fables - General    7. Legends, Myths, & Fables - Greek & Roman    8. Medusa (Greek mythology)    9. Mythology, Greek    10. Perseus (Greek mythology)    11. Readers - Beginner    12. Juvenile Fiction / Legends, Myths, Fables / General   

Subjects:  1. Children's 4-8    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Grades 1-2    4. Juvenile literature    5. Oceanography    6. Readers - Beginner    7. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Marine Life   

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Snug Bug
When I was little i got this book from our small school library collection...I loved having my mom read it to me before bed...I just had to buy the book as a keepsake and i recommend it to any mother.

Snug Bug
What a wonderful childrens bedtime story to be read just beforechildren are tucked into bed "snug as a bug in a rug". I'veordered another copy for our new baby..we wore the previous copy out on our other 2 children. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Bedtime    2. Children's 4-8    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Kindergarten    5. Fiction    6. Insects    7. Readers - Beginner    8. Stories in rhyme    9. Juvenile Fiction / Bedtime & Dreams   

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CLASSIC
I loved this when I was little and now my kids love it too!

Everything from Daniel Kirk is worth buying...
I've recently been researching children's books to purchase for my K-3 classrooms. Daniel Kirk's books are gorgeous to look at. They must be picked up and read. The colorful illustrations are irresistable. Kirk's story has elements and wording of the original tale, but he puts his own updated unique twist on the classic. The rhyming text rolls off the tongue. This is a good picture book for the K-3 crowd.

A truely "fractured" Humpty!
I am reading this story to all K-2 students in the library at my school.The teachers and the kids love it. The story in rhyme is a hoot. It's gotplenty of action and yet is thoughtful and has similarities to the originalrhyme. The kids liked comparing this to the original and provoked us intoreciting the original as well. The illustrations are also bold, bright andreally cute. Humpty has the look of a child rather than a wierd egg person.Daniel Kirk has created an exceptional retelling. I highly recommend thisbook! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    2. Children: Preschool    3. Eggs    4. Fairy Tales & Folklore - General    5. Fiction    6. General    7. Holidays & Celebrations - Other, Nonreligious    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Kings, queens, rulers, etc.    10. Parades    11. Juvenile Fiction / Fairy Tales & Folklore / Single Title   

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Spooky stories that are perfect for new readers!
If your younger elementary aged child is looking for a spooky thrills, this is a great book to buy.The well written stories are very suspenseful and mysterious.Another great collection of spooky stories for beginning readers is I DARE YOU! STORIES TO SCARE YOU! by Kathleen Keeler (Scholastic, 1999). Working in the public schools, I've discovered that even children who are struggling with reading, gobble up these two exciting books. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 4-8    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children's stories, American    4. Children: Grades 1-2    5. Horror    6. Horror stories    7. Horror tales, American    8. Readers - Beginner    9. Short stories    10. Juvenile Fiction / Horror & Ghost Stories   

Subjects:  1. Baseball    2. Children's 4-8    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Kindergarten    5. Fiction    6. Juvenile Easy Readers    7. Monsters    8. Readers - Beginner    9. Juvenile Fiction / Sports & Recreation / Baseball   

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Fun for beginning readers!
My son just finished kindergarten.He knows all of his letter sounds, but they didn't touch the long vowel sounds before the summer break.This is a good beginning reader, as even the tougher words like "drencher", and "splat", can be sounded out.There are some words that I read for my son, as they didn't follow the rules, or they had the long vowel sounds.Reading is somewhat of a "chore" for my son, so this book was attractive to both of us because of the comical situations and boy appeal! The story line centers around a small boy and his huge water blaster.A perfect summer read for the kindergartener or First grader. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    2. Children: Kindergarten    3. Fiction    4. Readers - Beginner    5. Size    6. Toys    7. Juvenile Fiction / Humorous Stories   

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This is such a sweet book!
This book about pajama parties recalls wonderful childhood experiences sharing secrets and staying up late with my girl friends.My daughter is enjoying these experiences herself now.She gave this book to her sixfriends at her pj party, as party favors.And they all tried their best tostay up all night, (but didn't make it) just like in the book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    2. Children: Preschool    3. Fiction    4. Humorous Stories    5. Juvenile Fiction    6. Parties    7. Readers - Beginner    8. Sleepovers    9. Social Issues - Friendship    10. Social Issues - General    11. Stories in rhyme    12. Juvenile Fiction / Social Situations / General