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Get what you expect.
Sturdy board pages. 5 animals, each with the texture of its "kiss". A toddler-delighting squeak sound when you press the pages. Don't expect too much, and you won't be disappointed. Overall, my 1.5 years all enjoys leafing through it, saying the animal's names and the sounds they make, and pressing it to hear it squeak.

Love this book
My twin boys love this book. We got it as a gift for their first birthday and now at 18 months it's still their favorite. The best thing about this book is it helped teach them how to give a kiss to Mommy and Daddy!

Great book for your little ones
This book was a fave of my son from the time he was about 9 months all the way until now when he is three,we have read it so much I have to buy another copy for his little brother.He loves to feel the different pages.A great tactile book that will grow with your little one! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals    2. Animals - General    3. Children's Baby - Picturebooks    4. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    5. Children: Preschool    6. Concepts - Senses & Sensation    7. Fiction    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Specimens    10. Textured books    11. Vocabulary    12. Juvenile Fiction / Concepts / Senses & Sensation    13. Novelty, toy & die-cut books   

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Hilarious
I got this book for me, not the kids.It's adorably funny.And the illustrations are wonderful.It will go in my own collection of best-loved children's books.

Who Can Resist a charming wombat?
The illustrations for this book are eye catching right away, the wombat is super cute and cuddly looking as he rolls across the pages.As the title would indicate this is told from the Wombat's point of view, each turn of the page is a new day in his diary.As he learns how to train the humans who have decided to become his new neighbors.This is probably a great book to read aloud to younger children as one could really get into the wombat's character.Its very humorous and with a few words the story is great.Plus it introduces a new sort of animal to children's books, afterall whats a boring old bunny or bear to a wombat?

"I'm a wombat.I live in Australia.As you can see from my picture, I look like a little bear, only smaller..."
This is the funniest book of the decade.I laughed out loud so hard during the 10 minutes it took to read it that my husband was curious enough to listen to me read it the next night.Author Jackie French must hold a record for the most laughs in the fewest amount of words.Her wombat is charmingly innocent, a creature who trains humans to feed him on demand.This short book has gorgeous illustrations and humorously understated narration.
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Subjects:  1. Animals - General    2. Animals - Mammals    3. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    4. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    5. Children: Preschool    6. Diaries    7. Family - Daily Life    8. Fiction    9. Health & Daily Living - Daily Activities    10. Humorous Stories    11. Juvenile Fiction    12. Preschool Picture Story Books    13. Wombats    14. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / General   

Subjects:  1. Animals - General    2. Celebrations - Parties    3. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    4. Children: Preschool    5. Fiction    6. Halloween    7. Holidays & Celebrations - Halloween    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Mice    10. Juvenile Fiction / Holidays & Festivals / Halloween   

Subjects:  1. Animals - General    2. Animals - Rabbits    3. Children's 9-12 - Fiction - General    4. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    5. Children: Kindergarten    6. Christmas    7. Fiction    8. Holidays & Celebrations - Christmas    9. Humorous Stories    10. Juvenile Fiction    11. Rabbits    12. Reindeer    13. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / General   

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Gregor's Underland quest begins!
This unlikely hero takes a turn for the worst when he stumbles into the Underland through a grate in his laundry room, along with his baby sister. In this land of unseen beauty, miles below his New York City apartment, lurk giant creatures both good and evil.
Rabbit holes and sewage vents!
Done with Harry Potter and looking for something else to read till the next one comes out? Just need a good read? Looking for compelling characters, action-packed scenes, and pages that practically turn themselves? Well, pure and simple. Go read this book.
Outstanding
After reading this book, I could not put it down. The story is just so realistic, as you'll find yourself right there with the Gregor, Luxa, and Boots.I began reaading young, so this book is fairly easy for me. I do not give may items five stars, but this book deserved ten! I would highly suggest this book to anyone. I would like to say that I would not say 9-12 is the right age suggestion. I would say more 11-14, as it deals with some strong subjects such as death, war, and voilence. Although the laguage is fine, it may give younger children nightmares. Not the best bed time book. Just to let you know, this book is not another Charlie Bone. This is a much more mature book. It's not a Harry Potter either, a bit more realistic. This book is also great for class read aloud, but for 5th grade and up. I read this book at age nine, and found it a bit scary. I tried re-reading it in 5th grad and loved it. I'm going to Luxa for halloween. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure    2. Action & Adventure - General    3. Animals    4. Animals - General    5. Brothers and sisters    6. Children's 9-12 - Fiction - Fantasy    7. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    8. Children: Grades 4-6    9. Family - Siblings    10. Fantasy    11. Fiction    12. Juvenile Fiction    13. Juvenile Science Fiction / Fantasy    14. Missing persons    15. Science Fiction, Fantasy, & Magic    16. Juvenile Fiction / Science Fiction, Fantasy, Magic   

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There's a reason you don't see hens in pants
This deceptively simple read-aloud will appeal to all from ages 3 to 93. Each two-page spread features one animal wearing some very inappropriate piece of clothing, accompanied by a quick explanation of why it's wrong for this animal to wear this particular article. For example, a kangaroo would find a coat with pockets "quite unneccessary" and a moose might find suspenders hard to "manage." The illustrations are a particular delight; the animals have very droll expressions and the problems are depicted with some subtlety which will encourage dialogue during a read aloud. This 1970 title truly has stood the test of time!

Very fun book
I used to read this as a child all the time. It was the most enjoyable book and very funny to look at the pictures and it is easy to read.

Very cute book!
We got this book as a Weekly Reader edition in our QVC pack and it's just great.I have to read this one almost nightly - it's just so funny to see all these animals dressed in clothes.My favorite personally is the last one with the elephant wearing a dress: "because it might be embarrassing."The elephant has the same dress on as the lady in front of her.Pretty cute stuff.And hey, you need to buy it just to see the hen try to lay an egg in a pair of pants! Great book, we laugh ourselves silly over this one. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. American wit and humor, Pictor    2. American wit and humor, Pictorial    3. Animals    4. Animals - General    5. Caricatures and cartoons    6. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    7. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    8. Children: Preschool    9. Humorous Stories    10. Juvenile humor    11. Wit and humor    12. Early learning / early learning concepts    13. Juvenile Fiction / Humorous Stories   

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Wonderful book
My children love this book so much they can recite most of it from memory. The illustrations are beautiful also. A must for any child's book collection.

One of the best childrens books you will find!
Our friends from the UK highly recommended this book as it received the British Smarties award.I have to say my 2 and 4 year old absolutely love this book.At the age of three my daughter had memorized this entire book and the clever rhyming.It is a wonderful story and you will not be disappointed. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - General    2. Children's 4-8 - Boardbooks    3. Children's 9-12 - Fiction - General    4. Children: Kindergarten    5. Humorous Stories    6. Interactive Adventure    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / General   

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Not as Good as the Other George Stories
My son LOVES trains, and he also loved the Curious George movie. He has several of the books based on the Rey's style, and the PS2 Curious George game.
Another take on George
Refusing to believe that love equals control or perhaps distracted by his companion Mrs. Needleman, the man with the yellow hat once again disappears as George wanders unsupervised. This time, in a train station mired in mid-century stasis, George rearranges the trainmaster's board in a misguided attempt to help. In the end, George discovers that what it takes to be forgiven is good intentions and the quick wits to save someone's life. Unlike Vipah Interactive's spanking clean take on George, Martha Weston's looser, darker illustrations harken back to the original's feeling of big city grit. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Apes & Monkeys    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Kindergarten    4. Fiction    5. Juvenile Fiction    6. Monkeys    7. Railroad stations    8. Railroads    9. Animal stories    10. Animals    11. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Apes & Monkeys   

Editorial Review

Although he lacks a voice in the traditional "Ko-hoh!" sense, trumpeterswan Louis learns to speak to the world with a trumpet stolen from a music storeby his father. With the support of an unusual boy named Sam, who helps Louislearn how to read and write, the swan has some rather unswanlike adventures andultimately wins the love--and the freedom--of a beautiful swan named Serena.Read more

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The Trumpet of the Swan Review
I would like to recommend the book, The Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. White.The genre is fantasy.The setting takes place in the USA and Canada.One day there was a boy named Sam going for a walk, when he saw a family of swans heading to Montana.When they got to Montana one of the cygnets named Louis was defective and couldn't speak, so his father flew to Billings and stole a trumpet to help him speak.When Louis found out that his father stole the trumpet he decided to find a job so that he could pay back the money for all the damage and the trumpet.In the end Louis had a positive influence on all the people and swans he came in contact with.
A Good Choice for Those with an Imagination
While reading this book, we follow a young Trumpeter Swan (or "cygnet" as the author clearly points out, as well as a male swan is a cob) named Louis, who is mute and cannot communicate. To enjoy this book, you have to pretend that a swan could go to school and learn to read and write, and to learn to play the trumpet. It has a happy ending which will please the dreamers. The only thing besides the repitition of facts in this book that bugged me was the cob's speeches- I often had to skip over the parts when he talked because it was so long and annoying.

The Trumpet Of The Swan Review!
I have read many books in my life, and this book has been one of my favorites. The Trumpet Of The Swan has everything a good book needs: a amazing plot, a good story, and has many humorous parts. Two reasons why I liked this book is because it was silly and there was never a boring part in this novel.
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This is available - go to ISBN: 0723257639
This is an older version - the new one is ISBN: 0723257639 and for $60 less!
Huge hit with the Granddaughter
And I've been told by her mother to get the rest of the stories for her birthday.What a joy!

Peter Rabbit
I bought this set for my niece who lives in KS.She will undoubtedly grow to love these stories.Using Amazon was a much cheaper option instead of purchasing in Australia and posting to KS.Also the price was far cheaper too
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Editorial Review

How dull, to be one hippo all alone... until the one calls two other hippos on the phone. Soon three more hippos are at the door, bringing along another four. Before the night is through, a houseful of hippos (and one beast) has joined the one hippo for a boisterous bash. Read more

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Boynton Hippos are great
This is a classic from Sandra Boynton. Entertained my son, and now entertains his son, my grandson.

Cool little kids book (1-3 year olds)
I think this book is really well put together. It has simple drawing, nice good understandable language and the rimes are short, to the point and the actually rime propperly for at change!

Love this book
This is a great book.We have gotten it out of the library several times and decided to own it! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - General    2. Animals - Mammals    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Babies & Toddlers    5. Children: Preschool    6. Concepts - Counting & Numbers    7. Counting    8. Fiction    9. Hippopotamus    10. Humorous Stories    11. Juvenile Fiction    12. Stories in rhyme    13. Animal stories    14. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / General    15. Picture books   

Editorial Review

For this enchanting novel Brian Jacques has brought to bear theexperience of his eventful and adventuresome life, a life which hastaken him all over the world and seen him variously described as folksinger, playwright, and broadcaster. No doubt his usual writingenvironment--garden in summer, conservatory in winter--provides himwith the ideal theater for observing the wildlife on which the book'sunusual central characters are based. Read more

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Treacherous Foxes
In His novel of Redwall, Marlfox,Marlfoxes, the treacherous brood of Queen Silth, are lurking in Mossflower Woods. I like this novel because Brain Jacques combines adventure and humor. In this book the marlfoxes steal the great tapestry of Redwall Abbey. Songbreeze, Danflor, Barble and Dippler, young woodland creatures, set out to retrieve it. Along the way they face many dangers while back at the abbey there is trouble. Janglur, Songbreeze's father, slays the Marlfox Ziral. The Marlfox code states blood for blood, which means Janglur must be slain. As the creatures of Redwall fight for freedom at home and abroad friends are slain. By the time the tapestry arrives in Castle Marl, the slaves in Castle Marl are just waiting for freedom.
my review
The author of my book is Brian Jaques and the name of the book is Marlfox (Redwall,) It is a very good fantasy book.The plot of
Marlfox
The title of my book is called Marlfox. The author's name is Brian Jaques. The type of book this is, is fantasy.
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Way Over the Heads of Babies and Toddlers
This book is really cute and silly...for adults or older children.I found this book to be one of the most confusing and complex series of illustrations for opposites--to date.I've got a very sharp little 16 mo. old and he was completely lost,which is not typical for him.Opposites by Sandra Boynton is more suited for the developmental level of preschoolers in the 3-5 yrs. old range and up.However,by this age,a lot of them already understand the concept of opposites so this book may be totally unnecessary for them,too.This is the last Boynton book we'll buy.For books that more clearly demonstrate opposites,see these 2 books by Chuck Murphy: "Opposites" (in the Razzle Dazzle series)and especially "Opposites" (in the Slide 'n Seek series).
a cute book
The book consists of 7 pairs of antonyms with animal cartoon illustrations.I can't wait to show this book to my Korean English students.
HIGH AND LOW, FAST AND SLOW
"High and Low, Fast and Slow" This book from the talented Sandra Boynton shows little ones the concept and examples of opposites, all told with Sandra's usual catchy rhymes and silly cartoon animal style.Fast and slow is demonstrated with a dog and snail while heavy and light is demonstrated with an elephant and bunny on a teeter-totter.Hot and cold, young and old...Sandra provides another book that is as fun to read for a parent as it is for your little one to listen to.The always bright, colorful and hilarious cartoon illustration make Sandra's books a surefire hit in our home.This is another great, sturdy boardbook that will stand up to years of a childs "touch".yet another winner for Sandra! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - General    2. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    3. Children: Babies & Toddlers    4. Concepts - Opposites    5. English language    6. Fiction    7. Humorous Stories    8. Juvenile literature    9. Perception    10. Synonyms and antonyms    11. Baby books    12. Juvenile Fiction / Concepts / Opposites   

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A good read for me and my just-turned-3-year-old
This book has a cute, fun story with good illustrations like the other Scarry titles I've seen.I don't know how much my daughter is learning from it, except that Mr. Frumble is one unlucky guy.I haven't gotten tired of reading it, as happens sometimes, and that's as important as anything in the long run.It takes me 5-10 minutes to read, and I don't get into some of the outside-the-story details which I think would only distract my daughter from the story at this age.

EXCELLENT!!
Great book for child's first flight!Excellent conversation piece for child to describe what she saw and did. The book didn't miss a thing about the airport!Child still loves to read it!!!!

Is this a genuine Richard Scarry book?
I think this is one of the "Richard Scarry" books, not a genuine Richard Scarry. The pictures don't look quite right and the writing is all wrong. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Airports    2. Animals - General    3. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    4. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    5. Children: Grades 2-3    6. Fiction    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Transportation - Airplanes    9. Transportation - General    10. Juvenile Fiction / Transportation   

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Soft as kitten toes and puppy kisses
Patrick McDonnell has done it again!Just Like Heaven reaches into your soul and tugs at your heartstrings with a message as soft as kitten toes and puppy kisses.Most people these days are in a fog by being too plugged in to marvel at the beauty and goodness that surrounds them.This sweet, simple masterpiece will help teach our children and feed our inner children.Giving the gift of Mutts has become a family tradition that I will continue for years to come.

Not just for kids
This is a simple, beautiful, and touching story. 'Just like heaven' is all about appreciating what is here and now. I read it yesterday for the first time and it lifted my spirits after a long day at work. I'm giving it to my friends and family for Christmas.It can be read on many different levels. Children will love it - but adults will love it even more. Enjoy! ... Read more

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Cool!
In this book, A clever pig is trying to save his bacon with an anteater.... Just read the book!

A favorite
From a six year olds' point of view. Goodness Gracious Me
A classic piece of Dahl lunacy. Whether you are 5 or 50 this Roald Dahl classic will have you squirming and tittering. Quentin Blake's wonderful illustrations capture Dahl's beasts and bring them hairily to life. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    3. Children's poetry, English    4. Children: Preschool    5. Humorous Stories    6. Humorous poetry, English    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Juvenile poetry    9. Poetry    10. Poetry - Humorous    11. Readers - Beginner    12. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / General   

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Very educational
I have bought the Elephants issue and the Bats issue and these books,which come in magazine form, are very educational for kids.My 4 year oldloves them, and makes me read him every word in the magazine!! Highlyrecommended!!

Great education
These "books" come in magazine form. They are highlyeducational, and satisfy my 4 1\2 year old�s curiosity, while giving himfacts in a very interesting way.We have the Elephants issue, and I havelearned things I didn�t know!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Mammals    2. Bats    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    4. Children: Kindergarten    5. Juvenile Nonfiction    6. Juvenile Science (General)    7. Juvenile literature    8. Readers - Beginner    9. Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals / General   

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busy, busy town
a great children's book that my children loved and now my grandchildren love it. Richard Scarry knows how to teach children about their world with a combination of words and illustrations.

Great Classic!
This is a fabulous classic childrens book.Still the same captivating drawings as when I was a kid.
Sure, it's sexist...
While I agree with the Danish reader that sexism is prevalent in this book, the reader should be aware that Richard Scarry died 10 years ago (1994). Later "Scarry" books, as written by Richard Scarry's son, Hank, do reflect current times and attitudes.However, I think Hank Scarry would be hard-pressed to tamper with his father's book, which many people consider a classic.I suggest using this book (as well as Cinderella, Snow White, etc.) as an opportunity to discuss sexism with your children.It's more productive than complaining about the dead on Amazon. ... Read more

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Get Jack Hamm books
If you like to draw, you can't go wrong with Jack Hamm books.They are economically priced, and each of them is a wealth of reference and how-to-draw information.I have all four of his books I know of.In addition to this one:Drawing Scenery: landscapes and seacapes; Drawing the Head & Figure; Cartooning The Head & Figure.Be advised that the style of the drawing in these books is dated, that is a bit old-fashioned, when fashion comes in to play.But the material is great.

Timeless Advice for the Beginning Animal Artist
This is a great book for learning how to draw animals, as advertised by the no-nonsense title.A junior high school art student would probably find this book challenging, and advanced art students can still glean nuggets from this richly illustrated book.For the price, this is a tremendous value compared to glossy, full-color texts that don't cover as many different kinds of animals.This book has been around for a while, but its effectiveness has not diminished, unlike some others of the author's titles.

Slim, clear & detailed- GREAT for beginners.
Great for beginners, intermediate & up. *Maybe* not best for kids beneath 4th grade. This is an *amazing* work in detail & scope. If you thought Drawing the Head and Figure was packed with information, wait till you see this slim, detailed book(!).
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richard scary books
we read these books together... the word aquisition skill opportunities are wonderful..share and enjoy.

The Original Richard Scarry you loved as a kid
This edition preserves the original Richard Scarry artwork and text from the 1970's that I grew up with (and loved) as a kid.Some of the new (1990 and on) editions of Scarry stories have art that is slightly "off" from Scarry's style, and text that does not convey Scarry's wit and fun storytelling style.Rest assured that this edition has both of those!

Good short stories, but has nothing to do with bedtime.
This book is a nice collection of short stories, but none of the stories have a thing to do with falling asleep. Buy this book because you want more of Richard Scarry's wonderful stories, not because you want to soothe your child to sleep. I myself feel let down because I thought I was buying stories to put my child to sleep to. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - General    2. Bedtime & Dreams    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children's stories, American    5. Children: Babies & Toddlers    6. Short Stories    7. Fiction anthologies & collections    8. Juvenile Fiction / Short Stories