Subjects:  1. Children's Baby - Sociology    2. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    3. Children: Kindergarten    4. Halloween    5. Holidays & Celebrations - Halloween    6. Holidays & Festivals - Halloween    7. Juvenile Nonfiction    8. Juvenile literature    9. Juvenile Nonfiction / Holidays & Festivals / Halloween   

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What is your child thankful for? Read & find out!
This is one of those special books that involve your children and actually makes them think about what are they thankful. For me Thanksgiving is a holiday where family and friends gather around a table full of wonderful food and this is where this book starts. I like that book includes different families and that it doesn't focus on the 1st Thanksgiving, but about things that each child is thankful for. Parents who love them no matter their actions, for books, cats, dogs, bright sunny days, friends and lollipops!
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Subjects:  1. Children's 4-8 - Fiction - General    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Preschool    4. Fiction    5. Gratitude    6. Holidays & Celebrations - Thanksgiving    7. Holidays & Festivals - Thanksgiving    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Readers - Beginner    10. Thanksgiving Day    11. Juvenile Fiction / Holidays & Festivals / Thanksgiving   

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the secret of life
So of course my senior quote was, "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye."Because I knew that in order to create my ideal life, I would have to follow the best advice Saint-Exupery offers us in this book.And I knew that he was sharing the secret of life with us.Following your heart, following the path that you know is right for your soul, is the way to achieve inner peace.Your heart always shows you the right way.Especially when you are lost.
You're lovely, but you're empty. One couldn't die for you.
To be honest, I never read The Little Prince, or even really remembered it from my childhood. What brought it up, was playing the game Katamari Damacy. Apparently, part of the game was inspired by this tale, and that made me interested. Anything that inspired a very charming game couldn't be a loss, right? Unfortunately, the first time I picked up the book, I didn't get into it, and left it to collect dust for several months. But I gave it another shot recently, and read it during my breaks at work, and ended up getting quite a bit out of the book. Most importantly, how differently the world is when you're a child- I forgot how things seemed back then. The stars, animals, jobs people have, everything is completely different from how you see it as a child, than how you see it as an adult. Part of me is ashamed for letting that happen, so to put it. The dedication in this book even makes a jab at this fact, asking the children reading the book for forgiveness, dedicating it to an adult, his friend Leon Werth. He instead corrects it and dedicates the book "to Leon Werth when he was a little boy"- the person who became Leon. That alone should give you an understanding of how to take the rest of this book. While some children may not understand everything here (I actually recommend it to children age 7 and up, at youngest), the adults reading it to them certainly will, and that's just as important. I should mention though, before reviewing, that this review concerns the 60th Anniversary Edition. Amazon, for whatever reason, combines reviews for a product, even if they're clearly alternate versions. So I don't know about the minor translation changes that some people noticed, as I haven't read the book before this edition.
Not a hat but an elephant inside a boa constrictor
My only regret about this book is I never learned enough in French class to read and enjoy the untranslated version.THE LITTLE PRINCE is such a charming fable and makes so many points about what is really important in life and how to live it that it will linger in the thoughtful reader's memory forever.The simple perfect artwork is as memorable as the text.Perhaps the tragic death of the author adds extra poignancy but THE LITTLE PRINCE would be a well loved classic if Antoine de Saint-Exupery had died of old age in his bed. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    2. Children: Babies & Toddlers    3. Classics    4. Fairy tales    5. Juvenile Fiction    6. Juvenile Fiction / Classics   

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Simply Beautiful
This is one of those books you will remember reading to your kids long after they are gone. Introducing the concepts of holistic duality in a manner befitting children, this book gives kids an excellent sence of self-connection to the world around them. A must for your childs library.
Fantastic Book
This book is beautifully illustrated with simple language that my 7 year old understands.It reaffirms the concept that everything is connected.I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to explain the "something more" in life.

INteresting view of the world for achild and adults
I have had this book since my daughter was born in 1990.I love the simple story of looking at the world and realizing everything is connected.Chara and Cynthia manage to convey this message in easy to understand language and beautiful illustrations.A gem of a book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    2. Children: Preschool    3. Fiction    4. General    5. Health & Daily Living - General    6. Juvenile Nonfiction    7. Self-perception    8. Stories in rhyme    9. English literature: poetry texts & anthologies    10. Religious education / world faiths   

Editorial Review

Seven beloved verses from Old Mother Goose are imbued with a little more"feeling" with this interactive version of the classic. Young children canstroke the white horse's silky mane in "Banbury Cross," feel the dog's smoothred satin suit in "The Cat and the Fiddle," and dig their tiny fingers into thesoft wool of the sheep in "Mary Had a Little Lamb." There's even ascratch-and-sniff spice cake in "Pat-a-Cake"! Tots will love this introductionto the nursery rhymes that will carry them through childhood and beyond.Old-fashioned, Edwardian-style illustrations will please readers of all ages,and the simple two-page-spread format, with poems on the left and pictures onthe right, is clean and attractive. The miniature board book is just the rightsize and sturdiness for small hands and new teeth. (Baby to preschool)Read more

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A classic for a new generation
This is the book I remember from my childhood, sixty years ago. It was selected by my mother, a children's librarian.
These are Some Messed Up Rhymes
I'm shocked to see that these books are still selling today.I had this exact book when I was little, and my mother brought the old copy to me cause she thought my daughter might like to have it.I don't think I'm going to bother giving it to her.I was frightened by this book when I was little.Mother Goose looks more like a wicked witch, stealing a baby, on the cover.There are tons of nursery rhymes, but most of them are very obscure, some only a couple lines long.And maybe I am reading too much into them, but a lot of them seem full of sexual innuendo and possible drug references.One titled "Robin and Richard" seems the most questionable, about two grown men staying in bed until 10 o'clock.I'm not prejudiced at all, but this seems like a very strange rhyme for children to be reading.Everything about this book is disturbing to me.

Thumbs down
Most of the rhymes in here are so foreign to me. I never heard of most of them and don't even understand what they are about! I had a hard time keeping me interested. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 4-8 - Poetry / Plays    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    3. Children's poetry    4. Children: Kindergarten    5. Juvenile Nonfiction    6. Nursery rhymes    7. Poetry - Mother Goose    8. Poetry - Nursery Rhymes    9. Early learning / early learning concepts   

Editorial Review

Veteran children's lit professor Coleen Salley tells a variation on hersignature story, an archetypal "noodlehead" tale based on the time-honoredSouthern legend of Epaminondas. A "sweet patootie" named Epossumondas headlineshere as a be-diapered young possum who follows his mama's instructions a littletoo literally.Read more

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WHY ALL THE 5 STARS???
MY DAUGHTER & HUSBAND BOTH THOUGHT THIS BOOK WAS REALLY STUPID.CHECK IT OUT FROM THE LIBRARY BEFORE BUYING

Sweet Patootie of a Book
When I chose this book to read to the K-2's in my school, I was unfamiliar with the term "noodlehead story". What a wealth of different voices and characters for storytime Epossumondas is. The kids all went "AAAWWWWWWWW" when they saw the baby opossum with his pacifier. It's totally endearing.

Love it!Love it!
I cannot get enough of this book the story telling was great and it really got the attention of my class we love that book it is a everyday book in my class I recommend it very much, Great Book , Just Great! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    2. Children: Preschool    3. Fairy Tales & Folklore - General    4. Fairy Tales & Folklore - Humorous Retelling    5. Folklore    6. Fools and jesters    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Juvenile Fiction / Fairy Tales & Folklore / Single Title   

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5 stars for concept, 3 for lyrics, 5for illustrations.
Although labeled for the three and up age range, my experience suggests this book will appeal more to parents and caregivers than to toddlers.
Says SOOOOO much in relatively so few words.....
This book really says in a very few words all we need to know about living a full, rich, peaceful, serene life. Give to Every Child (and Parent!) You Know!
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Subjects:  1. Bedtime & Dreams    2. Children's 4-8 - Picturebooks    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    4. Children: Kindergarten    5. Holidays & Celebrations - Thanksgiving    6. Juvenile Fiction    7. Preschool Picture Story Books    8. Social Issues - Emotions & Feelings    9. Social Issues - Values    10. Juvenile Fiction / General   

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Beautiful
it was a wonderful baby shower gift for my sister.i was remembering all the nursey rhymes I learned as a kid.

Excellent version of classic fairy tales
This book is perfect for fans of Mary Engelbreit's artwork - which I am.The fairy tales are not altered from their original wording.The book features multiple fairy tales per page.I'm so happy to have these classic fairy tales enhanced with Mary's beautiful art.

My daughter adores this book!
We purchased The Night Before Christmas for our 2 year-old daughter last December. She really loves the bright and beautiful illustrations and we are still reading this book almost every night, even though the Christmas season has since passed.That book was our introduction to Mary Engrelbreit.We decided recently to visit the bookstore, and ran across the Mother Goose book. As soon as we opened the book, our daughter decided right away that we should get it. So we did, and we have added this to our selection of books to read daily before bedtime.Since she can't read yet, she will ask for the verses that she wants us to read by looking at the illustrations.Needless to say, this is one of our favorite books, and we can't wait to introduce it to our younger daughter. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    2. Children's Books/All Ages    3. Children's poetry    4. Children: Grades 2-3    5. Children: Kindergarten    6. General    7. Juvenile Nonfiction    8. Nursery rhymes    9. Poetry - Mother Goose    10. Poetry - Nursery Rhymes    11. Preschool Nursery Rhymes / Poetry    12. Juvenile Fiction / Classics   

Editorial Review

This collection of five complete, illustrated Dr. Seuss classics is a "hatful," but you'd have to have a Cat-in-the-Hat-sized chapeau to contain all the treasures in this hefty book. Within its pages you'll find Theodor Seuss Geisel's exuberant creations Read more

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Wonderful Seuss
Typically wonderful Seuss.A collection of favorites which still entertain and delight childern of all ages!Told in the whimsical, melodic, rhyming style that is Seuss' alone these stories present the challenges and triumph of basic human goodness that we want our children to learn.I highly recommend this collection.I read them to my grandson and notice that by the end of a story the whole house has tuned in and is anxiously awaiting that heart tickling sensation that comes at the conclusion of every Suess tale.

A good buy, but Six by Seuss is better
Two of the books collected here are classics (Sleep Book and The Sneetches) and the other three are also pretty good, so this is well worth buying.The now out-of-print "Six by Seuss" however, is an even better value, since it includes five of his very best stories (Yertle, Mulberry Street, the Grinch, the Lorax, and Horton Hatches the Egg) under one cover.I would recommend looking for that book first, then getting this if your child turns out to be a hardcore Seuss fan.

Some of the best of Dr. Seuss
Here's a rare book that gives you more than it promises. While it's titled "Five Favorite Dr. Seuss Stories," you actually get EIGHT stories.That's because there's three extra ones ("The Zax," "Too Many Daves," and "What Was I Scared Of?") included with "The Sneetches and Other Stories."
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Subjects:  1. Children's 4-8 - Fiction - General    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children's stories, American    4. Children: Preschool    5. Classics    6. Humorous Stories    7. Humorous stories, American    8. Juvenile Fiction    9. Short stories    10. Stories in rhyme    11. Juvenile Fiction / Humorous Stories   

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Wiggle
This is such a cute book about wiggling, which most toddlers can relate with. It asks silly questions and shows a happy pudgy dog wiggling in lots of different places and ways. The story has a rhyme throughout and is great to read aloud. Your little one will enjoy listening and seeing the cute digitally created illustrations in this fun story.

High energy story that is simply fun to read aloud!
A superbly simple rhyming story about wiggling through your day.I wanted to wiggle with the pictures on each page.I thoroughly enjoyed how Scott Menchin, the artist, used a real rubber ducky in a fake drawn bathtub and a cartoon dog with a real pancake on his head.The mismatched pictures were basic, colorful and fun to look at.The story itself is still in the style of the author's other books, Click, Clack, Moo, but doesn't make you feel as if you have read a different version of it already.Fresh ideas and crisp clean pages will have this book screaming to be read every day.Also recommended to use for teachers of kindergarten or first grade to start off the day with a good wiggle.Wiggling and movement before sitting down all day in class can provide some much needed stress relief...even for kids!

A true original!
This is such a fun book. Fans of Doreen Cronin work get a special treat with Scott Menchin's illustrations. I absolutely love the pictures in this book! Menchin combines real pictures with illustrations and creative shadowing (not sure if that is a real word!)My 2-year-old has to take it to bed with her, she loves it so much. I recommend it to anyone with toddlers. In fact, it's my new birthday gift. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Dogs    2. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    3. Children: Grades 1-2    4. Children: Preschool    5. Concepts - General    6. Dance    7. Fiction    8. General    9. Humorous Stories    10. Juvenile Fiction    11. Preschool Picture Story Books    12. Stories in rhyme    13. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Dogs   

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An exceptional presentation results.
This isn't just a written survey of key poems: over ninety poems are also presented on a cd of 52 performances by the poets and close friends, pairing written word with an imaginative spoken survey. Poems covered include Casey at the Bat, Robert Frost's Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening, and more: narrators range from Carl Sandburg and James Berry to J.R.R. Tolkien. An exceptional presentation results.

Poetry Speaks to Children
Great variety of poetry, nice to have on CD as well as the book

Great for many ages, my kids love it!
I bought this book for my two kids, age 10 and 7.Both constantly ask for this cd when we are riding in the car.We also have a Shel Silverstein cd but I wanted to expand their exposure to poetry beyond humorous rhymes.Since then I have purchased this book for many kids, from a bright 4 year old up through a 12 year old.All the feedback I have gotten has been very positive.It makes an excellent gift and is enjoyable for both adults and children. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. American poetry    2. Anthologies (multiple authors)    3. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    4. Children's poetry, American    5. Children's poetry, English    6. Children: Grades 1-2    7. Collections    8. Juvenile Nonfiction    9. Juvenile Poetry    10. Literary Criticism & Collections    11. Poetry    12. Poetry - General    13. Poetry - Nursery Rhymes    14. English literature: poetry texts & anthologies    15. Juvenile Nonfiction / Poetry / General   

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sandra boynton books
i have found the quality of any boynton product to be good and the books are great for little ones.we have quite a few books and have started with the plush toys.. all are a big hit for the child and adults.. thank youkaren colucci

Very good, but not calming
My 15 month old girls really like this book.I like the table of contents tabs and the variety of short stories (and one song).I put it in their bedroom to read at bedtime.They are very active and our bedtime routine is to be quiet and calm to settle them down before sleep.This book is a little bit too lively for our bedtime.I'm going to move this book to our playroom to read during the day with many of our other Boynton favorites.We'll stick with our calm bedtime favorites:Goodnight Moon and I'm Thankful Each Day.

Fun for baby AND parents!
Our 8-month-old hears the delightful short stories in "Snoozers" each night as part of his bedtime routine.The book always holds his attention and interest.One of the stories calls for a second voice to help tell it.We've had lots of fun experimenting with this second voice.While one of us reads to our son, the other is tidying up or putting away laundry in his room or the neighboring room.As long as that person is within earshot as the story is being told, they chime in at all the right times.Some nights the voice is unexpectedly boisterous; other nights it's sweet and subtle.One never knows what to expect! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - General    2. Bedtime    3. Bedtime & Dreams    4. Bedtime Stories    5. Children's Books/Baby-Preschool    6. Children's stories, American    7. Children: Preschool    8. Fiction    9. Short stories    10. Stories in rhyme    11. Early learning / early learning concepts    12. Juvenile Fiction / Bedtime & Dreams   

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Captures being a mama.......
This is such a sweet book.The words are lovely and succicently sum up what being a mommy is all about.Plus, the illustrations are soft and gentle and support the text beautifully.

The Perfect Expression of the Loving Relationship Between Parent & Child
I received this book as a gift and fell in love with it on the first read. At the time, my son was about 18 months old and this book provides a simple, yet poignant perspective of the daily interaction between parent and child. The book offers poetic symbolism to which parents everywhere can relate. "I am your way home you are my new path. I am your dry towel, you are my wet bath. I am your favorite book, you are my new lines. I am your night light you are my star shine." Not only do I love the book, but my son frequently requests it at bed time (and has even learned to say "I luv you"). It seems that he is just as touched by the story's soft images and lovely expression of our relationship as I am. You won't be dissappointed by the book!

Sweetest book for new parents
This is one of the sweetest books I have come across.I give it to all my friends as a baby gift.The illustrations are wonderful and the story is one of love between parent and child.It speaks to the wonderful world a baby brings to life for their parents. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Animals - Bears    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Babies & Toddlers    4. Family - General    5. Fiction    6. Juvenile Fiction    7. Parent and child    8. Parent-child relationship    9. Social Issues - Emotions & Feelings    10. Stories in rhyme    11. Juvenile Fiction / Family / General   

Editorial Review

Stop everything! If at least one copy of each of these classics is notin a prominent place on your bookshelf, your home and your progeny's childhoodis incomplete. Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends--blustery old Owl, bouncy Tigger,clever Christopher Robin, glum Eeyore, and the rest--have been a staple ofchildren's literature for over 70 years in A.A. Milne's Read more

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Timeless Classics
Winnie the Pooh and friends will bring lots of laughter and love to any child and will bring back lots of memories of your own childhood. These books are of the original text that Miline wrote for his own son, Christopher Robin.
Every Child Should Read At Least One
Every child should read at least one A.A.Milne book.They are excellent read-alouds because they are entertaining for the adult who is reading them as well as the children.
I can still recite some of these poems, 40-some years later
Pooh may be the headliner, but some of the stories I remember best are those of James James Morrison Morrison Weatherby George Dupree (who took great care of his mother, though he was only three), Emmeline (who went to see the Queen), and King John (whose list for Father Christmas contained just one item, a big red India-rubber ball). Everything is written from a perspective that a child would understand, without judgment, without condescension... This is a wonderful collection. I can still see Pooh trying to get his head out of the Hunny jar, Owl going on at length about the Spotted or Herbaceous Backson, Eeyore mourning his popped balloon.Whether your kids read these books themselves, or you read to them, these books are a treasure they'll want to pass down to their kids. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Action & Adventure - General    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    4. Children: Babies & Toddlers    5. Classics    6. Toys, Dolls, & Puppets    7. Juvenile Fiction / General   

Subjects:  1. (Ronald David),    2. 1927-    3. Animals - Bears    4. Biography / Autobiography    5. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    6. Children: Preschool    7. Dolls    8. England    9. Family - Parents    10. Fiction    11. General    12. Health & Daily Living - Daily Activities    13. Juvenile Fiction    14. Laing, R. D    15. Mcphail, David    16. Play    17. Preschool Picture Story Books    18. Psychiatrists    19. Toys, Dolls, & Puppets    20. Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Bears   

Editorial Review

Molly Lou Melon may be tiny, clumsy, buck-toothed, and with a voice"like a bullfrog being squeezed by a boa constrictor," but she doesn't mind. Hergrandmother has utmost confidence in her, and tells her at every turn to believein herself. "Sing out clear and strong and the world will cry tears of joy,"Grandma says. But Molly Lou's self-assurance is put to the test when she movesto a new town, away from her friends and beloved grandmother. During her firstweek of school, Ronald Durkin taunts Molly Lou Melon in the dull-witted butsharp-edged manner of career bullies, calling her "shrimpo" and "bucky-toothedbeaver." Our heroine barely flinches as she systematically sets out to proveherself, and Ronald Durkin ends up feeling pretty foolish.Read more

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WELL DONE QUIRKY LITTLE BOOK - I LIKED IT
I like this one.It is just enough over the edge, illustration wise, to make it quite interesting.More importantly than my likeing it, is that all the kids seem to love this one.For some reason it appeals to them.The story is certainly good and teaches a wonderful lesson on a subject that bothers most kids, self-image.The author has hit this subject head on and has done a very good job of it in quite understandable style.I like the art work in this one, and feels it makes the point of the story stick.Recommend this one highly.

Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon
Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon was written by, Patty Lovell and illustrated by, David Catrow.Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon is a fiction book. The main characters are Molly Lou Melon, Grandma, and Ronald Durkin.
The Illustrations are beautiful art!!
I have to say I favor a book for its illustrations over its story, as long as the story is still good!I was so impressed with David Catrow's gorgeous illustrations that I searched through all of the books he illustrated intent on buying more."King Bidgood..." is an example of my taste if that helps.
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Subjects:  1. Bullies    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    3. Children: Babies & Toddlers    4. Fiction    5. Grandmothers    6. Juvenile Fiction    7. Self-acceptance    8. Social Issues - Self-Esteem & Self-Reliance    9. Social Issues - Violence    10. Juvenile Fiction / Social Situations / Friendship   

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Great Book
I thought this book was great - it was really colorful. The overall feel reminded me of the book "Now I Know the Ten Commandments". I recommend it to anyone.
The Tale of Three Trees: A Traditional Folktale
I am a Catholic School teacher and have read this to my class at different times of the year.I find it a fantastic tale and the children are always amazed by the end of the story.I have purchased it for our Pastor when he was transfered to another parish and he said it brought tears to his eyes.It's a great tale of how you don't have to be embedded with jewles, pointing to the sky or a grand ship taking fanastic voyages to be a good person. God loves us just the way we are weather it be in a mink coat or rags.

Great Book
I highly recommend this book. It's great for all ages to understand that life doesn't always work out as planned, God's plan is better. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's 9-12    2. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Fiction    3. Children: Babies & Toddlers    4. Fairy Tales & Folklore - American    5. Folklore    6. Jesus Christ    7. Juvenile Fiction    8. Short Stories    9. Trees    10. United States    11. English literature: drama texts    12. Juvenile Fiction / General   

Editorial Review

Can you spy "a tortoise, a hare, a tea bag, a key/ a clock, and a flag on a house in a tree"? It's not easy--but readers of all ages will have a whole lot of fun trying. With more than a dozen I Spy picture books under their belts, including

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Lot's of fun
I bought this book for my kids ages six and seven.They both love it.This book is a nice mix of hard to find and easier to find items.These I spy books also made nice birthday gifts for some other children we know.

My favorite of the I Spy Series!
My family has enjoyed I Spy Picture Riddles for many years. I Spy Treasure Hunt is my personal favorite. The reader is invited to search for hidden items on pages that represent an imaginary seaside town. The first puzzle page features the train station, while the next two page spread is the "View from Duck Pond Inn". Eventually, the Pirate's treasure is revealed! I enjoy the less flashy and cluttered look of this particular book, though my kids seem to highly enjoy all the I Spy books. I recommend them for all ages!

i spy an educationaltool thats fun
Great BOOK...ITS FUN AND IT ENCOURAGES VOCABULARY AND WORD RECOGNITION ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Activity Books - Hidden Picture    2. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    3. Children: Preschool    4. Games & Activities - Puzzles    5. Juvenile Nonfiction    6. Juvenile literature    7. Picture puzzles    8. Puzzles    9. Juvenile Nonfiction / Games & Activities / Puzzles   

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What Do You Review With A Book Like This
This book is breathtaking, a real stand-out visually -- and at the same time grippingly educational and fun for kids. If you want to see that dawning light of curiousity and hunger for understanding in a child that's just learning that it's fun to learn, there's no better book than this one.
Wonderful as a read for science class!
I have read this selection to several classrooms.The students not only love to see the pictures, but they LOVE to guess as to the purpose of the tails and it is a great lead in for adaptation.Additionally, (as all elementary students love to do), they love to share their knowledge of the animals and share what they think.After a group read, this book has become popular with students who sometimes shy away from science but just become fasicnated with the facts and cool animals.

Won over
I had thought about buying this, but always decided not to. My son (5 years old) checked this out of the library on his own. He loves it. The cut-paper artwork is beautiful. Despite the fact-based discussion, it can be a very fun book to read. On the section about whales being able to hear sounds hundreds of miles away, my son always breaks into a whale song of his own. He also stunned his daycare teachers when they went on-line to check out his assertion that crickets had ears in their knees. So there you have it: fun, educational, beautiful! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Adventure & Adventurers    2. Animals    3. Animals - General    4. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    5. Children: Kindergarten    6. Concepts - Sense & Sensation    7. Juvenile Nonfiction    8. Juvenile literature    9. Miscellanea    10. Physiology    11. Preschool Picture Story Books    12. Science & Nature - Zoology    13. Sense organs    14. Juvenile Nonfiction / Animals / General