You Are Special, Little One Review

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(More customer reviews)As a children's library clerk, I see many such books in the course of my work. This is a lovely picture book; however, one thing bothers me: the baby fox is repeatedly referred to, both in the blurb and the actual text, as a 'fox cub'. Baby foxes are not cubs. They are kits. I hope this will be corrected in later editions.

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Give Maggie a Chance Review

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(More customer reviews)One of my all time favorite books, this copy was in excellent condition. The story is priceless and the illustrations precious. Such authentic writing about how children can feel. Deals with verbal, female bullying which is very common but not often written about. Highly recommended for classroom and home use. I also use it in writing workshops as a model for great writing. It's a Canadian book so not as well known but a TRUE GEM in children's literature.

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The Littlest Owl Review

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(More customer reviews)I love this story! As the youngest of 2 siblings who are about 10 years my elders, I could relate when thinking back to my childhood. This is a great book for any child who has siblings, but especially for the youngest child, who might struggle to do the things older siblings can do. It also has warm, cozy, beautiful illustrations that move along with the child-centered story. There is a scene of great suspense in which The Littlest Owl must overcome apprehensions and fears. One of my favorite children's books.

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Deep inside a willow tree, three newly hatched owlets curiously examine the fourth, quiet egg. Is there an owl in there, they wonder. When at last the fourth owlet struggles free, he doesn't look much like the others.
Dumpy, small, and downy white, he is left behind while his siblings learn to fly. No matter how hard he tries, he can't quite do it. "I will," he says. "Just you wait and see!"
Will the littlest owl ever grow big and strong enough to fly from the tree?
From the illustrator of five Book Sense Children's Picks comes the perfect story for any child who is a little nervous about venturing too far from home.

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Billie the Unicorn Review

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(More customer reviews)I teach a classroom full of 4 year old boys, and I brought this book in to read. One little boy in particular was mesmerized by the drawings. Usually when I read to him, he gets bored and wants to turn the page before I finish the paragraph. This time, I would finish reading the words on the page and he would sit and stare at the drawings on the pages until I prompted him to turn the page. He especially loved the robot guards. As soon as it ended, he asked to read it again.
Some of the boys I work with live with unconventional families, so it was nice to have an example of a girl living with her cousins instead of her mom and dad. I choose this book often when reading to children who don't live with their parents.
We rotate books, and I put Billie away for a few weeks. This morning, one 4-year old saw a bean sprout we planted in the garden and he shouted "That's just like Billie's cornstalk!" Another child asked who Billie was, and they began to talk about unicorns and gardens and queens. This afternoon I got out the book and we read it three times.
I recommend this book for any classroom or family! It's sturdy, too, and has survived well with my very active boys.

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"More stunning work from Brianne Drouhard, a.k.a. The Best Kept Secret in Animation." - Chris Battle, The Powerpuff Girls"Brianne is an amazing talent. A mixture of influences combined into something new and wholly original!" - Glen Murakami, Cartoon Network's Superman and Justice League"If you like pretty twinkly magic, unthinkable depths of lavish colors, organic farming, and horses with horns, boy are you in for a treat! The brilliantly talented marker wielding creator of this universe, Brianne Drouhard, has wrought forth a world of such intense charm and adorableness, that even the coldest hearted football jock will not be able to resist the call to be immersed in this lush and wondrous world." - Derrick J. Wyatt, Transformers: Animated"Not only do Brianne's drawings have great style and flair, they also use classic principles...the whole shebang of good drawing skills, and to top it off, a lot of individuality and fun!" - John Kricfalusi, creator of Ren & Stimpy
"It's not often that something makes you go 'aaaaaww,' 'cooooool,' and 'ha ha ha ha ha' all at the same time. The world seriously needs more of the cute/awesome/funny work of Brianne Drouhard!"-Lauren Faust, Executive Producer of the new My Little Pony animated series.
The young unicorn Billie seeks adventure! She leaves her cornfield for the forest, where her friendly cousins Rhubarb and Smudge show her how to grow delightful flowers. However, the legend of a Queen's castle that holds the world's grandest garden lures her away! But will Billie discover that friendship and freedom matter more? Find out!Brianne Drouhard has contributed to the popular animated TV shows Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Ben Ten, Teen Titans, and Transformers: Animated.

Fans of horses, unicorns, My Little Pony, or animation character design will enjoy the adventures of Billie!

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Yes Day Review

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(More customer reviews)Great book...I know my 5 year old grand daughter will love it! I hope her parents will go along with it...all children need to feel like they have a voice in this world. This is a small way that all of us can help give them the confidence to make good decisions.

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I Can Do It Myself Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this for my daughters 2nd birthday. and I had no idea that it would help increase my patience with her. As a Mother of a child that stated more times then I could count "I can do it myself" a day. I found the all telling illustrations, cute repetitive text and interesting tasks the girl chose, to be very entertaining. and I believe this was one of the first books I heard my daughter read to her stuffed animal friends. While reading it I felt we came to an understanding about her ability and my need to 'let her do it'. This is one children's picture book I am glad I bought and not regretting the $ spent.

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Emily Pearl can do lots of things by herself. But sometimes even resourceful little girls need help.
Emily Pearl is a very big girl. She can pour her own juice. She can tie her own shoes. She can feed her goldfish. She can even curl her own hair. Whenever her mother tries to help, Emily says, I can do it myself!
But even a very big girl like Emily can sometimes feel a teeny bit small, especially at bedtime when dark shadows creep across the walls of her bedroom. Lucky for Emily, her mom understands and gives her a helping hand.
Young children will surely recognize themselves in Diane Adams s delightful, rhyming story of one child s determined quest for independence. Nancy Hayashi s charming illustrations complement the text, colorfully capturing the chaotic ups and downs in the life of a preschooler.

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Mathilda and the Orange Balloon Review

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(More customer reviews)Celebrity Authors TAKE NOTE: This is EXACTLY the kind of book you are trying (and repeatedly failing) to write when you take pen to hand (or fingers to keyboard). Mathilda and the Orange Balloon is a story about a limitless imagination and having the courage to believe in one's self that is told in such a deceptively simple way that even the youngest listener will delight in the story. The plot is so pure and simple and wonderfully told that it deserves to be discovered on it's own. And, as I mentioned above, the theme is a common enough one in picture books. But, don't let this dissuade you at all. As someone who has been reading picture books for decades now, out loud at work, at home to my kids and to myself, I find that I am still amazed by the author who can tell a complete story and convey a unified idea, in a matter of sentences. Maurice Sendak's classic "Where the Wild Things Are" is often noted for this quality - a quality that MATHILDA shares. On top of this superb writing by de Seve, Jen Corace delivers magnificent illustrations. Her artwork brings the words to life, but also tells a story that goes beyond the text. And, Corace's illustration style is perfectly matched to de Sève's writing style - both are simple and elegant, yet rich and satisfying.
I have already given this book as a gift and know I will give it many times more - it is a great new baby gift and a brilliant graduation gift! But, make sure you have it to read to your own kids first!

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Sleep Tight, Little Bear with DVD Review

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(More customer reviews)The story is really gentle and charming with a nice message that is relatable with young children who are starting to want to be more independent. Our 22 month old daughter can relate to all the things the little bear is doing. And the caring relationship with the parent is nicely portrayed. It is illustrated with soft watercolors. The graceful compositions and lighting make the book interesting to look at.

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Chip, the Little Computer (Chip, el Pequeno Computador) (Life Lessons Series, Bilingual) (Life Lessons (Alpine Bilingual Hardcover)) (Life Lessons ... (Life Lessons (Alpine Bilingual Hardcover)) Review

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(More customer reviews)"Dr. Hope" is the author of three delightful, bilingual (English/Spanish) picture story books that teach young readers invaluable lessons that will stand them in good stead throughout their lives. Chip, The Little Computer is the heartwarming story of a little computer and how he learns the joy of helping children learn. All of the books are colorfully illustrated with pictures that showcase Dr. Hope's "life lessons". The bilingual format is ideal for young readers to enhance their learning of English and/or Spanish.

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Endearing story of persistence and determination written in English and Spanish. Chip, a little computer, learns the value of having faith in his dream while he faces an uncertain outcome and seemingly insurmountable problems. Vibrantly illustrated by former Disney artist Dan Hamilton.

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A Very Big Bunny Review

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(More customer reviews)A VERY BIG BUNNY by Marisabina Russo tells of Amelia, a very big bunny who is too tall to jump rope, get on the seesaw, or play games with the other bunnies. Amelia is very lonely - until a new, small student joins the class - and seems to like Amelia. Can they find things in common despite very different sizes and abilities?

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It's Not Fair Review

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(More customer reviews)One morning recently I was reading the newspaper when I heard my wife and 10-year-old son laughing. I thought they were reading a story from the paper together. Instead they were paging through 'It's Not Fair', flipping back and forth through the pages. So while it may be a book for younger children, I can attest to the fact that anyone of any age can enjoy it. Great message, fun book, from the prolific and always entertaining Tom Lichtenheld, and the equally talented Amy Krouse Rosenthal.

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Why'd I get the smaller half? Why don't you yell at her? Why does my team always lose? Why can't we have a pet giraffe? Because that's life.

And life can't always go the way we want it to. But with this delightful and witty book, Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenheld reassure us that everyone, including pigs, planets, and square pegs, sometimes thinks: It's not fair!

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Tightrope Poppy the High-Wire Pig Review

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(More customer reviews)With a clever rhyme scheme and beautiful illustrations, Poppy became an instant star at our house. The rhymes stand up to repeated readings and there is nary a stumble when reading the text out loud. Poppy, a precocious pig, believes she can be the star of the circus in a highwire act. After a few stumbles and a little self-doubt, Mom reminds her that "some dreams take lots of trying" and Poppy returns determined to reach her full potential. The message, not at all heavy-handed, has prompted my own little ones to reach for their own dreams (and not a few requests to install a highwire in our back yard.) Quick! Grab your own copy of Poppy. You won't be disappointed with the performance.

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January's Child: A Birthday Month Book Review

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(More customer reviews)This book is not only beautiful to look at but also to read and listen to. The words are inspiring and has something to make each child feel special. The illustrations are so vibrant and colorful, but uncomplicated so that it is easy for a child to appreciate and enjoy. This book is perfect for a birthday or shower gift. I have a few teacher friends and I will be recommending this to them for their classes, to celebrate their students birthday months.

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"You were born in your very own month of the year and the world was waiting to welcome you here with daydreams and wishes and circles of love and in turn you brought a gift from above...."Every day is someone's birthday, which January's Child celebrates with creative attributes for each month of the year. More positive than the traditional Monday's Child rhyme, and geared for families to share among youngest and oldest members, this is a beautifully illustrated treasury sure to become a classic, evergreen gift for new babies.

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Ready, Set, Skip Review

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(More customer reviews)This fanciful yet real rhyming read-aloud tale of a little girl who can seemingly do EVERYTHING except skip is delightfully engaging to younger listeners and young readers, their older siblings and parents as well.
Can't we all remember when we couldn't do "something" all the "cool" kids could do?
The little girl can burp. She can slurp. She can twirl, skate leap and sometimes...she can even somersault.
In comes Mom - to give a simple suggestion which helps the little girl achieve her goal...along with the ever important phrase, "You can do it!"
The illustrations by Ann James are simple, done in a watercolor style, are very effective and non-distracting in their simplicity.
I love the fact that an older child can read this to a younger child, even Moms will enjoy listening to this one shared, unlike some read-alouds which can get annoying, this one read repeatedly will continue to be enjoyed.

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I can't skip.I wish I could.Other kids are really good.This little girl can leap, creep, twirl, skate, burp, slurp, and do all theother things kids love to do—except skip! But with the help of a cleversuggestion from her mom, she soon finds herself skipping all the way toschool. Ann James's droll illustrations perfectly complement New YorkTimes bestselling author Jane O'Connor's irresistible rhymes.Ready, Set, Skip! is an upbeat, lively read-aloud about learning that whatyou think you can't do may only be a hop, skip, and a jump away!

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A Small Surprise Review

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(More customer reviews)The little bunny looked like a little hobo with his bindlestiff over his shoulder. He was looking at a circus poster with a crudely made sign advertising for jobs. "Jobs available apply within. Small animals need not apply." Gee, he was very small, but he was also very much in need of a job. There were all kinds of BIG animals surrounding him. There was the snake who was so long he looked like he could twist himself in knots, there was a big goofy gorilla with a hat on, a rhinoceros, a lion, a bear on stilts and a wide-eyed giraffe who was really big and tall (and kind of daffy looking). Yep, he was pretty darn small.
He opened up his bindlestiff and pulled out an umbrella, some shoes and a little red ball to put on the end of his nose. "I am too small to wipe my own nose. I am too small to tie my own shoes." The goofy gorilla took a little sympathy on him and tied them for him. He walked across a tightrope, but soon grew tired. Little people and bunnies are like that. He had to have help with his food, but made a BIG mess. One thing he could do was disappear. Where do you think the little bunny who was too little to do much of anything go off to?
This is a comical book for those who, according to the author, "are too small to wipe their nose or tie their shoes or walk far without a rest . . . but not too small to make a BIG impression on others." The book was adorable and it was very amusing to see that the other grownup animals didn't quite know what to do with such a little one. The watercolors are bold and add a lot to this little story. I especially enjoyed the little scenes where the bunny is trying, without much success, to tie his shoes, only to end up on his back. If you have a little one who could use a lot of help, perhaps you are looking at a book that he or she could use your help by reading it to them!

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A triumphant and endearing tale to tickle the smallest listeners.A very small bunny wants to join the circus and is not put off by a sign reading "Small Animals Need Not Apply." Though he is too small to wipe his nose or tie his shoes or walk far without a rest, he is not too small to make a BIG impression on the lion, the orangutan, and the other big animals of this circus troupe. This buoyant little tale is at turns funny, endearing, clever—and just right for the smallest child in any family. The brief text and expressive illustrations are great fun to share with a preschooler.

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Almost Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a great book for early readers. The illustrations are beautiful and the story is uplifting. I've bought multiple copies for my younger nieces and nephews and for my friends' kids. The author has other books out there that are also fun reading including the Beans Baker series. All good stuff!

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Meet Jack.

He's almost six years old. And that's almost grown up.

After all, he can almost ride a big bike just like his older brother. And he almost never gets scared.

This spunky little almost-six-year-old is ready to take on the world.

Well, almost.

Richard Torrey's sweetly funny tale is sure to resonate with any child who just can't wait to be big.

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Big Bug Surprise Review

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(More customer reviews)Prunella, the protagonist of Julia Gran's compelling Big Bug Surprise is from her antennae like braids and big bug eyes down to her black and yellow bee's knees stockings, all bug. In case the reader missed the point, Gran gives us a look at her room which among other bug wonders contains an ant farm, a bee clock and mobile, a poster of a wasp ala da Vinci, and a grasshopper sculpture of The Thinker that would have made Rodin proud. The one fly in the ointment however is Prunella's total inability to interest the adult world in her bug universe. Neither her parents, the school bus driver, nor her teacher at school have any time for Prunella's passion. Her entreaties to peak their curiosity all end with the grown up intoning, " Not now, Prunella". She on the other hand persists and when it is "show and tell" day at school it is as predictable as ants at a picnic what life form she'll bring.
The members of the supporting cast in this small volume could each be the protagonist of her own book. Ms. Mantis the school teacher is all pointy elbows and nose to go along with her nettlesome personality. The bees in the story are always smiling and seem quite contented with their sweet centered existence. A wonderful spider who appears on each page is Prunella's trusty side kick much as Beaker is with his muppet pal Dr. Bunsen Honeydew.
The action virtually bounces off the pages of this fine tightly woven tale whose moral is the benefit of following one's own bliss. But don't expect me to reveal any more or what the big bug surprise might be. Go get your own copy but please, don't bug me.

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Prunella loves bugs. She's always eager to share her bug knowledge, even if others don't always want to listen. So she's aflutter to shine the spotlight on one of her favorite bugs at show-and-tell. On the big day, though, Prunella's plan is squashed when a swarm of bees invades her classroom! Luckily, Prunella has an idea. And like a true queen, she leads the bees safely to a new hive. Her teacher is impressed! Her classmates cheer! But what does Prunella do? She shares more bug facts, of course, and her audience couldn't beeeee more delighted.

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