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Parenting Well in a Media Age: Keeping Our Kids Human 7 reviews
Gloria DeGaetano
Personhood Press, 2004
Essential for Parenting in a media culture
Not only is this book accessible and fascinating, it provides the in depth research and analysis the average parent needs but never has the time to do.
If your kids watch TV, have Gameboys, do the Xbox or live in the US during the 21st Century, this book will help tremendously! Read it yourself, then give it to your kids' teachers! The brain research information alone will inspire and ...
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California Ghosting9 reviews
William Hill
Otter Creek Press, 1998
Interesting and full of suspense
Have already read the book twice and recommend it for readers of all ages. Mr. Hill has a command of the English language and has an exciting writing style.
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Limitless Living, A Guide to Unconventional Spiritual Exploration and Growth6 reviews
Prentice Kinser III
Ancient Otter Publishing, 2007
terrific book
I think this book does a beautiful job of highlighting ways that we can tap into our spiritual lives to enable "limitless living". The stories from the author's own life are amazing, inspirational, and sometimes mind-blowing. You will enjoy the exercises that he provides, from meditations to instructions on tai chi. I highly recommend this book!
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Oscar Otter5 reviews
Nathaniel Benchley
Demco Media, 1980
5 stars for my 5 year old
My son loves me to read this to him. It is one of the few books where he is enthralled and has a great smile - sortof like when he is watching other children play. The story line is an child Otter that loves to slide down into the pond decides to venture into the mountains to make a really big, great slide and gets chased by a wolf - but keeps his wits about him. There are morals to the story, ...
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Abandonings: Photographs of Otter Tail County, Minnesota6 reviews
Maxwell MacKenzie
Elliott & Clark Pub, 1995
Photographs that stun the visual senses
This is an absolutely amazing book..... MacKenzie flies around his birthplace regions, and then finds these places, that once he photographs, become temples of the ravages of time. These are photos that make one sense's shudder at the visual touch of the moment when something went awry with a schoolhouse, or a barn or a house. He has frozen, via huge, elegant landscapes, a moment in time, an ...
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Highway Surfing5 reviews
Timothy Potter
Trafford Publishing, 2004
Great Message for all ages!
Book was quite clever. Could identify with the Authors description of his characters. Found a Message that could be understood by both young and OLD! Loved It!
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Ollie the Otter (Williamson, Kelly Alan. Talking Critters Series.)5 reviews
Kelly Alan Williamson
Cherubs Play, 2001
Ollie the Otter
Ollie is a wonderfully uplifting and positive character that I found to be great for kids. His adventures are truly original and the friends he makes along the way are very memorable. This book is exciting, funny, informative and fast moving. Dive in and hang on for a good long swim.
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Tarka the otter;: His joyful water-life and death in the country of the Two Rivers (Looking glass library)6 reviews
Henry Williamson
Looking Glass Library; distributed by Random House, 1960
An overlooked masterpiece
Most classics enjoy a broad audience, and maintain their popularity through the years because they are so fantastic. Other classics are no less fantastic, but for some reason never attained the iconic status that they deserve. This is that kind of classic, a quiet classic which is little-known, but still has that special ability to impact those who read it.
This book tells the life story of ...
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The Magic Bicycle8 reviews
William Hill
Otter Creek Press, 1998
A guide to life
TMB is one of the greatest books I've ever read, along with Chasing Time. It holds marvelous truths about our own lives, and inspires one's imagination. Anyone can - and should - read it. It's a wonderful book that allows you to get out of your world for a couple of hours, and return to it wiser. Both children and grown-ups are invited to ride with Danny and Murg on the Magical Bicycle to ...
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Oliver and the Oil Spill5 reviews
Aruna Chandrasekhar
Landmark Editions, 1991
moving, sensitive children's tale is also educational
This book is the sensitive, thoughtfully-told tale of the Exxon Valdez oil spill, narrated from the point of view of a baby otter who loses his mother in the tragedy. It is an excellent introduction to environmental issues for youngsters as well as a primer on grieving and loss for youth. A must-read for every child
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An Otter's Story5 reviews
Emil Liers
Viking Juvenile, 1953
Good children's story w/ perspective of world as an otter
This story explores the world as lived by the North American river otter. It takes place in northern Michigan (Keewenaw Peninsula) and spans the entire life of a family otter, from growing up as a pup, to having a family of his/its own. The book was written in 1953. I was born in 1975, and it was my favorite book through late elementary school. It has great hand-drawn illustrations as well.
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The Exciting Adventures of Hydra & Muste Otter: Life in the Big Sea3 reviews
George J. Kingston
G Sharp Prod, 2001
A beautiful and great educational tool!
If you want your child to have fun learning about sea animals then this is a must read. The book has beautiful photographs and fun drawings. The name of each character has roots in animal classification (which I thought was a very clever learning tool) and the story conveys important facts about the animal life contained within. The story was fun and educational. These animal adventurers are ...
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Breastless but Still Breathing: A Breast Cancer Survivor's Journey3 reviews
Anita DuJardin Hockers
Otter Run Books LLC, 2006
An Excellent Read
This book was fantastic! This inspirational story really grabs at the reader's heartstrings, and I couldn't put it down. I would highly recommend this book to anyone, especially someone who has had cancer or a family member of a person who has had cancer. My mother had cancer and this story really gave me a window into the world that she was in during her struggle. Breastless but Still ...
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Raising Everyday Heroes: Parenting Children To Be Self-Reliant5 reviews
Elisa Medhus
Atria Books/Beyond Words, 2003
Much Needed Book
This is perhaps the single most important book for any parent or grandparent to read. Kids today are so rescued from nearly every hardship and challenge, that I worry about what that means for our future and our kids. I'm not alone in my concerns. Many parents I know make the same mistakes I've made over and over by rescuing their kids from sibling arguments, tough homework assignments, the ...
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An Adventure With Oscar Otter (A Peek & Find Book)4 reviews
Maurice Pledger
Silver Dolphin, 1998
A great peek-a-boo book for ages 6mo. and up.
This is an entertaining book that we have enjoyed sharing with our 7 mo. old baby. She especially looks forward to the last page because of all the pop ups. Be careful not to put used baby wipes too close to the book, you may end up having to order another. A humble Dad!
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True Story of Okee the Otter5 reviews
Wisbeski Dg
Farrar Straus & Giroux, 1967
Above all, this book is the best!
I am only 14 years old and I must have read this book 4 dozen times. I got it when I was about 10 and I haven't been able to put it down since. It used to be my mothers and she gave it to me. It has always been my favorite book and it always will. It's just wonderfully written. I am trying to look for a new one because my original is falling apart! I hope I can find one soon. Cheri ...
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The Adventures of the Itty Bitty Bunny4 reviews
Kimberly P. Johnson
Pentland Press (NC), 2000
Chantelle Goodman, author
My 3, 5 and 6 year old children love Mrs Johnson's books and ask for them again and again. The rhymes, the pictures and the general good message that always comes with them make them very popular in my house. Even my 19 month old loves the pictures. Kimberley Johnson knows how to reach into children's imaginations and I hope she continues to write books for them.
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Sea Otters3 reviews
G. R. Vanblaricom
Voyageur Press, 2001
Young at heart!
I got this book for my sister's 35th birthday and she loved it! She is a big fan of sea otters and this book has great photos.
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A Husband From Hell: The Jolie Otter Story4 reviews
D. B. Cowell
Vantage Pr, 2004
Terrific Book
This book is well written and lets you see the life through an abused woman's eyes. This is a great book for someone who would like to learn more about abusive relationships. It describes the heartache, the pain, and most imporantly the hope.
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Lootas, Little Wave Eater: An Orphaned Sea Otter's Story3 reviews
Clare Hodgson Meeker
Sasquatch Books, 2002
Lootas is Highly Acclaimed by Smithsonian Magazine
Lootas was selected as a 1999 Notable Books for Children by Smithsonian Magazine! It also received a great review in School Library Journal. And no wonder. This book engages the reader at all levels: it's a wonderful story, and filled with great factual information. A "must-have" in home and school!
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