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The Known World 284 reviews
Edward P. Jones
Amistad, 2006
Simply Wonderful
That there is an author out there who can take on such a sensitive subject and look past the indignity, heartbreak and ignominy of slavery to present the depth and complexity of his characters, to really bring them to life, is a truly wonderful prospect for us, those who derive pleasure from indulging in an unknown world, an unknown reality and a completely foreign way of life via literature. ...
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Hop on Pop (Bright & Early Board Books(TM)) 93 reviews
Dr. Seuss
Random House Books for Young Readers, 2004
Second generation of Seuss.
We read this to our son and it was one of his favorites - he always had to act out the title!. We got a copy of this classic for him so he can read it to our grandson, Andrew. Grampa will be sure to encourage little Drew to Hop on his Pop!
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The Story about Ping (Reading Railroad Books)72 reviews
Marjorie Flack
Grosset & Dunlap, 2000
"Ping"
As a Kindergarten teacher, mother and grandmother, "Ping" has been a favorite book of mine for many years.
This past fall I able to go on a Riverboat cruise down the Yangtze River. This made the book even more meaningful.
J. Allison
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The Night Before First Grade (Reading Railroad Books)5 reviews
Natasha Wing
Grosset & Dunlap, 2005
A great introduction to the first grade world!
It's hard to write a book about first grade jitters. Many of the books out there make the first day seem just perfect, when it often isn't. What I like about The Night Before First Grade is the way in which the author recognizes the potentially frightening aspects of the first day of school and resolves them in a realistic manner.
For example, when the protagonist arrives at school, she learns ...
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The Night Before Kindergarten25 reviews
Grosset & Dunlap, 2001
Perfection (With a Twist!)
This will be a favorite storybook for younger children preparing for the first day at school! All over the town, there are children tossing and turning in their beds, worried about teachers, friends, leaving play and family behind, "while visions of school supplies danced in their heads."
Of course, all is well! The teacher is the best and it's the parents in the end who shed a tear or two as ...
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Transit Maps of the World 18 reviews
Mark Ovenden
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2007
Impressive Collection of Subway Maps Smartly Organized and with Illuminating Context
I took one look at the evolution of the BART maps in the two pages devoted to San Francisco's transit system and knew I had to purchase this soft-cover coffee-table book. A writer with an obvious passion for cartography, Mark Ovenden has put together a most intriguing and idiosyncratic design history book examining the maps that depict the world's transit systems. This is not an in-depth book for ...
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The Invention of Hugo Cabret167 reviews
Brian Selznick
Scholastic Press, 2007
A big hit with 5th graders!
I loaned my copy of this book to a 5th grade to get their opinions. They groaned at the sight of the book because it was so long. I suggested they look inside before they make any final decisions. I asked them to pay particular attention to the illustrations. Ah....they didn't expect illustrations in a long novel. Once they got over the sight of a really, really long book, they read and read and ...
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Henry's Freedom Box (Caldecott Honor Book)12 reviews
Ellen Levine
Scholastic Press, 2007
Spare story of one man's struggle against slavery
This story documents the slavery and eventual freedom of one man. Henry and his brothers and sisters work for a good master. However, on his deathbed, the master gives Henry to his son, separating Henry from the rest of his family forever. Henry works well in the master's son's tobacco factory, presumably avoiding the beatings of the foreman. Later, he meets Nancy, a slave of another master. ...
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Chugga-Chugga Choo-Choo90 reviews
Kevin Lewis
Hyperion, 2001
Every train loving toddler should own a copy of this book
Fantastic pictures and great text, this book is a sure winner for any young train lover!
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The Little Engine That Could: The Complete, Original Edition (A Platt & Munk Classic)65 reviews
Watty Piper
Grosset & Dunlap, 1978
a classic for me and for my kids
This is a book I thoroughly enjoyed as a child. I began to borrow it from the library for my own two boys and decided, finally, to order one from Amazon for my son's birthday. We returned the borrowed book to the library the day before his birthday and there were many tears. So, you can imagine my son's elation to open up his very own "Little Engine That Could" on his birthday. A fantastic ...
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The Goodnight Train16 reviews
June Sobel
Harcourt Children's Books, 2006
Great for train lovers!
My 3 year old son LOVES trains so we were excited to find a new train book for our bedtime routine. It's a fun story with silly pictures. The train passes through many interesting places on it's way to bedtime. My son enjoys pointing out all the oddities in the illustrations--mostly to draw out the story!
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An Uncertain Dream (Postcards from Pullman Series #3)1 review
Judith Miller
Bethany House, 2008
An unexpected ending.
I always look forward to reading books by Ms. Miller and this one was no exception.
I hadn't read the second book in the series in a while (because of the long gaps in the release dates), but that wasn't a hinderance. The book was written well enough that you don't have to read the other two in order to understand this one, although you'd enjoy this book more if you read the others.
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The Polar Express232 reviews
Chris Van Allsburg
Houghton Mifflin, 1985
Christmas Classic
I am a fan of Chris Van Alsburg and I believe that this is one of the most spectacular things he has ever written. What makes this a timeless work of art is not only the peaceful, dusk-cover pictures that evoke romantic images of the North but the precious concept of pure faith demonstrated through such a simple holiday symbol as the bell.
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The Night Before Summer Vacation (Reading Railroad Books)1 review
Natasha Wing
Grosset & Dunlap, 2002
fun
What a fun book to read. Silly story about the night before summer vacation (poem format the same as the night before christmas). It will get your children all excited about heading out the door. Really enjoyed it.
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Big Dog . . . Little Dog (Bright & Early Board Books(TM)) 5 reviews
P.D. Eastman
Random House Books for Young Readers, 2006
A classic that withstands the test of time
Such a wonderful story with great rhythm, appealing pictures, characters, and story line, and a very memorable cast and ending. All the elements. One of my son's absolute favorites. The board book version is small and handy for diaper bag yet eliminates very little from the original. An excellent book.
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My Big Train Book (My Big Board Books)12 reviews
Roger Priddy
Priddy Books, 2003
trains galore!
A great big board book filled w/ dozens of full color photos of trains of all sorts, from all over the world!
A fun idea if you are tired of just reading about Thomas.
Perfect for the pre-school train lover in your family.
Thanks for checking out this review.
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The Potty Train12 reviews
David Hochman, Ruth Kennison
Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 2008
A Great Baby Gift
This wonderfully engaging book has become my standard gift for my friends' new born grandchildren. Everyone who has been fortunate enough to receive it has loved it. A pediatrician friend of mine doesn't want to rush her little one's life along, but knows that when it's time it will be the first one to be read to her.
This charming story of potty training gives kids permission to try it without ...
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Thomas the Tank Engine's Big Lift - And - Look Book45 reviews
Random House, 1996
a great book to interact with your child
This book is a wonderful learning tool. On one page the flaps contain numbers 1-10, another page has railway cars carrying each letter of the alphabet. And what kid doesn't love to lift all those flaps!
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Thomas the Tank Engine's Hidden Surprises (Let's Go Lift-and-Peek)12 reviews
W. Rev Awdry
Random House Books for Young Readers, 1999
One Excited Little Boy
I bought this book for my boyfriend's son. He loves Thomas the Train and thinks this lift-and-peek book is the best thing since sliced bread. He wants it read to him every night.
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China's Great Train: Beijing's Drive West and the Campaign to Remake Tibet2 reviews
Abrahm Lustgarten
Times Books, 2008
Fantastic!
What a an enlightening read. Brilliant imagery and a wealth of knowledge. This is not one to be missed.
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