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The Drum: A Folktale from India (Story Cove: a World of Stories) 1 review Rob Cleveland
August House, 2006
Fantastic Little Story...
The Drum: A Folktale from India is an excellent little story that teaches love, respect, compassion, hope, charity, and good citizenship. A poor boy has only one wish: to have his own drum. However, his mother cannot afford the instrument. The sweet child understands though, and unlike today's ...
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Arthur Writes a Story: An Arthur Adventure (Arthur Adventure Series) 3 reviews Marc Brown
Little, Brown Young Readers, 1998
Because Arthur is so cool!
+ Excellent Story for Writing A Story! + It is fun to read.
I love Pal! (Arthur's dog) Arthur writes about how he got pal for school. I really like Arthur books!!!! Danielle
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How To Be The Best At Everything (The Girls' Book) 21 reviews Juliana Foster
Scholastic Press, 2007
Great book!
+ (Mostly) practical guide for girls + Amazon asked me to review this. + Daring!
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Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock 9 reviews Eric A. Kimmel
Holiday House, 1990
My favorite children's book
+ Funny Story: Strange moss-covered Rock...KPOM! + Kids love it! + GREAT NON-VIOLENT FOLK TALE + "What a strange moss-covered--" KPOM!
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The Velveteen Rabbit 5 reviews Margery Williams
HCI, 2005
A 'real' children's story
+ velvateen Rabbit + Building a library + Highly recommend this book! + No words can describe the heart of this story, you just have to experience it.
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Thomas the Tank Engine Story Collection (The Railway Series) 38 reviews W. Rev Awdry
Random House Books for Young Readers, 2005
Thomas The Tank Engine Rocks
+ Big Red is worth it! + Excellent
I bought this to replace the original lost in a home fire. My grandsons love it. We wear miner flashlights at night on our heads and read the stories in the dark. A great read.
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Aurora: A Tale of the Northern Lights 3 reviews
Alaska Northwest Books, 2001
Aurora A Tale of the Northern Lights
+ Aurora: A Tale of the Northern Lights + A very good children's book
Aurora A Tale of the Northern Lights is a beautifully written and stunningly illustrated original tale of the origin of the Aurora Borealis. The author, Mindy Dwyer has obviously been inspired by the beauty, grandeur, and mystery of her Alaskan environment. Elementary students of all ages will ...
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A Frog Thing (with Audio CD) 8 reviews Eric Drachman
Kidwick Books, 2006
The best kids book I've seen in a long time
+ Amazing + A Frog thing + A Frog Thing + Frank is Fabulous!
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How To Be The Best At Everything (The Boys' Book) 15 reviews Dominique Enright, Guy MacDonald, ...
Scholastic Press, 2007
Best at Everything indeed!
+ Good book for road trips + Great book! + Nice for teen boys too!
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The Children's Treasury of Virtues 5 reviews William J. Bennett
Free Press, 2000
A wonderful fireside/bedtime book
+ I (the Dad) enjoy reading it + A series of teachable moments just waiting for you + A beautiful book! + An excellent collection
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The Hard to Swallow Tale of Jonah and the Whale (Tales from the Bible) 1 review Joyce Denham
Lion Children's Books, 2001
A Treasure
This book was an impulse buy because it was inexpensive but it has become one of my family's favorites. A beautiful, lyrical retelling of the bible tale with wonderful pictures and incredible insight into human nature. My three year old loves it and even quotes from it occasionally. What a ...
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Dream: A Tale of Wonder, Wisdom & Wishes 15 reviews Susan V. Bosak
TCP Press, 2004
keeping the dream alive
+ Dream: A Tale of Wonder, Wisdom & Wishes + Dream + Inspiring Treasure...Dream + Dream
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There's Nothing to Do on Mars 5 reviews Chris Gall
Little, Brown Young Readers, 2008
Out of This World!!!
+ Have read it to my little guys countless times! + Robert Zubrin and Greg Klerkx take note, there IS hope for the future + Exciting attraction, especially for reluctant readers. + Fun on Mars
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The Dangerous Book for Boys 624 reviews Conn Iggulden, Hal Iggulden
Collins, 2007
Great for the 'boy's' in your home!
+ Great for Summer and beyond + Great stuff + Fun for Dad, too + great, but an inaccuracy...
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The Daring Book for Girls 137 reviews Andrea J. Buchanan, Miriam Peskowitz
Collins, 2007
this book is for young girls and grown women!
+ Just What I Always Wanted + Excellent Service + Must Read Book for all Girls + Daring Book for Girls
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The Giving Tree Gift Edition 9 reviews
HarperCollins, 2007
One of the greatest children's books
+ Classic story book! + The Best + wonderfully simple book + almost perfect
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Anansi and the Pot of Beans (Story Cove: a World of Stories) 1 review Bobby Norfolk
August House, 2006
A great laugh!
Anansi stories are always interesting because the spider trickster is always landing in some kind of adventure or trouble...many time of his own greedy, impulsive design. My three-year-old nephew loves for us to read this story to him at bedtime. He loves Grandma Spider and her delicious pot of ...
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There Once Was a Sky Full of Stars 10 reviews Bob Crelin
Sky Publishing, 2007
A Tear to the Eye
+ A Reminder: Sky Glow is Killing Our Imaginations... + Too Pretty... + A timely and important environmental message
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High in the Clouds 13 reviews Paul McCartney, Philip Ardagh
Faber Children's Books, 2006
Paul McCartney kids book
+ Some Good Moments...Unfinished tale?
This is an excellent choice. Paul McCartney is one of the best. The illustrations and writing was just awesome. His animation collection video for kids was especially good and should go along with the book. It's one of the best kids books that I've come across.
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What Color is Your Dream 11 reviews Kittie Nesius Beletic
Brown Books Publishing Group, 2007
Positive, Peaceful, & Inspiring...
+ This book can help + Creative Visualization for Everyone + Everyone Needs a Dream + A treasure meant to be read aloud and shared with loved ones.
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