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 ...
  
  











  



  
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
  
  











  



  
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!
  
  











  



  
Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock9 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!
  
  











  



  
The Velveteen Rabbit5 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.
  
  











  



  
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.
  
  











  



  
Aurora: A Tale of the Northern Lights3 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 ...
  
  











  



  
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!
  
  











  



  
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!
  
  











  



  
The Children's Treasury of Virtues5 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
  
  











  



  
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 ...
  
  











  



  
Dream: A Tale of Wonder, Wisdom & Wishes15 reviews
Susan V. Bosak

TCP Press, 2004

keeping the dream alive

+ Dream: A Tale of Wonder, Wisdom & Wishes
+ Dream
+ Inspiring Treasure...Dream
+ Dream
  
  











  



  
There's Nothing to Do on Mars5 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
  
  











  



  
The Dangerous Book for Boys624 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...
  
  











  



  
The Daring Book for Girls137 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
  
  











  



  
The Giving Tree Gift Edition9 reviews

HarperCollins, 2007

One of the greatest children's books

+ Classic story book!
+ The Best
+ wonderfully simple book
+ almost perfect
  
  











  



  
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 ...
  
  











  



  
There Once Was a Sky Full of Stars10 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
  
  











  



  
High in the Clouds13 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.
  
  











  



  
What Color is Your Dream11 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.