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Princess Rosamond isn't your typical princess. She prefers good books to good looks and keeps both the royal accounts and the castle drawbridge in working order. When her greedy stepmother and stepsister scheme to spend the royal treasury and her father, the king, falls ill, Rosamond must set out in search of the one thing that can cure him -- the healing waters found in the magical well at the end of the world.In the spirit of The Talking Eggs, award-winning author Robert San Souci has once again created a feisty heroine whose generosity and courage save the day combined with Rebecca Walsh's vibrant paintings. This is an adventure story that readers will turn to again and again. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (6)

Great, positive book!
This is an awesome book for girls who are inundated with Princess stories.This is a new take on the traditional princess.The main character, Princess Rosamund, is plain but honest, kind and intelligent.Through her kindess, bringing forward the beauty inside, Rosamund is turned into a beautiful, rich young girl and finds her true love -- a prince who appreciates "good books more than good looks".The beautiful villianess ultimately turns hideous, reflecting the quality of her heart & character.My 6 yr old daughter loves this book, which we've borrowed from the library numerous times.Now she gets to have her own copy!I love the lesson that it's what's in your heart that counts.(And I love that Rosamund has a brain and takes care of her father's and her husband's kingdoms' finances!)

Finally - a princess with VALUES
I am entirely fed up with the marketing of princess and diva items to little girls. It's almost impossible to get away from them. And the instant love that comes from beauty .... what nonesense!

There are many things I love about this book, but one of the best is that the princess and prince do not get married until they get to know eachother and decide that they had similar interests and values.

This book is ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!!!!

A book I will buy without hesitation
This book is fabulous!It is a great story about being beautiful on the inside and respecting and loving yourself.What a great self-confident heroine!

My daughter (almost age 6) picked it up at the library along with other princess books and I enjoyed reading every page of this book.It has justice in it and a very happy ending: "People would often say what a handsome couple she and Egbert made, but they found their true joy reading good books to each other by the fire every evening, sharing a good laugh, and simply enjoying the pleasure of each other's company." THAT is a fairytale to emulate.

It was published in 2004, and I am greatly surprised not to see it plastered with awards.The illustrations are magnificent in and of themselves.

LOVE THIS BOOK!
This is such a wonderful book. Not only are the illustrations gorgeous, but the heroine of the story is friggin' awesome! I love her tenacity, her love for her father, her brains, and her warm heart. Great story! I wish I'd written it myself!

Stunning illustrations
Apart from the entertaining story, the thing that really sets this book apart from the rest is its stunning and meticulous illustration.It is hard to believe that this is Rebecca Walsh's first childrens book! Can't wait to see the rest! ... Read more

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Get Fit, Stay Well! Brief Edition offers one of the most modern, reader-focused, flexible, and technology-enhanced approaches to fitness and wellness available today. It is the only fitness and wellness book to employ integrated student-case-studies throughout each chapter. It presents a thoroughly fresh art and photo program featuring strength training photos depicting real, contemporary students, modern-day equipment, and options for those with limited access to equipment. A unique three-pronged (skill acquisition, self-assessment, and plan-for-action) approach to labs helps readers bridge the gap between what they know they ought to do and how they actually act.   Making Personal Wellness Choices, Understanding Fitness Principles, Committing to Fitness, Conditioning Your Cardiorespiratory System, Building Muscular Strength and Endurance, Maintaining Flexibility and Lower-Back Health, Understanding Body Composition, Improving Your Nutrition, Managing Your Weight, Managing Stress, Reducing Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease. Intended for those interested in learning the basics of fitness and wellness.

Customer Reviews (2)

Great!
This item was in great shape when I received it.It came in a decent time frame also.

Excellent Textbook
This book was excellent!So was the fitness journal that came with it.The book was brief yet very informative.I would say anyone who wants to get into shape or lose a little weight will find this book helpful.It is not just a textbook either.Anyone would find it helpful. ... Read more

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Help children build reading and writing skills using Noisy Nora, Emily's First 100 Days of School, Bunny Cakes, and other Rosemary Wells favorites. Use the Before-Reading suggestions to tap prior knowledge, introduce new vocabulary, and teach prediction skills. After-Reading suggestions and activities let children practice using text and picture clues, sequencing, retelling, and analyzing story elements. Includes interactive reproducibles, cross-curriculum extensions, graphic organizers, poetry, and more. For use with Grades PreK–1. ... Read more