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Let's talk about....
I really enjoy and recommend the entire "Let's Talk About..." series.They are above all concise and make it easy for you to explain to your child WHY a particular behavior is bad and shouldn't be continued.Bear in mind, however, that a child under four isn't really going to get it anyway and probably won't retain the information, so you may as well be talking to a wall.I recommend these for preschool and young elementary school age children.Any younger and they won't understand it, any older and they will (correctly) feel that these are "baby books."

another good self help book by Joy Berry
5/22/03 The book " Needing Attention"(copyright 1996) explains to the child(ren) why they might feel the need to get attention;reviews the wrong ways they might do so(e.g. complaining,tattling,teasing) and the right ways to get attention without actually saying the words "I'd like some attention".Some of the others(now out of print by Berry from the "Help Me Be Good Series"copyright 1988) use the same method in helping the child(ren) to understand ways to correct such habits as individual books on Tattling,Lying,Interrupting,Throwing Tantrums,Teasing,Fighting,Breaking Promises,Being Bossy,Being Bullied..There are more to the out-of print series which can sometimes "show-up" at community flea markets as did the ones I purchased.

Excellent Book
This is an excellent book.
Buy it before it goes out of print!I have two books in this series and would like to purchase more but they are OUT OF PRINT.
This is one of the few books that teaches children about developing good character traits without being preachy or condescending (or resorting to "fairy tales" - - things that happened in a faraway place and time which have no bearing on today).The children can relate and they enjoy the stories.

excellant
i wish to find the set of books written by joy w berry in the eighties.they were in hardback and colored adeep pinkcolor.they all started with the words lets talk about... feeling sad, disobeying, gossiping, being abully, stealing,etc. ... Read more

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I like the way you open.
I can turn your pages by myself.
I like the way you close.
I can put you on my shelf.

Books can be for silly times or quiet, for reading alone or sharing . . . but always to enjoy. A small child discovers their magic for the very first time in this exuberant ode to book appreciation by award-winning poet Kristine O"Connell George. Brightly colored illustrations are a perfect match for the spare, rhyming text, and thick pages with rounded corners make this a special first "real" book for baby. ... Read more

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Wonderful!
My daughter got this for her first birthday and still loves this book nearly 4 months later. The colors are bright, the illustrations engaging, and the lesson that books are fun is a good one. I really think she learned what "upside down" means from this book (the little boy talks about reading the book upside down), and the part where he puts it on his head "like a hat" is one of her favorite parts that she always likes to act out. You and your little one won't be disapointed.

Alright.
Although this boardbook had many pages to it, the pictures were not varied enough to be very interesting.Basically, this little boy carries a book around with him for the entire day.Each page show him doing something different with the book against a gradient colored background.And, there is a cat that comes and goes through the story.Not much more to say.

An Instant Favorite!
We got this book from the library a couple of weeks ago, and it has become my 19-month old's favorite. He loves it so much that he will be getting his own copy for Christmas. He loves books, and so he really relates to the story. He especially likes it when the boy in the story puts the book on his head and then I put the "Book!" on HIS head. He always gives a big smile. One warning, though, don't get this book unles you like reading the same book with your little one over, and over, and over again!

Wish I had Run Across This Sooner - a review of "Book"
We are a home of book lovers.When my first child was born she had books waiting for her, and I wish this had been one of them.

I really like the pro-book stance this author takes.And the delight that the boy has in his *own* book is obvious from the illustrations.

He takes it everywhere with him.Has fun 'reading' it on his own, putting in the shelf all by himself.He even reads it to his cat and shows it to his baby sister/brother.

Four Stars.A sturdy little book that shows book ownership in a positive light.Good addition to a baby or toddlers library.

Adorable!
Kristine O'Connell George does a beautiful job sharing the joy of a first book with readers young and old.The illustrations are colorful!Really a joy to read.I recently checked it out from the library to share with my 11 month old and she will be receiving her own copy for her first birthday.It is perfect for toddlers because of its stiff and easy to turn pages and rounded corners. Enjoy! ... Read more

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Full of the language and lore of the Gypsies, this remarkable memoir offers insight into the Romani way of life from an insider’s perspective. Maggie Smith-Bendell shares stories from her traditional Gypsy childhood in the rural South of England, from traveling the countryside and facing hardships, such as the death of a family member, to catching wild animals and earning a living from the woods, hedgerows, and fieldwork in the area. Moving and inspiring, this account also reflects upon the changes in the law and agriculture that have undermined the Gypsies’ sense of freedom and have contributed to the author’s position as a prominent campaigner for Gypsy rights. Filled with traditional recipes, crafts, old songs, and Romani words, this record includes the knowledge and skills that have been passed on from generation to generation.

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For one energetic three-year-old, there are countless reasons to love his new big boy bed. There"s room now for Teddy to sleep with him, and his painted clay lizard, and Hippo. He can go under the bed and pretend to be a dog and scare his cat, Whiskers. Best of all, he can get out of his bed any time he wants—as long as his parents don"t hear him! Written with warmth and humor, this story captures the feelings surrounding a rite of passage that every child experiences. Eve Bunting"s simple, reassuring text and Maggie Smith"s bright, lively illustrations are just right for beginning readers and listeners. ... Read more

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Grandchild Loved It
I had this book shipped to my two year old grandson in Arizona.When I got out there and read it to him it quickly became his favorite. Each time I would finish it he would say, "More."We must have read it four times in a row!

Not a good choice-- do not buy!
I bought this book to try to help my three year old son transition easily from his crib to his big boy bed.I wish I had read some of the reviews before I WASTED my money on this book.The little boy in this book shows how he can jump on his bed, and get out of his bed even when he is supposed to be sleeping.What was this author thinking???Perhaps the author will make a sequel called my first trip to the emergency room... jumping on the bed is not safe!I gave this book one star only because it is the lowest rating, I would have preferred to give it zero stars.Buy the Elmo book instead.It is short, sweet, and best of all safe.

Just Okay
Two things I did not love about this book - it talks about jumping on the big boy bed (something I would assume most parents - myself included - do NOT want their kids encouraged to do) AND it talks about getting out of the big boy bed and going to disturb baby sister in her crib down the hall - not sure I like that idea either, but other than that, it's a cute story about getting a big boy bed and leaving the crib behind.

Big Help with our Big Transition
What a cute book!The pages and the tone are very upbeat which was a big help to us as we transitioned our son from his crib to his big boy bed.Instead of wailing and crying every night out of fear from the new change, as many of my friends reported, we had a relatively painless transition.

I do agree that the author was a little bit silly to suggest jumping on the new bed or getting out of bed; but, like a previous reviewer, I used those suggestions to teach my son what NOT to do.I say, "Look, this little boy is being naughty crawling out of his bed!We do NOT crawl out of our beds, do we?No.That's naughty to do that!"And so on.Sometimes the best way to teach a child what to do is by showing him what NOT to do.(See, "David Gets in Trouble.")

Other than that one small issue, though, the book itself is a favorite for both of us and doesn't drag on like some choices out there.The illustrations are lovely--adequately represented by the vivid cover.

I was very surprised to see the rating here wasn't higher.When I read the review, I did agree with the idea of it, but not the rating. I think the book deserves at least three and for me, four stars, which is what I gave it.It's an excellent read and the illustrations are beautiful.The fact that it has a functional objective--assisting with the big bed transition--makes it all the more star-worthy.Besides, I suspect kids are naturally filled with enough curiosity to get out of bed from time to time, and enough salt to jump on the bed regardless of Mom's strongest admonitions.I certainly remember being so! ;)

Cute Book
My 3 year old loves this book.I do agree with the other 2 reviewers, but what my husband and I have done when we read it is add to it things like when it talks about jumping on the bed "but I shouldn't do that becausse it is dangerous" and when he gets out of bed whenever he wants "but I know if I do, I'll get into big trouble with mommy and daddy."Luckily, he can't read yet so for right now it works. ... Read more

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A brother and sister in Paris and their cousin in Vermont discover magic pictures that bring them together on an island full of adventures. ... Read more

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WONDERFULLY MAGICAL!!!
I first read this book in elementary school over 10 years ago. It had such an impact on my memory that I recently bought it off of Amazon.com (...).It was worth it...I re-read it a decade later and had more fun with it this time than before! The story is about 3 children who are transported to an island through the means of a picture hanging in their house. It's full of adventure, fantasy, and excitement. As a child, I dreamed of being one of these characters, being able to escape to a secret island and explore all day and night!

Fascinating, how many ways magic can work!
Osprey Island is about three children who have figured out a way to meet when they are far apart during the school year (Vermont and Paris).The question is, what can go wrong.The magic can do some pretty wacky thingsthat send Charles, Amy, and Lizzie heading into big trouble.This is aperfect book for all ages.Funny, clever and gripping, this book is adefinite page-turner.I liked it because of the character developmentespecially.A great book! ... Read more

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The villainous Gudgeon Grimnutty and his evil cousin, the Grand Witch Nimble Merry, plot against Mystic Maggie® in this tale of zucchini gone wrong.

Maggie and her trio of pets, Beardsley the singing cat, Dirty Gwendolyn the mouthy albino crow and the flatulent hound dog Roosevelt Louie, try to get to the bottom of a nasty mess. ... Read more

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Great Fun!
My seven year old and I had a wonderful time reading this story together, it is full of fun and adventure. This story is imaginative and well written and we plan to purchase the other books in the series. ... Read more

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Adorable book
This is one of my nearly 3yr old daughter's favorite books.She loves to say the colors when we get to the pages and to find all the "hidden" items like the grasshopppers and lady bugs on the pages.

Great Book
Hi, My daughter is 2 years old,she learnt all her colors by reading this book.She loves this book so much that she has memorized the whole book.The illustration is very colorful and bright.Great buy,would recommend to anyone below 4.

A visual book of colors and flowers
Maggie Smith's very colorful and appealing drawings are the highlight of a visual book of colors and flowers in Linda Sue Park's What Does Bunny See? Each page uses flowers to teach associated colors in a very easy reader for the young.
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My daughter and son both love this book!
Mommy is a Soft, Warm Kiss has brought many hours of joy to our family.My daughter (age 4) and son (age 2) both love to read it and the illustrations are especially captivating.I especially like the way the book tracks the daughter's love for the mother through all of the seasons and through everyday activities.It is a must read for all ages! ... Read more

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The best thing to do when a monster says,"BOO!"

Is hold out your hand and say, "How do you do?"

The monster in this book will be familiar to all older siblings—a little sister,throwing tantrums and pestering her older brother. In delightfulrhyme and rhythm, What Do You Do? offers wit and wisdom for everyscenario of monster misbehavior. More playful than your average siblingbook, this is perfect for family reading; kids will enjoy the naughty alternativespresented before the loving solutions, and parents will appreciatethe advice about getting along. ... Read more

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Very positive book about younger siblings
I chose this book from the library without even really looking at it (just because my daughter was in a big monster phase) and was surprised to find out it was about an annoying little sister instead.My daughter doesn't have siblings (yet) but enjoyed the rhymes and pictures, and I really enjoyed that it put such a positive spin on the things little kids can do to bug as all and the way the "monster's" brother reacted so kindly to everything.I'm have two friends' sons' with new little sisters and I'm buying them both this book for their birthday!

I can't believe there are no reviews fort his great book!
I picked this book up in the sale section one day.It has been a favorite ever since!My 4 year (now almost 5) still loves this book and reads along to parts of it.It is a wonderful book about dealing with younger siblings, but most importantly it is a fun book.The rhyming is great, and the ending is so sweet.This is one book I never mind reading. ... Read more

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This first book in the Hands on Guides series provides step-by-step instruction on how to make your pre-school setting inclusive, and provides lots of helpful reproducible resources, checklists, and practical activities. Issues covered include: advice on inclusive environments, play and planning to meet individual needs in 0 – 3 and Foundation stage settings; coverage of current legislation, such as the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) and what it means for the pre-school practitioner; quick-reference materials, for planning and auditing any early years setting; and a CD Rom with templates that can be customized to fit your needs. ... Read more

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Chapters: Randal J. Kirk, Ralph K. Smith, Maggie L. Walker, Stanford E. Parris, John Mason, Beverley Randolph Mason, Arthur Pendleton Mason, William Temple Thomson Mason, Joseph W. Luter Iii, George Mason Iii, Thomas Mason, Robert B. Pamplin, Moses Austin, Frank Wagner, Krystal Ball, Chiswell Langhorne. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 77. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: Randal J. Kirk (born c:a 1953 in Pleasanton, California) is the founder, chairman and chief executive of New River Pharmaceutical, and one of Virginia's wealthiest residents. Kirk's father was an Air Force Master Sergeant, and the family moved several times during his youth. He reports he taught himself to read at age three. After graduation from Dublin High School he worked selling cars and motorcycles, enrolled part time at Radford for some business courses. He later earned a B.A. in Economics) at Radford University (1976, and a J.D. at the University of Virginia. He was admitted to the bar in 1980, and began his eleven year practice of law in Bland County, Virginiawhere he was the only attorney. Kirk owns a 6,900-acre (28 km) farm in the Belspring area of Pulaski County. He supports higher education and politics. In 1999, he gave $1 million to Radford University. In addition to this donation, Kirk has served on the board of directors of the Radford University Foundation, Inc., as well as on the school's board of visitors. He was elected rector of the board in 2006. Kirk calls himself a political independent, and has generously supported both Republicans and Democrats. Data published for the end of March 2009 show he donated over $200,000 to Terry McAuliffe's Virginia gubernatorial election, 2009. Since 1999 he donated $1.8 million to candidates for state office in Virginia, principally to Democrats. Since 199...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=12072292 ... Read more