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Friday, June 4, 2010

The Big Book of Children's Reading Lists: 100 Great, Ready-to-Use Book Lists for Educators, Librarians, Parents, and Children

The Big Book of Children's Reading Lists: 100 Great, Ready-to-Use Book Lists for Educators, Librarians, Parents, and Children Review



You can pretty much tell what this book is about from its title. It is a book, broken down into three major parts that gives lists of recommended books for children. The three parts are: School Subjects, Character and Values, Genres and Themes. Each of thes parts is further broken down into the specific lists themselves. For instance under Genres and Themes, there are Genres and Themes. Under themes there are Angels, Cowboys, Holidays. Some of these, such as Holidays are further broken down into Chinese New Year, Easter, Christmas, etc. All in all there are 100 lists.

While not copyright free, permission is given to libraries to copy the lists, put them into a newsletter or other such uses. The lists themself are organized on pages by themselves so that a library logo, clipart, etc. can be put on top of the pages before they are reproduced. There are also a dozen bookmarks that can be reprinted for library use.

Therre is a wealth of information here that can be of great help in the right situation.




The Big Book of Children's Reading Lists: 100 Great, Ready-to-Use Book Lists for Educators, Librarians, Parents, and Children Overview


Use these 100 handy reproducible book lists to instantly create hand-outs for teachers and parents (as well as for older readers), to add to your newsletter, or to post on your Web site or bulletin board. Based on the most common needs of educators and librarians who work with young readers, these lists focus on new titles, as well as classics that are still in print and readily available for purchase. Fiction and nonfiction titles for ages 5-14 are covered. Bibliographic information and a brief description are given for each title. A dozen bookmarks are also included. This is a great time-saving tool and a good source for finding extended reading lists and read-alikes!

Looking for folktales from China for elementary children? An informational children's book for a middle school science class? A list of books on the topic of compassion? A sampling of ABC books? These lists and more can be found in Nancy Keane's treasury of great reading lists for children. This versatile guide provides reproducible book lists based on the most common needs of educators and librarians who work with young readers. There are lists for standard curriculum areas (e.g., math, social studies, science), other areas of study such as character education and values, genres (e.g., pop-up, memoirs, ABC books), themes (e.g., animals, food, sports), and read-alikes (on bookmarks). You'll find 100 reproducible lists of fiction and nonfiction books for ages 5-14 (elementary/middle) that you can use to create hand-outs for teachers and parents (as well as for older readers), put in your newsletter, or post on your Web site or bulletin board. Focus is on new titles and classics that are still in print and readily available for purchase. On each list, titles are grouped according to grade level. Room to customize with your library logo or clipart is provided on each reproducible sheet. Bibliographic information and a brief description are given for each title. A dozen bookmarks are also included. This is a great time-saving tool and a good source for finding extended reading lists and read-alikes! Grades K-8.




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Thursday, June 3, 2010

How To Train Your Dragon Movie Pillow Pal Deluxe Plush Gronckle

How To Train Your Dragon Movie Pillow Pal Deluxe Plush Gronckle Review



My 3 year old Great Grandson adores this toy. He went to see "How to train your Dragon"; now he wants everything related to the movie.
He couldn't stop talking about his dragon pillow.



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  • Pillowtime Pal
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How To Train Your Dragon Movie Pillow Pal Deluxe Plush Gronckle Overview


How to Train Your Dragon Super Plush Pillowtime Pal Gronkle. Very nice detail.


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Tuesday, June 1, 2010

How to Train Your Dragon Book 1

How to Train Your Dragon Book 1 Review



I bought this book after watching the movie with my 7 year old twin boys. First, the books are NOTHING like the movie. Usually I would say the book is better than the movie but in this case I have to say that the movie was better than the book. Don't get me wrong, the book was still good and fun to read to my kids. They loved all the farting and funny name calling that goes on and they enjoy all the little drawings. We've already started reading book 2.



How to Train Your Dragon Book 1 Feature


  • ISBN13: 9780316085274
  • Condition: NEW
  • Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.



How to Train Your Dragon Book 1 Overview


Chronicles the adventures and misadventures of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III as he tries to pass the important initiation test of his Viking clan, the Tribe of the Hairy Hooligans, by catching and training a dragon. Now available in paperback!


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How to Train Your Dragon - David M. Riethmeier - Rochester, MI USA
I had to read this after watching the movie of the same name. It was fun and entertaining but the question, what book did the writer of the screenplay read? The movie is nothing like the book, however the book makes up for it by being a decent read even if it is a kid's book.

Fun! - E. M. Tennessen - The Windy City
I actually bought this book for my 18-year-old son after we watched the movie. (In our family, we are never too old to read children's books!) My son laughed through most of the book and thoroughly enjoyed it, even reading passages to me out loud. He commented that the book is not like the movie--but both are good and he especially recommends the book. Delightful illustrations throughout the pages. Read this one with your family!


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Monday, May 31, 2010

How to Train Your Dragon Figure Set of 8 Mcdonalds Toys with Hiccup, Night Fury

How to Train Your Dragon Figure Set of 8 Mcdonalds Toys with Hiccup, Night Fury Review





How to Train Your Dragon Figure Set of 8 Mcdonalds Toys with Hiccup, Night Fury Feature


  • This item is a hard to get complete set of all 8 "How to Train Your Dragon" Figures McDonalds toys
  • This neat collection features more dragons than any other set I have seen including some of the rarer dragons like R.D. the giant king of the dragons, the Monstrous Nightmare Dragon and even the Terrible Terror, the cute mini dragon
  • The complete set includes Hiccup riding on Night Fury or Toothless, the Hedious Zippleback (the blue 2-headed dragon version), the Deadly Nadder Dragon being ridden by the beautiful Astrid ( the young female Viking), the rare red Monstrous Nightmare Dragon, the rare R.D grey dragon which was the giant dragon that ruled the other dragons, a purple Gronkle Dragon, Night Fury and Terrible Terror.
  • Most of the dragons have some sort of movement like flapping wings or arms and some need some monor assembly.
  • All figures are in the original package and each figure has a special online code where you can go and "unlock a dragon for you Avatar



How to Train Your Dragon Figure Set of 8 Mcdonalds Toys with Hiccup, Night Fury Overview


This complete set of 8 McDonalds "How to Train Your Dragon" figures is great for any fan of the movie and also make a neat unique gift for children over age 3.


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Friday, May 28, 2010

That Rabbit Belongs to Emily Brown

That Rabbit Belongs to Emily Brown Review



My kids love this book, and I agree it's really cute.

But on the night before tax day, I am reading this book and realizing what a perfect metaphor it is.

A little girl has something good -- a rabbit. She has ideas and plans for adventures with her rabbit, and she knows that her rabbit belongs to her. It even has a name. It is HERS.

Rat-a-tat-tat -- representatives of the faraway and snobby Queen arrive one by one to try to get the rabbit. The Queen wants it. They offer to trade for the rabbit, and the goodies they promise in trade become bigger, sillier, and more useless. Emily wants to keep her rabbit, because it is HERS. She sends away the footman, the army, the navy, and the air force. Finally, the Queen's commandos sneak in and steal the rabbit.

The very next day, Emily goes to the castle, storms in and gets her rabbit back.

The pompous and self-righteous Queen, who demanded what did not belong to her, had already ruined the rabbit. Too silly to see what was good, the Queen wrecked it while she tried to improve it: turning it pink, changing its shape, and getting rid of its smile. Emily took it back, handed the Queen one of the goodies the Queen already had in a cupboard, and told her majesty to play with what she already had and be grateful.

Emily is my hero.



That Rabbit Belongs to Emily Brown Feature


  • ISBN13: 9781423106456
  • Condition: NEW
  • Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.



That Rabbit Belongs to Emily Brown Overview



Emily Brown’s rabbit, Stanley, is NOT FOR SALE.

Not even to her Most Royal Highness Queen Gloriana the Third.

Not even for all the toys Emily Brown could ever desire.

So when naughty Queen Gloriana steals “Bunnywunny” away, Emily Brown sets out to get him back. Along the way, she shows the queen how to love a special toy of her very own.
 
The popular author of How to Train Your Dragon teams up with the author/illustrator of Oscar and Arabella in this irresistible picture book.



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This bunny has bounced into our heart. - Sheryl Johnson - Lehi, Utah
We checked this book out at the library so many times that I finally decided to just purchase it. My children love it. The story is whimsical and creative. It was a spring board for my children to daydream. It inspired new games and even made them prone to carrying around their own favorite toys. It is a must own book that celebrates childhood and imagination.

Great strong role model for little girls - Mom from Miami -
We love Emily Brown. She is imaginative, creative, fiercly loyal to her bunny, adventurous, and is polite but stands up for herself when necessary. Great characteristics for a little girl to emulate. The story is fun and teaches a great lesson. The writing is creative and the illustrations are great. My 2 year old adores this book and acts it out as we are reading together. Highly recommend this one... I buy it for everyone I know!


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Thursday, May 27, 2010

Plunkett's Companion to the Almanac of American Employers 2008: Market Research, Statistics & Trends Pertaining to America's Hottest Mid-size Employers ... Almanac of American Employers Midsize Firms)

Plunkett's Companion to the Almanac of American Employers 2008: Market Research, Statistics & Trends Pertaining to America's Hottest Mid-size Employers ... Almanac of American Employers Midsize Firms) Review






Plunkett's Companion to the Almanac of American Employers 2008: Market Research, Statistics & Trends Pertaining to America's Hottest Mid-size Employers ... Almanac of American Employers Midsize Firms) Overview


Plunkett's Companion to the Almanac of American Employers is the perfect complement to the highly-regarded main volume of The Almanac of American Employers. This mid-size firms companion book covers employers of all types from 100 to 2,500 employees in size (while the main volume covers companies of 2,500 or more employees). No other source provides this book s easy-to-understand comparisons of growth, corporate culture, salaries, benefits, pension plans and profit sharing at mid-size corporations. The book contains profiles of highly successful companies that are of vital importance to job-seekers of all types. It also enables readers to readily compare the growth potential and benefit plans of large employers. You'll see the financial record of each firm, along with the impact of earnings, sales and growth plans on each company s potential to provide a lucrative and lasting employment opportunity. Nearly five hundred of the most successful mid-size corporate employers in America are analyzed in this book. Tens of thousands of pieces of information, gathered from a wide variety of sources, have been researched for each corporation and are presented here in a unique form that can be easily understood by job seekers of all types. Purchasers of either the book or PDF version can receive a free copy of the company profiles database on CD-ROM, enabling export of company names, human resources contacts, and addresses for mail merge and other uses.


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Wednesday, May 26, 2010

How to Train Your Dragon: Hiccup the Hero (I Can Read Book 2)

How to Train Your Dragon: Hiccup the Hero (I Can Read Book 2) Review



Reviewed by Cayden Aures (age 5 ½) and Mom for Reader Views (02/10)

"How to Train Your Dragon: Hiccup the Hero," an "I Can Read!" Level 2 book, focuses on Hiccup, a boy who didn't fit in with the rest of the Vikings on Berk. As the other teenagers were going through dragon training, Hiccup ends up capturing and befriending a dragon of his own.

Cayden: "This book had a lot of same parts as the `Meet the Dragon' book that we just read. Hiccup caught the dragon and was friends with him in the other book too. This one was a little bit different though at the end of it when Hiccup saved the day! My favorite parts were when they got the really bad, mean dragon and also when they were all riding on the dragons in the sky. I could read most of this one, especially since I learned a lot of the words already in the other dragon book."

Parent's comments:

"How to Train Your Dragon: Hiccup the Hero" is another interesting book based on the upcoming movie "How to Train Your Dragon." However, there were a few pages that were extremely similar to the first book "Meet the Dragons." The section where Hiccup captures the dragon and fixes his tail, befriends him, etc. was told twice, once in each book. Despite the repetition my son still enjoyed the book and is excited to go and see the movie!



How to Train Your Dragon: Hiccup the Hero (I Can Read Book 2) Feature


  • ISBN13: 9780061567384
  • Condition: NEW
  • Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.



How to Train Your Dragon: Hiccup the Hero (I Can Read Book 2) Overview


Hiccup doesn't fit in with the other Vikings on the island of Berk. He isn't rough or tough, but he is friends with a dragon! Then when danger arrives, to the Vikings' surprise, it is Hiccup who saves the day.




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