Pigeon Has Feelings, Too!, The

Book Description

A Smidgeon of Pigeon by Mo Willems How does it feel to be a Pigeon? Well, the bus driver is trying to get him to act happy, but as we all know, this is one bird that is not going to be told what to do! Throughout this hilarious board book, Pigeon runs through his signature gamut of emotions while attempting to thwart his old nemesis.

Customer Reviews:

Great book!.......2007-05-15

I'm a teacher and I read the book "Don't let the pigeon ride the bus" and I Loved it. This one is not as good as that one but it is rather cute.

goofy book with rudimentary pictures.......2007-04-11

Not good for babies...this book has bland colors, boring background and the sarcasm doesn't really fit in a kid's book.

pigeon is at it again..........2007-01-10

my students didn't enjoy this story as much as the others that we've read but it is definately on their top 10 list of books to have me read to them. the simple fact that we have just about all of the pigeon books speaks volumes for mo willems ability to capture a first graders attention!

Great books for children of all ages and grown men who love sarcasm.......2007-01-10

My children love this book and all the books by Mo Willems. Buy it and you will not be sorry. My four year old knows all of Willems books by heart now and he received them for Christmas.

Humorous/Instructional story for social/emotional development.......2006-11-10

Children remember humorous stories best. The pigeon books I have purchased and read are great stories for reading aloud and for beginning readers. Humorous stories foster a love of reading, the most important tool for learning success.

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Don't let thePigeon Stay Up Late
I love these books!
Cute idea but kids aren't interested.
as good as the others
another pigeon hit

Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late!

Manufacturer: Hyperion
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0786837462
Release Date: 2006-02-28

Book Description

It's getting dark out, but one stubborn Pigeon is NOT going to bed! Toddlers and parents will love this interactive bedtime romp which puts readers back in the driver's seat, deflecting Pigeon's sly trickery as he tries to escape his inevitable bedtime. Will you let him stay up late?

Customer Reviews:

Don't let thePigeon Stay Up Late.......2007-10-17

My kids love this series of books and the newest edition did not disappoint them.

I love these books!.......2007-10-01

Mo Willems' Pigeon books are a great collection of books. The text is succinct; great for the younger crowd. The illustrations are simple. And the pigeon character will charm you. Love it!

Cute idea but kids aren't interested........2007-09-29

I think the humor is above the level that the book targets. It ready funny for an adult but my daughters don't like it much.

as good as the others.......2007-09-27

One of my children's favorite books is "Don't let the pigeon drive the bus" so I was hoping that this would stand up to the same humor, and we were not disappointed. My kids (6&3) laughed at all his excuses. And now some nights when they keep thinking of things they need to keep them from going to bed...I can just say "goodnight Pigeon" and they laugh and head to bed.

A great book for anyone with children who think up 999 ways to stay up late!

another pigeon hit.......2007-09-21

My son loves the pigeon books. I don't know why, but he is under 2 and quickly memorizes them. Having loved Bus and Hot Dog, Don't let the pigeon stay up late follows as another success. Every parent of kids two and under should purchase these pigeon books.

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This was a very funny book!
Hot Diggety Dog - your kids will love this!
Not as good as the "Bus" or "Stay up Late" books
love it love it love it
A Morsel of Gem

Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog!, The

Manufacturer: Hyperion
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0786818697
Release Date: 2004-04-19

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Sesame Street veteran and Emmy Award-winner Mo Willems returns with a fast, funny follow-up to Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!--only this time, the short-tempered pigeon faces his perfect foil in a "special guest star" duckling. In the previous Pigeon book, author and illustrator Willems expertly distilled the escalating emotions of preschoolers all too anxious to get their way. The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog--also a simple and sparsely illustrated story--explores the flip side of that coin, exposing the poker-face persuasive powers of young negotiators. The pigeon just wants to greedily eat the hot dog that he's found: "Oooooh! A hot dog! Yummy! Yummy! Yummy!" Then along comes the duckling, "scooty scoot scoot!" with his insistent questions about hot dogs: "What do they taste like?...Would you say that it tastes like chicken?...Hey, I'm a curious bird." At first, the pigeon entertains the duckling, "Each morsel is a joy! A celebration in a bun!", but then he soon suspects the little bird might have designs on his delicious dog. In the end, of course, the clever duckling gets his way--and half of the hot dog: "You know, you're pretty smart for a duckling." (Ages Baby to Preschool) --Paul Hughes

Book Description

Sesame Street veteran and Emmy Award-winner Mo Willems returns with a fast, funny follow-up to Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!--only this time, the short-tempered pigeon faces his perfect foil in a "special guest star" duckling.In the previous Pigeon book, author and illustrator Willems expertly distilled the escalating emotions of preschoolers all too anxious to get their way. The Pigeon Finds a Hot Dog--also a simple and sparsely illustrated story--explores the flip side of that coin, exposing the poker-face persuasive powers of young negotiators. The pigeon just wants to greedily eat the hot dog that he's found: "Oooooh! A hot dog! Yummy! Yummy! Yummy!" Then along comes the duckling, "scooty scoot scoot!" with his insistent questions about hot dogs: "What do they taste like?...Would you say that it tastes like chicken?...Hey, I'm a curious bird." At first, the pigeon entertains the duckling, "Each morsel is a joy! A celebration in a bun!", but then he soon suspects the little bird might have designs on his delicious dog. In the end, of course, the clever duckling gets his way--and half of the hot dog: "You know, you're pretty smart for a duckling." (Ages Baby to Preschool) --Paul Hughes

Customer Reviews:

This was a very funny book!.......2007-08-31

This book is very funny, and young kids as well as old will enjoy it very much.

Hot Diggety Dog - your kids will love this!.......2007-08-22

Kids love finding books about familiar characters and Mo Willems has created a new one with his comical pigeon. Instead of playing along with the reader, this time he answers to a little duckling who just wants a bite of his hot dog. The duckling is pretty sneaky and asks all kinds of questions (which drives the pigeon CRAZY) until finally the pigeon gives in and shares his hot dog with him. More great facial expressions and a simple story everyone will enjoy!

Not as good as the "Bus" or "Stay up Late" books.......2007-07-03

My daughter prefers this one to the others, probably because hot dogs are her favorite food. It's not interactive like the others, but it teaches sharing and has a cute, curious bird to make it fun.

love it love it love it.......2007-06-21

my daughters absolutely ADORE this book. it even inspried my daughter to start reading. it's just a clever and fun book that my daughters have reciting ever since the first time we read it.

A Morsel of Gem.......2007-04-15

It is amazing how in so few words and lines one of the most dreaded human behaviors can be exhibited as in this book: Conscience in the form of the Duckling wondering why the Pigeon doesn't do the right thing. And what a happy relief it is to do the right thing.

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Grumptastic. Grumptacular. Grumpapalooza!
Leaving the Nest . . .
Grumpy Bird
An Instant Favorite
"Grumpy Bird" makes people happy!

Grumpy Bird
Jeremy Tankard
Manufacturer: Scholastic Press
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ASIN: 0439851475

Book Description

Bird wakes up feeling grumpy. Too grumpy to eat or play -- too grumpy even to fly. "Looks like I'm walking today," says Bird. He walks past Sheep, who offers to keep him company. He walks past Rabbit, who also could use a walk. Raccoon, Beaver, and Fox join in, too.

Before he knows it, a little exercise and companionship help Bird shake his bad mood. This winsome, refreshingly original picture book is sure to help kids (and grown-ups) giggle away theirs, too!

Customer Reviews:

Grumptastic. Grumptacular. Grumpapalooza!.......2007-10-15

Grumpy Bird and me, we got off to a rough start. I first laid eye on the impossibly irritable fowl one day while traipsing about a local bookstore. There on an upper shelf sat, "Grumpy Bird". He was grumpy. He was a bird. With so many other books vying for my attention I slipped the book from the shelf and gave it a quick once over. Flip flip flip, back on the shelf it went, and I didn't think of it again for many months. Really, not until a colleague essentially grabbed me by the lapels and said to me, "You MUST love this book!!!", and proceeded to demonstrate the readability of the title did I have to concede that I had misjudged "Grumpy". Worse still, what I had in my hands was an exceedingly rare addition to my collection of must-have readalouds. What on earth was I thinking when I didn't pay Tankard's book the proper amount of respect? So now I am here to right a great wrong. If you, like myself, have merely glimpsed at a copy of this book and then continued on with your sweet little lives, stop whatever it is that you are doing and give "Grumpy Bird" the attention he so desperately deserves. You'll never look at an avian grumpfest the same way again.

It happens. One day you wake up on the wrong side of the bed or, in this particular case, nest. When Bird woke up one day he was, not to put too fine a point on it, grumpy. With grumpiness comes a kind of ennui so, without eating, playing, or flying, Bird goes for a walk. If he was hoping for solitude, though, this probably wasn't the best plan. As Bird meets up with various friends they all join him for his stroll. First Sheep. Then Rabbit. Then Raccoon. By the time Beaver and Fox join the fun the whole group has taken on the appearance of a rather low-key parade. Slowly Bird realizes that what he does (like lifting a leg or jumping) the others do too. Cheered by this and no longer grumpy, Bird encourages everyone to join him at his home for a snack. The final shot in the book is of a remarkably peppy Bird offering an enormous worm to his somewhat dumbstruck following.

This book is a two-parter charmer. Part one is the choice of wording and part two the illustrations. In terms of readaloud possibilities, Tankard knows how to use the rule of basic repetition and make it familiar but increasingly funny as the story continues. When Bird does his walking he is asked over and over what he's up to by the other animals. The first time is a terse, "Walking". The second is a pointed, "I'm walking . . . It's no fun." With each additional animal Bird gets more and more frustrated until he's finally saying, "WHY DOES EVERYONE WANT TO KNOW WHAT I'M DOING?! . . . I'm just walking, okay?" As any person who has ever read to a large group of kids knows, many books work well one-on-one, but only a few books work with large groups. Because Tankard's book sets up all kinds of possibilities in terms of voice and increasing volume, I can't wait until I get another group of kids in my library so that I can break out Bird's snarky bon mot, "Let me give you a hint . . . You do it by placing one foot in front of the other."

And of course there's the art. If Jeremy Tankard has taught us anything today it's that bags under eyes are comedic gold. There's not a man, woman, or child alive today that can't relate to the glower firmly affixed to Bird's face as he grumbles through his day. His white tennis shoes with the red sides are just the frosting on the cake in terms of personal appearance. Consider the finer details of Tankard's art too, while you're at it. The mix of computer graphics and good old-fashioned pen and inks is heady. The very first spread after the title page shows full stars of a variety of shapes and sizes hanging in a sky where an orange sun has recently popped up in the lower right-hand corner. Bird has a single eye open and there's a lovely play of soft dewy dawn light flickering across his sorely aggrieved mug. As the book continues, clearly cartoonish elements mix with smudges, photographs, and eye-popping primary colors. Characters come onto the scene in both the foreground and background, and the result is that even as the story continues at a smart consistent pace, the eye gets to hop to and fro, back and forth, around a landscape of new animals and images. And though every animal in this book is "cute" in a basic sense, it wouldn't surprise me one jot if I learned that Mr. Tankard was a whiz on the alternative comics scene. His bunny is adorable but tweak it a little and consider how terrifying it could be with a twist of the pen here and there.

As any librarian or bookseller will tell you, grumpiness sells. Funny grumpiness, anyway. "Grumpy Bird" has the potential to be a great companion to Mrs. Biddlebox by Linda Smith or even Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst. It's a standout title that I'm hoping has a slow burn. A low-key buzz is already surrounding it. As more and more children are introduced to its charm, I hope we begin to see a real grassroots effort to place "Grumpy Bird" in the picture book canon where it so clearly deserves to rest. A do-not-miss title.

Leaving the Nest . . . .......2007-07-16

God, this book is funny. Just. so. funny. And, apparently, I'm not the only one who thinks so; it garnered quite a bit of advanced praise and then managed to get some good reviews (from The Horn Book and School Library Journal to name just a couple). I have David Elzey's review at The Excelsior File to thank for first making me want to go out and find a copy. Here's what so funny: Grumpy Bird just wakes up pissed off. I love it. There are some of us for whom the phrase "woke up on the wrong side of the bed" simply has no meaning. There can be "a" wrong side? Both sides are always glaringly wrong and we wake up feeling as if the center of gravity were directly under our bed and need about, oh, at least one hour and several cups of coffee to facilitate actually speaking to anyone without grumbling and cursing and swearing. So, yup, Grumpy Bird wakes up grumpy. He is hysterically surly in the morning. He wakes up too grumpy to eat, play, or even fly. "Looks like I'm walking today," he says. Grumpy Bird, my new favorite matutinal misanthrope, passes Sheep, Rabbit, Raccoon, Beaver, and Fox, and they all ask him what he's doing. Not surprisingly, he snaps back comments like, "'Let me give you a hint . . . You do it by placing one foot in front of the other.'" The animals all manage to be fairly chipper in the mornings (an emotional state I cannot fathom for having just woken) and happily join him on his walk. When bird suddenly stops, so do all the animals. When he stands on one leg, so do they. When he jumps, so do they. "'Hey, this is fun! . . . Let's fly back to my nest for a snack,'" Grumpy Bird says, managing to be lifted from his Fog of Irritability by the mere presence of his friends and a bit of cheery camraderie. If the story itself sounds appealing to you, let me tell you: It. gets. even. better. Tankard's mixed-media artwork is top-notch. Tankard uses real photographs in the backdrops of each spread (real trees, real houses, real clouds) and then superimposes upon those images his multi- and brightly-colored, kaleidoscopic designs. It's absolutely beautiful. The animals themselves are composed of simple shapes with a heavy, black brushstroke outlining them. But I could pore over his trippy background designs forever. That cover doesn't do justice to what you'll see inside. Go read it. My favorite picture book thus far this year.

Grumpy Bird.......2007-05-30

I enjoy reading this book to my son who is 15 months old. He enjoys is when my husband and I add inflection to the grumpy bird's words. Wish it came in a board book though.

An Instant Favorite.......2007-05-02

I purchased this book on a whim after my toddler had a particularly bad run of the grumpies. Upon the first reading, Grumpy Bird became a family favorite. In the story, a little bird wakes up in a grumpy mood and tries to maintain his grumpy disposition as he walks (he's too grumpy to fly) around his neighborhood. His pals are oblivious to his grumpy outlook, and think a walk with their bird-friend is a great idea. Their companionship has the ultimate effect of making the bird forget he was supposed to be grumpy. My child and I not only enjoy the story, but the illustrations are unique, fun, and endearing. Grumpy Bird never sits on the bookshelf very long.

"Grumpy Bird" makes people happy!.......2007-04-06

This book is sure to make almost any grumpy bird happy after reading it. The unique illustrations compliment the sarcastic bird's mood. As you read, it's easy to imagine Bird must have a change of heart, but the ending is still a fun surprise. This book is perfect for the (sometimes) little grumpy birds in my nest!

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I give it 5 feathers.....er....... STARS!
Much ado about nothing!!
My Daughter and I Love This Book
One of the best kid books ever!!
A Blast to Read!

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

Manufacturer: Hyperion Press
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ASIN: 078681988X
Release Date: 2003-03-03

Book Description

When a bus driver takes a break from his route, a very unlikely volunteer springs up to take his place-a pigeon! But you've never met one like this before. As he pleads, wheedles, and begs his way through the book, children will love being able to answer back and decide his fate. In his hilarious picture book debut, popular cartoonist Mo Willems perfectly captures a preschooler's temper tantrum.

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I give it 5 feathers.....er....... STARS!.......2007-08-22

Don't let the simplistic drawings turn you off. Instead, focus on the wonderful expressions on the face of this most hilarious pigeon. They are priceless. They remind me so much of a preschooler I know only too well: my daughter. Yes, this pigeon is definitely a preschooler at heart, complete with the ability to plead, cajole, bargain, and then throw a whopping tantrum when he doesn't get his way (all he wants to do is drive the bus....geesh!) I've read this story to preschoolers as well as older elementary and they all find great delight in saying "NO" over and over again to each of the pigeon's ridiculous requests. This is definitely a keeper.

Much ado about nothing!!.......2007-08-21

I read all these positive book reviews for this piece of tripe and all I can think is "Has the whole world gone mad???" There is absolutely nothing to recommend this waste of good paper. The "artwork" is as bad as it gets, despite those "enlightened" comments from people who think they REALLY know what art is all about. The story is not funny, nor clever, nor witty, nor creative..... but the words bland and uneventful do come to mind. The only explanation I can come up with for the Caldecott Award and the 5 star reviews is revealed to me on the back cover of the book.... Oh, now I understand, the author/illustrator is a big shot for Sesame Street. That explains everything! Please buy your kids decent books with great stories and artwork. Don't waste your coin on this stinker.

My Daughter and I Love This Book.......2007-08-15

My toddler daughter loved this book the first time I read it to her. I like it too. The cutest thing is that she likes the pigeon so much and would let it drive the bus now. The page she likes best is "LET ME DRIVE THE BUS". She'll wave her arms and kick and shout it out. I just can't stop laughing.

One of the best kid books ever!!.......2007-07-21

I have three kids: 6 yo son, 3 yo daugther and a 1 yo son...and they love this book. My 6yo son can read it with all the best expressions and even my 3 yo can read it!! The first time I read this to them my daugther made me read it about 15 times!! And she laughed and giggled every time I read it.

I love that the illustrations are simple but the pigeon expressions say it all. The kids love that when I read it they tell the pigeon, "Nooooo" when he asks to drive the bus.

If you don't have it in your kid library, get it. It's worth it. Our book is already worn out. We just got "The Pigeon finds a Hot Dog" and it's also a huge hit. Fun! Fun! Fun! Can't wait to get the rest.

A Blast to Read!.......2007-07-18

This book is a riot! My 4-year-old knows it by heart and "reads" it to her little brother. It will make you smile!

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wonderful book to introduce children to different definitions of family
Jesus preached Love
Homo = Man not Penguin
And Tango Makes Three
Very gentle, sweet story

And Tango Makes Three
Peter Parnell , and Justin Richardson
Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0689878451

Book Description

In the zoo there are all kinds of animal families. But Tango's family is not like any of the others.

Customer Reviews:

wonderful book to introduce children to different definitions of family.......2007-09-27

Based on the true story of some penguins at the New York Zoo, this book is a moving and delightful introduction to the idea of alternative families. The wonderful illustrations and straight-forward approach to the story make this book an excellent choice for story-time at home or in school. The current popularity of penguins and their gosh-darned cuteness make them an excellent choice to introduce young children to the idea that not every family is the same. I was delighted to learn that the story is true, and know children will want to learn more about Tango and her family; I hope a sequel is in the works!

Jesus preached Love.......2007-09-23

Love is a wonderful, many splendored thing. This story is beautiful, and my 4 year old and 2 year old love it. Same sex couples are normal and fine, and though I have a heterosexual lifestyle, the bigotry and hate from so called Christian's, makes me sick. Jesus would have been ashamed of you. Love is a blessing, wherever one finds it.

Homo = Man not Penguin.......2007-09-03

There is no such thing as a homosexual penguin. Penquins are birds not people and according to the dictionary homosexuals are people of the same sex who engage in joint sexual activities. I repeat, penguins are birds not people and animals should not be held to human standards or a lack of human standards. In fact some animals appear to live by a higher standard and charity than many humans.

This story is about family love and the nurturing of children, something we should all aim for.

And Tango Makes Three.......2007-08-01

And Tango Makes Three is an excellent children's book that lovingly shows two male adults raising a baby. It helps parents and teachers ease into a discussion of what makes a family. The illustrations are sweet. Children, all of whom depend on adults for their survival, can relate to this book and be glad that Tango found a loving family.

Very gentle, sweet story.......2007-07-26

This book is WONDERFUL! It is a darling story and does not push any agenda on kids about homosexuality; only about a different type of family. Yes, it IS about two male penguins becoming a family, but the idea of homosexuality is not blatantly force-fed to children. In a very gentle way, it shows us how love can make a family, regardless of genders. Very age-appropriate, and actually, an excellent way to deal with issues that will eventually come down the road in parenting. Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could all raise prejudice-free families??

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A lovely keepsake, coffee table display, or popular library lend.
Another Work of Genius
Gorgeous conceptual art
Excellent artistic book
Pixar succeeds once again.

The Art of Ratatouille
Karen Paik
Manufacturer: Chronicle Books
ProductGroup: Book
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ASIN: 0811858340

Book Description

From the hit-makers at Pixar Animation Studios who brought us Buzz Lightyear, Nemo, and Mr. Incredible, now comes Remy, the furry star of Ratatouille. A lovable rat (yes, a rat!), Remy is driven by his passion for fine cuisine to become a chef against all odds and with madcap adventures along the way at the most famous restaurant in Paris. The Art of Ratatouille includes more than 200 of the artistic ingredients in this heartwarming film: storyboards, full-color pastels, digital and pencil sketches, character studies, maquettes, and more. In this exclusive movie tie-in book for adults, effusive quotes from the director, artists, animators, and production team reveal the genius at work inside the studio that changed cartoon heroes forever.

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A lovely keepsake, coffee table display, or popular library lend........2007-10-06

The Pixar Studios animated film RATATOUILLE is a winner and celebrating the storyline in print is the art-packed book version which collects over 300 of the artistic sketches, pastels, and sculpts which went into the movie. Both movie fans and fans of cartoon film artistry as well as collections strong in film art will want The Art of Ratatouille: it pairs extensive quotes from artists, animators and production team members with full-page color displays and makes for a lovely keepsake, coffee table display, or popular library lend.

Another Work of Genius.......2007-09-26

Beautifully layed out, the book showcases the artwork by the Pixar guys and gals in a way that is a masterpiece in itself. Simply put.

Gorgeous conceptual art.......2007-09-01

Pixar Animation Studios are recognized the world over as leaders in the field of CG animated movies. The road from idea to movie release is a long one and before sets are modeled and textured and characters are modeled, rigged and animated, the concept work is done. This concept work is not seen in the final movie release but it is the guide for the look of the entire film. Design, color and lighting are all fleshed out in the concert art. "The Art of Ratatouille" showcases some spectacularly beautiful drawings, paintings and sculptures. It is interesting to see which concepts developed into the final movie and which fell by the wayside. And, or course, the art can also be appreciated simply for what it is. A stunningly, beautiful book.

Excellent artistic book.......2007-08-24

Very good book for people who are looking for tips in the hand draw cartoon character area. The different position of the mouse, the correct way you can draw a character make the book a very valuable tool. It is really bad that there is not much information in the 3d area and I myself bought this book much more to find 3d tips.

Luichi Tejeda

Pixar succeeds once again........2007-08-08

Ratatouille was one of Pixar's most finely made movies, and the art book showed the painstaking hard work that was put into it. Watch the development of the characters, lighting tests, Brad Bird's words reflecting the movie, and dozens of talented artists' sketches and paintings that made this movie what it is. The real treat for me was Dan Lee's art along with the few storyboards that really lifted my spirit.

Rest in Peace, Dan Lee.
Pixar lost a fantastic artist.

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Great book for young readers
love the bear books
Love it!
love these books.
No TV, Just Bear Books

Bear's New Friend
Karma Wilson
Manufacturer: Margaret K. McElderry
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ASIN: 0689859848

Book Description

Bear is going to the swimming hole, but first he must find his friends.

There's a clatter in the tree! Is it Mouse? No . . .

"Who?" calls Bear.

Something quickly scampers by! Is it Hare? No . . .

"Who?" calls Bear.

Someone seems to be hiding from Bear and his friends. Who is it? WHO?

How Bear and his forest friends discover a NEW FRIEND will enchant young readers. Karma Wilson's playful text and Jane Chapman's radiant illustrations make Bear's New Friend a perfect summertime read-aloud companion to the bestselling Bear Snores On.

Customer Reviews:

Great book for young readers.......2007-09-26

We bought this for our 5yr old at a Scholastic book fair (much cheaper) and she loves it. The illustrations are beautiful and the story is cute and flows well. This is a great book for beginning readers who've mastered their basic sight words and are ready for something a little more. The rhyming verse and the visual clues, along with the simple sentence structure all provide great clues for figuring out new words. It also makes the book easy to read out loud.

love the bear books.......2007-07-27

This is another great bear book. My kids love them and I love reading them to the kids. The pictures are so nice, as well. A great addition.

Love it!.......2007-05-10

I bought this book for my son a few weeks ago, and all my kids love it just as much as it's 3 predecessors. I admit, I'm the real fanatic in the family when it comes to the Bear Snores On series...I love the rhythm of the text and when the kids join in with the catch phrase that each book has "and the bear snores on", "the bear wants more", or, in this case "who?"...even though, they all know who the new friend is. Fabulous addition to your collection.

love these books........2007-03-31

This one is not my favorite. We love "Bear Snores on" and "Bear wants more". I like the rhyming and stories better than this one, but this one is cute too. we also like the Christmas one- "Bear Wakes Up". My (almost) 3 and 5 yr olds love all of these and we read them all the time. the illustrations are great. we learn about all the different animals. they love to "aaaachooo" in Bear snores on.

No TV, Just Bear Books.......2007-02-07

Our girls would rather read the Bear books than watch TV! It's the best compliment a books series can receive isn't it?

Your Personal Penguin (Boynton on Board)

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You gotta sing this one!
Conside Love doesn't compare
More to "Penguin" than meets the eye
I LOVE This Book!
utterly romantic

Your Personal Penguin (Boynton on Board)
Sandra Boynton
Manufacturer: Workman Publishing Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Board book

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ASIN: 0761143726

Book Description

The irrepressible, ever-original Sandra Boynton introduces a brand new Boynton board book. Your Personal Penguin is a read-aloud, listen-along favorite for young children and the grown-ups who read to them. Fun to hold, the book tells the story of a slightly bewildered hippo and the loyal penguin who wants nothing more than to be his pal:

Now, lots of other penguins seem to be fine
in a universe of nothing but ice.
But if I could be yours, and you could be mine,
Our cozy little world would be twice as nice.
I want to be Your Personal Penguin.

Customer Reviews:

You gotta sing this one!.......2007-10-08

You can see by the musical notes on the cover of this little board book that it's really a song you can sing. And music really anchors language. I saw the link to the song but wasn't able to download it when I got the book so I made up my own little tune. It's a hit! My kids are too old for this but my neighbor's daughter, who is just learning English, comes over for story time every Saturday. She loves this book and sings along with me. So does her big sister and my daughter (who are both really too old on their own for this book)--they all bounce around the house and sing along. Very sweet. Recommended for a fun together time with your little ones. :-)

Conside Love doesn't compare.......2007-09-04

I adore this book! My boyfriend is in love with penguins and it was by chance that I saw this in a window of a local bookstore. It's the perfect book for you to add personal touches too. As dorky and corny as it may be, we like to think of each other as one another's personal penguin. Great for kids and adults.

More to "Penguin" than meets the eye.......2007-05-27

Like But Not the Hippopotomus, there is more to I Want to be Your Personal Penguin than meets the eye at first. The book is about all of the traits of our closest companion. It is about the one who wants to love us when we aren't particularly intersted in being loved. It is about the one who is with us during great adventure and also those moments when we think we may have even gone a little too far. It is about the one who is with us at night, and the one who is always actively listening to us. I'd say this is a very spiritual little book for those who choose to read with an open mind and open heart.

I LOVE This Book!.......2007-05-15

This is my new favorite Sandra Boynton book! I found the book after watching a YouTube video of Davy Jones singing the text. The book has the website where you can download a free mp3 copy of the song. I recently got to read some bedtime stories to a couple of young girls. This one, I sang. They both declared it their favorite. The story is about a penguin who wants to be a hippo's 'personal penguin'. Cute story line, wonderful Boynton illustrations. Can't lose with this one!

utterly romantic.......2007-04-09

i'm a fan of sandra's older books ("moo baa la la la" is a favorite), but "personal penguin" may be her best book yet. the premise is clever, and the title is adorable -- a great way to learn about love, platonic and romantic.

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Great for 1-2 year old
Pairs large, colorful drawings by Jeff Mack with the zany story of animals rushing to view an event
Eve Bunting does it again!
LOVE IT

Hurry! Hurry!
Eve Bunting
Manufacturer: Harcourt Children's Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0152054103

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Rooster is spreading the word: Hurry! Hurry! All the animals rush to the barn--and arrive just in time to greet the tiniest member of the farm family, hatching out of his egg.

Eve Bunting's simple energetic text and Jeff Mack's colorful art come together in a joyful book that's perfect for preschoolers.

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Great for 1-2 year old.......2007-07-23

Our son loves this book so much! He is 21 months old and each beautifully illustrated page only has a couple words on it so he can memorize them and read along. We got it from the library but when it was time to return it, we had to have our own copy so we bought it from Amazon!

Pairs large, colorful drawings by Jeff Mack with the zany story of animals rushing to view an event.......2007-05-13

Eve Bunting's HURRY, HURRY! tells of a big day in the barnyard, and pairs large, colorful drawings by Jeff Mack with the zany story of animals rushing to view an event. The very young will appreciate the easy reader, which offers several words in big letters, plenty of action, and colorful pictures parents can easily use to help reinforce sounds and words.

Eve Bunting does it again! .......2007-03-09

In this charming children's book, Bunting captures the excitement and anticipation of a new baby as well as the celebration once they arrive.

All the animals on the farm are so excited! The repeating language conveys a real feeling of urgency on the farm. But where are all of the animals rushing off to? Jeff Mack's illustrations begin calmly and develop an increasing intensity, driving you to keep turning pages at an ever-building pace. You easily gets drawn into the growing excitement. Both the words and illustrations again slow us down and we almost hold our breath in anticipation of the hatching chick. You will erupt with joy right along with the animals to greet the new baby chick.

The beauty of this book lies in how the words and illustrations are seamlessly woven together to create an ever-building pace, a moment of breath holding and an inevitable release of joy.

This book would be a great way to introduce the idea of a new baby in the family to a toddler. The repeating words, lively pictures and loving story are perfect for the early preschool set.

Armchair Interviews says: Nice way to talk about a new baby.

LOVE IT.......2007-02-27

There is some excitement at this farm. The animals all run about rushing each other to the hen house! What could the excitement be? Why a little chick is about to hatch! Come on down to the farm and join the fun!

The book is short and easy to read. The theme is farm animals and most kids love book on this topic.

Yes My 2 year old loves this book! She wants to read it over and over!

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