Because of Winn-Dixie

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The summer Opal and her father, the preacher, move to Naomi, Florida, Opal goes into the Winn-Dixie supermarket-and comes out with a dog. A big, ugly, suffering dog with a sterling sense of humor. A dog she dubs Winn-Dixie. Because of Winn-Dixie, the preacher tells Opal ten things about her absent mother, one for each year Opal has been alive. Winn-Dixie is better at making friends than anyone Opal has ever known, and together they meet the local librarian, Miss Franny Block, who once fought off a bear with a copy of War and Peace. They meet Gloria Dump, who is nearly blind but sees with her heart, and Otis, an ex-con who sets the animals in his pet shop loose after hours, then lulls them with his guitar. Opal spends all that sweet summer collecting stories about her new friends, and thinking about her mother. But because of Winn-Dixie or perhaps because she has grown, Opal learns to let go, just a little, and that friendship-and forgiveness-can sneak up on you like a sudden summer storm. Recalling the fiction of Harper Lee and Carson McCullers, here is a funny, poignant, and utterly genuine first novel from a major new talent. A Newbery Honor Book.

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Because of Winn-Dixie, a big, ugly, happy dog, 10-year-old Opal learns 10 things about her long-gone mother from her preacher father. Because of Winn-Dixie, Opal makes new friends among the somewhat unusual residents of her new hometown, Naomi, Florida. Because of Winn-Dixie, Opal begins to find her place in the world and let go of some of the sadness left by her mother's abandonment seven years earlier.

With her newly adopted, goofy pooch at her side, Opal explores her bittersweet world and learns to listen to other people's lives. This warm and winning book hosts an unforgettable cast of characters, including a librarian who fought off a bear with a copy of War and Peace, an ex-con pet-store clerk who plays sweet music to his animal charges, and the neighborhood "witch," a nearly blind woman who sees with her heart. Part Frankie (The Member of the Wedding), part Scout (To Kill a Mockingbird), Opal brings her own unique and wonderful voice to a story of friendship, loneliness, and acceptance. Opal's down-home charm and dead-on honesty will earn her friends and fans far beyond the confines of Naomi, Florida. (Ages 9 and older) --Emilie Coulter

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CAN ONE DOG ACCOMPLISH SO MUCH?.......2007-09-29

Ten-year-old Opal and her father, whom she calls "the preacher" have moved to a small Florida town where she feels lonely--both as a newcomer and as an only child. Abandoned by her mother as a little girl the narrator secretly cherishes a dream that her mama will walk back into her life someday--an improbable idea privately shared by her papa. But her luck changes suddenly when she claims a friendly stray dog as her own, after it causes considerable damage and ruckus in a grocery store,
whose actual name if that of the chain, Winn-Dixie.

Opal learns about life, friendship and personal expectations in her new hometown, where she makes the acquaintance of people in various age groups: elderly Miss Franny Block, spinster librarian; Gloria Dump--who is not at all a witch. There is also the misunderstood youth, Otis, at the pet shop, and even kids ranging from pinch-faced Amanda, the sassy Dewberry brothers, and tiny Sweetie Pie. All these characters provide Opal with opportunities to grow in understanding and compassion.

Yet, it is through her relationship with her father, the lonely preacher--who pulls himself like a turtle into his shell of isolation--that give up childish fantasies. During Opal's discovery of social grace and inner peace in these pages Winn Dixie himself smiles and wags his tail--winning hearts and praise all around town. Generous Opal eagerly gives her faithful canine companion the credit for her social success. With its extensive dialogue, digestible vocabulary and widely-spaced lines this book proves easy reading for elementary and middle school pupils, offering gentle insight into the challenges of being a preacher's kid or wife.

Because of Winn Dixie.......2007-07-18

Opal, is a young girl in a new area with know friends. Opal lives with her father, who in the book portrays a very loving father yet a little reclusive. Opal mother left them when she was younger because she hated the responsibilities of being a preacher's wife. Opal is very lonely until she finds a funny looking stray dog at the Winn Dixie grocery store in town. She names him after the store that she finds him in. After awhile she not finds a friend in Winn Dixie, she finds trust and kindness in others. This is a great book to teach the value of friendship and family.

A Gem!.......2007-06-27

DiCamillo's story is told in such a simple, yet incredibly engaging and touching way. With elements like the smiling dog, the runaway mother, the sweet/sad lozenges, etc., it could have come across as overly sentimental and "icky" -- but no. DiCamillo manages to downplay the sappiness and capture the reader's heart right from the get-go. Definitely deserving of the Newbery. Read it with a box of Kleenex handy. The movie is great too -- very true to the book.

An Okay Story, Overly Hyped.......2007-06-05

Everything that happens to Opal that summer she moves to a new town seems to be because of her new dog, Winn-Dixie. In fact, Winn-Dixie himself is someting of an accident to her. She found him, a stray, causing a scene in the grocery store and couldn't bear for him to go to the pound. Instead she took him home hoping her preacher father, raising her alone since her mother left them shortly after Opal's birth, would take pity on the dog and let him stay. Her father does, and Opal has her first friend in her new town.

Soon afterward, Winn-Dixie seems to help Opal to make friends all over the place. The librarian likes him and lets him come in to hear her stories with Opal. When Opal doesn't have enough money to buy a collar and leash, she brings Winn-Dixie to the pet store and he keeps her and the manager company while she sweeps the store in exchange for credit. An old woman whom some children say is a witch takes a liking to Winn-Dixie and Opal realizes that she is just lonely and coping with past memories. Perhaps most importantly of all, though, is that Winn-Dixie's presence gives Opal the courage to ask her father about her mother, and he helps her to understand a little better what might have happened between them.

I liked that the characters in this story were so vivid, and that each of them seemed to be fighting off some sort of loneliness or bad feeling, but they all found ways to deal with it. I also liked the relationship Opal had with her father, and the relationship that formed between him and Winn-Dixie. I would have liked to have seen further development of the friendship between Dunlap and Opal. I could see the start of something between them, but I wish I had been able to have seen more of how they would relate to each other.

Becuse of Winnie Dixie.......2007-06-02

THE BOOK THAT I READ IS BECUSE OF WINNIE DIXIE IT WAS A GOOD BOOK.
IT WAS ABOUT A GIRL WHO GOES TO THE GROCERY STORE TO GO BUY TOMATOES AND OTHER VEGTABLES. THEN SUDDENLY SHE SEES EVERY THING FALLING. SHE DIDNT SEE ANYTHING AND PEOPLE ARE SAYING THAT A DOG IS MAKING ALL THE FRUITS AND VEGTABLES FALL BECAUSETHE DOG WAS RUNNING AROUND AND THEN THE GIRL OPAL SEES THE DOG AND THEN THE MANEGER CAME OUT AND YELLED WHO LET THE DOG IN THIS GROCERY STORE AND THE ALL THE WORKERS CAME AROUND THE MANEGER
AND THEN THE DOG RAN ON TOP OF THE MANEGER AND WAS LICKING THE MANEGER
THEN THE MANEGER SAID CALL THE POUND THEN OPAL SAID THAT IT WAS HER DOG BUT IT WASNT HEARS AND THEN SHE CALLED HIM SHE SAID COME HEAR WINNIE DIXIE
AND THEN HE CAME TO OPAL LIKE IT WAS HER DOG THEN SHE WENT WALKING HOME WITH WINNIE DIXIE .THE END

History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)

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History as Science Fiction

History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)
Anatoly Fomenko
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ASIN: 2913621058

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Recorded history is a finely-woven magic fabric of intricate lies about events predating the sixteenth century. There is not a single piece of evidence that can be reliably and independently traced back earlier than the eleventh century. This book details events that are substantiated by hard facts and logic, and validated by new astronomical research and statistical analysis of ancient sources.

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Calculations are only as good as your numbers.......2007-08-03

Yes, we can all agree that mainstream history is nearly 100% BS due to politics, economics, ego, problems with dating techniques, and various conspiracies. Agreed. But, I've been researching the distinct possibility that human history (in terms of civilizations) are much more ancient than we've been told, so coming across this book was very interesting to me. I wondered how Fomenko could be wrong (if at all) because he is very persuasive in his presentations. Then it dawned on me. If at previous times in prehistory, due to the various catastrophies that are well documented (comets, asteroids, planetary disruptions, plasma discharge, pole reversals, etc) the Earth was in a different position in relation to the sun, different tilt on its axis, different orbit, different rotation (in terms of velocity and DIRECTION), and the continents were in different positions, then would this not cause the ancients to see the sky (constellations) differently? In other words, is Fomenko making erronious assumptions about the physics of the Earth in pre-history, which then corrupt his data with regards to dating the relevant astrology? The last event to seriously disrupt our planet occured roughly 3500 years ago, according to other good researchers, so is it possible Fomenko has been confused by this? The vastly different physics of our planet in the not so distant past may explain this confusion, which is not to say the "mainstream" version of history is correct; on the contrary. I am not an expert in these fields, but wanted to see if this idea could spark discussion.

Pants on fire?.......2007-07-19

Will people ever read before spamming? Yes, Jesuits could not rewrite world history alone, they had help. Anyway, Dr Prof Acad A.Fomenko does not point to jesuits as the driving force of world wide history manipulation in published volumes 1,2,3;, actually he barely mentions the poor devils. Check it with 'Search inside' feature, please. China is rarely mentioned either, in fact, Dr Fomenko is completely eurocentric. Right, his theory contradicts all mainstream schools of history, because in their actual state they are all built on blatantly erroneus chronology. You don't need a mysterious cabal (conspiracy) to falsify history, the falsification is its modus operandi. It is inherent to history(ians) to falsify (distort) events, as it is inherent to humans to boast as it is inherent to power (authority) to legimize itself by referrring to glorious past made to its own order. Dr Prof Fomenko and team have identified scores of instances of such manipulation in Russian, European, etc.. history, and delivered valid statistical proof thereof. His own 'reconstruction' is completely another story. Forget c14 as a valid method of dating. W.Libby has initially discovered a brilliant method of INDEPENDENT dating. Too bad, c14 method has become a joke after a forced marrige with dendrochronology with consensual chronological scale inbuilt. Radiocarbon method can't stand blind tests, but is so very productive as a rubberstamp.

Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed. .......2007-04-09

There is no doubt that history as most know it is a sham, & institution's version of History both University & Church is fradulent & inaccurate. Everything was established with an agenda, The real "Dark Ages" are now when we have access to incredible amounts of information past authorities & more important 'common folk' didn't have but our institutions & educators are slow to evolve because of what has ignorantly & arrogantly been taught for too long. This is on many subjects not just Chronology.

For anyone to question "Why would a Mathematician have anything credible to say of History?" The answer is from Dr. Fomenko's preface in the book: "It would be worthwhile to remind the reader that in the XVI-XVII century Chronology was considered to be a subdivision of Mathematics." These volumes could possibly be some of the most important works to date & should be read by everyone with an interest in History, especially professors & educators who have a duty to the public. I have read both books & must say that 'Chronology 1' has some very eye opening & revolutionary information. Even if these volumes are part true the implications are profound & opens the doors to further investigations & questions which must be done. I speak several different lanquages & must say the logic Dr. Fomenko uses with "inflection" of words & words being read from left to right in one region & right to left in another then written backwards, the removal of vowels & get down to basics of words, or different cities & locations having the same name etc. is correct. Vowel usage has always been optional & varied, actually complicating linquistics & study. The first thing one has to understand is that words never had a fixed spelling in history like we do now, the spelling of words was mutable & regional, as well as names & titles of people were vast, varied & changed, NOTHING WAS FIXED or understood linear. Matters of Life & Death as well as financial profiteering yesterday & today were & are made with ignorant, illogical & conspiratorial views of history & reality, it's time people get closer to the Truth & society collectively grow up.

Very Interesting.......2007-03-07

It is a good proposal and I believe it will mature into something even better in the future. I think it deserves to be read.

History as Science Fiction.......2007-01-10

Anatoly Fomenko has written a very intriguing book, full of pictures, charts, and computer 'proof' of his thesis: backwards of AD900 we don't really know what happened or when. Between AD900 and AD1600 there is more certainty, but there is still a lot of fuzzy ground, and things don't get reliable until we get past the 1600's where the printing press made it very difficult for the perpetrators of this timeline manipulation to change anything that had been committed to print. The Dark Ages did not happen. Books were burned for a reason. One organization has doubled the actual length of its existence by expanding the real chronology. Read why.

I had always wondered why Christ died about AD33 and yet men waited until the 11th century to form the Knights Templar, the Cathars, etc and go after the Holy Land by force. Why the 1000 year gap? Turns out there wasn't more than a 10-12 year gap and he proves it using astronomy. This also implies that the planet is not as old as we have been told, and current Christian and other creationist scientists are already championing that idea without being aware of Fomenko's book. The two groups, creationist scientists and the Russian mathematical analysts corroborate each other. Fascinating.

Of course, all this flies in the face of what we have been told traditionally is the 'proper' chronology of western civilization, and most readers will experience 'cognitive dissonance' in reading this book. It means that our history going backwards from AD1600 becomes progressively more incorrect and unreliable until it cannot be trusted at all... in the space of 700-800 years.

Naturally, the curious, open-minded reader will want to know WHO did this, WHY, and did any of the events we think of as really ancient ever happen?
Dr. Fomenko is a respected scientist/mathematician at Moscow State University who has already answered these questions to the satisfaction of his initially skeptical colleagues. Most of them are now believers, a few still refuse to believe (the usual diehards), and of course the western press has ignored Fomenko's work -- for obvious reasons when you read the book. The ones who perpetrated this chronology ruse have a lot to answer for. They are still with us. That's why this book is a well-kept secret.

I gave the book a 4-star rating because I was unable to check out some of his claims; those I checked were as he said. But if even 1/3 of his claims are true, this punches a big hole in what we think is our history, the meaning of western civilization, our educational process (for repeating the ruse as gospel), and the trustworthiness of the organization that perpetrated this ruse, well-intentioned or not.

This book relates to current research into a Young Earth paradigm, to John Keel's discoveries about our planet, and Fr Malachi Martin's insights (in his now out-of-print books). We are indeed sheep who are manipulated and kept ignorant -- for a reason. While knowing what these men have to say may be the "booby prize" (as in: 'what can you do with this knowledge?'), it will provide interesting reading. Didn't someone say: "...and the Truth will set you free."?? For you to judge if this book contains the truth.

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Cricket in Times Square

The Cricket in Times Square
George Selden , and Garth Williams (Illustrator)
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ASIN: 0440415632
Release Date: 1970-09-15

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The comic, sometimes tragic side of life in the city is brought into vivid relief as Chester Cricket and his friends struggle to bring success to their human friends' nearly bankrupt newsstand

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One night, the sounds of New York City--the rumbling of subway trains, thrumming of automobile tires, hooting of horns, howling of brakes, and the babbling of voices--is interrupted by a sound that even Tucker Mouse, a jaded inhabitant of Times Square, has never heard before. Mario, the son of Mama and Papa Bellini, proprietors of the subway-station newsstand, had only heard the sound once. What was this new, strangely musical chirping? None other than the mellifluous leg-rubbing of the somewhat disoriented Chester Cricket from Connecticut. Attracted by the irresistible smell of liverwurst, Chester had foolishly jumped into the picnic basket of some unsuspecting New Yorkers on a junket to the country. Despite the insect's wurst intentions, he ends up in a pile of dirt in Times Square.

Mario is elated to find Chester. He begs his parents to let him keep the shiny insect in the newsstand, assuring his bug-fearing mother that crickets are harmless, maybe even good luck. What ensues is an altogether captivating spin on the city mouse/country mouse story, as Chester adjusts to the bustle of the big city. Despite the cricket's comfortable matchbox bed (with Kleenex sheets); the fancy, seven-tiered pagoda cricket cage from Sai Fong's novelty shop; tasty mulberry leaves; the jolly company of Tucker Mouse and Harry Cat; and even his new-found fame as "the most famous musician in New York City," Chester begins to miss his peaceful life in the Connecticut countryside. The Cricket in Times Square--a Newbery Award runner-up in 1961--is charmingly illustrated by the well-loved Garth Williams, and the tiniest details of this elegantly spun, vividly told, surprisingly suspenseful tale will stick with children for years and years. Make sure this classic sits on the shelf of your favorite child, right next to The Wind in the Willows. (Ages 9 to 12)

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Racist Book.......2007-10-12

This book portrays very old racist stereotypes of Chinese people. It portrays Chinese people as speaking in stereotypical accents with all r's replaced by l's. It portrays Chinese people as not knowing when to stop bowing to each other. It portrays Chinese people wearing Japanese Kimono's. If you MUST buy this awful ignorant book, do not let your child read it without teaching them about the racism and teaching them how not to be as ignorant.

A bug and his buds.......2007-08-30

This is a fun book. It's a nice book to read a chapter at a time as a bedtime book, because nothing particularly stressful or traumatic happens. The chapters are reasonable short and benign. There is tension, there is some drama, there are rich characters struggling with their individual challenges. But there aren't many chapters ending on cliffhangers that will leave young readers or listeners feeling unsettled.

The strength of the book is the warm friendship between a displaced country cricket, a scheming but kind-hearted urban rodent, and an unflappable feline. There is also the human protagonist, Mario, a young boy who labors in Grand Central Station at his parent's newsstand. Mario's family dynamic, with the passive dad and the hard-boiled, derisive mother, sets up a nice juxtaposition. We see the sweet sap of childhood innocence standing its ground against a well-meaning but distrustful adult world.

I bought this book to read to my kids because I remember loving it so much as a little kid myself, both the book and the filmstrip adaptation, which I believe I can picture myself watching in an overcrowded mobile home that was functioning as a second grade classroom.

There's one distressing flaw to the book, which I don't remember from my own childhood because I wouldn't have noticed or cared at the time, but there is a part of the book that takes place in China Town, where it feels as if the story gets a dose of 1950's borcht belt race humor. The wise old Chinese man's dialect is achieved by switching every `R' into an `L.' As is "Vely solly." Since I was reading it to my kids, I just improvised a little and avoided doing the accent, but if an older kid is reading the book for themselves it merits a discussion. A little social-historical context.

That aside, we had a great time reading this book. The part I am asked to reread is when Chester Cricket, while dreaming that he is home eating leaves, waked up and realizes he's half-chewed through a two dollar bill borrowed from the newsstand register. There's brief panic and then excited brain-storming with his mammalian accomplices. As always, some credit goes to my unsubtle vocal performance, and I'm sorry, you can't buy that at Amazon. But it is funny stuff.

Cricket of fame and fortune!.......2007-07-07

If you are like me and love books like Molly Moon's Incredible Book of Hypnotism, you will certainly love "The Cricket in Times Square" because just like the "Molly Moon" books, it is compelling, interesting and has to do with fame! It is about a cricket from Connecticut, his name is Chester. One day Chester smells his favorite food, liverwurst, entered its picnic basket and then the next day he was in Times Square!! He met three friends, Harry Cat, Tucker Mouse, and a boy named Mario soon after arriving in New York City. The best part of the book is when Chester becomes famous for doing something crickets do so well, but Chester could do more. It is such a good book, I just can't wait for you to read "The Cricket in Times Square!!"

Wonderful.......2007-07-06

Oldie but goodie. Both of my children had to read it for school. It was very enjoyable.

Cricket in Times Square.......2007-04-28

The Cricket in Times Sqaure is about a talented cricket named Chester who came to New York from Connecticut in a picnic basket because he smelled liverwurst. Chester became friends with other animals like Tucker Mouse and Harry Cat. The boy, Mario Bellini, really liked the cricket and got his parents to let him keep Chester in their newsstand. Mr. Smedley was a friend of the Bellini family who was a music teacher. He wrote a letter to the newspaper so everyone found out about Chester's beautiful music. People were shocked when they heard how talented Chester was. During his adventures, Chester met Sai Fong who gave him Chinese food, mulberry leaves, and a pagoda. Our favorite part was when Chester ate the $2.00 bill because he was dreaming. It was very funny and exciting when they had to figure out what to do about it.
We got to know all of the characters in this book, but there were a few that were our favorites. We liked Chester because he had a way with words. He liked to eat liverwurst and mulberry leaves. Chester was nice, caring, and musical. Some of us have heard crickets chirping outside on nice nights, so we could picture how he looked and sounded. We also liked Sai Fong because of the way he talked and Tucker because of his sense of humor.
This is a perfect book for kids of all ages. It is good for learning new vocabulary words. We loved reading The Cricket in Times Square and we think our friends would enjoy it too! It was fun to read, it helped us learn all kinds of things, and made us laugh. Once you pick up this book, you will never want to put it down.

-Mrs. A's 5th grade class

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Four Dogs Eating the Three Dog Bakery Way
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Our boy likes the treats
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Cooking the Three Dog Bakery Way
Mark Beckloff , and Dan Dye
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From the celebrated creators of the ever pupular Three Dog Bakery, the world's first bakery for dogs, comes a fun-filled collection of easy-to-make gourmutt meals and treats designed to keep dogs healthy, happy, and drooling from ear to ear. It's the cookbook that gives "baked-from-scratch" a whole new meaning!

With more than thirty bakeries across the U.S., Canada, and Asia (and more on the way!), a thriving Internet and mail-order business, and products featured in retail stores nationwide, Mark Beckloff and Dan Dye of the Three Dog Bakery have baked tasty treats for pampered pooches around the world. In Cooking the Three Dog Bakery Way, now you can learn to cook these canine-inspired creations at home.

The sixty recipes collected here focus on simplicity, using human-quality ingredients that can readily be found in the everyday kitchen pantry. You will be able to whip up deleashous foods that will make your dog smile, sit up, and beg for more! Many traditional dog foods are manufactured from the lowest-grade ingredients, but in Cooking the Three Dog Bakery Way, you will learn to prepare flavorful foods for your furry four-legged best friend. The delicious delicacies—including Say Cheese! Chasers, Biscotti Bites, PupOvers, Yip Yap Banana Snaps, and Labrador Lasagna—were developed using ingredients approved by one of the nation's top animal nutritionists, and dog-tested by the authors’ own beloved pack of hounds.

In addition to the recipes, you will also find health tips, nutritional facts, basic grooming and training information, charming illustrations, and plenty of pet-loving puns, making Cooking the Three Dog Bakery Way irresistible for anyone who loves a dog.

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If it's for personal use.......2007-08-14

If you bought this book for personal use then it's a great book but if you bought it to help with a home business, many of the recipes will not last long. A lot of the recipies I didn't think I would use for my personal pet either. But just to say, I like shopping at their stores.

Four Dogs Eating the Three Dog Bakery Way.......2007-06-21

I recently purchased this book. Like others, I originally heard about Three Dog Bakery because of the book 'Amazing Gracie,' by the founders of Three Dog Bakery. We don't have a local Bakery so I thought it would be nice to try our four dogs on some of the recipes the Bakery suggested.

My dogs, in a word, SCARFED down everything I made. We've done a number of the cookie recipes thus far - all to the tail wagging delight of our four furry friends. We frequent a local dog park and not a dog turned up his or her nose at these treats.

In addition to the fun, easy and healthy treats and meals in this book there are numerous entertaining and informative snippets of information for the dog lover.

I would recommend this book to others who want to offer a healthy alternative to pre-packaged dog food and treats.

cooking for your dog.......2007-06-20

I have been making my dogs food for about 5 years now and am always looking for new ideas. My daugter gave me this book as a gift and I have been having a ball with it. But, best of all, my two girls( 9and13 yrs border collies) are loving it!

Our boy likes the treats.......2007-04-01

So far I only baked treats, but the rest of the recipes look rather yummy. I strongly recommend it.

Easy cooking for the pups........2006-11-10

Many great recipes to try. All of my choices, so far, have been easy to manage.

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Stuart Little
STUART LITTLE
STUART LITTLE
Another classic by EB White
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E. B. White
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Release Date: 2005-02-01

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How terribly surprised the Little family must have been when their second child turned out to be a small mouse. Apparently familiar with the axiom that "when in New York City, anything can happen," the Littles accept young Stuart into their family unquestioningly--with the exception of Snowbell the cat who is unable to overcome his instinctive dislike for the little mouse. They build him a bed from a matchbox, and supply him with all of the accoutrements a young mouse could need. Mrs. Little even fashions him a suit, because baby clothes would obviously be unsuitable for such a sophisticated mouse. In return, Stuart helps his tall family with errant Ping-Pong balls that roll outside of their reach.

E. B. White takes Stuart on a hero's quest across the American countryside, introducing the mouse--and the reader--to a myriad of delightful characters. Little finds himself embroiled in one adventure after another from the excitement of racing sailboats to the unseen horrors of substitute teaching. This is a story of leaving home for the first time, of growing up, and ultimately of discovering oneself. At times, doesn't everyone feel like the sole mouse in a family--and a world--of extremely tall people? (Ages 9 to 12)

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Narrator Julie Harris draws upon her extraordinary acting talents to raise this much-loved tale of a teeny, tiny explorer and his oversized adventures to new heights. "Stuart put on his sailor hat and his sailor suit, took his spy glass down from the shelf and set for a walk full of the joy of life and the fear of dogs." Skipping from one precarious perch to the next, the diminutive wanderer makes new friends, meets old ones, and shares his lust for life with listeners of all ages. Harris's clever, lyrical narration is wonderfully evocative and perfectly captures the charming yet soulful spirit of E.B. White's classic children's tale. (Running time: 2 hours, 2 cassettes) --George Laney

Book Description

A paperback edition of E.B. White's classic novel about one small mouse on a very big adventure! With black and white illustrations.

Stuart Little is no ordinary mouse. Born to a family of humans, he lives in New York City with his parents, his older brother George, and Snowbell the cat. Though he's shy and thoughtful, he's also a true lover of adventure.

Stuart's greatest adventure comes when his best friend, a beautiful little bird named Margalo, disappears from her nest. Determined to track her down, Stuart ventures away from home for the very first time in his life. He finds adventure aplenty. But will he find his friend?

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Stuart Little.......2007-06-04

Most people give birth to children but not Mrs.Fredrick C. Little . stuart little, a mouse, was her second child.The
first was human. Anything could happen to Stuart that mouse.stuart is very adventureous. He lives in one of the
biggest cities, New York city. stuart loves everyone in his family e

STUART LITTLE.......2007-06-04

Have you ever seen a big house and such a small mouse in the house? Well now you can just read stuart Little. I am going to tell you a little about stuart.He is a very small mouse that is a very small mouse that is on an adventure to the bird named Margalo. This book is like the movie in some parts and the other parts are different. I recomend this book to someone who likes adventure and excitement. Because they would really like it and get into it.

STUART LITTLE.......2007-06-04

Haven't you ever feltalittle small? I know someone who does.Presting Stuart Little. Who has a little experince. Since that problem with the shades.Well he kind of got stuck in them.Anyway I know you seen the movie.So if you want to hear the truth about what happend to Stuart in his life.You should read this book!What I liked about this book was when Stuart was daydreaming about this girl. This reminds me of the day when I was daydreaming about my birthday present !!!!!! I recomend this book to a person who likes love and adventure in this big world!!!!!!

Another classic by EB White.......2007-05-16

If you own one EB White book, you should own all three. This book chronicals the adventures of Stuart, a mouse born into the human family (the Littles). If you have seen the movie or enjoyed either of White's other two books, then you will be sure to adore Stuart and his story.

BOOKREPORT.......2007-05-12

THIS BOOK WAS WORTH MORE THAN THE PURCHASE MY SON RECIEVED AN A+. THANKS

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Classic story comes off wonderfully!
frightened children
PEEKING ENCOURAGED
Classic tale with beautiful illustrations
SWITCHING PLACES =)

Town Mouse, Country Mouse

Manufacturer: Putnam Juvenile
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 069811986X

Book Description

A story filled with suspense and humor, this classic tale of a town mouse and a country mouse takes a new twist in the imaginative and talented hands of Jan Brett. She introduces two engaging mouse couples eager to get away from their everyday lives. But when they agree to swap homes, they find unexpected adventures around every corner. Lush green scenes alternate with the elegant details of a fine Victorian townhouse to make a sumptuous and stunning picture book.

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Classic story comes off wonderfully!.......2007-08-29

This book was an absolute delight! The story of the town mouse and the country mouse is a classic and a goodie, and Jan Brett did a fantastic job retelling it! Rather than having one mouse per, she made her characters into couples! This adds a suggestion of sweet romance that will have the little girls swooning and the boys, of course, gagging (but what can be expected?)

The story goes into surprisingly complex reasons for why the mice move. The way they switch is charming. Post-move, however, they have their various misadventures, and Brett is quick to let us know how the proper mouse couple could have handled the situation. The dialogue is clever and cute, as well as the descriptive prose. As usual, much of the story is said with pictures, but when writing there is a great amount of detail and forshadowing. Best writing from Brett I have seen!

Cute, detailed, and a great length for a long-time read, and the final punchline is clever and hilarious. Plenty of lessons and entertainment right here!

frightened children.......2007-07-29

What is this impulse to scare kids? The mice in the story are threatened at every turn, from a variety of predators. It's creepy.

PEEKING ENCOURAGED.......2004-04-18

Children often hear "No peeking!" A clever book designer encourages them to peek in this story of two mice cousins who temporarily trade residences.

Cleverly placed peepholes encourage youngsters to peek and see what new adventure awaits each mouse before turning the page.

Not only is this a fun book, but there's also a moral to the story: There's no place like home!

Classic tale with beautiful illustrations.......2003-11-19

This book tells the "grass-is-always-greener" story of the city mouse and the country mouse. One day, the city mouse wakes up and decide he is unhappy with his lot in life. He and his wife pack a picnic lunch and go off for a holiday in the country. There they meet the country mouse, who is enthralled by the smell of city cheese, and the mice decide to do a house swap. However, they each find that they don't have the skills and knowledge necessary for survival in the other's environment. Attacked by cats and besodden in a thunderstorm, they rethink the arrangement and return home. Very young children may find some of the predators a bit scary, but older children should be able to handle the tension and enjoy the humor as well. The book has about 1100 words.

SWITCHING PLACES =).......2002-11-29

A good moral book. I agree! It talks about how these mouse familys switch places to see how eachother lives and to see what it is like to live like eachother! A GOOD BOOK!

Busy, Busy Town (Giant Little Golden Book)

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Cherished
Great Book
Great book but wanted the WHOLE book
Wonderful Books
Every Child MUST Own This Book!

Busy, Busy Town (Giant Little Golden Book)

Manufacturer: Golden Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0307168034
Release Date: 2000-08-15

Book Description

Welcome to Busytown where everyone is on their way to work. The Busytown grocers stock and sell fresh food; the bankers keep the money safe; the doctors and nurses make sure everyone is healthy; the postal workers collect and deliver letters; the sanitation workers collect trash and recyclables; the lumber workers chop trees to make furniture and houses; and the workers at the docks, railroads and airports help transport people and freight. But it takes even more careers and professions than that to keep this busy town running.

Customer Reviews:

Cherished.......2007-10-08

I know my children cherish this highly among all their books. The delightful chaos of the Scarry world is really a lot like theirs. Oh and there is no sexism. The binding is solid and the colours vibrant.

Great Book.......2007-08-08

I loved it as a child, and now my 2 1/2 year old daughter loves it too! It talks about everything that goes on at the doctors office, to the supermarket to the railroad.....it's all in here. Nice big book, and cute illustrations.

Great book but wanted the WHOLE book.......2007-07-20

I didn't realize from the description that this was the abbridged version, so I was disappointed when it arrived. The content of the book is great...it's just not all there.

Wonderful Books.......2007-05-11

My boys have loved Richard Scarry's books for years. He is a wonderful writer who makes his books educational and fun.

As far as the feminist is concerned, well, go do something better with your time. Maybe you could go make me dinner or clean my toilet.

If this book was "anti-feminist", that would only make it more desirable.

Lighten up.

Every Child MUST Own This Book!.......2007-03-10

Ever since I was little I have been so unbelievably inspired by Richard Scarry's Busy Town books. I can remember trying to draw pictures in the same style as his, and now that I am older, I find the Busy Town books are still at the top of my inspiration list. Not only do his books contain cute little animals wearing clothing and going about their lives as humans do, it teaches children words, jobs, food, cars, right vs wrong, etc. I recently purchased this book to inspire the art that I do now. After all these years, I STILL credit Richard Scarry books as the number one thing that lets my imagination soar!

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Tissues galore!!
the tenth city is an excitng book
Gripping conclusion.
The Tenth City
Awesome book- Awesome trilogy!

Tenth City (Land Of Elyon Book)
Patrick Carman
Manufacturer: Orchard Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0439700957

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The Land of Elyon has begun to fail, poisoned by the evil that creeps across the Dark Hills and into Bridewell.As she moves toward a thrilling conclusion, Alexa must find a way to overcome the Lonely Sea, rescue Yipes from the clutches of Victor Grindall, and unlock the mystery of the Tenth City.But can she find the answers she needs in time to save The Land of Elyon?

Customer Reviews:

Tissues galore!!.......2007-06-04

I loove this tissue box! It helps me all the time. e.g. When I had arunny nosr, When I had bloody nose, When I had a stuffed nose. As you can see this tissue box has helped me through so much lately.

the tenth city is an excitng book.......2007-04-13

The Tenth City by Patrick Carman is a magical adventure that includes giants, evil ogres, talking animals and some magical places that Alexa has never even thought existed. I would recommend this book to all ages that like good books. This dazzling story leads off with Alexa and her friends stuck on a boat(The Warick Beacon) chasing evil ogres who have captured one of Alexa's closest, Yipes. There journey to the Tenth City suddenly stops when there is a horrible storm and Alexa and her friends are forced to go on land. Alexa's hears that her father has stayed in Bridewell while everyone else leaved because they heard of that the ogres were coming.On Alexas adventure she will have to try and save yipes, find her dad, and discover the truth about the Tenth City.
Alexa is a skinny, young thirteen year old girl who doesn't succeed in sports. In this book she is expected to save her friends, and most importantly save the land of Elyon. On her adventure she is always ready. At any time the evil Victor Grindall can come and kill her and her friends. Since she is so slender and thin she wont have a chance against the ogres that are easily three times her size. thats where Armon comes in. Armon being a ten foot giant with great strength has a chance against the giants. His job is to protect Alexa from Grindall and the ogres.On his adventure he will have to hide from the black swarm which kills the giants and turn them into blood sucking ogres.Alexa will have to defeat Grindall, blood sucking ogres, the black swarm and the trouble of being turned into a ogre. Will they work together and defeat the ogres or will they let the land of Elyon fall?
The Tenth City is a wonderful,magical book that includes drama,action and adventure. So if you like action books I would recommend this book.

Gripping conclusion........2007-03-07

Patrick Carman's THE TENTH CITY also adds to a series, 'The Land of Elyon', as it presents the final battle between evil Victor and his leader and little Alexa, who must overcome the Lonely Sea and rescue a friend before she can save the world. Elementary to middle school leisure readers who have enjoyed prior books in the Elyon series will relish this gripping conclusion.

The Tenth City.......2007-02-03

donuts to this book.!. i like this book becuase... it is good... because... um... the girl does is in her teens but she does not... i repeat does not fall in love with a random boy. i think... maybe it is another series.

Awesome book- Awesome trilogy!.......2007-01-14

The final book.

The final chance for Alexa and her friends to save the world.

That's quite an undertaking for a thirteen year old girl!

If you've read my other reviews on this trilogy, then you will be able to guess how long it took me to read this book- I did it in a day. This type of trilogy is one that you just can't put down and forget about!

In this last book, Alexa finds out many new things about the world and herself. The secret that Warvold has been hiding from her about herself is finally revealed to all, and boy- does it take you by surprise! I was amazed, because I thought that Mr. Patrick Carman had told us all there was to know about the Land of Elyon and it's inhabitants, but he still had several tricks left up his sleeve that he was saving for this amazing climax novel.

This story is not restricted to any grade, age, or reading level- it is an awesome book for all adventure seekers!

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High-flying fun

The Tale of Pale Male: A True Story
Jeanette Winter
Manufacturer: Harcourt Children's Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0152059725

Book Description

Here is the incredible true story of a Red-tailed Hawk that makes himself at home in the most unlikely of places--atop a high-rise apartment building in New York City. Named Pale Male by his many fans, this majestic bird not only endures in this urban environment, he thrives. But when the residents have Pale Male's nest removed from their building, a historic battle--and triumph--ensues, uniting bird lovers everywhere.

With Jeanette Winter's beloved folk art-inspired illustrations and soulful insight into the spirit of this beautiful hawk, this is a book that will delight nature enthusiasts of all ages.

Includes an author's note.

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High-flying fun.......2007-04-24

"The Tale of Pale Male" is a gussied-up true story for the Picture Book set. Remember Pale Male--a Red-tailed hawk--and his Fifth Avenue perch? (Mary Tyler Moore lives in his building.) Remember how Pale Male brought his gal pal Lola to his favorite spot and they built a nest? Remember the birdwatchers down below and the momentous birth of two "hungry chicks"?

Pale Male and Lola set off a media storm when they build their huge nest and begin circling the skies of Manhattan. People lined the street to watch the birds fly and the chicks hatch. Winter chronicles their story and their abrupt eviction from 927 Fifth Avenue when downstairs neighbors complain of the "evidence of Lola's meals" falling on "to the balcony below." (Note: Winter includes only bones, leaves, and twigs in this "evidence.") Media and public outrage follow culminating in the restoration of Pale Male's home.

Winter successfully combines two stories in "The Tale of Pale Male." On the one hand it's the story of people standing up for nature even in the heart of Manhattan. On the other hand, it's a nature story--we learn how Red-tail hawks build nests, what they eat, and how they live.

Winter's pallette of grays, purples, and teals beautifully suits Pale Male's city life, especially when contrasted with the opening pages illustrated in the greens, blues and browns of a Red-tailed hawk's life in nature. An "author's note" at the end of the book gives us the straight story.

"The Tale of Pale Male" is best suited for readers ages four to eight. School-aged children in kindergarten through second grade will especially like "The Tale of Pale Male" at story time. Its dual story line will appeal to city slickers and nature lovers alike.

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. . . knowing this story
If you think you love horses
Great book for animal lovers
Great book!
A Special Book by a Special Person

The Horses of Proud Spirit
Melanie Sue Bowles
Manufacturer: Pineapple Press (FL)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1561642851

Book Description

There are approximately seven million horses in America. Each year, over seventy thousand are abused, abandoned, and fated to slaughter by callous and irresponsible owners. With a heart as big as a pasture, author Melanie Bowles takes some of these horses into her sanctuary called Proud Spirit. Here, horses that arrive listless and broken find a home where they finally know safety.

The bond between horse and caretaker does not happen overnight. It hangs by a fine thread of trust that the author earns with endless patience and a full commitment to the well-being of the horses in her care. The horses, some of which have suffered severe abuse, astound her time and again with their ability to trust, return the love they are given, and enjoy the companionship of other horses.

You will meet a whole stableful of remarkable horses:

Dusty, a Thoroughbred who recovered from severe injuries to reveal a rambunctious personality and a knack for stealing hats;

Maddy, an old mare, and Dancer, a gallant Appaloosa, both of whom had been isolated for years but whose ecstatic first acquaintance at Proud Spirit was, mysteriously, like the reunion of two soul mates;

Annie, a little sorrel mare who will break your heart with her weary kindness and who found peace and compassion, at last, under an old oak tree in a pasture at Proud Spirit;

Wrangler, a Miniature whose premature separation from his dam turned him into a tiny tormentor. His rowdy innocence helped Marshal, a huge Palomino gelding with neurological trauma, become playful and engaged as he educated Wrangler in horsy manners. Horses of Proud Spirit is an homage to the spirit of these alluring creatures and a moving memoir of lessons learned in compassion, strength, and loss.

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. . . knowing this story.......2007-09-21

Melanie and her husband, Jim, are to be commended for all their work with these wonderful, great, grand animals - HORSES! Horse lover all my life, but never worked with them although had one in early teens. Worked summer of '06 on horse slaughter bill which I got involved with while doing research on horse book I am writing - story of Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner of 1966 - Kauai King. Have been to rescue farms and send money as I have it to help support. From all the reviews of this book, Melanie, besides being a good woman with a tremendous heart, she must be a good writer also. I am going to order this book, but must admit that it may be a while before I read it. I am sure there will be lots of new stuff I will learn about, but the "stuff" that, at this time, I do not want to know more about, is how man has abused the horse - I, all to sadly, KNOW THIS STORY. I thank Melanie for her courage in writing this book, for herein, (and books like hers), lies any and all hope for better treatment of our wonderful horses - the love and respect they deserve, the rescue when this is not given. Again, to Melanie and Jim and all like them, all those special souls out there in this hard world, who when they hear of an abused or neglected horse (or any animal for that matter) will go and get them, bring them "home" in their arms as if these massive creatures were no more than a kitten and give them safe harbor and peace - THANK YOU! Shelby Staples - Virginia

If you think you love horses.......2007-08-11

If you love horses or even think you love horses, read this book. Sue can break your heart and heal it again on just one page. A great book for kids and adults, just starting with horses. Sue takes readers with her as she grows from rank beginner to one who not only loves horses but learns to understands and appreciates their amazing minds, hearts, and spirits.

Great book for animal lovers.......2007-07-05

I thought this book was really good, especially for people who love horses. The stories in each chapter are very interesting and different from each other, so you don't leave off on a chapter wondering what will happen next.

Great book!.......2007-06-27

I am involved with a horse rescue here in Michigan & bought the book after seeing the tv show about Proud Spirit on PBS. I can identify fully with this book - I was an inexperienced horse person & was thrilled to find out that the author was too when she started, and is from Michigan herself! The book is an easy read & will stir up emotional reactions from any animal lover. I have cried while reading this book several times - please keep in mind that I do horse rescue, so I've witnessed some of these things firsthand. The book is so well written in my opinion that you feel like you're there.

A Special Book by a Special Person.......2007-06-09

The Horses of Proud Spirit is really three stories in one. First, it's Melanie Sue Bowles' story as she tells us about her experiences with some of the first horses who came to live at Proud Spirit. We follow Melanie's progress from pure novice to knowledgeable caregiver, and she tells of her experiences just as if we were sitting on a porch, swapping horse stories with friends who are nonjudgmental because at one time or another in the course of our own learning process, we've been in Melanie's shoes. Melanie becomes our friend on the very first page of The Horses of Proud Spirit, and that's because she has the ability to make us feel her horror and disgust at what humans do to horses, whether out of ignorance or pure malice.
In what I consider the second story within the story, Melanie tells us the tale of each horse, unfolding the sequence of events in her comfortable, down-to-earth manner, even when the events are tragic. We rejoice with her when the outcome is good and weep with her when a horse is lost.
The third story is ours, the reader's, because if we've been insulated from the terrible things humans do to horses, Melanie opens our eyes to reality, so perhaps, if faced with signs of abuse, we will be quicker to take action. For those of us having cared for an abused horse (and hopefully, never as many as Mel and her husband, Jim) we share our understanding of what she goes through with each horse.
Depending upon whether you're new to horses or an old-timer, you'll either learn what's right when it comes to being responsible for the care of a horse, or, like what happened with me, Melanie's story brought back warm comforting memories of horses I've known in my lifetime.
You will enjoy The Horses of Proud Spirit and the way in which Melanie tells her story. You will turn the last page and wish she would tell you more. You will also use up one or more boxes of tissues by the time you close the back cover. And, you will never again take your horses for granted.

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