Ocean Life From A to Z Book and DVD

Book Description

Kids will love this innovative book and DVD package that lets them discover the fascinating underwater world - without ever getting wet! The entry for each letter focuses on the ocean-dwellers that begin with that letter. Kids will find fun facts and interesting tidbits as they pour over the amazing photographs. The 45-minute DVD showcases incredible footage that kids will want to watch over and over again.

Underwater life is a part of all preschool thru high school curriculums! Some preschools and all early grades study the life cycle of the tadpole to frog, and all early grades study the different types of plant and animal marine life - this book and DVD package includes everything they would study and MORE!

Annie's interesting narrative on this DVD clearly explains what it is like to be a captain of a boat, a videographer, and an underwater diver for young children studying 'What Do People Do?" in school!

+ The 32 page book includes more than 50 different sea creatures with tons of beautiful color photographs and fascinating facts on ocean life such as barracudas, kelp forests, predators and prey, parrotfish, sharks, xeno crabs and so much more.

+ DVD in English and Spanish!

+ DVD includes 45 minutes of underwater footage, created and narrated by Annie Crawley, a photographer and videographer-http://anniecrawley.com/

+ The DVD includes 26 different A to Z sea creatures and tons of kid friendly factoids such as "Mouth mackerels are named because of the way they feed. They swim against the current and open their mouths, waiting for their meal to swim inside!"

+ DVD has 3 main parts: Meet Annie - kids can hear all about Annie and watch as she drives her boat, puts on her gear and gets into the ocean; A to Z - filled with cool pictures and fun facts all about ocean life from A to Z; You and The Ocean - kids can watch as Annie and other kids get in the water. DVD footage unavailable anywhere else!

Customer Reviews:

Ocean Life from A to Z (book & DVD).......2007-06-02

This title was originally purchased for the library that I work in. I reviewed the title for the collection and enjoyed it so much that I purchased a copy for my nephew. It is very informative as well as entertaining. The still photography and video are exceptionally well-done. I think it's a book and movie that kids will enjoy over and over.

Cynthia

Great content, respectful presentation, and fabulous videography.......2007-05-24

Many science and nature videos aimed at children offer little more than pretty pictures. Most A-B-C films merely recite a list of words chosen to match the letters, dressed up with brief and painfully dull commentary. Imagine our delight (no, our amazement) at this combination of spectacular videography and deep. instructive narration. Annie's voice and narrative pace are well suited to young viewers, but she delivers a great deal of information in a way that respects a child's ability and desire to learn. Every creature she introduces is described in ways that make it clearly, fascinatingly different from the others. Our son insists that we be quiet so he can hear every word.

On top of all this information quality, the videography is simply gorgeous. I don't know how she finds such crystalline water and beautiful subjects but these are the best underwater images we've ever seen. We cannot recommend this highly enough.

Great book and DVD.......2007-05-07

My sisters and I loved reading the book and looking at the pictures. We saw the pictures come to life when we watched the DVD. We think that all kids will enjoy learning about ocean life if they have this book.

Librarian Loves It!.......2007-02-27

I am a grade school librarian. I have read this book to all my pre-k -third graders and they love it! The DVD is a huge hit! My own four year old requests this DVD often! I give this book and DVD a definite thumbs up!

A wonderful Gift for Kids and Parents Alike!.......2007-02-27

I love this Book/Dvd. What a great concept! It is my top gift to give to all the kids I know (and their parents). I am a Scuba Diver, and am always being asked to bring my pictures over to show my friend's children. This book is SO much better, and the DVD can be played along with, or separately from the beautiful, hard bound book.

Tropical Freshwater Aquarium Fish from A to Z (Compass Guides)

Average customer rating:

Great reference book.
Not too bad
Great Book
Very helpful for the new aquarist
Tropical Freshwater Aquarium Fish

Tropical Freshwater Aquarium Fish from A to Z (Compass Guides)
Ulrich Schliewen
Manufacturer: Barron''s Educational Series
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0764130560

Book Description

Literally hundreds of different tropical freshwater fish are shown in vivid color photos and described for aquarium hobbyists. Readers will also find information on general aquarium maintenance. More than 300 color photos. Titles in the Compass Guides series are handsome and practical quick-reference sources for pet owners, pet fanciers, and aquarium and terrarium hobbyists. Books feature brief descriptive profiles of their subject animals, each profile consisting of a color photo, the animalÂ's place of origin, its basic housing and feeding needs, and its physical traits and temperament. In addition to the profiles, each Compass Guide also contains general information on animal species and their families. 200-to-300 color photos and index.

Customer Reviews:

Great reference book........2007-09-23

This book has may types of fish profiles, including many popular aquarium fish, and great pictures. It has the nifty plastic jacket, which anyone with a fish tank will appreciate. It is a small enough book to bring with you to the fish store, and informative enough to make you glad you brought it.

Not too bad.......2007-09-23

An OK book that is very brief in its details of fish species and occasionally slightly inaccurate with regards compatibilities. Very nice pictures that get it an additional star from me just because they make species identification a lot easier than some of other books. It has a nice plastic cover for those times when you're reading and dripping at the same time and is handily pocket sized for taking to the shops with you.

Great Book.......2007-05-24

Not a lot of detailed info, but it's a great visual reference guide. I love it and it's cheap!

Very helpful for the new aquarist.......2007-03-10

As someone new to the hobby, this book helped me tremendously in selecting not only what fish I could and should put in my new fish tank, but helpful tips as to how I should care for them (Ph levels, water temps, compatible types, etc.). I reviewed this book and read "The Essential Freshwater Aquarium" guide; both books help ensure that my first try as an aquarist results in a healthy environment for my fish. I was so impressed by the A to Z Guide that I bought one for a friend who has kept fish for over a year but was mixing fish indiscriminately without regard to the size of her tank or the type of fish already in the tank. We both now have a high enthusiasm for our aquariums and consult the guide before any new fish purchase. Highly recommended for new and experienced aquarists.

Tropical Freshwater Aquarium Fish.......2007-02-20

This books fits our needs quite well. It is appropriate for our 7-year old son while at the same time provides details an adult reader would find interesting and useful.

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A-Z of Staffordshire Dogs
Clive Mason Pope
Manufacturer: Antique Collectors Club Dist A/C
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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Book Description

The book lists and illustrates over 200 dog models and includes 34 breeds which have been grouped conveniently in alphabetical order.

Jumping from A to Z: Teach Your Dog to Soar

Average customer rating:

Excellent Book to Help Your Com"pet"itive Dog

Jumping from A to Z: Teach Your Dog to Soar
M. Christine Zink
Manufacturer: Canine Sports Productions
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Dog Health & Nutrition for Dummies
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ASIN: 1888119004

Book Description

The most comprehensive guide to canine jump training, Jumping from A to Z provides a complete jump training program for dogs of all ages, specifics of jump training for obedience, agility and flyball, information on how structure affects jumping ability, and solutions to jumping problems.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent Book to Help Your Com"pet"itive Dog.......1999-05-16

Well constructed guide with the physics of the leaping dog and exercises to help the handler/trainer setup a method to improve the team's techniques. A must for Canine Agility.

Kipper's A to Z: An Alphabet Adventure (Kipper)

Average customer rating:

Cute!
Love it!
Great Alphabet Book!!
Nice, but...
Sweet introduction to the alphabet for your toddler

Kipper's A to Z: An Alphabet Adventure (Kipper)
Mick Inkpen
Manufacturer: Red Wagon Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Kipper and his little friend Arnold are on an alphabet search. It all starts when the young pig Arnold finds an ant. "Aa is for ant. And Arnold." Well, to be perfectly honest, it starts a little earlier, before the book even officially begins, when Kipper the pudgy brown dog tells a zebra, "We won't need you till much, much later." Throughout, as Kipper and Arnold find (and sometimes lose) a buzzing bumblebee, a caterpillar (actually, the caterpillar finds them), a duck, and a menagerie of other alphabetized critters, the earnestly eager zebra appears, ever hopeful that his day in the sun has arrived. "Nn is for No, not now!" Kipper tells him. After "Juice...And a bit of jam, too," "Splish! Splosh! Splash! And six squishy slugs," and V, which is "very, very hard" (when they can't find a volcano, they make a picture of one instead), the zebra asks one last time. "Is it my turn? Is it? Is it?" Kipper is happy to report, "Yy is for Yes!" The zebra stands proudly in the middle of the page, and everyone says, "Zz is for Zebra!"

Mick Inkpen's enchanting Kipper stories can be found on TV's Nick Jr. and in his many picture books (Kipper, Kipper's Birthday, Kipper's Snowy Day, and lots more). This Alphabet Adventure, with its adorable details and witty subplots, is sure to win hordes of new fans. (Ages 2 to 5) --Emilie Coulter

Book Description

Kipper and Arnold are on an alphabet adventure! What can they find for each letter? They find ladybugs for L. And toys for T. But what begins with X? That's a hard one.

Customer Reviews:

Cute!.......2007-06-05

Very cute book! My 2-year old son is a Kipper fan and he loves this book! Hopefully it will help us with learning the ABC's!

Love it!.......2007-04-28

My 2 1/2 year old LOVES this book. She's a big Kipper fan, and this is such a great book - much requested at bed time. We love all of Mike Inkpen's work...

Great Alphabet Book!!.......2007-03-01

My son loves the Kipper videos. I think he might even like the the books more. He takes them everywhere.

Nice, but..........2005-12-27

A really nice book that covers each letter of the alphabet. It has easy-to-read large print and clean, tidy drawings of some of the familiar Kipper characters (mainly Kipper and Arnold).
My only objection is that the edition I have has some Americanisms, like ladybug, instead of ladybird (I suppose because the publisher, Red Wagon Books, an imprint of Harcourt, is US-based). That doesn't go with the very English Kipper of the animated series. But aside from that, it's a lovely book.

Sweet introduction to the alphabet for your toddler.......2005-08-19

I loved the Kipper A to Z Alphabet Adventure for my toddler. The Kipper illustrations are some of my favorites; they are sweet and gentle. This book is positioned more as a first alphabet book for toddlers. There are only one or two concepts with each letter. However, this is a book with paper pages as opposed to a toddler's board book.

My 4-year-old enjoyed going through the book once but she wasn't interested in multiple readings.

The Element Encyclopedia of Magical Creatures: The Ultimate A-Z of Fantastic Beings From Myth and Magic (The Element Encyclopedia)

Average customer rating:

Ok, great.....
It is what it is...
wheres the pictures??????
Some Interesting Information--But Has Research Gaps and Innacuracies

The Element Encyclopedia of Magical Creatures: The Ultimate A-Z of Fantastic Beings From Myth and Magic (The Element Encyclopedia)
John Matthews , and Caitlin Matthews
Manufacturer: Sterling
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 140273543X

Book Description

The newest entry in the popular Element Encyclopedia series spans the globe and the ages to present a feast of magical beasts, both familiar and rare. Populating this ultimate reference is a host of marvelous creatures, many of which have stirred our imagination since childhood; they come from fairytales and myths, and from beloved writers such as the Brothers Grimm, Lewis Carroll, J.R.R. Tolkien, and J.K Rowling. Each entry delves into folklore and history to reveal such secrets as why dragons guard the weather, how to make mermen laugh, and how a slow lizard cost humans the gift of eternal life. From Chinese dragons to Norwegian sea monsters, banshees to griffins, cherufes to lampaluguas, every fantastic figure gets its due.

Customer Reviews:

Ok, great............2007-09-06

So here I have (what I thought) to be the perfect reference for magical beings, etc. Also, here I have our second bedroom that I just redecorated into a study/guestroom with a magical theme (it's decorated with vintage magic posters), and I have a seven-year old stepson who will be sleeping in said room. The vintage magic posters are of Carter, Herrman, Blackstone, Houdini, Kellar, etc. Of course, they all have IMPS in them. I thought I'd show my son what imps are with this book so he wouldn't be afraid... Well, I thought I'd just pull out my trusty encyclopedia, but NO. There's every possible being you could ever imagine, except IMPS.

Bollocks I say... Just when you need a good reference book. NOT.

It is what it is..........2007-05-14

a comprehensive research volume. Personally, I have found it extremely valuable in my work, and will even pick it up on occasion for an aimless perusal. It does cry out for a few illustration, though I am sure many of the creatures in the book are loath to have their likenesses set down.
Not for the very young, but a must for the serious cryptozoologist.

The Care And Feeding of Dragons: An Illustrated Guide to Alternative Pet Maintenance, Book One

wheres the pictures??????.......2006-08-02

I bought this book to read and look at with my [...] son who is in love with dragons and creatures one look at the cover and we were excited to get it here however one would think an ENCYCLOPEDIA would have a picture or two not one damn picture in the whole book!!!! Yes it is an indepth read for an older person who still enjoys the magical world and i will be devouring this book by myself it was just disappointing we had great expectations of fantastical artwork and information to go with it.

Some Interesting Information--But Has Research Gaps and Innacuracies.......2006-07-19

"This book is a zoology of the imagination more than it is a natural history. It follows the myths of magical creatures wherever they show themselves, myths that are primal stories encoding understandings that we grasp by means of metaphor rather than with any literal-mindedness. Where will these creatures lead us?"

The Element Encyclopedia of Magical Creatures is a 682-page, flexibound compendium of fantastic beings from myth, magic, and urban legend. (Flexibound is somewhat between a hardcover and a paperback). Arranged alphabetically for easy reference, hundreds of entries are culled from literature, sacred texts, history, legends, cryptozoology, and movies. Mythical stories pertaining to animals, fowl, and insects are also provided. Entertaining and informative, this book sparks both imagination and curiosity. Indeed, it's hard to read "just one" entry in this unique book.

Some of the fantastical beasts, monsters, and demigods listed in this book include:

* Bunyip
* Lorelei
* Puck
* Sasquatch
* Chupacabras
* Thoth
* Quetzalcoatl
* Elves
* Bastet
* Leviathan
* Dryads
* Lilith
* Ouroboros
* Mothman
* Fire Drake
* Golem
* Banshee
* Satyr
* Basilisk
* Thunderbird
* Scapegoat

While many entries are familiar, I found the majority obscure--having never heard of them. I was intrigued to find that Dobby, the house elf from the Harry Potter books, is actually a genus of British house fairies--known mostly in the north of England. Supposedly, the Dobby/Dobie makes ridiculous mistakes or is easily confused. When I read the entry for the Brownie (pronounced "broony"), I was surprised to read that the sure way to get rid of a brownie is to give him a piece of clothing--just like the house elves in the J.K. Rowling series. (Unfortunately, the authors didn't cross-reference Dobby to Brownie for some reason, so I stumbled upon the entry quite by accident. Or, due to obscene curiosity, I suppose).

At times, the authors speak at length about Potter references in relevant entries. However, the entry for the Stag fails to mention Harry Potter's Patronus, which is a luminous white stag that Harry conjures in his times of need.

Some of the research seems sketchy at best and inaccurate at worst. For example, under the Mothman entry, there's a mention of the movie The Mothman Prophecies. The entry states "starring Kevin Costner", but Costner isn't in the film. The star of the movie is actually Richard Gere. I have to wonder: if the authors include a mistake like this--on a fact that is easily researchable--how accurate is the other information in this book?

One of the first entries I looked up was "tulpas", a concept that fascinates me. Unfortunately, there is no mention or entry for this phenomenon. Yet, there was information on the Golem, which is similar--but of Jewish/Kabbalistic origin.

While the authors explained that Fawkes is a pet Phoenix of Dumbledore in the Potter series, they fail to mention a more common mythological connection: the Phoenix is connected to the sign of Scorpio, and is considered a higher expression of this Zodiacal sign. Another "miss" was the entry on Salamanders. There is no mention that this creature is a spirit connected with the fire element in magical Hermeticism and some Pagan traditions. (Not to mention that the Salamander is a somewhat common theme among the fire suits in Tarot, most notably the Wands.) So I looked up Gnome (associated with the earth element), and *did* find a brief mention of salamander, gnome, undine, and sylph in terms of hermetic practice and Paracelsusian philosophy. Thus, the cross references in this book seems to be shoddy.

While some of the information in The Element Encyclopedia of Magical Creatures is downright fascinating, I was a bit disappointed to see what I considered glaring gaps in the research, not to mention inaccuracies. I didn't go looking for these, but discovered them early in my explorations of this book as I followed my interests and curiosity. That, and the fact that many of the entries were entirely unfamiliar to me, makes this a so-so book for me.

Granted, it's an overwhelming undertaking cataloguing hundreds of fantastical creatures from a myriad of sources--so kudos certainly go to the authors for doing a decent job as far as breadth goes. Moreover, I suppose I can't be *too* hard on the book, considering that it's an encyclopedia--not necessarily and exhaustive reference. Perhaps I am spoiled by Judika Illes' breadth *and* depth in The Element Encyclopedia of Witchcraft (not to mention her book on 5,000 spells).

If you're curious about the likes of mermen and griffins, sirens and orcs, The Element Encyclopedia of Magical Creatures will probably delight you. I can see this book being especially good reference for sci-fi and fantasy writers. However, if you want comprehensive information on several creatures, you may be better off getting a book that is devoted specifically to such a subject. (Note: after only an hour or so of reading this book, the pages began to pull away from the glue binding. Unfortunately, the flexibound cover/binding isn't as sturdy as the two previous hardback installments of the Element Encyclopedia series. Thus, it's not a good idea to read the book flat--but this hefty volume makes it almost impossible to read any other way without experiencing discomfort.)

Average customer rating:

Good Book
Good for what it is.
Food for thought!
Everything you never wanted to know,
essential for vegans and vegetarians

Animal Ingredients A to Z
E. G. Smith Collective
Manufacturer: AK Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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Animal Ingredients A to Z is the bible for vegetarians, vegans, and caring consumers. More and more, we find our everyday foods containing peculiar -ingredients-many of which are animal derived. As well as a comprehensive listing of animal ingredients, this easy-to-navigate guide contains supplemental information on vegan nutrition, food alternatives, and contact information for animal advocacy groups. Carol Adams, author of The Sexual Politics of Meat and Bruce Friedrich, director of Vegan Outreach at PETA, offer introductions to this newly expanded edition. Finally, consumers can brave the labels at their local market with confidence.

"Every vegan should own a copy of Animal Ingredients A to Z."-Erik Marcus, author off Vegan: The New Ethics of Eating.

Customer Reviews:

Good Book.......2007-07-03

This book is very quick to read. It's small so I keep it in my purse and I use it everytime I go grocery shopping. Beware, some of the information is very shocking. I definately recommend to anyone trying to become a vegetarian/vegan.

Good for what it is........2007-04-28

IE: a reference list of animal ingredients to look out for in your food/cosmetics, etc. Nothing that you can't find elsewhere on the web, but it's nice to have it summarized in one handy booklet.

Food for thought!.......2007-04-19

As a whole food consumer, though not a vegan, this small, informative book has me reconsidering my diet. While I do occassionally enjoy organic dairy products and free range meat, I sometimes feel guilty in doing so. Frankly, I was startled to learn about the vast plethora of obscure ingredients in our food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals derived from animals. The E.G. Smith Collective has really done an outstanding job collecting all this data. That said, I was a little dismayed that a few of their vegan alternatives were less than eco-friendly. For example, beeswax candles are certainly much healthier for the planet than petroleum candles! (Furthermore, having never been a beekeeper, I really don't understand how extracting beeswax from a honeycomb actually injures the bees. I would also question the idea that eating royal jelly, bee pollen and honey is honestly bad for you given their importance in natural medicine). In addition to suggesting a lot of questionable synthetic alternatives to animal ingredients, they also recommend a lot of soybean products. Personally, I love tofu, soy milk, and tofu ice cream, but I'm also aware of what Vandana Shiva refers to as "soy imperialism." Unfortunately, the authors of this book never discuss the ecological danger of biotechnology. While health food is expensive and brings up lots of complicated class issues, I would really encourage consumers (if you can) to only buy organically grown, non-GMO soy products. I would also suggest you eat other high protein veggie foods as well to diversify both your diet and the heath food industry. Whether I eventually eliminate animal ingredients entirely from my diet, I'm still not sure. However, I am extremely grateful for this excellent vegan resource for opening my eyes to the pervasiveness of animal cruelity in our economic system and challenging both my anthropocentric attitude towards animals and my position on food politics.

Everything you never wanted to know,.......2007-01-26

in a good way. It's amazing where animal products show up in our products. Sneaky meat people. I recommend this book for vegans, vegis, life lovers, and anyone who want's to know just what they are buying.

essential for vegans and vegetarians.......2006-07-26

This book is filled with more information than you may ever have thought you needed in order to live a cruelty-free lifestyle, but it's all here, presented in a readable and highly useful format. I can't imagine adopting a vegan diet without the aid of this book.

Soft Animals A to Z: Sew a Collection of 26 Realistic Toys

Average customer rating:

Best EVER!!!
amazing

Soft Animals A to Z: Sew a Collection of 26 Realistic Toys
Carolyn Vosburg Hall
Manufacturer: Krause Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0873495799

Book Description

Every kid loves stuffed animals, and Carolyn Hall's love for children shows clearly through the time and care she's put into every realistidc animal pattern featured here. From armadillo to lion and monkey to zebra, sewers will have fun following the detailed step by step instructions for creating 26 soft, stuffed playthings for their favorite children. Each pattern was thoroughly tested to ensure that the average sewer could easily create most animals.

Customer Reviews:

Best EVER!!!.......2005-07-03

I searched for a long time in bookstores, libraries, and even online before I found the perfect patterns, and this book has them! Experimenting with materials and eye positioning to create different looks also gives you much more when it comes to your "collection." The only complaint I would have is that I can't find more books by the same author for other animals, 'coz I sure love the results from the patterns she has in this one. Really a wonderful book for anyone who wants to sew nice-looking stuff toys.

amazing.......2005-03-16

Just imagine how happy I was when I got my copy yesterday. Sometimes we don't believe the cover of a book, but Soft Animals A to Z is really great. I especially like the zebra, unicorn, and ostrich. My son asks me for the monkey. All of the 26 animal toys are lifelike. And you'll be surprised to see even xiphosura, armadillo, and iguana are included. Step-by-step illustrations are helpful. With this book, I could make great toys for my niece and nephew.

Alphabet Art: With A-Z Animal Art & Fingerplays (Williamson Little Hands Series)

Average customer rating:

Buy It!
Just what I was looking for
Great book
Great source for an Early Childhood Curriculum
The Terrible Twos are not so terrible!

Alphabet Art: With A-Z Animal Art & Fingerplays (Williamson Little Hands Series)
Judy Press
Manufacturer: Williamson Publishing Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1885593147

Product Description

Over 80 imaginative ABC experiences- making an alphabet zoo, alphabet puzzles, picture hunts, color relays, silly poems. With Alphabet Art the alphabet is fun for even the most reluctant learner. 144 pages.

Customer Reviews:

Buy It!.......2007-08-13

What a wonderful resource! I checked this out at the library for my 2 year old son to combine with his lesson plan at home. Creating the letters together has helped him to understand what they mean. He loves to play with the crafts after I make them and at the end of the week I tape them to his wall to look at. It's such a great book! I will have to see if Judy Press has done others like it.

Just what I was looking for.......2007-07-05

I love this book. My 4 year old twins look forward to the art projects everyday. Even my almost two year old participates! My favorite part is that the projects use items that any house with preschoolers will have: construction paper, glue, paint, empty toilet paper rolls, paper plates, ect. Don't skip out on the finger plays. My kids love to move like the animals they have made in the projects. A must have for parents of preschoolers!

Great book.......2007-03-18

This was a fun book to use with my daughter when she was learning her letters. It gave me lots of creative things to do for all the letters and my daughter loved doing all the crafts. We ended up tracing all the letters and decorating them as suggested and put them along the wall of the playroom. My younger son now always points to them on the wall and tries to sing his ABC's. I would definitely recommend it! It's a great, fun learning tool.

Great source for an Early Childhood Curriculum .......2005-09-05

Great source for an Early Childhood Curriculum. This book gave me wonderful ideas on every letter of the alphabet. This book helped me plan lessonsfor my home toddler daycare. This book is a MUST HAVE for home daycare providers and home schooling parents.

The Terrible Twos are not so terrible!.......1999-12-29

I obsessed over this book wile I was pregnant and finally bought it for my daughter's second birthday (it was really for me). She's 2 and half and, although she isn't coordinated enough to really do a whole lot on her own, we have great fun with this book. She pulls it down from the bookshelf herself and looks through it. The illustrations are great and the instructions are easy enough for an adult to follow. I delegate the gluing and some coloring to her and we discuss shapes and colors--as well as letters and numbers-- while assembling the pieces. While not all (but most) of the materials are easily found around the house, I have found the ones that aren't in dollar and discount stores for next to nothing. She loves watching ordinary household items like an empty toilet paper roll transform into an alligator with some tape, a marker, scissors, green paper and glue. Her eyes light up like I'm performing magic. I have read, in teachers' journals and the like, that children retain information better when it is presented in a way that emotionally impacts them. For myself and my child, this book was well worth it, and I intend to look into some other titles by this author and from Williamson. Publishing.

Average customer rating:

Another pefect one
Daughter likes it !
rhymes don't capture my kids' attention
Silly:Good; Stupid: Bad!
Good book

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Manufacturer: Little Simon
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Board book

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ASIN: 0671493175

Book Description

Serious silliness for all ages. Artist Sandra Boynton is back and better than ever with completely redrawn

versions of her multi-million selling board books. These whimsical and hilarious books, featuring

nontraditional texts and her famous animal characters, have been printed on thick board pages,

and are sure to educate and entertain children of all ages.

Customer Reviews:

Another pefect one.......2007-07-06

My 3yr old absolutely adores this book!!Its so much fun reading with him and having a book that is teaching him while he's having fun. Its easy and light and does not get him frustrated like other books I've tried to use to get him to learn something. I've learned that Boynton books are a great way to learn and yet still let a child be a child....after all I don't think that at 3 he has to know what college he's going to and what his profession should be....If me reading "U, uglybirds being ugly" makes him giggle, its the best thing in the world!!!

Daughter likes it !.......2007-04-07

Our daughter at age 3 is obsessed with the alphabet and gets a kick out of this book, she loves the pictures and silliness.

rhymes don't capture my kids' attention.......2006-05-21

my 15mo twin boys are not interested in this book at all. i rated it 3 stars hoping they WILL eventually like this book, but if they don't i'm going to try the dr. seuss one.

Silly:Good; Stupid: Bad! .......2005-10-25

Like Moo/Baa/Laa this is another book that attempts to be silly but ends up being stupid!
The books messes it up in the very beginning.. "Aardvark Admiring". That is just plain stupid!
If you want silly; try "four fluffy feathers on a fiffer-feffer-fef"
Sandra is no Dr. Seuss for sure!
Even my 14 month old thinks this book is lame! If I start reading this; she brings me the Dr. Seuss ABC.

I found one good use of this book! It makes an excellent table leveler

Good book.......2005-01-31

Not one of my favorites, but it still is a good book. We enjoy all of the Sandra Boynton books.

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