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Format : Box set
Author : Bobby Lynn Maslen
Number of Pages : 12
Publisher : Scholastic Paperbacks
Company : Scholastic
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Product Description In Bob Books Set 4, kids read eight humorous stories. Longer books and complex words engage young readers. New blends, more sight words and longer words advance their skills, while sounds repetition keeps reading easy. Meaningful stories and playful pictures keep kids absorbed. Customer reviews Great Head Start! by .. A. West (upstate, SC)
I love these Bob books. I bought sets 1-5. My boys are still on the first box and they are cruising right through. Kindergarten and first grade. It is GREAT to find a set that introduces new word families and then reinforces them. You won't be disappointed. The drawings are so simple but my kids really do relate.
Love these books! by .. H. Lewis ()
These are great learning to read books. We're working our way through the whole series.
Gift was great success. by .. MLC (Michigan)
This was a gift for a boy. He loved it! Success! I love giving gifts
people love recieving. Amazon is my place to shop.
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Immediate Gratification by .. Stay at home mom ()
My son (age 4) after learning his letter sounds has found these books incredibly rewarding. He can read a whole book by himself! The Bob Book series is so smooth that he dosen't even realize that new concepts are being taught with each book/set. The steps are just enough for him to be challenged but still rewarding as he is able to complete each one at his own pace. We were introduced to these through his Montessori school and purchsed them for our home.
Love this series! by .. L. A. Soricone ()
We have really enjoyed this series. My son, who just completed kindergarten, has used the series over the course of the year. The cartoons are funny, the text builds from set to set in a logical way. The box design gives kids a great feeling of accomplishment and let's them set goals -- we set up a card with stickers. My son gets one each time he reads a book in the set and when he's done with a box, he gets to go the bookstore to choose a book. The books build his confidence as a new reader and develop new skills in a more gradual and coherent way than other series I've seen, which claim they are for new readers but don't have a logical progression in the language they use. These books do.
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Author : John Flanagan
Number of Pages : 272
Publisher : Philomel
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Product Description Still far from their homeland after escaping slavery in the icebound land of Skandia, Will and Evanlyn's plans to return to Araluen are spoiled when Evanlyn is taken captive by a Temujai warrior. Though still weakened by the warmweed's toxic effects, Will employs his Ranger training to locate his friend, but an enemy scouting party has him fatally outnumbered. Will is certain death is close at hand, until Halt and Horace make a daring, last-minute rescue. The reunion is cut short, however, when Halt makes a horrifying discovery: Skandia's borders have been breached by the entire Temujai army. And Araluen is next in their sights. If two kingdoms are to be saved, an unlikely union must be made. Will it hold long enough to vanquish a ruthless new enemy? Or will past tensions spell doom for all? The battles and drama are nonstop in Book Four of this hugely popular epic. Customer reviews A good book.  by .. ()
This is a good book with good plot and storyline. A must read if you liked the 1st and 2nd.
Exciting, Entertaining, Engaging...Best in Series So Far by .. Julie C. Gilbert (NJ United States)
***minor spoilers ahead***
I would rate this book a 4.75 (of 5), the deduction coming from a few technical issues I have with the author's choice of paragraph breaks and a few instances of lame dialogue. Listening to the story on a cd would answer for the first point quite nicely. The second point is a matter of personal preference, and some people may actually like the whole "what" scene that thoroughly annoyed me. It reminded me of Abbott and Costello's "Who's on First" skit. One time around, its funny, but more than once struck a painful chord within me.
Aside from that though, the story flowed rather nicely. In a few instances the sequence of events was far too convenient to be anything but a children's fantasy story, but it still fit nicely enough to engage the reader. Split second rescues, daring battles, and nicely executed battle tactics still make for a lovely story.
Characterization seemed better than the previous three books, but I think that's only because the previous three books could set it up. If you just picked up this book and read, you'd get a neat little story, but you wouldn't have the emotional connection to the characters. Some series are fine out of order (i.e. Star Wars: X-Wing series), but this is definitely a series to read in the intended order.
As for the title change from Oakleaf Bearers (Australia) to Battle for Skandia (U.S.), I'd have to say the US title strikes closer to the heartbeat of the story. The Australian title is better seen in scope of the whole series, and probably would have made better sense on book 3...but as mentioned elsewhere, book 3 and 4 could have been one story arc.
Last thing before I quit babbling here, this author is very good at cliff hangers. The stories are highly, highly predictable, but well timed tidbits keep one engaged anyway...
great review by a person who has read every book by this author by .. ()
I ve read every book by this author an i thought that this was one of his best books. I hope that there is a sequiel. it has a lot of action a dry sort of humor and a good story line. but i would nt recomend it if you havent read the first three. i d rate it a 10 or 9.5. i hope theres a sequiel.
rangers aprrentice The Battle Seandia by .. Michele J. Pickford (Mount Pleasant)
was exactly what I was looking for and wasin perfect shape the book is excellent and fits the rest of the sequence
Rangers Apprentice; the Battle for Scandia by .. T. Brady (Ut)
Ths is a wonderful series for pre-teen and young adults. I also know a few adults who have read them, because it has a wonderuful, interesting story. This particular book offsets the idea that Scandia's people are the antagonists, because there is another force with intentions of taking over the land of Scandia and perhaps Aruelen.
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Author : Robert Kirkman
Number of Pages : 304
Publisher : Image Comics
List Price : $29.99
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Product Description The hardcover features another 12 issues of the hit series along with the covers for the issues all in one oversized hardcover volume. Perfect for long-time fans, new readers, and anyone interested in reading a zombie movie on paper that never ends. Customer reviews Shocking, as usual! by .. John P. (East Brunswick, NJ)
This review will be short and sweet.
First, I LOVE this comic series, and these books are of PHENOMENAL quality!
I hope this series NEVER ends...it's simply the best zombie tale I've ever read, and I've read quite a few zombie novels, and seen many a zombie movie.
This is the best.
Each of the books, by the time I finish it, I think, "Wow, I can't believe they killed off that character!", or "How are they going to top this next volume?".
And each book continues to amaze me.
Well, this book not only is no exception to this, it actually made my jaw drop to the floor.
I honestly cannot wait until the next volume to find out what the hell is going to happen next, and to whom.
I won't spoil any of this, but be prepared for tons of violence, gore, and action.
This may be the best yet (except the first was a great volume for introducing the series), but honestly I can't pick a favorite.
The entire series is 5 stars.
DO NOT LET YOUR KIDS READ THIS if they are young.
This is NOT a kids' comic series.
Anyway, in closing, if you like the series, you will NOT be disappointed by this volume. The only negative is that it ends, and we have to wait for the next one...whenever that is.
BUY THIS and enjoy.
A bridge too far?  by .. Ryan Bonneville (Arlington, VA)
This is an exceptionally hard book to review. I think Kirkman is extremely talented and I think Walking Dead is one of the best comics on the market these days (it's by far Image's best, for sure). And Kirkman is certainly bold - he never shies away from doing what he thinks needs to be done, even if that means some pretty horrific or gut-wrenching action. That kind of thing has generally served him very well on Walking Dead.
But I wonder if there's a bridge too far, if perhaps there comes a point where what you do is only done for the sheer shock value of it. I'm honestly not sure, which is what makes this so difficult for me, and it's made more difficult by the fact that explaining the plot clearly would utterly ruin the experience. It's enough to say that the status quo is changed pretty dramatically by the end.
Now, I can see an argument for the literary necessity of the closing issues of this collection - the pure barbarity of the non-zombie cast members (which, of course, is what zombie stories are really about) is stripped about as bare as it can be here, and the results are certainly devastating - but there's also something deeply unsatisfying about it. Kirkman treads close to extreme caricature here; maybe he even hits it. And I can't help but feel like, four years in, he got bored of the direction he was headed and just hit the reset button.
I think, judging this as the fourth installation of a continuing story, it comes off as basically incoherent. Kirkman doesn't make an attempt to compromise the boldness and unflinching honesty of his vision, but as a story it doesn't really work. It ends where we began four years ago. What have we done in the interim and what has it meant? There's a literary argument in there too, but it's too nihilistic for Kirkman and, since this isn't the end, he isn't making it anyway. Instead it almost seems like an easy way out.
Compelling and devestating by .. N. Durham (Philadelphia, PA)
Collecting the "The Calm Before" and "Made to Suffer" storyarcs, this fourth hardcover volume of Robert Kirkman's ongoing apocalyptic zombie masterpiece The Walking Dead is by far the most compelling, and brutally devestating, part of the series yet. "The Calm Before" is just that, as Rick's wife Lori begins going into labor while the rest of the crew enjoy what time they have left, preparing themselves for the onslaught they know is coming. And it does in "Made to Suffer", as the mutilated, revenge driven Governor comes attacking in full force. This is where Kirkman really pulls no punches, as we witness characters who have been in these pages since the beginning of the series meet some shocking, and grisly, demises. Not to mention the surprisingly emotional impact that echoes throughout these pages, as the book comes to a close and a new direction is set. All in all, Robert Kirkman's The Walking Dead continues to be a spectacular story of survival horror, and like the best zombie flicks before it, is worth going back to again and again.
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Author : John Flanagan
Edition : Reprint
Number of Pages : 320
Release Date : 2009-01-08
Publisher : Puffin
List Price : $7.99
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Product Description Still far from their homeland after escaping slavery in the icebound land of Skandia, Will and Evanlyn's plans to return to Araluen are spoiled when Evanlyn is taken captive by a Temujai warrior. Though still weakened by the warmweed's toxic effects, Will employs his Ranger training to locate his friend, but an enemy scouting party has him fatally outnumbered. Will is certain death is close at hand, until Halt and Horace make a daring, last-minute rescue. The reunion is cut short, however, when Halt makes a horrifying discovery: Skandia's borders have been breached by the entire Temujai army. And Araluen is next in their sights. If two kingdoms are to be saved, an unlikely union must be made. Will it hold long enough to vanquish a ruthless new enemy? Or will past tensions spell doom for all? The battles and drama are nonstop in Book Four of this hugely popular epic.
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Author : Jude Watson
Number of Pages : 192
Release Date : 2009-06-02
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
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Product Description A Clue found in Book 3 sends Amy and Dan jetting off to find out just what's behind the fierce rivalry between the Tomas and Ekaterina branches of the Cahill family. Was a Clue stolen from the Tomas branch? Where is it now? And most important, can Amy and Dan get their hands on it before their rivals do? It's a wild race that will take Amy and Dan deep into the bowels of the earth . . . and right into the hands of the enemy. Related Search : 39 clues , book 4 , edition  |
Author : Stephenie Meyer
Number of Pages : 768
Release Date : 2008-08-02
Publisher : Little, Brown Young Readers
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Product Description When you loved the one who was killing you, it left you no options. How could you run, how could you fight, when doing so would hurt that beloved one? If your life was all you had to give, how could you not give it? If it was someone you truly loved? To be irrevocably in love with a vampire is both fantasy and nightmare woven into a dangerously heightened reality for Bella Swan. Pulled in one direction by her intense passion for Edward Cullen, and in another by her profound connection to werewolf Jacob Black, a tumultuous year of temptation, loss, and strife have led her to the ultimate turning point. Her imminent choice to either join the dark but seductive world of immortals or to pursue a fully human life has become the thread from which the fates of two tribes hangs. Now that Bella has made her decision, a startling chain of unprecedented events is about to unfold with potentially devastating, and unfathomable, consequences. Just when the frayed strands of Bella's life--first discovered in Twilight, then scattered and torn in New Moon and Eclipse--seem ready to heal and knit together, could they be destroyed... forever? The astonishing, breathlessly anticipated conclusion to the Twilight Saga, Breaking Dawn illuminates the secrets and mysteries of this spellbinding romantic epic that has entranced millions. Customer reviews Not like Twilight by .. Emily Ammon ()
I didn't hate Breaking Dawn like a lot of the twilight community did, but to say that I loved it is also a far cry from the truth as well. At first I loved the beginning; Edward and Bella finally got married and had a wonderful honeymoon, things were looking up, but then everything changed.
I feel like Meyer got stuck half way through, like she dug herself into this hole and had trouble getting out of it. There were points where the book dragged where you just wanted to say, "Oh come on lets move onto something different."
I think the biggest problem I had with the book was that it felt nothing like the Twilight series. When I was reading it I didn't feel like I was reading the original Twilight series, I felt like I was reading some sort of fanfiction or something along those lines.
I know most people always say that ALL of Meyer's writing reads like fanfiction but Breaking Dawn really does.
If you like the Twilight series then I feel that you have to at least read Breaking Dawn, it does give closer only to me the closer was a little too sweet, like everything had to come together in this perfect circle and make everything perfect which is kind of boring.
I don't hate it but one of my least favorite out of the Twilight series.
Immortal (Vampire) Love story by .. Joe D. Thomas (Derwood, MD USA)
I loved all of the books, and the characters. I see nothing wrong in creating another immortal love story. Its like a new Tarzan and Jane, Superman and Lois Lane, or Radha and Krsna. I for one think these kinds of love stories are the best ones.
Poor final book to what should have been a good saga  by .. IdeoPhanthus (Upstate, NY USA)
Lots of spoilers here...
This was just as bad as the second book in my opinion. It wasn't that it didn't have enough going on. It was that everything seemed so disjointed; characters falling completely...out of character. It all started out smoothly. But then it all went downhill so fast. You start out thinking "finally, we can get this vampire change thing out of the way & get on with things", but no. Honeymoon...great! Everything seems happy. Then it comes to sex again & moods get ruined, and suddenly you've got bartering on Bella's end to get the sex she wants, and Edward naming more conditions. Then it comes down to Bella postponing the "change" just to get some sex. And that leaves you wondering if she's never going to become a vampire, which was what the whole series was about...she didn't fit in as a human, is more comfortable with the vampires, and desperately wants to be one.
And then, out of nowhere, the author throws in another curve ball. Congrats! You're pregnant! Enjoy! Not only that, but suddenly Bella wants to be a mom. What happened to not wanting marriage? Not wanting to be a mom? So then you've got a very accelerated gestation period. Bella's hanging on by a thread. No one can talk sense into her, so she keeps wasting away during pregnancy. Then you've suddenly got Jake back in the picture as Edward basically tells him he can have a kid with Bella. Another curve ball! After we've beat up on him so much, now he gets dragged back in again.
Now she's so wrapped up in her "baby" that she doesn't care if she dies (which would result in Edward kiling himself), she doesn't care that it hurts both Edward & Jake to see her like that, and she doesn't care that her family & friends are left blowing in the wind. All the things she used to obsess over...she suddenly no longer cares about? The second she finds out she's pregnant she suddenly doesn't even care that previously she didn't want to be a mother? All logic just went right out the window. It's different when you want to be a mom, or have been pregnant long enough to come to terms with the fact that you didn't want this, but it happened, and you're okay with it (and grow into the "i'll die if I have to" mindset). But she gives birth, if you can call it that, and then becomes a vampire.
They also build up the Jake/Leah thing. I was growing into the idea of those two being together...orphan-type situation and whatnot. But then Jake imprints on the baby, and so Leah is left hanging out to dry. By the end of the book everyone is happy (or has a chance for happiness) but Leah. Way to go! But lets get back to Jake. He no longer obsesses over Bella. But now Edward is angry over the imprint. This comes after he understood the process, that it wasn't controllable, and after Jake having been told that someday he would imprint & be happy.
So at that point I think, "okay, now we can get on with her new life". Apparently not. I'm thinking that we'll get to see how she handles the newborn process, but she ends up skipping it. First vamp in history to do so. So then I figure that at the very least the rest of the book will be about her discovering her abilities, learning to use them, and the Jake/Nessie relationship (what with her accelerated growth). But all of that drags out with a whole lot of nothing until the very end of the book. I mean, even out beloved Alice flat out flees the scene. Sure she returns later, but when she left there was absolutely no hope of her return (not even a hint to Bella that she left to help, not just flee). So when she did actually return I wasn't suprised or excited, I was annoyed, regardless of the fact that her return had relevance. This book was a terrible ending to the saga. I can only hope that she continues the story in some form in the future, reads some critiques, and developes a truly enjoyable book, the whole way through.
Annoyed! by .. David Touchstone ()
Come on guys, there are lots of reviews in here that have HUGE spoilers(like why even read the book now spoilers)without so much as warning people by typing SPOILERS. Some people still want to be surprised. I just think people should try to be considerate of the people who haven't read it yet. Would you like it if you were REALLY looking forward to a movie and right before you see it, as you're in line to buy the tickets, someone tells you the big twist at the end? I just wish people would be more careful. :( Now I know the whole story and it would've been nice to be surprised, like most of the other readers got to be. Thanks for nothin.
A mediocre end to the saga by .. J. Gutierrez (Los Angeles, CA USA)
I loved the first three books so I admit, it would be hard to live up to my expectations. There were a lot of things I liked about this book such as the wedding, honeymoon and Renesme. As a mother myself, I was a little worried about Bella missing out on the experience of motherhood so that was a pleasant surprise. But then there was really no climax to the story. The scene in the field w/the Volturi was pretty boring. And we definitively never found out if vampires have souls, though it was hinted at. I am sad that the saga is over and am already missing Edward and Bella.
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Author : Angie Sage
Number of Pages : 608
Release Date : 2008-04-08
Publisher : HarperCollins
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Product Description There's trouble at the Castle, and it's all because Merrin Meredith has returned with Darke plans for Septimus. More trouble awaits Septimus and Jenna in the form of Tertius Fume, the ghost of the very first Chief Hermetic Scribe, who is determined to send Septimus on a deadly Queste. But Septimus and Jenna have other plans—they are headed for the mysterious House of Foryx, a place where all Time meets and the place where they fervently hope they will be able to find Nicko and Snorri, who were trapped back in time in physik. But how will Septimus escape the Queste? Queste, like all the books in the Septimus Heap series, is filled with nonstop action, humor, and fantastical adventure as Septimus continues his journey of Magykal self-discovery. Customer reviews 13 year loves it!!! by .. S. rummler (nampa, idaho usa)
i bought this for one of my grandsons for christmas and he loves it. he had been wanting it for some time. he's 13 yrs in case anyone wants to know what age group it works for. i'm sure it's geared toward adults too.
Great book! by .. Heather D. Durkacs (Butler, PA)
This is the fourth book out of the series and the best yet! I hope there will be more to come!
entertaining and light by .. doc peterson (Portland, Oregon USA)
As another Amazon customer put it, the Septimus Heap series is "entertaining and light" and "not as intense as the Harry Potter series" - I couldn't have put it better. I have enjoyed following the adventures of Septimus Heap, and _Queste_ is no exception. The first half of the story drags a bit, as the plot is unfolded at a much more lesiurely pace than in the other books in the series. The last half, however, makes up for the plodding start, as the questions raised (what *is* the "Queste"? What happened to Snorri and Niko?) are answered, and more information is provided regarding the history of the castle and city, and the connection between alchemists and wizards is clarified. While _Physik_ remains my favorite, this is a fine installment in an entertaining series for young adults.
Hmmmm by .. Blake (Denver, CO)
The reason that i'm giving this book a three is because i honestly don't know if i would recommend the series. I have enjoyed all of the previous books and i enjoyed this book but there is just something missing... After each book i feel so unsatisfied, though i'll exempt the first one from this. The books tend to be a bit predictable and the plot is pretty simple, which doesn't really bother me as the characters make up for it. I even don't really mind the bits of detail that she leaves out here or there.
I think my main problem is that there is no general goal for the series and the characters have virtually no development. Just an example of a disappointment (from Physik). She could have had a great plot twist with the bullet with the initials I.P. if she would have planned a ahead a little, but instead she probably thought of it after the fact and tried to make a plot twist by squeezing it in there. In my opinion I lost trust in her writing because now anything is possible if she so decides to flick her pen in the right direction.
Septimus has pretty much been the same character for the last several books and his relationships with his friends/Jenna are pretty much the same. Though there is a bit of development between Jenna and Beetle... Also there is nothing really obvious that is building up for the story of the series. Though there are a couple people in the world that would like to see Septimus hurt. A good series should build up individual books while slowly unraveling the big picture and conflict... Dom is pretty much out of the picture, though he might be brought back again but who knows?, Simon is out of the picture as well, and there is just dom's apprentice... Nothing is really connecting the dots, every round there is just a new conflict. Perhaps these all may be connected somehow and the history with Fume may become more significant. I guess we'll just have to wait and see.
I flew through this book and enjoyed it, and i plan on continuing, but if you haven't started the series yet, I would give it another book or two before starting, to avoid unnecessary frustration. I'll make sure to comment on the next book to let you know if she's turning the series in the right direction.
I HAVE TO SAY THIS WAS A BIG LET DOWN(sobsob sob sobsob) by .. Princess Becky (San Diego)
Well this was a let down thay prity much just happen to stumble on a gait way back to their time and thats about it.Ugg is a good book but the end just sucks .(Sob Sob Sob)
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Author : Gladys Rosa-Mendoza
Edition : Volume 2
Number of Pages : 20
Publisher : me+mi publishing
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Product Description Numbers come alive with vivid illustrations featuring all kinds of popular and exotic animals. Numbers come alive with vivid illustrations of iguanas, toucans, turtles and other creatures carefully chosen to captivate infants and toddlers. The book covers the numbers 1-10 and invites the reader to repeat the names in both languages. This is an excellent way to introduce young children to numbers in an engaging way that is sure to entertain as well as teach. 20 pages, 4.75 x 5.875 Los números cobran vida mediante vistosas ilustraciones en las que aparecen todo tipo de animales comunes y exóticos.
Los números cobran vida con animadas ilustracions de iguanas, tucanes, tortugas y otras criaturas cuidadosamente elegidas para cautiver a bebés y niños pequeños. El libro cubre los números del 1 al 10 e invita al lector a repetir los nombres en ambos idiomas. Ãsta es una excelente forma de despertar el interés de los niños hacia los números, prometiendo divertir y enseñar al mismo tiempo. 20 páginas, 4.75 x 5.875
The Benefits and Features of the English · Spanish Foundations series include:
• Helps teach vocabulary and other oral language concepts
• Summary page at the end to recap and instruct
• Helps kids get ready to read
• Helps develop phonemic, print, and numeric awareness
• Large bright colorful pictures to keep kids engaged
• Rounded corners for children s safety
• Laminated to protect from spills
• Board book so they can last
• Great size for little hands
• Simple but engaging text
• Useful for beginning Spanish at any level
• Useful for beginning English at any level
Our Guiding Principles:
• We believe that every child should be read to from birth.
• We believe every child should be taught at least two languages.
• We strive to surpass each customer's expectations.
• We will only produce the highest quality products.
Our Vision:
me+mi publishing will be a company that is recognized for producing the finest dual language products that allow children to function at a high level equally well in English and Spanish.
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me+mi publishing has received the following literary awards:
• Benjamin Franklin Award
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• Latino Literary Hall of Fame
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• Writer s Digest Certificate of Merit
Customer reviews Numbers by .. Jo March ()
As a child, the Spanish language was not something that I was familiar with. Even so, I still knew how to count up to 10 and found excitement in my ability to repeat the numbers to my friends. This "Numbers" book is a terrific tool to use to learn Spanish numbers. The pictures of animals increase as the numbers do and is a great way for children to remember the numbers as associated with a specific animal. The board feature of the book has allowed it to last even after my paperback books have fallen apart. I would recommend this book to anyone who desires to learn how to count in both Spanish and English.
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Author : Anne C. Bromer
Number of Pages : 208
Publisher : Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
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Product Description Miniature Books is the first lavishly illustrated, authoritative book on the delightful subject of books no taller than three inches. A dazzling array of books on subjects ranging from Shakespeare’s plays and the Holy Bible to politics and presidents, children’s books, the pleasures of life, and more are shown—with few exceptions—at their actual size. Here is the prayer book that Anne Boleyn carried to her execution, seen open to its sole illustration, a portrait of Henry VIII. Here also are the world’s two smallest books (impossible to be sure which is tinier). There are books studded with gemstones, books that Napoleon carried with him on his campaigns, books illustrated by artists such as Picasso, Miró, and Edward Gorey. And there is a section dealing with the papers, printing, and binding of these tiny marvels. The text is lively and accessible, full of great stories and fascinating people. It will appeal to the experienced collector, but also to the one just starting out and to anyone who loves the look and feel of a good book. Customer reviews Loved it by .. J Sampat (Bellflower, CA United States)
Very well written book, the pictures are visually stunning and so intruiging for those who love books.
Big ideas on small books by .. Proud Indy Girl (Massachusetts)
Very readable, loaded with information and ravishing actual-size photos of tiny books through the ages to the present. The authors transmit their enthusiasm for the history and aesthetics of miniatures. Some of these books are made of tooled and embosssed leather, others resemble jeweled lockets, and their workmanship is spectacular. An excellent source book even for the general reader, and especially readers who are drawn to miniatures.
Wee wonders by .. Robin Benson ()
What I found delightful in this survey were the books from the recent past. Obviously the authors rightly cover historical items (and with beautiful photos, too) but books right up to the turn of the new century are included.
Some of these really look beautiful like the 1988 colorful polycarbonate covers from Maurice Dufrene's `Florilegium' or the wraparound cover to Frank Dobie's 1979 `White Mustang', created with several different leathers. Both books are only two and a half inches tall.
The nine chapters, in words and images, give an overview of tiny tomes and it was nice to see that most of the books features are displayed actual size. Perhaps missing from the text was a brief description of how many of the books were printed. There is an interesting photo on page 106 of an uncut sheet from 1752 `London Almanack' showing twenty pages (and a gatefold of the Archbishop of Canterbury's Palace) which were no problem to print but the precision was in the binding such small items, if the craftsmen were a fraction out part of a page could easily be missing. Judging by the amount of commercially printed books included from the last hundred or so years binding machinery can handle small pages easily.
The last chapter covers oddities including a 1991 German medical companies little book with a dummy heart pacemaker as part of the package. A sidebar is devoted to hidden paintings, printed or individually artist painted, on the fanned out fore pages. `A Small Book of Flies' printed in 1983 includes actual fishing flies (under a piece of glass) in a book two and three quarter inches by one and three quarters.
It is this coverage of books besides the usual fine art ones that made the book come alive for me. Incidentally the production is first class, with gold blocking on three sides (when was the last time you saw that on a book?) printed in 175dpi screen and a handy silk bookmark.
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A work of impressive scholarship and research by .. Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
Rare book dealer Anne C. Bromer teams up with scholarly bibliophile and book collector Julian I. Edison (who for more than 40 years has served as the editor of 'Miniature Book News') to present "Miniature Books: 4,000 Years Of Tiny Treasure". This is an elegantly illustrated, 216-page compendium showcasing tiny books showcased in an exhibition at The Grolier Club which, founded in 1884, is America's oldest and largest society for bibliophiles and enthusiasts in the graphic arts. Featuring more than 260 full-color photographic illustrations of miniature books (being 3 inches or smaller in size) from around the world, the examples proffered range from Shakeseare's plays, to Christian bibles, to children's books, to all manner of fiction. Some of these are gemmed, tooled, locked, illuminated, and a few are illustrated by such legendary artists as Picasso, Miro, and Gorey. A work of impressive scholarship and research by Bromer and Edison, "Miniature Books" is a bibliophile's treat and would make a superb Memorial Fund acquisition selection for academic and community library collections.
GOOD THINGS DO COME IN SMALL PACKAGES ! by .. Gail Cooke (TX, USA)
Miniature books, those tiny treasure measuring not over three inches in height, length or width, have fascinated for some 4,000 years. Some of these books as those exhibited recently in Toledo, Spain, are so small that they can only be seen through a magnifying glass. Current prices for these books vary, and some dealers specialize in them. Today, there is a miniature book society, an international non-profit organization, providing a forum for collectors and interested parties.
Now, everything you wanted to know and more is available in this compact, beautifully illustrated volume by rare book dealer Anne C. Bromer and collector Julian I. Edison. The book is dedicated to Stanley Marcus, an avid collector of miniature books and contains a foreword by him in which he said that miniature book collecting gave him the greatest pleasure. He also noted that these small volumes "enlarged my field of knowledge to a wide variety of subjects ranging from pornography to philosophy, religious topics to small books for children." And so it is for aficionados.
Richly illustrated, Miniature Books includes chapters devoted to illuminated manuscripts, religious topics, politics, children's literature, and more. In addition, there are listings of sources for miniature books as well as mention of those in libraries.
Author Bromer notes that she first laid eyes on miniature books some 35 years ago and has been entranced with them since them. So have many - enjoy!
- Gail Cooke
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Author : M.i. Mcallister
Number of Pages : 288
Release Date : 2008-10-14
Publisher : Hyperion Book CH
List Price : $17.99
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Product Description After his last adventures, Urchin of the Riding Stars has taken his place as a trusted member of the Circle in King Crispin's court. Life on the island is back to normal, with little Princess Catkin growing up and testing everyone's patience in the process. But daily life is disrupted when Lord Arcneck and other inhabitants of Swan Isle come to Mistmantle asking for help. Their home has been taken over by bloodthirsty ravens that are attacking them and ravaging everything in sight. The brave animals of Mistmantle rush to the aid of their friends, but in doing so, incur the wrath of the invaders upon themselves. The vengeful ravens are powerful and won't stop until they hunt down and destroy every creature on the island. Only by using all of their courage and cunning will Urchin and his friends stand a chance to preserve life as they know it on their beloved home.
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