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Very Sweet story for kids
Sigmund is a very sweet story for children - kids love stories about bugs - and they can identify will Sigmund's feelings.It's a nice feel-good book, and it has great illustrations.

Fabulous for school counselors
Sigmund Simon Stinkbug has a classical storyline for teaching elmentary aged children about self-concept and bullying.This would be a great addition to any school counselors library.

Sigmund the poor little guy
Sigmund Simon Stinkbug, a really cute book with a moral message for children.Easy to understand.I really loved the pictures, very soft with a lot expression.Waiting for the next book.Hope to see many more ... Read more

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Who thought there was humor and creativity hidden in the Periodic Table of the Elements? Artist Simon Patterson has found it in this endlessly intriguing little book with a black cover, in which he color-codes the symbols for the periodic table and then replaces the name of the element with a well-known person whose initials or spelling somehow match. For example, Br (Bromine) becomes Bertold Brecht, Hf (Hafnium) is Henry Fonda and Tb (Terbium) morphs into Theda Barabut what do these celebrities have to do with their elements? Patterson fills his book with red herrings, mysteries and riddles that test the reader's knowledge and expose the inherent human desire to establish order and meaning out of the least likely material. ... Read more

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NG Frozen In Time
Received as advertised in excellent condition. Received timely.Very pleased with purchase and vendor service. ... Read more

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Pinky and Rex are going to camp for the first time. Rex keeps telling Pinky how much fun they're going to have, but Pinky just wants to stay home where he belongs. Can the "Dear Arnie" column in the newspaper help Pinky figure out what to do?

Arnie give Pinky some good advice, and so does Pinky's mother. But it's his best friend Rex who tells Pinky what he really needs to know. ... Read more

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Rex's parents are adopting a baby, and Rex doesn't like the idea at all. Suppose her parents are so busy with the new baby they forget about her?

So she comes up with a plan. If she can be the perfect big sister, her parents will have to pay attention to her. The trouble is, being the perfect big sister is a lot of work, and it doesn't leave time for much else -- like her best friend, Pinky. ... Read more

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Great book for those adopting a second child (first not adopted)
This book fit oiur situation and was really great for daughter.It explores issues in relationships and adjusting oneself to move past change. ... Read more

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Pinky's family is getting a pet! The problem is, by a three to one vote, they've decided to get a cat, and Pinky wants a dog. And when they get a kitten, Pinky's sister, Amanda, says that Patches is hers. Why should Pinky care? He didn't want a cat in the first place. But Patches may have her own ideas about whose cat she is. ... Read more

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Pinky and Rex are looking forward to a camping adventure with their dads. They'll hike in the woods and roast marshmallows over a campfire. But a thunderstorm has come along to ruin all their plans. How can the best friends save their double-dad weekend? ... Read more

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Erec Rex continues his quest to become king in Kaza Kingsley's The Three Furies. ... Read more

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BEST BOOK EVER!!!!!!
I have never read a better book in my life! i cant wait for book5!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Three Furies
The Three Furies is a book about adventure, suspense, friendship, daring, and a little love mixed in there. I would reccomend this book to mostly all ages ( after you read the other books of course)

Erec Rex book 4
Erec Rex : The Three Furies: is the fourth installment of an eight book series. Once again we are taken to the magical Kingdome of the Keepers.Erec is a teenager who is destined to become King Erec, partly because he is a Prince, one of the royal triplets.Erec was adopted and only recently started learning things about where he came from and his biological family.
Erec has to complete 12 quests in order to become King the bulk of the book centers around one quest that Erec has to do. Erec contuiunes some of his magic lessons from his tutor the Hermit.Erec and some friends also have to rescue a dear friend who was kidnapped by Erec's archenemy Thanatos Argus Baskina.

Those who have read the previous books will not be disappointed. Those who have not read the other three books I think will still be able to get it.Readers will be right there alongside Erec as he is going through his adventures. The book is much longer then the previous books.The book is extremely fast paced.I look forward to reading book 5 which right now is slated to be out fall 2011.

The Tree Furies is a must read book
I just finished the book two days after it came out and I think it is a great book for all ages. It is that kind of book that you cant put down and stop reading. There are also some weird twists in this book that can kind of confuse you, but that just makes the book better. Everyone should read this book! ... Read more

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Pinky's favorite color is pink, and his best friend, Rex, is a girl. Kevin, the third-grade bully, says that makes Pinky a sissy. Deep down, Pinky thinks Kevin is wrong, but he's still worried. Does Pinky have to give up his favorite things, and worse, does he have to give up his best friend? ... Read more

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Second grade class loves Pinky and Rex!
Wow! We have just the book for second graders. Pinky and Rex and the Bully by James Howe is an interesting book. You should read this book because it teaches the important lesson to be yourself. This is a book about a 7-year old boy named Pinky who gets bullied by a third grader named Kevin because he likes the color pink. Pinky gets scared and confused. He doesn't know if he should change the things in his life that he loves so that the bully won't bother him anymore such as his favorite color, his name and his best friend. We were sad and embarrassed for Pinky when the old lady named Mrs. Morgan came to rescue him from the bully. You should read this book to find out if Pinky changes himself for the Bully. We recommend this book to second graders who hate big bullies. We give this book 5 stars!

A perfect lesson for another boy who loves PINK!
My 4 year old loves pink. His room is pink, his stuffed animals are pink. He has often been hurt by thoughtless children AND adults who can't resist pointing out that PINK is a girl color. We encourage him to be himself and enjoy in spite of what any one else thinks. But even our loving support couldn't do what this book does.

It lays the issue out in a clear understandable way. The choice to give up what he loves to suit others and avoid bullying humiliation is painful to read. My boy instantly connected with what Pinky was losing and cried bitterly. When the elderly neighbor perceives the problem and offers her own experience as example we were so relieved. But best of all in the end when Pinky gets his PINK stuff back and confronts the bully. He is no longer selfdoubting. He is prepared to stand up for himself and what he likes. He became a permanent hero for us.

Poignant, without being maudlin or sappy. Well done and Thank you.

4 1/2*Excellent Book for Elementary School Kids
Billy was nicknamed "Pinky" because of his love for the color; even his stuffed animals have a bit of pink somewhere on them.He's got no problem with the name until a school bully begins taunting him, calling him a girl (generally not received well by seven-year-old boys), and generally intimidating him.

Pinky, wondering if he's too old for such a nickname, decides to change his name back to Billy, and give his beloved animals to his sister.Fortunately, an older neighborhood woman teaches him to accept himself as he is:

"It's hard to be different, isn't it, Billy? ....But, believe me, it's worse not to be yourself. Don't change for other people, Billy. Other people will come and go in your life. Do what's right for the one person who will always be with you--yourself."

Her advise, and some newfound assertion by Billy/Pinky helps him out: "Pinky walked straight up to Kevin and poked him in the chest . . . 'I'm not a sissy and I'm not a girl. And if you think so, it just shows how dumb you are.'" OK, so Pinky gets slightly physical, but, overall, this is a fine book for the bullied--and those who bully them.Forty pages long, with lovely soft color illustrations, a non preachy tone, and a nice inter-generational angle.This book really seems to know the seven- year-old's mind. ... Read more

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From the earliest stages of sounding out words to the excitement of reading a whole book without help, Ready-to-Read books open up a world of possibilities to children at three different levels:

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Pinky really wants to be an actor and is sure he'll get the lead in the school play. Rex, on the other hand, wants nothing to do with being on stage. She's afraid she'll forget her lines -- or worse. Everything changes when Pinky convinces Rex to go with him to the tryouts. Will Pinky and Rex still be best friends when the show is over? ... Read more

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What does it take to win eight gold medals?

Napping away three summer vacations?

Eating enough broccoli to fill the back of a pickup truck?

Swimming the length of the Great Wall of China three times? ... Read more

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Train with a T. Rex
Students of all ages know the name Michael Phelps. Very informative and kid friendly explantions of what it took for Michael Phelps to win 8 gold medals.

stick to swimming, Michael
I submitted a review before but I don't see it here. Wanted to see what others wrote. I am terribly disappointed in this book. I spent more time explaining some concepts to my 6 year old son as I read it to him than I did actually reading it to him. He was amused by the pictures and did understand that they were a long distance. This book says ages 4-8 but he simply did not understand the concepts. Anyone else I've showed it to clearly sees that it is a BRAGGING book. He gives no credit to coaches or other trainers, or support from his mother and fans, he did not accomplish his goals alone. I thought surely this book would be about how hard it was to train but how he kept going and how it was worth it in the end. I expected much more from a kids book like this and will not recommend it.. in factactually discourage anyone to buy it. It is a waste. I wanted to give it NO stars.. but had to put something.

Picture Perfect

Ward Jenkins illustrations in this book are of superior quality. And you learn a little about Michael and Herman too!

How to Train with a T. Rex and Win 8 Gold Medals

Phelps is an excellent role model and a real American hero!
This book is great!My son is a huge fan of Michael Phelps, and this is a wonderful book that explains how hard Phelps had to work to win 8 gold metals.This book does a fantastic job of presenting math and numbers to kids.Phelps presents the information in a fun and informative way, ensuring kids can relate to the facts, and can see real world applications for math.My son and I met Phelps during his book signing tour back in December, ("No Limits: The Will to Succeed") and the way Phelps treated my son and all the other kids proved that he is an excellent role model and a real American hero.I am pleased that he wrote this children's book, giving fans of all ages the chance to appreciate what a superstar he truly is.

Wow, Phelps has got some brass not gold to be writing a kids book.
What's his next book gonna be?How to create your own bong?Dude lost all credibility as a role model once that infamous photo came out.He will always be a phenomenal athlete but guiding the minds of children is something he is just not fit for. ... Read more