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As a treat, Grandpa tells Molly she can have one present from Flekman's.Just one.But Flekman's has everything: stuffed camels and stuffed bears, dolls that walk and dolls that wet, indoor games and outdoor games.How can Molly choose only one present?

Molly decides to try out a few toys.First she chooses a bear and takes it for a walk -- not quite right.Then decides on a camra -- so it takes pictures, so what?Pretty soon Grandpa finds her dressed as a pirate, piling up toys like a treasure.Then, when Flekman's Feaver is at its highest, Molly comes up with a crafty solution to her problim.What will Grandpa do when Molly decides she wants it all, she wants everything, she wants Flekman's!As a treat, Grandpa tells Molly she can have one present from Flekmans. Just one. But Flekmans has everything: stuffed camels and stuffed bears, dolls that walk and wet, indoor games and outdoor games. How can Molly choose only one present? She wants EVERYTHING! As Flekman fever rises, Molly is swinging from the chandeliers and Grandpa is tied up in knots until Molly finally finds a crafty solution to her problem.

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A present for the whole family!!
Terrific story to read aloud. Anyone who has ever visited FOA Schwartz or other giant toy store will appreciate this story about Molly and her Grampa. How to choose just one present??? You will enjoy this delightful tale, I promise. ... Read more

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"Sky, earth, / cloud, and rain, / show your face / to me again. / Halo nods, / wing unbends, / I see angels / without end." Ann Turner finds angels in the strangest places--in sunflowers, in milkweed fluff, in ponds, in clouds, and in the curve of a butterfly wing. In this boldly colorful, richly textured picture book, she--along with artist Lois Ehlert, creator of the Caldecott Honor winner Color Zoo--plays hide and seek with the winged celestials. In her poem "Sea Angel," an angel is built out of shells and seaweed: "We went treasure hunting / by the shore / and made a picture / on the sand / a horseshoe crab / for the head, / a scatter of shells for wings, / and a hank of green weed / for the sea angel's hair." Ehlert's painted paper collages are a pleasure to behold, even if you can't find the angel in the picture--which is likely. Artist's notes in the back offer background material on sunflowers, monarch butterflies, milkweed, and other wonders of the natural world. (Ages 5 and older) --Karin Snelson ... Read more

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A wonderful use of Lois Ehlert's talents
This is a great book for both kids and adults. Ehlert is known as a children's book illustrator, and this title takes her talents to the next level. The illustrations contain cleverly designed angels which the reader must find. They range in difficulty from VERY easy and obvious to VERY difficult. There are some that I still can't find! The illustrations are good enough to frame. Ehlert arranges everyday items (or "finds" the arrangement in nature) to resemble an angel. Each one is unique. After going through the book and finding the angels, it is possible to enhance the experience with a child by going back and creating stories for each one. Each page also contains a few lines by Turner which aid in finding the angel. However, the written lines are not as good as the pictures. The words just don't flow. That is the only reason this book has 4 rather than 5 stars. The book reminds me of the _I SPY_ series, or _Where's Waldo?_. In addition to being entertaining, this book stimulates the brain. There is a short section in the back with a few informational lines about each picture, but you can't use them to cheat; they don't give away the hiding spots. I thoroughly enjoyed it and will be giving away several as gifts this holiday season. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from The Horn Book Magazine, published by Horn Book, Inc. on May 1, 1998. The length of the article is 1700 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: An interview with Patricia Aldana.(Groundwood Books publisher)(News from the North)(Interview)(Column)
Author: Sarah Ellis
Publication: The Horn Book Magazine (Magazine/Journal)
Date: May 1, 1998
Publisher: Horn Book, Inc.
Volume: v74Issue: n3Page: p374(5)

Article Type: Interview, Column

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This digital document is an article from The Horn Book Magazine, published by Horn Book, Inc. on January 1, 1993. The length of the article is 21420 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: Canada continues to be a rich source of outstanding books for children. Two recent works deserve special mention for the way in which they extend the traditions of children's literature: Jo Cugnet's 'A Prairie Alphabet' and G.K. Johnson's 'Saranohair.'

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Title: News from the north. (new Canadian children's books)
Author: Sarah Ellis
Publication: The Horn Book Magazine (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 1993
Publisher: Horn Book, Inc.
Volume: v69Issue: n1Page: p112(3)

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The twins, Lara and Barnaby, find a new way back into Mesmeria, but in a time frame different than originally. The good Queen Mag Namodder has been kidnapped by the evil King of Bluggia and will die unless the twins and their friends can rescue her. In the effort, they encounter many dreadful hazards…and Lara becomes a witch. ... Read more

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This book is GREAT!
I loved this book! This superb sequel to "The Dark Green Tunnel" takes place a month after the first book in our tim, and about 750 years after the first in Mesmerian time! The twins Lara and Barnaby return to the beautiful kingdom of Twilandia only to find it in tatters and the good witch Mag Nammoder gone! Upon meeting the dwarf Quill, they discover that Mesmeria is once again under oppresion; but this time, an evil wizard holds the throne. To save Mag Nammoder and free all Mesmeria, the twins must invoke spells from the hidden "Secret Volumes of Warp" with the help of the extremely powerful wand. But in order to do this, the twins must first invade the heavily guarded Black Castle. And if they succeed, Lara has an inportant decision to make... ... Read more

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Mysterious stories that really gets you thinking
I think that this book is simply one of the best books that I've ever read. When I first started reading it I thought the stories were totally "weird". But when I got to the story about "Mr. Potato Head" my thought changed into "unusual". Which is good. I mean, I think reading normal plots and stories and just really boring. This book really got me thinking. For readers who likes unusual surprises, here's a perfect book!

I thought the book was okay, but it was not my best read.
I was intrigued by some of the stories in this book; many had some either very twisted endings or did not really end. Many of the stories, however, flew right over my head, and were not very clear to me as far as the plot of the story. I would possibly recommend this book to anyone who likes stories that don't have traditional endings or usual plots. I would also say that if you frequently have trouble understanding plots, this book may not be for you. I don't think this book was really for me. ... Read more

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Winner of the Sheila A. Egoff Children's Book Prize in Canada, The Baby Project tells the poignant story of a family forced to make hard adjustments. Jessica and her brother Simon are somewhat shocked when their high-powered engineer mother announces she is pregnant. While Simon is off in his own teenage world of sports and music, 11-year-old Jessica is more focused on home, the punk tenant in the basement, and her best friend Margaret. She and her stay-at-home dad share excitement in anticipating the new baby, and when Lucie arrives it is the happiest time in Jessica's life. But soon the entire household is turned upside down by the tragedy of the baby's sudden death. First published in hardcover as The Family Project, this realistic story, by turns funny and sad, tender and moving, is a powerful and sensitive look at a child coming to terms with death and grief. The Baby Project will long remain in the memory of young readers. ... Read more

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Good, but not great
I read the book, The Baby Project by Sarah Ellis a little while ago.This book was pretty good, the plot was unoriginal but still enjoyable to read. The author did a wonderful job explaining the characters. Basically this book is about a young girl and her family, a baby enters the family, things change..death haunts the family and is never the same. I do recommend this book if you like happy, short little novels. However, I really enjoyed Out of the Blue by Sarah Ellis, I suggest you read that novel. ... Read more

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Johnny Logan was born Spemica Lawba, a Shawnee.Taken prisoner as a boy when his village was destroyed by an army under General Benjamin Logan, he is adopted by Logan.Later returned to his people, Johnny Logan becomes a spy for the Americans in the War of 1812 and gives up his life to prove his loyalty to the Americans.

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Fancy, dancy, prancy words-from the creators of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom ... Read more

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Maniacal
Truly horrible book. The so-called illustrations are amorphous collages composed using painfully jarring combinations of neon colors. I'm not even sure what to call some of the berzerk figures found in the book. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from The Horn Book Magazine, published by Horn Book, Inc. on September 1, 1993. The length of the article is 18226 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Songs of Aging Children.(Young Adult Review)(Brief Article)
Author: Sarah Ellis
Publication: The Horn Book Magazine (Magazine/Journal)
Date: September 1, 1993
Publisher: Horn Book, Inc.
Volume: v69Issue: n5Page: p638(2)

Article Type: Book Review, Young Adult Review, Brief Article

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Thirteen-year-old Polly loves life -- with her single-parent mom (a stained-glass artist), her quirky best friend Vanessa (who has a crush on their English teacher), and her endearing neighbor Ernie Protheroe (who collects postal codes and TV theme songs). But when the house they live in is sold, Polly's perfect life seems to vanish overnight. Her mom doesn't have much luck finding them an affordable place to live. And Polly is beginning to think that having a father -- and a conventional lifestyle -- wouldn't be such a bad idea. As an interim solution, Polly goes to stay with her affluent relatives. But Uncle Roger turns out to be crass and chilly, his wife is self-indulgent, and their daughter, Polly's teenage cousin, is on a shoplifting spree. With humor and compassion, Sarah Ellis portrays adolescent enlightenment, as Polly discovers that like the child's game of pick-up sticks, each part of life touches every other and cannot be disturbed without affecting the whole. ... Read more