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This pop-up wall calendar brings to life the awe-inspiring dinosaurs of eras past in three-dimensional illustrations. From the hand of the most respected dinosaur illustrator come scenes straight out of the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous Periods. Vibrant pictures are accompanied by facts and statistics about these extinct beasts that dinophiles of all ages will enjoy. " Each illustration incorporates the most current scientific information on the look and behavior of the dinosaurs. " Photographs of skeletal reconstructions enhance each page.

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The leading calendar for art lovers and museum-goers, a treasury of masterpieces, and a perennial best-seller from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., one of the world's foremost art museums, this calendar features images culled from more than 700 years of art history-from idyllic landscapes and medieval icons, to vibrant still-lifes and urban street scenes. " Delight in familiar favorites by American masters such as Sargent and Eakins, as well as such European geniuses as Degas, Renoir, Rembrandt, Monet, Gauguin, and C�zanne. " A widely varied selection that represents all the major movements, schools, and styles from Italian Renaissance to Colonial American to French Impressionism. " The National Gallery of Art will be in the spotlight in 2005 due to the blockbuster Toulouse-Lautrec exhibition from March through June.

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Preston Pig is back in this suspenseful and hilarious adventure! ... Read more

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BOO!
An adorable story about Preston the Masked Avenger who sneaks throughout the town scaring his neighbors with his bellowing "Boo!" All is fun and games until Preston decides to scare his father and is sent to his room with out dinner. Children will love the suspense and comedy of the story. Adults will enjoy the subtle humor; such as Mr. Wolf's house having a posted sign "No Wood Cutters" or a red riding hood sticking out of his trash can. The illustrations are bright, colorful and eye-catching, perfect for storytime.

Pure Fun
Although this book is recommeneded for younger children, my 5-years-old son really enjoys it. Simple and fun from beginning to end. When you think a mischievous piglet has learned his lesson, you better watch out. If you are not great at story-telling and still want to read with your child, this book is for you.

preston the pig is one perfect character
the pace is fast
the BOO!s are flying
the characters are super
will preston's dad be able to stop him from
scaring everyone in town? don't bet on it.
this one is a favorite any time of the day or night in our house. ... Read more

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Join Huckle and Lowly on a trip through Busytown as they hunt for objects that begin with the letters of the alphabet. Their search has them looking through everything from fruit carts to airplanes. ... Read more

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Cute New Children's Book for Valentine's Day
Louanne Pig is ecstatic when she receives a Valentine's Day card from a secret admirer. However, she is now faced with trying to un-mask her admirer, so she can thank him in person. After all, having a secret admirer is very exciting. So Louanne sets out on her quest to find her admirer, but it's harder than it looks, and Louanne keeps hitting dead ends. Now she'll never know who her secret admirer is.

Nancy Carlson has done a wonderful job of creating an adorable Valentine's Day book for young readers, in which they can identify with the character. Her short, yet sweet prose on each page is easy-to-understand, and her lovely illustrations depict what is going on perfectly, making it easy for even the youngest reader to know what is going on. This is a splendid new book for children, that will make a lovely present, whether it's given on Valentine's Day, or any other day of the year.

Erika Sorocco
Book Review Columnist for The Community Bugle Newspaper

Not just for Valentine's Day
Louanne the pig has an age-old problem: She's received a beautiful valentine from an unidentified admirer! Whimsical drawings accompany her search through all her classmates, and the ending is sweet enough for thoseto young to appreciate boy-girl romance. ... Read more

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The pigs sit politely but hardly eat lightly.
In fact they all pig out in style.

Hooray! The pigs are coming to town! With great excitement the townspeople prepare a feast that only a pig could love. To thank them, the pigs put on a show only the townspeople could love. Then the pigs leave and everyone is exhausted -- but the work is not finished yet!

They munch and they crunch on their oversized lunch,
Then each one sits back with a smile. ... Read more

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Oh Those Wonderful Pigs.....
"The pigs are coming to play, hooray!/The pigs are coming today./We'd better take care to completely prepare,/A minute's too long to delay." The entire town is up, out, and busy cooking a marvelous gastronomic spread for their soon to be arriving porcine friends. "We're planning a feast for ten thousand at least,/We're cooking a fabulous meal./We're mixing and baking and fixing and making/A spread that will make those pigs squeal." And after eating all their yummy treats...fried green tomatoes, cheese tortellini, gooey chop suey, pastrami on rye, mashed sweet potatoes, buckets of apple brown betty, mountains of chips with fountains of dips, and coconut chocolate cream pie..., it's the pigs turn to thank their hosts. "They sing and they dance and they swing and they prance,/They light up the stage like the sun./Our hands get to clapping, our feet set to tapping,/And then we all join in the fun." A good time is definitely had by all..... The dynamic duo, author, Leslea Newman and illustrator, Erika Oller are back, and after singing the praises of cats (Cats, Cats, Cats!)and dogs (Dogs, Dogs, Dogs!) in earlier picture books, are now ready to take on pigs. Ms Newman's engaging, rhyming text is filled with rhythm, energy, humor, and fun, and is complemented by Ms Oller's playful watercolors, rich in warm, soft tones and expressive, eye-catching details. With a silly twist at the end to tickle your funny bone, Pigs, Pigs, Pigs! is a rollicking, fun-filled read little ones 3-7 will beg to hear again and again at story time. "We're tired and weary, in fact we're quite bleary,/But none of us can fall asleep./We've got to hold steady, we've got to get ready,/Our next guests are coming-the sheep!" ... Read more

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Amarillo is Pablito's best friend. They do everything together-run, hide from each other, jump in the mud. They are inseparable, just like many best friends. But Amarillo is a bit different-he is a little yellow pig.

When Pablito comes home from school one day and Amarillo isn't there, Pablito is devastated. Where could he be? Pablito can't eat; he can't sleep.His heart feels as if it will break wide open. But Grandfather has an idea, a way for Pablito to send a message to Amarillo, and help him say goodbye to his best friend.

My Pig Amarillo is a beautiful story for children of all ages, full of friendship and love and learning to let go. ... Read more

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My Pig Amarillo
Set in Guatemala, My Pig Amarillo is a beautiful tale about a boy and his pet pig. Not only does the storyline provide an introduction to the celebration of Day of the Dead in Guatemala, but its also has a gentle and hopeful message that teaches children (and adults) a positive way to cope with loss. The lovely illustrations accurately capture the mountainous landscape of Guatemala, the colorful dress of the Mayan people, and the overall simplicity of life in this remarkable country. As a teacher and the wife of a Guatemalan, this book is one of my favorites, and I highly reccommend it. ... Read more

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Ralph wants a bicycle, but as everyone tells him, cows don’t ride bicycles! His father unwittingly offers a glimmer of hope when he tells Ralph he can have a bicycle "when pigs fly." But cows don’t ride bikes and pigs don’t fly, right? "We’ll soon see about that," says a determined Ralph. This enchanting award-winning picture book with vivid, witty illustrations shows young readers that sheer willpower can triumph over all the no’s in the world. ... Read more

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A must have book!!!!
This is an adorable story about Ralph, the cow, that put his mind to something difficult and made it happen! It's great for kids to see that they can do anything if they try. My children just love this book. They read it over and over again. The pictures are wonderful too. Can't wait to see what Ralph will do next!

Good story, children love the pictures!
A really cute animal-fantasy with great pictures. This is my three-year-old's current favorite that we MUST read every night. ... Read more

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Have you ever felt like the only neat pig in a messy pig family? Meet Otis--he's the one who keeps score on the sidelines or counts buttercups while his brothers and sisters romp in the swamps. Staying pig-pink and mud-free isn't easy, however--particularly since it keeps him from playing mud games with his peers. One day, Otis's sterile stance is challenged when he encounters a frog, crying softly because he lost his favorite ball in a mud puddle. Is it possible that the swamp-dwelling amphibian despises mud as much as Otis? In an impressive display of cross-species teamwork, they manage to rescue the ball without getting dirty--and instantly become best, mud-free friends. Janie Bynum's fun, cartoonish illustrations (also seen in the buoyant Altoona Baboona) add life and humor to this "birds of feather flock together" tale with a happy ending. Kids will be comforted to know that they're bound to find someone, sometime, who understands. (Preschool to age 6) --Karin Snelson ... Read more

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What an adorable pig!
Poor Otis has the same problem many children have...fitting in. While the rest of the pigs cavort in the mud, Otis prefers to stay nice and clean...which doesn't win him many friends. Until he meets Little Frog, who is the perfect friend for Otis. Not only did I find this an enchanting tale, but Bynum's rich watercolors and attention to detail (a copy of This Old Sty is among the clutter in the pig's livingroom)grabs every child's imagination and heart. And Otis is a character that you will naturally fall in love with. He's so adorable! Great for the preschool set. ... Read more

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Presenting twelve unforgettable images and quotations from the children's classic The Little Prince! Beloved by children and adults alike around the world, this endearing volume has sold more than 30 million copies in 83 languages since its original publication and continues to endure. Now in this charming calendar, the Little Prince and his friends are back and more beguiling than ever. " The calendar is composed of the original watercolors painted by St. Exup�ry for the first edition of The Little Prince. " A magical story that reminds us of the tender truths of life.

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nfw
This is a delightful book. The illustrations are happy and colorful.Hare becomes Sandbear's "rescuer" after a surprise, unsuspected "accident."A very sweet, clever story. Can't wait to read it to my grandchildren! ... Read more

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Warnings had been printed in the Bean Home News and the Centerboro Guardian, but nobody paid much attention to them. An animal revolt? "Preposterous!" said the Beans and all the other humans. But it's true-and the outrages begin: cars are stopped and overturned all over the county, farmers starting out to do their morning chores are driven back into the house, and the cows refuse to come in at milking time. In Centerboro, cats are insolent to their mistresses and horses go out of their way to insult people on the street.

Simon the rat is determined to turn the farm into a dictatorship and Mr. Camphor has been persuaded (much against his better judgment) to run for governor of New York State. Herb Garble shows up, Jinx defects to the enemy (or does he?), and Freddy-that inimitable pig!-goes to work as the political boss of Otesaraga County. Freddy and Simon the Dictator is classic Brooks, in which the master of barnyard hilarity has a lot of fun satirizing politics and-especially-politicians.

Illustrated by Kurt Wiese. ... Read more

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Like most youngsters, Sally is a little clumsy at times. But Sally is no kid--she's a pig! With humor and a big smile, Sally tumbles her way through the day! Mile 1 Road to Reading books feature bright, bold artwork and simple stories that are just right for brand-new readers. ... Read more

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The Pigs are Silly
I like the book because it rhymes. The colors are good and bright.

Those Pigs Can-Do Anything!
The can-do pigs take the readers through their exciting day of all that they can-do. The can-do pigs spend their day helping others by cleaning, fixing, and being loyal friends. They still find time have fun on top of their busy schedules. The best part about the can-do pigs is that there is nothing that they cannot do. This is a fun story that grabs children's attention through silly rhymes and beautiful watercolor illustrations. There is no set plot to the book. The can-do pigs are a spontaneous bunch that are always doing something. It is an enjoyable book to read with children. This is a book that children will have memorized in no time at all!

King of the pigs
This book is fantastic. We love this book because it uses humor to teach idea like honesty, loyalty, genrousity, and true friendship. Everyone should have a Can-do frien ... Read more

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Crunch, crunch, crunch. Munch, munch, munch. What a yummy picniclunch! But will Wolf spoil the Pigs' fun?, , Mile 1 books entice brand-newreaders with rhyme, rhythm, and repetition. The type is big, the words are easy,and the art is bright and bold. ... Read more

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Entertaining, easy reader
I bought this book for my five year old son who is an emerging reader. He loves both hearing and reading the story (over and over). The pictures and story are fun and engaging.

The story is about two farm pigs who are eventually sent away from their farm because of their prankish activities. They are then "adopted" by another farmer and his wife who enjoy their antics.

Funny, witty, cute, great illustrations
I bought this book for my daughter and I love it as much as she does. The pigs are adorable and the pictures are worth a thousand words. ... Read more

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Olivia, the porcine heroine of Ian Falconer's New York Times best-selling books Olivia, Olivia Saves the Circus, and Olivia. . .and The Missing Toy, is back for a return engagement! In yet another unforgettable star turn, Olivia revs up the glamour for 2006 as she outdoes herself with fabulous outfits, and an attitude to match in these stylish and theatrical calendars that will appeal to divas of all ages. " The OLIVIA brand continues to meet with incredible merchandising success: stationery, collectible figures and play sets, plush toys, gift items, and her very own toy theatre, Teatro Olivia! " The OLIVIA books have sold over 2.5 million copies! " OLIVIA won the Caldecott Honor Award and the Book Sense Book of the Year Award in 2001 and spent over two years on the New York Times Best-seller List. " Olivia. . .and The Missing Toy was a #1 New York Times best-seller, a #1 Publisher's Weekly best-seller, and a USA Today best-seller.

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my son loves it but it drives me mad...
My son loves this story and the various perils that befall Mr Wolf. However, parents be warned! This story is very dialogue heavy and it actually quite awkward when read aloud. I was sick of it after the second reading and I am not on my thirtieth at least! ... Read more

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They're big. They're bright. They're powerful. Big wheels get the tough jobs done. Lifting, pushing, digging, dumping-they build the real worldchildren live in and the imaginary worlds they create for themselves.

Preschoolers will revel in the power that comes from knowing the name and function of each of these huge machines, and they will have fun picturing themselves riding atop each behemoth as they read about their favorite trucks again and again.

With Anne Rockwell's colorful illustrations and simple text, this exciting book is sure to become a classic with another generation of young readers. ... Read more