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This is one of our favorite children's books of all time. It has been a standard since our daughter was born, as its bright, bold pictures kept her interest from (almost) day one. And as she has gotten a bit older, she now loves to point out the words, letters, and pictures, asking for a description of what is happening. The simple-yet-engaging rhyme scheme is fun and easy to remember - we find ourselves repeating it all day, but not in an annoying "I wish I could get this out of my head" kind of way! A gem for both children and adults alike.
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An eye-opening and well-written observation of how religion and politics have been changing in America over the past few decades. Particularly credible because the author was meticulous with research and documentation. I recommend this book highly!
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I just purchased this book for my 1-year-old daughter. The story is engaging and fun, but the real treasures are the illustrations! This is a fabulous addition to our library!
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I thoroughly enjoyed this novel dealing with death and what may come next. As someone who is not inherently religious, I find this an interesting alternative to traditional Western ideas of the afterlife. Overall a really nice read!
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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Jr Martin
joannaz, April 22, 2010
This is one of our favorite children's books of all time. It has been a standard since our daughter was born, as its bright, bold pictures kept her interest from (almost) day one. And as she has gotten a bit older, she now loves to point out the words, letters, and pictures, asking for a description of what is happening. The simple-yet-engaging rhyme scheme is fun and easy to remember - we find ourselves repeating it all day, but not in an annoying "I wish I could get this out of my head" kind of way! A gem for both children and adults alike.(4 of 7 readers found this comment helpful)
Kingdom Coming: The Rise of Christian Nationalism by Michelle Goldberg
joannaz, January 2, 2010
An eye-opening and well-written observation of how religion and politics have been changing in America over the past few decades. Particularly credible because the author was meticulous with research and documentation. I recommend this book highly!(6 of 14 readers found this comment helpful)
I Went Walking by Sue Williams
joannaz, December 24, 2009
I just purchased this book for my 1-year-old daughter. The story is engaging and fun, but the real treasures are the illustrations! This is a fabulous addition to our library!(2 of 4 readers found this comment helpful)
The Brief History of the Dead (Vintage Contemporaries) by Kevin Brockmeier
joannaz, August 14, 2009
I thoroughly enjoyed this novel dealing with death and what may come next. As someone who is not inherently religious, I find this an interesting alternative to traditional Western ideas of the afterlife. Overall a really nice read!(2 of 4 readers found this comment helpful)