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I remember Ed Emberley's books from my childhood in the 70's, so I bought Trucks and Trains for my son. Not only did he love being able to finally draw trains (he's just four and obsessed with trains), he learned so much about how to approach drawing objects. Mr. Emberley teaches kids to build upon basic shapes to create engines, stations and semi-trucks. It's fun to follow along and see your drawing go from triangles and squares to actual vehicles and other transportation. Ed Emberley uses this same approach in his other books, and there's definitely one your child will love.

Easily one of the best books I've ever read. Leif Enger turns a tale by a campfire. Take this book along to your cabin in the woods and really enjoy your stay this time.

There are quite a few of these transform your tee books out right now, but this is by far the best. I love this book and the designs are actually cool - not just a can do. Some of them work for kids tees, too, which makes this a double dip for moms and dads.

These long, dreary, depressing nights deserve a book as dark as Wicked. Forget what you think you know and let Mr. Maguire take the reigns. The writing is phenomenal, the story deep as a well. Flip on the reading light, put on your fuzzy slippers and escape til it's warm again. Think of it as Harry Potter for grown-ups.

This book comes out right on time. Crafts are blowing up at the same time t-shirts are all the rage. What a great way to explore this medium. If you can screenprint, you can make anything from wall art to t-shirts to Christmas cards. Youcan get all kinds of materials online, so this book is a great start to a host of projects and possibly a home-based business.

Perfect for toddlers and threes. Very funny, interacrtive and the joke is easy to pick up on. Our son loves this book. He loves any book that makes him feel like he's a part of the bigger picture. Fergus not only tickles the funny bone, it strokes the ego and builds self-esteem. Not a bad deal at under $20.

Don't buy this book because it's "good" for your kid; buy it because it's good for kids. Little, little ones (up to age two-ish) will like the simple illustrations and familiar words. When they're on the 'old" side of one, they'll get the humor, as well. David Shannon books are always a favorite.

Contrary to the other review, I think this book is appropriate for all children. It doesn't so much give them excuses for staying up late ("I"m not even tired!") as it points out how silly are the usual arguments for staying up late. The book is interactive (kids have to tell the pigeon "no") and kids remember the pigeon when they get fussy before bed. My son always reminds me that the pigeon thinks he isn't tired when he actual is. My son is three. Get this book, get all the pigeon books. Your kids will thank you and you'll thank yourself. That is, unless, you don't have a sense of humor.

This story reminds me of how I feel about Victorian artifacts - there's something so creepy, so death-obsessed about it all, but something about it makes me want to see more and more. In the manner of Morrison, this story revolves around the mystical - a child returns home from her deathbed in full body and flesh - but that's not the even really the bones of the story. Some novels deal with the effects of slavery in a master/slave narrative, but Morrison, like Alice Walker, likes to dig deeper into the effects slavery has on the human spirit, on the ability to see others as human and in the heirarchy of quasi-power it creates. Haunting, frightening, beautiful.

Jeffrey Eugenides' book is a serious contender for the best narrative of all time. It's a wild ride full of history and mystery the past as it relates to the present. The premise is the long history of a Greek family and how specific events lead to the birth of Calliope, the story's main character. Calliope, herself, is not feed of the turmoil of the past and that begins what is almost a second novel. it's not a novel for everyone (it deals with sexuality and brutality), but having read it, I can't imagine life without it.

If you're a fan of Toni Morrison's Beloved, Song of Solomon or Zora Neal Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God, you will love this book. The writing is superb; the characters and story are as urgent as the day's news and stay with you like a photo album of unknown, but still familiar, relatives. Edward P. Jones desrves the Pulitzer.

If you have an aspiring writer in your family or group of friends, please buy them this book. They will thank you a million times. This is by far one of the very best in American writing. Flannery O'Connor wrote with the most perfect sense of humanity and humility. As an Iowan, I take special pride that she spent some of her very short life on our "shores" at the Writer's Workshop. As an American, I'm proud that she spent some of her days writing these beautiful stories. A must buy.

As a pre-teen, I spent hours going over the groovie ghoulies in this book. I still look at it every Halloween. Some of the stories are a little over-the-top and some have innuendos that may not be appropriate for all ages, but Edward Gorey is a recognized master of the macabre and this book makes a great gift for any scaredy cat.

Has been my favorite book since I was 11 or 12. A great book for early teens - lots of cool experiments, questions and answers to lot of science related quesries. This book will provide hours upon hours of interest for older kids and parents, too.