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books: a tale of

books:

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Diane Setterfield

Washington Square Press, 2007

Stunning Literature
This book is the real deal. A wonderful story, masterfully told; a book that will be as good in 30 years as it is today; a piece of literature that will stand the test of time. Much has been written about the plot in other reviews so I won't repeat that, but this is ...

The Polar Express

Chris Van Allsburg

Houghton Mifflin, 1985

Excellent Caldecott book
This one deserves every award it gets. The text is magical and lyrical, the illustrations are gorgeous, and the story is simple and beautiful. My kids LOVE it. This book is so much better than the DVD. It is hard to believe they are telling the same story. The ...

The Tales of Beedle the Bard, Standard Edition

J. K. Rowling

Children's High Level Group, 2008

Good follow-up for Potter fans
For those who are saddened by the end of the Harry Potter saga, "The Tales of Beetle the Bard" is a refreshing visit back to the wizarding world. Whilst children can enjoy the tales, adults will find it relaxing reading, too. A collection of short stories, so even ...

The Tales of Beedle the Bard, Collector's Edition (Offered Exclusively by Amazon)

J. K. Rowling

Children's High Level Group, 2008

Excellent quality and good fun.
This book arrived on the release date, and I was not at all dissapointed. Despite the price, this edition with the printed drawings (10 of them) and the reproduced hand-written introduction by J.K. Rowling are very fun collectable touches, also the velvet bag is nice ...

Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain, Revised and Expanded Edition

Oliver Sacks

Vintage, 2008

A deeply intelligent, loving book.
Dr. Sacks has written a book that is astounding in its depth and love for humanity, his patients, the mysteries of life and music the great connector of us all. Music, how we each perceive it and it effects us. The stories in this book amaze and awaken us to the ...

Tales from the Dad Side: Misadventures in Fatherhood

Steve Doocy

William Morrow, 2008

A Warm and Hillarious Journey Through Fatherhood
I really enjoyed reading this funny account of Steve's journey through his childhood and as he becomes of father and his journey. I laughed so hard at times that I had tears in my eyes. I would recommend this book to everyone. Thank you Steve for thinking of our ...

The Greatest Stories Never Told: 100 Tales from History to Astonish, Bewilder, and Stupefy

Rick Beyer

Collins, 2003

Excellent Gift for Father and Husband!
I gave this book as a gift to both my father and husband and they raved about how great it was!

Magic Tree House Boxed Set, Books 1-4: Dinosaurs Before Dark, The Knight at Dawn, Mummies in the Morning, and ...

Mary Pope Osborne

Random House Books for Young Readers, 2001

Great series for beginning readers
First off, ignore the people giving one or two stars or criticizing the grammar. They are full of it. Only the types of English teachers that made you spend hours diagramming sentences in high school would have an issue, and they would probably give "Huckleberry ...

The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread

Kate Dicamillo

Candlewick, 2006

Fabulous
My granddaughter was thrilled with this book, and I loved the quality of the package.

The 13 Clocks

James Thurber

NYR Children's Collection, 2008

My favorite book, apparently in revival
This was the first book I ever remember, and the first book I could read to myself. I have read it out loud to many children, and hope to read it to future grandchildren. My copy, from 1950, sits with Darwin's Origin of Species, Ulysses, and the complete full size ...

The Living Dead

Stephen King, Joe Hill, ...

Night Shade Books, 2008

awesome
this book is loaded with all kinds of tales of the undead. Love stories, dramas, plays, and just flat out snuff literature. a fine addition to any zombie lovers book collection.

Knuffle Bunny: A Cautionary Tale (Bccb Blue Ribbon Picture Book Awards (Awards))

Hyperion Book CH, 2004

This book has been loved to pieces by my three daughters.
There is more tape than paper holding this book together now because my three girls have read it hundreds of times. They all giggle uncontrollably at the part where Trixie goes boneless. The expression on the dad's face when the mom asks the seemingly obvious question ...

Ten Little Fingers (Board Books for Babies)

Annie Kubler

Child's Play International, 2003

Great book
Ten Little Fingers (Board Books for Babies) Satisfied customer. Good learning book.

The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat: And Other Clinical Tales

Oliver Sacks

Touchstone, 1998

Medically Sound, Literally Vivid & Educationally Positive
Dr. Sacks is an adept reporter, a consummate observer and sensitive human being; in addition to being a good physician. The book describes many interesting syndromes, neurological, that tax ones credulity except for the fact that humans are "suffering" these ...

The Jesus Storybook Bible: Every Story Whispers His Name

Sally Lloyd-Jones

ZonderKidz, 2007

Children's Bible
This Bible is written in a way that makes the Scriptures come to LIFE for children. I cannot help but getting teary when I read it as well. The words do not deviate from the Truth of the Bible, but only enhance it. There are so many things that are articulated so ...