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Pete at the Beach (My First I Can Read) - Pete the Cat
Pete at the Beach (My First I Can Read) - Pete the Cat

Review:A hit with young readers. Pete is the right blend of fun with a gentle dose of life lesson (sharing, sportsmanship, trying new things, etc.)
Some Pete books are better than others and this is one of the handful I buy multiple copies of to give to children in our Reading to Dogs program. Read more

Pete the Cat's Groovy Guide to Life
Pete the Cat's Groovy Guide to Life

Review:I really like the book. Great quotes. Good length. Great Pete the cat quotes to go along with the famous quotes. That said, I gave it a 3 star due to the recommended age. I bought it for my 5 yr old daughter graduating from pre-k. She stongly dislikes the book. I read it to her and after she said it was horrible. It was just a bunch of words. she didn't even want the book in her room. So if you have someone older who can appreciate motivating quotes and Pete the cat I'd give it a 5 stars. Just k... Read more

Cheater Pants (Junie B. Jones - No. 21) - Junie B.
Cheater Pants (Junie B. Jones - No. 21) - Junie B.

Review:This book is very funny for anyone who likes sassy and bossy little girls. It’s about this girl named Junie B that forgot to do her homework and saw that May’s homework was on her desk and Junie B copied it. Junie B copied it before May got back from the office. Junie B didn’t want her teacher, Mr. Scary to get mad at her for not doing her homework and coping off May’s homework.

I would give this book to anybody that likes sassy and bossy little girls. To find out more read more the book ... Read more

Having the Courage To Be Who You Are - Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun
Having the Courage To Be Who You Are - Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun

Review:I am a School Psychologist and I LOVE this book! This is a great one to help build confidence. This book shows compassion and has a beautiful story! A must have for anyone with a daughter. Also, a great one for a child who is afraid to be himself or is lightly made fun of. Read more

How Not to Start Third Grade (Step into Reading 4)
How Not to Start Third Grade (Step into Reading 4)

Review:My son absolutely loves this book! Because of this, we ended up also purchasing, "How Not to Babysit Your Brother", and, "How Not to Run for Class President".

My son really wishes there was more of this series, he had re-read them qutie a bit! Read more

One for the Murphys
One for the Murphys

Review:I choose this rate because the book made you want to read more and more. I liked how she starts off hating the faster home and learns how to love it. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes emotional books. Also this would interest kids ages 10 to 15. Read more

Counting by 7s
Counting by 7s

Review:I absolutely loved this personal story of a girl that loses her parents and end up going through a difficult process in the foster care system. The style of writing, symbolism, and topic was all so captivating! Read more

Mockingbird
Mockingbird

Review:This book was absolutely beautiful in describing the struggles of young adults to express themselves. Especially one that has such issues as Caitlin. It also shows us that no matter what life throws at you there is always a way to overcome it Read more

I Love You, Stinky Face
I Love You, Stinky Face

Review:Great book for building self esteem for young kids who are trying to learn how to eat properly, use the bathroom properly, use proper manners, etc. Awesome illustrations! I wish you could buy a large, simplified version of the illustrations in a soloring book to go along with the book. Read more

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