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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
Bill Martin Jr. , and John Archambault Manufacturer: Aladdin ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 068983568X |
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The 26 characters in this rhythmic, rhyming baby book are a lowercase alphabet with attitude. "A told b, and b told c, 'I'll meet you at the top of the coconut tree'"--which probably seemed like a good idea until the other 23 members of the gang decided to follow suit. Lois Ehlert's chunky block illustrations show the luxuriant green palm standing straight and tall on the first page, but it begins to groan and bend under its alphabetical burden. First the coconuts fall off, then ("Chicka chicka... BOOM! BOOM!") all the letters also end up in a big heap underneath. A very simple board-book version stops there, but this original text goes on to introduce the helping hands of the 26 uppercase "mamas and papas and uncles and aunts." (Baby to preschool) --Richard FarrBook Description
and B told C
"I'll meet you at the top
of the coconut tree."
Countless children -- and their parents -- can joyfully recite the familiar words of this beloved alphabet chant. The perfect pairing of Bill Martin Jr and John Archambault's lively rhymes, and Caldecott Honor artist Lois Ehlert's bright, bold, cheerful pictures made Chicka Chicka Boom Boom an instant hit and a perennial favorite.
This full-sized, quality paperback edition will bring even more fans to this endearing, enduring classic.
Chicka chicka boom boom!Will there be enough room?
There will always be room for Chicka Chicka Boom Boom on every child's bookshelf!
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FANTASTIC.......2007-08-10
Simple rhyming story of the alphabet.......2007-07-28
alphabet story.......2007-07-23
Fun Book.......2007-06-27
FABULOUS FUN!!!!.......2007-06-02
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The Alphabet Of Manliness
Maddox Manufacturer: Citadel Press ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 080652720X |
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Lumberjacks, pirates, and Chuck Norris all agree that there is but one arbiter of manliness, and he has but one name: Maddox. The longtime proprietor of the absurdly popular website, The Best Page in the Universe, Maddox has thoughtfully collected his vast masculine wisdom for the first time in a useful reference work, The Alphabet of Manliness. Since men of course communicate with others only under duress, this book may be the sole resource for those starved for answers about basic manly subjects such as urinal etiquette, road rage, and beef jerky.We thought that Neil Strauss, who chronicled his own transformation from "half a man" to a "Master Pickup Artist" in the one-of-a-kind bestseller, The Game, might be the perfect expert to assess Maddox's guide, and indeed, he came through with the sharpest take we've yet seen on the book, which you can read below.
Over the past decade, Neil Strauss, former pop music critic for The New York Times, has established himself as the go-to guy for diarists of decadence, collaborating with rockers Marilyn Manson, Mötley Crüe (on the instant trash classic, The Dirt), and Dave Navarro, as well as porn star Jenna Jameson, on a series of witty and frank tales of celebrity excess. And then he stepped out on his own with one of our top-selling books of 2005, The Game, his bizarre, hilarious, and surprisingly uplifting memoir of joining a secret society of "Master Pickup Artists." Keep your eye out: he has many more smart and shocking projects on the way.
If you are new to the world of Maddox and unfamiliar with his website www.thebestpageintheuniverse.com, here's how you will react to the book: When you read the dedication--"to the love of my life, my soul mate, and the greatest person in the world: me"--you will think for a moment that you have encountered one of the most unlikable narcissists in the world. When he calls a woman a "bitch" on page 2, you may actually begin to hate him. But if you stick with it, by the time you get to the middle of the book and are fully immersed in his over-active, over-systematic, testosterone-addled imagination, you will begin to realize that Maddox just may be the Andy Kaufman of his time, in possession of the driest wit you've ever encountered. The middle of the book also happens to be the home of Maddox's finest essays. In his contribution to the geek canon of Chuck Norris worship, he spuriously notes that Norris uses hippies as firewood, intercepts letters to Santa Claus to use as toilet paper, and eats "bread, cheese, some tomato paste and a handful of basil, which sounds like pizza, but it's not because Chuck Norris doesn't want to give the Italians the credit."
In general, there are two types of humor in this book: things that are funny because they're wrong ("a pirate's semen is indestructible") and things that are funny because they're right (his entire essay on urinal etiquette).
By the time you get to his views on the quickie, in which he describes a sexual encounter with his girlfriend that involves her never showing up and him passing out drunk and getting robbed, you may be bookmarking his website. And by the time you turn to the last page, you'll be flipping back to the first, reading it again and looking for the jokes you missed because you were too busy being shocked, offended, and slightly titillated. In short, The Alphabet of Manliness just may be one of the smartest paeans to stupidity ever written. --Neil Strauss
What's more manly than crushing a can against your eye, Maddox-style? Mastered that advanced skill? Move on to Maddox's short quiz below, prepared exclusively for Amazon.com, and find out whether you might be one of the new breed of men, the "hetrosexual."
Straight Is the New Gay
by Maddox
In a world where metrosexuals--stylish, well-groomed, and sharply dressed men--have taken the center stage in defining the new masculinity, small pockets of men are starting to emerge, rebelling against the status quo. This new breed of man has rejected a lifestyle of wine tasting, pedicures, and excessive cultural awareness (i.e., any cultural awareness). This newly born response to metrosexuality is gaining momentum like never before, calling back to a day when men proudly wore plaid, ate liver and onions, and smelled like motor oil by choice. This modern man has come to be known simply as: the hetrosexual.
Hetrosexual men aren't afraid embrace their masculinity. They eat, drink, and sleep like real men: fully engorged. There's no such thing as a "fashion faux-pas" in the world of hetrosexuality. In fact, even the use of the phrase "faux-pas" draws the ire of the hetrosexual man in the form of beatings and social isolation (preferably both). These are men who refuse to be pigeonholed into the constraints of sexual ambiguity, and gladly welcome every opportunity to crotch-wrestle a hot babe. Hetrosexuals are making it cool to be straight again; straight is the new gay.
Think you might be a hetrosexual? Take the following quiz to find out:
| 1. How much should you tip a hairstylist? |
| A) 10% | |
| B) 15% | |
| C) 20% |
| If you answered, you're wrong. Hetrosexuals don't go to hair stylists. |
| 2. Cologne? |
| A) Yes | |
| B) No |
| The correct answer is B) No. Acceptable fragrances for men are: sweat, grease, rum, or some combination thereof. |
| 3. Which language do you speak? |
| A) French | |
| B) English | |
| C) Both | |
| D) Neither |
| The answer is B) English. French is the language of love, and men don't love anything. At best, there are varying degrees of "like," and even then, men don't like anything that much. |
| 4. When dining at restaurant, you should |
| A) Push aside your friends and wrestle over the best seat | |
| B) Wait until the maitre d' seats you | |
| C) What's a maitre d'? |
| The correct answer is A and C. A, because if you don't secure the best spot at the table, you may find yourself in the position of having to engage in small talk with your guest. And C, because of the answer to question 3 above. |
If you answered all of the questions correctly, congratulations: you are the winner. The important thing to keep in mind is that you are a man (unless you are not), and nobody can take that away from you.
Book Description
From the publisher:This is the only sentence in the entire book that will give you a chance to adjust your face; take your time, because it's about to be rocked offpermanently.
Finally, a book that guarantees your balls will be stomped; a book so manly that it will make even the burliest of men (and in some cases, the burliest of women) feel inadequate. So manly, it needs to be shaved: The Alphabet of Manliness. This collection of sacred writings may very well be the greatest compilation of all things manly throughout history. Here's a small sample of the ass-kickery found within these revered pages of outright manliness:
People getting drop-kicked in the face
Phallic aggression
Violence in excess of what has come to be known as excessive
Garish disregard for the well-being of children
Contempt for animals, women, and other cultures
Intimidating rhetoric
Obscure penile references
The triumph of flannel over good taste
This book is only for the saltiest, hairiest, most rugged son of a bitch out there. However, it would be selfish to keep it for myself, so feel free to buy a copy. This humble tome of wisdom is a tribute to all men who toil away at work every day, getting their balls busted, or busting balls.
If you can't handle the punch to the colon I'm about to deliver to you, look on the bright side: you'll save a fortune on Halloween when kids come to your door to pick apart your candy ass. On the other hand, if you feel comfortable with the risk of having your ass neatly packaged and handed to you with all the trimmings, cut the foreplay and crack the book open already.
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Falls Short of expectation.......2007-09-27
Just for men (and some women).......2007-09-25
Sublime.......2007-09-14
Not as good as the website.......2007-09-12
Not as funny as the website.......2007-09-10
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Boynton's Greatest Hits: Volume 1 (Boynton, Sandra. Boynton Board Books.)
Manufacturer: Little Simon ProductGroup: Book Binding: Board book Similar Items:
ASIN: 0689823223 |
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Artist Sandra Boynton has been charming adults for decades with her whimsical, animal-centric greeting cards and her droll sense of humor. When Boynton transferred her weirdly wonderful critters to board books for babies, she made publishing history. These short, hilarious books are perfectly suited to toddler tastes, with their small size, few words, cheerful colors, funny jokes, and silly animals. Blue Hat, Green Hat is all about getting dressed, and stars a very silly turkey who just doesn't get it. (Feet in the hat, pants on the head, etc.) His continuing refrain is "Oops." Moo, Baa, LA LA LA! investigates the sounds animals make, including pigs who sing. Doggies is "a counting and barking book" about the many sounds dogs can make, and A to Z frolics through the alphabet with amusing animal antics from an aardvark admiring to a zebra zigzagging. Parents love Boynton as much as kids do, and these four books in a compact boxed set will no doubt become household favorites! (Baby to age 3) --Marcie BovetzCustomer Reviews:
Boyton Rocks!.......2007-09-24
love the author.......2007-07-16
Babies and Toddlers Truly Enjoy These Books.......2007-05-28
Grandchildren love them.......2007-05-07
Boynton Books.......2007-05-07
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Gone Wild (Caldecott Honor Book)
David McLimans Manufacturer: Walker Books for Young Readers ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0802795633 Release Date: 2006-09-05 |
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Beautiful Book.......2007-09-29
Boring to children.......2007-09-11
wild and wonderful.......2007-05-22
Worthwhile addition to the home or school library.......2007-04-13
Gone Wild Review.......2007-03-26
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Dr. Seuss's ABC: An Amazing Alphabet Book!
Dr. Seuss Manufacturer: Random House Books for Young Readers ProductGroup: Book Binding: Board book Similar Items:
ASIN: 0679882812 Release Date: 1996-11-26 |
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BIG R, little r,
what begins with R?
Rosy's red rhinoceros.
R...r...R
From Aunt Annie's Alligator to Rosy's red rhinoceros to a Zizzer-Zazzer-Zuzz, learning the alphabet is bound to be fun with Dr. Seuss. And with this small, sturdy board-book version of his classic ABC book (Dr. Seuss's ABC), even the tiniest tots can indulge in a little alphabetical education. Each letter is featured with Dr. Seuss's unmistakably nonsensical illustrations and text: "Lion with a lollipop," "Camel on the ceiling," "Uncle Ubb's umbrella and his underwear, too." The youngest readers-to-be will get lots of letter practice with the repetitive use of each letter and the easy-to-memorize rhythmic rhymes. Soon your favorite preschooler will be reading this book aloud to you! (Baby to preschool) --Emilie Coulter
Book Description
With Dr. Seuss as your guide, learning the alphabet is as easy as A, B, C.Customer Reviews:
Fun and rhythmic book for young ones.......2007-06-25
Childrens books.......2007-05-13
Best ABC book for your child!.......2007-04-27
C'MON, IT'S DR. SEUSS!!!.......2007-04-07
ABC board book - easy to hold and read!.......2007-01-16
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The Arabic Alphabet: How to Read & Write It
Nicholas Awde , and Putros Samano Manufacturer: Lyle Stuart ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 0818404302 |
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Best starting point for learning Arabic.......2007-06-25
Excellent.......2007-05-13
Excellent book!.......2007-05-04
Excellent introduction to the Arabic alphabet...........2007-04-23
Excellent.......2007-03-08
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Animalia
Graeme Base Manufacturer: Harry N. Abrams ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0810918684 |
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What's this elaborate illustration? "Horrible Hairy Hogs Hurrying Homewards on Heavily Harnessed Horses," of course. Graeme Base's astonishingly creative oeuvre begins with Animalia, the 1993 alphabet book that challenges the standard idea of how long reading a book for small kids ought to take. Animalia, like many of Base's books, is a vast puzzle, built with entrancing pictures that unfold into layers and layers of objects--all matched to each page's corresponding letter. Base leaves us stunned and amazed, painting reflections into the oddest surfaces and driving the urge to page-turn. This wonderful picture book works for 2-year-olds, 5-year-olds, and adults alike--something few other alphabet books can manage. --Andrew BartlettCustomer Reviews:
Gorgeous and fun.......2007-09-13
Amazing art and very clever word-smithing.......2007-07-29
great present too.......2007-07-02
Amazing.......2007-06-12
WARNING--CONTAINS IMAGES OF GUNS, GUNS, GUNS!.......2007-04-11
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Nutshell Library (Caldecott Collection)
Manufacturer: HarperCollins ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0060255005 |
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This 4-volume boxed set contains an alphabet book, a book of rhymes about each month, a counting book, and a cautionary tale all written and illustrated by Maurice Sendak. Includes the titles Alligators All Around, Chicken Soup with Rice, One Was Johnny, and Pierre.(Titles available separately in library and paperback editions.)
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Every Child's Library.......2007-09-17
Watch out for Alligators!.......2007-09-03
Sendak Rocks!!!!.......2007-08-03
Fantastic little collection.......2007-06-18
A Classic Worth Owning.......2007-06-17
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Building Academic Vocabulary: Teacher's Manual
Robert J. Marzano , and Debra J. Pickering Manufacturer: Association for Supervision & Curriculum Deve ProductGroup: Book Binding: Paperback Similar Items:
ASIN: 1416602348 |
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Great ideas inside.......2007-10-01
Best Enjoyed with Building Background Knowledge For Academic... by Robert J. Marzano .......2006-03-19
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SuperHero ABC
Manufacturer: HarperCollins ProductGroup: Book Binding: Hardcover Similar Items:
ASIN: 0060745142 Release Date: 2006-01-24 |
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Silly and zany, and armed with the most unusual skills, these heroes are out to save the world-one letter at a time! bubble-Man blows big bubbles at bullies, and laughing lass laughs at lawbreakers! together, these one-of-a-kind defenders represent the ABC's in a way never seen before.
Renowned comic-book illustrator bob mcleod has created a full cast of humorous and delightful characters, sure to please anyone in need of a hero to save the day.
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review.......2007-10-03
Superhero author.......2007-02-28
Kids really respond to this boook.......2007-02-24
Great for girls and boys!.......2007-01-10
Great, fun book -- for kids and parents! Terrific illustrations!.......2006-11-30
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