How To be A Baby . . . By Me, The Big Sister

Book Description

Take it from the narrator of this book, an all-knowing big sister: when you're a baby you don't read books. You eat them. You don't know how old you are, or even if you're a boy or a girl. And you have to keep a special plug in your mouth to stop your scream from coming out. But one day, you won't be little anymore, and then you'll be taller and smarter, and actually quite clever. Like the narrator. And you'll be able to share memories of what it was like when you were little with your incredible Big Sister.

Customer Reviews:

Fun Book.......2007-09-17

I bought this book for my 5-year-old granddaughter who has two little brothers and will be big sister to another baby soon. I know she'll be able to identify with the girl in the book. Reading this was fun for me too - some pages made me laugh out loud. It's exactly what a big sister would say and think, even about such things as messy diapers. I think this book will become a favorite for the child who receives it.

My five year old loves this book!.......2007-08-25

I have a 5 year old daughter and a 15 month old boy. He, of course, gets all of the attention.

We checked this book out from the library and after reading it I had to buy it! It is a MUST have for any older sister who has a baby in the house. It is a light-hearted look at what babies can and can't do compared to the much more mature older sister. Not only is it cute, its truth is downright funny and had us all laughing out loud!

Humorous and Fun!.......2007-07-25

This book is delightful! There is much to laugh at, much to love. I've shared it with my 3-year-old granddaughter, who will be a big sister come September. She was much intrigued by the great art work, and I could tell it helped enhance her self esteem, as well.

Fabulous!.......2007-07-20

My new favorite children's book! Such a fun, light-hearted look at being a big sister. My five year old daughter and I giggled out loud when we read this the first time from the library. The writing is right on level with a child's sense of humor, but fun for adults to read as well. This one I have to have for our permanent collection.

right on target.......2007-06-14

This book is wonderful for children who are expecting a little brother or sister. My grandaughter wanted to read it over and over again and it displaced some of her fears. The book was Right On.

Funny Faces Charlie Monkey (Touch & Feel)

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Perfect for a 1-year old!
My son loves it!
Cute!

Funny Faces Charlie Monkey (Touch & Feel)
Roger Priddy
Manufacturer: Priddy Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Board book

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ASIN: 0312496923
Release Date: 2006-05-02

Book Description

Ideal for children aged 3 and up. Brand new series of multi-sensory board books. Featuring wacky characters and crazy tales. Includes a touch and feel element on every page. Each book features an electronic sound that kids will love to hear.

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Perfect for a 1-year old!.......2006-12-24

My son's babysitter gave this to him for his 1st birthday. He's 15 months now and still loves the book. The simple rhymes are lyrical, yet make sense. Each character has a body part that is texturized, so we've used this to teach him his teeth, ears, nose, and hair. I'm looking online now to order the other books in the series.

My son loves it!.......2006-12-01

My 12 month old loves this book! He knows that if he opens the book to the last page, it makes a noise so of all the books on his bookshelf, he usually picks this book to play with.

Cute!.......2006-11-10

We bought this book for friends who are due to have a baby soon and are planning to name him Charlie. My 17 month old son saw me take it out of the box and was devestated that he could not have it. He was very attracted to the bright colors and the textures. My only complaint about this book (and the others in the series) is that the title character (in this case, Charlie Monkey) never appears in the story. He is just on the front cover. Other than that, it's a very fun book for little ones.

Arthur's Funny Money (I Can Read Book 2)

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Sweet book with a math challenge
"Old-Fashioned" Experiences Still Have Appeal
Daughter tired of it after first week

Arthur's Funny Money (I Can Read Book 2)

Manufacturer: HarperTrophy
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0064440486

Book Description

`An hilarious account of Arthur's attempts to earn enough money to buy a T-shirt and cap, assisted by his sister Violet. Simple business concepts are ingeniously woven into the story. This marvelous book will capture the interest of eager learners and creative teachers.' —YC.

Children's Choices for 1982 (IRA/CBC)
Children's Books of 1981 (Library of Congress)

Customer Reviews:

Sweet book with a math challenge.......2007-07-19

Our family loves this book, as well as the other Arthur books. My seven year old really enjoys the challenge of adding and subtracting Arthur's business transactions in his head. I appreciate a tale of children working hard to earn something that they want. We've enjoyed it as a read-aloud and an early reader.

"Old-Fashioned" Experiences Still Have Appeal.......2003-10-17

I loved Lillian Hoban's books as a child. I identified with the character's typical childhood adventures. Whether planning a party, losing a tooth, or trying to earn money for something, the humor in these stories is what makes them so entertaining and the lesson in the end is learned painlessly. Ms. Hoban's distinctive drawings are attractive with lots of details that communicate & enhance the text (think of the Frances series) - perfect for readers new to the chapter book format.
But how would these books appeal to my own children, 20 years later? I oughtn't have worried. My 5 year old, who is reading a little ahead of her age, is engaged by these books. She finds Violet clever & identifies with her "little sister" issues. The topics are not beyond her. My 7 year old son also enjoys the books because they make him laugh. There is an "old-fashioned" flavor to the tales my children find sweet - taffy making, penny candy, reading the funnies or pulling a loose tooth with a string.
It is fair to note that Arthur is mean to his sister, Violet, at times. As a mother I find it a little off-putting. But it is very clear to readers that he is not being nice and is food for thought for many an older sibling (myself included). A fine reminder to older kids to be patient with little ones, because they often have something worthwhile to contribute. And, fortunately, Arthur always makes amends in the end.
As many of our children grow up in a time where they can't run around the neighborhood they way these characters do, or their parents did, it's nice to pay a visit to Arthur & Violet's little world.

Daughter tired of it after first week.......1998-10-21

This was OK the first few times, but it doesn't hold up to repeated playings. My daughter and I don't like Arthur much, don't care much about him, and don't want any more of his stories. Maybe it would be better for kids with siblings close in age that fight who could relate to it better.

Funny Faces Rusty Robot (Funny Faces Noisy Touch & Feel)

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Great...if it would work
simple pleasures are the best!
Got to love robots...

Funny Faces Rusty Robot (Funny Faces Noisy Touch & Feel)
Roger Priddy
Manufacturer: Priddy Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Board book

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ASIN: 0312496931
Release Date: 2006-05-02

Book Description

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Great...if it would work.......2007-08-31

We got this book as a gift and it is supposed to be "touch and feel, lights and sound"...however, there are no lights, no sound.
If anybody knows how to "fix" this problem, if it's even fixable...post it on here.

simple pleasures are the best!.......2007-07-09

My 2 year old granddaughter loves the "Charlie Monkey" book in this series, so we rushed to buy her the rest of the books by Priddy. The Robot book is simplistic but entertaining, and she loves what it offers her at her stage of development. Thanks to Mr. Priddy for his hands-on, audible edutainment.

Got to love robots..........2007-05-19

I received this book as a gift for my son and we love it! The rhymes are cleverly written and it captivates my son.

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Great Cards!
Restaurant Favorite
Touch and feel book
My favorite baby gift!
Great Reading for the Car

Funny, Fuzzy, Furry Farm (TOUCHABLES)
DK Publishing
Manufacturer: DK Preschool
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Board book

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ASIN: 075662021X

Book Description

In this brand-new touch-and-feel series, children can lift the fluffy animals and sparkly machines off the pages and play with them outside of the book!

Customer Reviews:

Great Cards!.......2007-09-06

My 2 year old enjoys this set a lot. She loves touching the furry parts of the cards and they are super sturdy (cardboard). There are about 5 cards that are way to hard for her limited vocabulary so we make up the names, other than that they are great!

Restaurant Favorite.......2006-08-04

Whenever we go out to eat, we are sure to take this book along. It keeps my little boy (11 months) entertained while we wait for our food, and works like a charm. There is nothing better when he is screaming his head off than to pull out this book and presto, instant smile. He touches and feels and tries so hard to say baa at the sheep at bark at the dog. It is well worth the money. And so far it has held up remarkably well (even though there is rice in the dogs fur and cheese on the lambs wool).

Touch and feel book.......2005-08-18

The book is sturdy,cute and of good quality, but my toddler was not impressed. I thought she would like the book better then she did.

My favorite baby gift!.......2005-01-13

I just love ALL the books in this series. My children just loved them when they were little, and if you've ever had babies you know how valuable a good book is -- you get to sit down for a while! They were fun for me to read and really fun for them to explore. In fact, I've already packed them away in their hope chests for when they grow up and have children.
Now, whenver I know anyone who has had a baby, these books (as many as I can find) are my gift.
Julie Clark Robinson, author of Live in the Moment

Great Reading for the Car.......2004-03-13

My son loves this book so much he has a copy of it in the car which he often looks at it when we're going to day care or coming home.

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I am a huge Todd Parr fan!
Todd Parr is great !
6 months old and loved it

Funny Faces
Todd Parr
Manufacturer: L,B Kids
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Board book

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ASIN: 0316691992

Book Description

Babies and toddlers love to make faces and go places.In these bright, bold board books, Todd Parr celebrates funny faces from "Happy" to "Sad" to "Silly" and "Sleepy" and taking trips on everything from planes and trains to shopping carts and rocket ships!

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I am a huge Todd Parr fan!.......2006-03-22

His books encourage children to feel comfortable about themselves in every way - and they are funny and they are colorful. I look forward to reading them to my Granddaughter (age 3) who actually knows them by heart and has started to read them to me !!!

Todd Parr is great !.......2004-04-16

My baby just love this book. Todd parr is great first book for any baby. It's colorful and witty,and the size is perfect to grap even for a baby. My son loved it.(...)

6 months old and loved it.......2004-02-17

I first read this book to my daughter when she was 6 months old. At one year, she still picks it up and looks and the pages (although she'd rather hear "Goodnight Moon.") It's very simple with bright colors, and quick to get through for short attention spans.

Funny Food Faces (Board Book With Stickers)

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food never looked so good!!
Familiar faces made with things your child knows & loves!
could be great fun for kids a little older

Funny Food Faces (Board Book With Stickers)
Laurent Linn
Manufacturer: Random House Books for Young Readers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Board book

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ASIN: 0375810544
Release Date: 2000-11-14

Book Description

Elmo looks berry cute made of strawberries! This photographic board book features everybody's favorite Sesame Street character faces made out of beautiful, bright, colorful food. Also includes a full sheet of food stickers to make your own funny face!

Customer Reviews:

food never looked so good!!.......2006-01-20

Who would ever think of putting food together so wonderfully!! The pictures are great, and sometimes you laugh at what they used for certain parts( i.e. Oscar's french fries eyebrows! What a hoot!)
Well done!!

Familiar faces made with things your child knows & loves!.......2005-05-22

Our daughter who is 2 1/2 loves this book and so does her mama! It's awsome because several of Sesame Street's favorite & lovable characters are made with fruit, vegetables, blue fruit loops, mushrooms, muffins, banana slices, prunes, blueberries, articoke and even potato chips. It's awesome because they might include some fruits and vegetables your child knows and loves to eat, and some that they might not be familar with as well.

The book does include a sheet of 20 removable & stickable pieces of various fruit & etc to have your child make their own fruity & funny faces on the last page! You might want to just throw away these sitckers since they are of poor quality which is dissapointing and they tear very easy, especially with little toddler hands. Ours what's left of them are half folded over & have some of our dogs hairs stuck to them.

Amazon did rate this as a book for a 4 to 8 year old which is a little high in my opinion. I think this is an awesome book for 2 to 3 year olds. It's very colorful and might have been even cooler if they had a few scratch and sniff areas and better vinyl stickers!

could be great fun for kids a little older.......2001-08-29

I really like this book but it doesn't hold my 13 month old daughter's interest. She is not completely familiar with the Sesame Street characters so she doesn't recognize them in the book. I enjoy pointing out the different foods the faces are made of and naming them. She's anxious to turn the pages. I love the sticker sheet and the page for making your own face. My daughter pulled the sticker sheet out and I'm not sure where it is. I think she'll enjoy it later and if your kids are a little older, I think they'd have lots of fun with it too.

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Funny Baby - a Great Book for Beginners!

Funny Baby (Beginning to Read Series)
Margaret Hillert
Manufacturer: Modern Curriculum Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0813655161

Book Description

This collection features 96 books to give primary students varied book choices in a wide range of reading levels. Many of the books by well-known author, poet, and former first grade teacher Margaret Hillert. The series is divided in to four child-centered collections. Reading levels 1.0-1.2.

Customer Reviews:

Funny Baby - a Great Book for Beginners!.......2000-05-01

Margaret Hillert's book, Funny Baby, is such a nice version of the "Ugly Duckling" story made readable for beginners. The illustrations are great and keep the child entertained visually as well as helping with the understanding of the story. The text is made up of a basic word list and those words are used repeatedly throughout the book. The basic text gives the child the chance to actually read a whole book and this gives a great sence of accomplishment. I give this book a big thumbs up for story content, level accuracy and illustrations.

Baby Days: Funny Sunny Garden! (Touch & Feel Fun)

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Baby Days: Funny Sunny Garden! (Touch & Feel Fun)

Manufacturer: Macmillan Children's Books
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Binding: Board book

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ASIN: 140505252X

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simple pleasures are the best!
We love these books

Funny Faces Dizzy Dragon (Funny Faces)
Roger Priddy
Manufacturer: Priddy Books
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ASIN: 0312498942
Release Date: 2007-04-03

Book Description

Ideal for babies and toddlers

Wacky characters and funny rhymes

Touch and feel, light and sound

Customer Reviews:

simple pleasures are the best!.......2007-07-09

My [...] granddaughter loves the "Charlie Monkey" book in this series, so we hurried to buy her the rest of the books by Priddy. The Dragon book is simplistic but entertaining, and she loves what it offers at her stage of development. Thanks to Mr. Priddy for his hands-on, tactile, audible edutainment.

We love these books.......2007-05-20

My two year old son loves to read these books, they are getting hard to find, but we get them whenever possible. They making reading fun!

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