Show Me Your Smile!: A Visit to the Dentist (Dora the Explorer (8x8))

Book Description

It's time for Dora's checkup at the dentist. Dora explores the dentist's office, gets her teeth cleaned, and more! She even gets a special treat for being such a good patient!

Customer Reviews:

Chills the "dentist" anxiety for first time patients.......2007-10-03

I thought this would be a good book to read to my child prior to seeing a dentist. It is/was! I would recommend it for any parent who is needing to take their young child to the dentist for the first time.

Great way to prepare kids for the first dentist visit!.......2007-08-11

I used this with two 3-year-old boys who were known to balk at unfamiliar situations and throw ear-shattering tantrums if neccesary to get away from their object of fear. This book went a long way toward manking the dentist experience a whole lot more "interesting" vs. "scary". Both boys now look forward to their check-ups and are very familiar with what to expect thanks to Dora and her friends.

book for easing dentist anxiety.......2007-05-14

This has been a great resource for my 3-4 year old. Dora is a familiar face who shows what will basically happen at a dental visit. I do wish it could have shown Dora getting her teeth polished, or something like that, but over all a very good resource.

2 year old toddlers were captivated.......2007-05-14

We have twin girls , 2 years old and they are about to have their first visit with the dentist soon. They love this book (we have 2 copies). They are curious and they enjoy reading it over and over again. I think it will help them be more prepared when they take their first visit to the dentist.

teaching about going to the dentist & dental hygeine is always beneficial.......2007-02-12

Anything that promotes dental hygeine and not to fear visiting the dentist is always a favorable item in our home.
Everyone likes Dora, so why not let your child's favorite character go to the friendly dentist? Next, go to Walmart or Target and buy her a Dora toothbrush and show her what Dora uses, and how to brush teeth (especially after eating any sweets) The earlier you can instill good habits in your child, the better and easier it is for you as the parent or caregiver.
As a parent, I don't care very much for Dora books or shows, but who asked me for my opinion? We care what our child thinks and wants in a book.

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"They live to please and seem to do so with great joy."
Delightful!
Something For Everyone And Every Dog
A fun read and good resource
I agree...worth it for the pictures alone!

97 Ways to Make Your Dog Smile
Jenny Langbehn
Manufacturer: Workman Publishing Company
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0761129030

Book Description

It really works! Lower Ear Noogies. The Thumper. Lazy Man's Tetherball. Bobbing for Treats. The Hansel and Gretel: for an afternoon of fun, scamper about the house leaving a trail of plain popped popcorn in your wake.

97 Ways to Make a Dog Smile is a gift of pure pleasure for dogs and the owners who love them. Created by Jenny Langbehn, a veterinary nurse who really knows what makes dogs happy, it combines the creative gift of touch--unexpected ways to rub, massage, scratch, tickle, and knead--with imaginative play scenarios that are just loopy enough to ensure that your dog will be amused, whether he's laughing with you or at you. And to heighten the pleasure of both reader and dog, adorable full-color photographs of smiling dogs accompany each entry. Just look at those dogs (you might say), what a tail-wagging, chop-licking, howling good time they're having. And see if your dog doesn't agree.

Try In a Nutshell, the classic sleight-of-hand game, by hiding a treat under one of three plastic cups. The Lawrence Welk--dogs love to chase soap bubbles even more than toddlers do. Get fit while playing. Or use Subliminal Advertising, which works by sneaking a favorite word like cookie into an otherwise boring rant. You'll be surprised by how closely your dog pays attention to what you say, and how broad the smile will be when he hears that special word. Just be sure to have said cookie on hand.

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"They live to please and seem to do so with great joy.".......2007-04-20

This is a delightful little book that celebrates the pleasure of owning a dog.Anyone who has spent any time around a dog,immediately understands why they are called "man's best friends". They show the ultimate in patience and devotion to anyone who gives them attention.They seem to understand when the people around them are busy and will simply wait endlessly until you "can get around to them". At any time you decide to give them a bit of attention,they actively become involved as if you are the most important thing in the world.Then they want to show how much they appreciate and love you.The only thing they want,is to please you.
I have had a dog ever since I was a kid and every one of them has been a cherished member of the family and a friend to all.I must admit that there was little new to me in this book;and probably not much new to anyone who has a dog. However;I thoroughly enjoyed every page,photo and technigue covered in the book,along with the countless other things we do with our dog to relate to each other.
To even suggest that a dog can't smile leaves me speechless. They not only smile,but also,love,tease,plead,enjoy,pine,get restless,get bored,worry,anticipate,remember,forget,conjole,get tired out,and enjoy everything around them and love it when you share any time with them. When they have had an enjoyable encounter ,they look you straight in the eye,wag their tail,and tell you that they are game for more ,if you are. Afterwards,they are content to settle down and wait until you want to do something again.
This little book would be a wonderfol gift for any person who has a dog as well as for someone who is just getting a dog and preparing to make it part of the family.

Delightful!.......2005-10-10

Ninety-seven handy suggestions to improve the quality of your best friend's life with fun and games and the occasional good-spirited prank.

My mom has this book and her kind-natured, if slightly dim three-year-old Chessie-Collie mix, Fergus, loves some of the suggestions in here. One of the ones I've tried with him is number eighty-two: slingshooting treats for him to catch using a plastic spoon as a catapult. Another one that seems particularly enjoyed is number eighteen: juggling. I've always been a good juggler and when I juggle things Fergus wants, like a trio of rolled-up socks or tennis balls, he goes NUTZ trying to leap up and get what I'm keeping right out of his reach. It's a hoot.

The one suggestion that really tripped me out, though, and had me laughing was number thirty-two: "The Three Little Bears routine" which involves sneaking into your pet's bed and letting him catch you there for a change. Ha!!! Haven't tried that one yet but maybe I will when the time is right. Justice for all the times he's sneaked up onto Mom's furniture and stuff.

This cheerful little book is great not only for the ideas it gives you but for its ninety-seven pages of smiling, happy doggies!

Something For Everyone And Every Dog.......2005-09-05

There are some good ideas in here to make your dog happy. Although, if you are a true dog lover, you probably have already implemented many of these suggestions. The only one I disagree with is howling with your dog in the back yard. That might not make your neighbors happy. The pictures of the dogs included in this book are some of the best I've ever seen. A fun book for dog lovers of every breed.

A fun read and good resource.......2005-08-09

I often use this book in my animal assisted therapy work with at-risk children- it has been a wonderful tool and has made many children smile as well! A very happy book - with the ability to make a lasting impact when incorporated in therapeutic work. Kate Nicoll, MSW, author of Soul Friends

I agree...worth it for the pictures alone!.......2004-12-31

I received this as a gift for Christmas, and not a day has gone by that I haven't picked it up just to look at all those smiling doggie faces. What a joy, and a real spirit lifter. As for my dog, all I have to do is giggle and she gets the BIGGEST grin on her face. There's nothing like a happy, smiling dog.

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Great Introduction to Meditation
Not good for use with all families
Breath Awareness for Kids
A Peaceful, Affirming Read-Aloud
A thoughtful, reverently spiritual book

Each Breath a Smile
Sister Susan , Sister Thuc Nghiem , Thi Hop Nguyen , and Dong Nguyen
Manufacturer: Plum Blossom Books
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1888375221

Book Description

Each Breath a Smile introduces preschool-aged children to mindful breathing. Through beautiful color illustrations, children learn to connect with their breathing to help them experience calmness and enjoy a deeper relationship with their friends and family. Illustrations of trees, frogs, crickets, and birds remind them of the many simple joys available in the world around them.

With twenty-eight full-page color illustrations by artists Nguyen Thi Hop and Nguyen Dong, this book will delight children while serving as a valuable resource for parents and teachers.

Customer Reviews:

Great Introduction to Meditation.......2007-05-12

Love this book.

I bought this book for my 3 year old and the whole family loves it. It is a basic "story" that introduces skills for young ones to manage stressful situations and introduces them to the basic concept of meditation.

Not good for use with all families.......2007-05-07

This book has beautiful pictures, and is good at teaching deep breathing. What I did not like, was that it sent the message that being mindful makes everything better. This is not the case, especially when the book is used in therapeutic situations. It also specifices how "beautiful" mother is, and how "wonderful" father is. This book is not appropriate for all family constilations.

Breath Awareness for Kids.......2006-04-15

Beautiful book for children to read. There is a real peaceful feeling throughout this book. Love the illustrations. Great introduction to the idea of mindful breathing for children.Every time I read this story...the kids seem to calm down. I also use A Boy and A Bear and Indigo Dreams to take the breathing concept a step further and actually teach the children the mechanics of breathing, I recommend Each Breath a Smile and I recommend teaching kids to breathe correctly. Also try Baby Buddhas for more ideas on how to teach

A Peaceful, Affirming Read-Aloud.......2005-07-09

This beautifully simple book is deeply spiritual without being "religious." I have read it aloud in Grades K-3 including Special Education classes, and it always has a calming, reassuring effect on the children (and on me too!). It can be an introduction to quiet imagination/visualization activities or a concluding activity to help relax and focus a group. The book itself can be a kind of meditation exercise, since part of the text suggests breathing and calming the body in gentle, repetitive language. This is an excellent book to have on hand; it may be used regularly with the same group or in one particular lesson. Unique and highly recommended.

A thoughtful, reverently spiritual book.......2002-04-13

Each Breath A Smile by Sister Thuc Nghiem (Susan Swan) is a delightful picturebook based on the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, a Vietnamese Zen master who has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This gentle and charming book, illustrated in cheerful pastel colors, shows children how to relax and enjoy happiness through mindful breathing. "Breathing in, I see myself as a mountain. Breathing out, I feel solid. Mountain, sold. / Breathing in, I see myself as space. Breathing out, I feel free. Space, free." A thoughtful, reverently spiritual book, highly recommended picturebook for young readers.

Baby Faces Board Book #02: Smile! (Baby Faces)

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Great Book for Children!
Beautiful smiling babies
Bought this book for grandson
Cute but doesn't hold up
Smile!

Baby Faces Board Book #02: Smile! (Baby Faces)

Manufacturer: Cartwheel
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Binding: Board book

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ASIN: 0590058991

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Great Book for Children!.......2007-09-10

This book with all these sweet baby faces is so amazing. My baby loves to look at all the little faces and always enjoy to watch them. It's really funny book that brings smiles to everybody whom look at it. I recommend it to all mothers and thier children.

Beautiful smiling babies.......2007-08-29

The baby photos in this book are great and this book has been a favorite of our son's starting at one month. AT 15 months he still loves it. The text is fine but mostly he just loves looking at the fascinating baby faces.

Bought this book for grandson.......2007-06-14

Bought this book for grandson and he loves it! Now passed on the his brother.

Cute but doesn't hold up.......2005-10-01

My 9 month old loved the faces in this book, but I couldn't let him read it on his own because the cardboard isn't laminated very heavily. As soon as he started chewing on it, it bubbled up and started peeling away. Doesn't hold up as well as a number of other board books we have. Will keep it for when he's older.

Smile!.......2005-09-13

Our 5 month old baby loves looking at the pictures of the smiling babies!

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I think I like this more than my child does!
Good for calming fears
Great preschool read
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Great Book

Smiley Shark (Tiger Tales)
Ruth Galloway
Manufacturer: Tiger Tales
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1589253914

Book Description

Far away in the deep rolling ocean lived Smiley Shark. Smiley Shark longed to dip and dive, jiggle and jive, dart and dash with a splish and a splash with all the other fish; but whenever he smiled at them they swam away. But when all of the other fish are trapped in a fisherman’s net, it’s up to Smiley Shark to find away to free them—and he saves the day with his big, toothy smile!

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I think I like this more than my child does!.......2007-05-19

I absolutely love this book. It has become my favorite to read to my sea-life obsessed [...] out of the many books we have. The story is adorable, the illustrations are wonderful and overall it is definitely 5 stars in our book.

Good for calming fears.......2007-01-16

I bought this book for my 4 year old son. He used to loves sharks, but a few months ago developed a strong fear of them. For a month straight, he was afraid to go to bed because he said he got "bad nightmares" about sharks. He would toss and turn and cry out in his sleep, so I know that he wasn't just trying to stay up later. As soon as I read the description for Smiley Shark, I thought it sounded perfect.

I am happy to report that he loves the book and was willing to believe that the shark was just smiling and not scary. The illustrations are bright and cheerful; he loves the expressions on the various sea creature's faces.

Great preschool read.......2005-02-18

My preschoolers love this book. Smiley shark is a great book for learning about the ocean or talking about teeth or just having fun reading. The story line is simple. All the creatures are scared of Smiley Shark until one day he saves them from a fisherman's net and they all become his friend. the Story is wrote very nicely and the art work is wonderful. I have read this book several time to the children and they often will ask to read it again. Another great book is "Shark Trouble," About two monkeys trapped on small seperate islands with sharks swimming around the islands. All the kids love the shark books.

Sharky's book review.......2003-12-08

This is a great book for children to read or for parents to read to their children. This book installs a mentality into a childs thoughts that no matter what others think or say or do, you can alwayus be a good person and help others. It also means that what you think is a handicapp now could help you or your friends later on down the road. This is a great book for begining readers or for parents just reading to their children.

Great Book.......2003-11-28

Our 2.5 yr old son has a love/hate relationship with sharks. Loves them, but is also scared of them. I got him this book to help him overcome his fear of sharks (they always seem to be in his closet or under his bed at night - thank goodness our dog can sleep in his room & "eat" the sharks).

We've had the book less than 24 hours & we've read it to him at least 6 times already. He thought it was sad that the others would not play with him. Now he just loves sharks.

Book Description

When Little Roo wakes up, he just feels grumpy. His mother tries everything she can to make him feel better, but nothing she does makes any difference. So how will a deep, wide, and muddy-at-the-bottom hole make Little Roo smile?

From the bestselling author of Guess How Much I Love You comes a story that will guarantee a smile and a laugh from even the grumpiest reader.

Customer Reviews:

Mother and Son favorites.......2007-08-06

We discovered this book at the library. We love the story line and have added this book to our home collection. The story ending is sure to bring laughter to every child.

Love It!!!.......2007-05-09

Fast becoming my nephews favourite book the illustrations are typically great by Charles Fuge, little Roo looks funny with a grumpy face.

Only complaint is the background looks more like an English garden than the Australian bush.

Wonderful.......2007-02-16

My daughter has loved this book from the moment we brought it home! My husband and I love to read it to her. It has such personlity written into each page and the illustrations are beautifully done. McBratney and Fuge are a terrrrrific combo for children's books. I even went back online to find more books written and illustrated by the two because we love this one so much.

Wonderful children's book!.......2006-06-27

My son got this for his second birthday and we love it. It's such a sweet story and the illustrations are great! It's not really long which is great for us becuase we have trouble getting him to sit still for very long, but it's also not too short either. Get this book for your toddler!

A Sweet Mother and Child Story for Parents and Children to Enjoy Together.......2006-05-23

Oh no! Little Roo the kangaroo is feeling grumpy.

He doesn't know why. He just is.

He's so grumpy, he doesn't even feel like playing. Now that's grumpy!

His mother is determined to change all that. She wants him to smile and says he'll feel better when he does.

She tickles him. No luck. She flips him over her head. No luck. She throws leaves on him. No luck.

Nothing she tries is working. Little Roo won't budge a smile.

Not until his mother slips him in her pouch and hops, hops, hops and then slips, slips, slips into a muddy hole does Roo do the unthinkable. He actually cracks a grin.

I Love It When You Smile is a sweet mother and child story for parents to enjoy with their children. The book is aimed at children ages 2-6 and will dazzle young children and even adults with its illustrations.

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Smile at Someone Today!
"Pay it forward"
Gorgeous New Children's Book
Educator Favorite
Highly recommended!

One Smile
Cindy McKinley
Manufacturer: Illumination Arts Publishing Company
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0935699236

Book Description

Even the smallest acts of kindness can powerfully impact the lives of others. This truth is beautifully demonstrated as we follow the far-reaching effects of young Katie's innocent smile.

With this simple gesture, she ignites a circle of warmth that flows from person to person, touching the hearts and lives of people she may never even meet.

Cindy McKinley's enchanting story, brought to life by Mary Gregg Byrne's exquisite watercolor illustrations, will surely warm your heart with its timeless message. Children and adults alike will be inspired to pass One Smile on to everyone they meet.

Customer Reviews:

Smile at Someone Today!.......2007-01-04

A warm smile when you're feeling down works wonders. A little girl's friendly smile starts the pay-it-forward story of how a tiny act of kindness can work wonders throughout a community. Each character is affected by the actions of someone who has been influenced by someone else's small act, and the tale cycles back on itself in a satisfying way. My class of 1st and 2nd graders got the message loud and clear and have often referred back to One Smile when we have encountered similar situations in other books. Read the book and try smiling broadly at the next person you meet; it really works!

"Pay it forward".......2005-05-25

There is a movement in the land that emphasizes "random acts of kindness". Much like the proverbial pebble thrown into still water, creating a series of ripples, any thoughtful gesture can have an effect on those around us. This is exactly what happens in One Smile, as a joyful little girl smiles at a discouraged young man sitting on a park bench. Little does the child know that her beatific smile will inspire the young man to start looking for a job.

And so the story goes, the young man stopping to help a stranded motorist, the motorist leaving an extra tip for the waitress, the waitress taking her children on a picnic with the extra money, and so on. Everything comes full circle as the girl is able to attend her grandfather's birthday party. Her mother's car is ready for the birthday trip thanks to the young man at the garage who fixed it. And who might that now-employed young man be? Exactly.

Using a simple story to illustrate a profound philosophy, the author plants a thought in the minds of young readers who can readily visualize the effect of this little girl's smile as she walks through the park with her mother. The author: "We often have no idea how our generous actions affect those around us." The illustrations are rich, color-saturated images of everyday events, memorable because of the upbeat nature of the story. The illustrator: "I hope my paintings can offer a moment of transcendence, a place of light and beauty." Children are naturally enthusiastic and One Smile affords parents an opportunity to reinforce this positive behavior.

Concept and artwork are a winning combination in this uplifting children's book. The writing carries a clear message; combined with the brilliant watercolors, One Smile is an inspirational reading experience for youngsters. Coordinated with The Pay It Forward Foundation, the book includes a page of thoughtful questions for children to consider, relating positive actions to consequences, remembering each day to "pay it forward". Luan Gaines/2005.

Gorgeous New Children's Book.......2004-11-11

Katie is a happy young girl who is skipping through the park one morning with her Mother, when she meets up with an unhappy young man. She gives him a bright smile, and soon the young man is smiling as well. As the day goes on, the young man fixes a woman's flat tire, and she smiles, then leaves an extra big tip for the waitress at a restaurant, and she smiles, and so on and so on. Proving that ONE SMILE can go a very long way.

I love reading children's books that really put a big smile on your face, and that's what Cindy McKinley's ONE SMILE did for me. Her lyrical prose is delightful, while the gorgeous watercolor illustrations by Mary Gregg Byrne couldn't be more breathtaking. As a whole, the book puts a huge grin upon your face, and keeps it there until the end of the day. This is a lovely book that should be in the home library of all book lovers.

Erika Sorocco
Book Review Columnist for The Community Bugle Newspaper

Educator Favorite.......2004-01-28

What can one smile do? Quite a lot as we find out in this noteworthy tale. The story begins with Katie walking with her mother through the park. She thoughtfully bestows a bright smile on a forlorn, out-of-work young man sitting on a park bench. It inspires the young man to begin looking for a new job. While doing so, he sees a woman whose car has a flat tire. He changes the tire for her. She, in turn, leaves a large tip for a waitress. This continues on until, eventually, the good feelings inspired by Katie's smile comes back to her and her mother.

The text is well-written and flows smoothly. The themes of kindness and interconnectedness shine through on each page.

The illustrations are exceptional. The paintings are realistic and done in vibrant colors. Each double-page spread captures perfectly the mood and atmosphere of the story and invites the reader into the scene.

Without lapsing into moralizing, One Smile shows readers that small acts of kindness, when sent out into the world, can have profound and lasting effects.

Reviewed by the Education Oasis Staff (KJW).

Highly recommended!.......2002-10-01

One simple little smile, sometimes given without any thought at all, can start a ripple of happiness that will go on forever. This is the unmistakable truth that is so clearly authenticated in One Smile.

This story is about little Katie who was happily skipping along in the park one sunny morning with her mother. They were hurrying to catch a bus because their van was in the shop for repairs. As Katie and her mother briskly walked past a park bench, Katie spied a young man sitting there who looked very sad. Katie had no way of knowing it, but the young man had just lost his job. Quick as a wink, she flashed him a brilliant smile. That beautiful smile, so freely given by this happy little child, seemed to light up his heart. Other people had passed him that morning without even noticing him; therefore, Katie's innocent smile, which was so unexpected, became his inspiration to start looking for a job.

As the author carries us through the story, we see many acts of kindness unfold as others continue what Katie's innocent smile began. The young man stops to help a woman by fixing her flat tire. Later, when this same woman finished her lunch, she left an extra large tip for the waitress. And so it went as Katie's smile moved on and on in many different ways, and eventually even made its way back to help Katie in the story's heart-warming ending. Thus we see that all it really takes to change the world is One Smile.

***** I highly recommend this book. It is very well written and the illustrations are vivid and beautiful. In the back of the book the author has included a page that will help families think about things they can do together to help others. *****

Book Description

"Help, I've been robbed!
It'sth a disthasthter!"

Grandpa's teeth, handmade by the finest Swiss craftsman, are gone -- stolen from his bedside table! Grandpa suspects anyone who doesn't smile widely enough to prove that their teeth are their own. Soon everyone in town is smiling -- all the time -- and their ghastly grins are frightening the tourists away. Can the culprit be caught before the whole town cracks up

Popular Australion cartoonist Rod Clement, illustrator of Edward The Emu and Edwina The Emu by Sheena Knowles, has created a rollicking whodunit with a surprise ending that will have readers grinning from ear to ear.

00-01 CA Young Reader Medal Masterlist

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Hilarious!.......2007-08-23

OHMIGOSH! This is the perfect book in preschool when you need a "G" book! But even better than that, it's a GREAT book to read aloud, with a delightful ending! I like the way a twist of sharing in the book provides a subliminal message to the children of why someone might appear grumpy when in reality, they just don't like their smile. This is the 3rd purchase of the book because I've had to share it with fellow teacher friends :) Good for preschool as well as up to 2nd? grade.

Grandpa's teeth.......2005-05-09

OH NO! in this book a kids grandpas teeth are Missing!! If you have seen false teeth with shiny white chompers please call me at 608-2921. They called the police and they put wanted signs up with a picture of teeth. Then the grandpa had an interview with a reporter. Everybody in the town went to a meeting and put money into a basket. Red this book to find out if they get enough money to buy a set of false teeth.

Humorous, enjoyable.......2004-01-27

I just bought this book for my second grade class. My 19-year-old daughter read it at home. She visited my classroom and insisted she be the one to read the book to my class. The kids loved the story. Poor Grandpa's teeth are missing! There are several suspects. The "mystery" is solved with the last illustration. About half of my students "got it" but, regardless, all of the children enjoyed the story immensely.

Hilarious!!!.......2001-08-15

My 4 yr. old son, his grandmothers, aunt, and I all loved this book. We read it on a trip in the car and we all laughed, especially when my mom read it (she made the toothless parts hysterical). My son cried when we had to take the book back to the library, so I am buying it for him from amazon. I think we adults enjoyed it just as much as he did. A must-have for preschoolers!!!!

Grandpa's Teeth- Ms. Colburn's Fourth Grade Class.......2001-03-16

The story was very funny and exciting. The author put in very interesting things that would make you giggle. He was creative in all his thoughts. It is a comical mystery that everyone will enjoy. Grandpa's teeth isn't a story you come across often. The story will put a smile on children's faces.

Smart About Art: Pierre-Auguste Renoir: Paintings That Smile (Smart About Art)

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Smart About Art: Pierre-Auguste Renoir: Paintings That Smile (Smart About Art)
True Kelley
Manufacturer: Grosset & Dunlap
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ASIN: 0448433710

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One of the Impressionist era's best-loved painters, Pierre-Auguste Renoir painted every day for 60 years—that's over 5,000 paintings! The joie de vivre expressed in his work is reflected on every page of Smart About Art: Pierre-Auguste Renoir in colorful, dynamic illustrations and 17 reproductions. With humor and insight, this title takes us through the life of an artist who at first was so unpopular that his paintings were attacked with umbrellas. Written as if it were a child's own class report, this title is sure to draw new young fans to Renoir's paintings. AUTHOR BIO: True Kelley lives in New Hampshire. She wrote and illustrated two titles in the Smart About Art series: Pablo Picasso: Breaking All the Rules and Claude Monet: Sunshine and Waterlilies.

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Forget it.
A Realistic Trip To The Star Wars Bar!
The one that hooked me
"A Killing Smile" - A Unique, Horizon Broadening Novel
A Killing Smile

A Killing Smile (Land of Smile, Book 1)
Christopher G. Moore
Manufacturer: Heaven Lake Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 9749233573

Book Description

Heaven Lake Press, Trade paperback edition (2004) ISBN:9749233573 Includes new introduction by author. Binding is quality trade paperback. New condition. 6" - 9 1/4" tall. Publisher's inventory.

Customer Reviews:

Forget it........2007-07-08

How can you take this compelling and thrilling setting and subject matter and make it tedious and stupid? I don't know, but this guy has done it. Save your money. Buy John Burdett.

A Realistic Trip To The Star Wars Bar!.......2002-05-13

It was a little over ten years ago that I purchased "Spirit House" and "A Killing Smile" at DK Books on Sukhumvit Rd and I immediately fell in love with Christopher G. Moore's writing style. I always hunt down and consume his latest books when I return to my "second home" of Chiang Mai.
"A Killing Smile" is probably the best fictional version of a bible or guidebook to the Thermae that I have ever encountered and I highly reccomend it to anyone who would A.) love a wonderful story, B.)learn about the Thai/expat world and C.) go to visit Thermae for the first time. The characters are so much like the regular customers I've meet there since I first visited the original Thermae in 1995. If you haven't been to Thermae, Bangkok or Thailand itself, I'd say this is more-than-likely the best motivation for doing so.Moore's writing just grabs you and won't let you go until you hit The End and desperately wish you had another of his books to read.I went with a good British friend of mine down to Bangkok in February specifically to purchase "Minor Wife", his latest Calvino novel that I couldn't find in Chiang Mai, and found it within minutes of us getting rooms at Asoke Place. That little trip also included watching two Russian prostitutes, street vendors killing a LARGE rat and my friend and I visiting Soi Cowboy, Thermae and the Grace Hotel Coffee Shop. During my hangover, I once again realized that Moore's books are so much sanuk because all the odd-ball "normal events" I'd gone through the night before are part of the "usual routine" in his outlook on Bangkok and you feel right at home as you read them. If you haven't already read this, buy it and read it and do likewise with his other novels. Christopher G. Moore is truly an artist beyond belief and also a friendly, helpful man.

The one that hooked me.......2000-11-20

This is the first novel by Christopher G. Moore that I read. It hooked me. I have read all of Moore's books that explore Southeast Asia. I studied Slavic literature in Poland and Chinese literature in Japan. I must say that I enjoy Moore's novels just as much or more than many of the classics. I think it is they way he brings a character to life that keeps me glued to each page. He shares with the world his keen observations about Thailand and life in general through his characters and the narrative voice. It is a definite read for people who would like to experience some excitement, humor and wisdom, and of course sheer pleasure.

"A Killing Smile" - A Unique, Horizon Broadening Novel.......2000-11-12

The true purpose and potential power of a novel is to give the reader, in an intimate, truthful and exciting way, a unique experience and insight into life in general, or lives in particular. Christopher G. Moore's works, set in Thailand, are such novels, and do both.

"A Killing Smile" is a compelling story that will introduce the reader to people and places that are fictional, but absolutely real in that Mr. Moore pulls no punches and spares no detail in telling his and therefore the characters' story.

This book will not be enjoyed by everyone however. It contains a few real world topics, places and people undoubtedly some readers would rather not admit exist or read about. However, the novel is fascinating. The characters are compelling.

Mr. Moore's fortunate readers (I have read ten of his books - I am a fan) get an honest portrait of human lives, no matter how distant from their own they may seem, filled with hope, love, pain, desire and despair - in short, the entire spectrum of the human condition. The characters are presented without judgment as to their lives' validity and worth. They are accepted and reflected as they are. One comes away with the true belief Mr. Moore finds respect and merit in all of his characters, and through them a respect for the Thai culture in its entirety, and all of mankind for that matter.

Mr. Moore's work appears to be a true reflection, without editorial distortion, of what he sees after years of living in Bangkok. I, having spent some time in Bangkok, the Thermae, Nana Plaza, Patpong and throughout Thailand, as well as time with some of the residents and those just passing through, find Mr. Moore's books (dense with images as visceral and real as any documentary) serve as actual road maps for the reader through the vast, and initially incomprehensible, world that is Bangkok and Thailand.

While Mr. Moore's books may not cure whatever ailments you may have, reading them will make living with those ailments a lot more bearable and interesting. His insights and philosophy help put life in its proper perspective. Start with "A Killing Smile" and work your way through the entire series set in Thailand. It will be a unique education and great reading.

A Killing Smile.......2000-11-08

I first read Moore on my initial visit to Bangkok and found his books a sort of orientation to life in Thailand in that I began to feel a lot more comfortable with my stay there.Subsequently I have purchased all of his published works and anxiously await his next title.As a primer to the life of a "farang" in Thailand he captures all the characters you are likely to encounter in your visit and at the same time you will be a better tourist because of what you will pick up from your reading about the Thai thought process and how they view foreigners-which may make your visit safer and a lot more fun too. His Calvino books will satisfy the most demanding of mystery readers. Even if you never thought of visiting Thailand after a small helping of Moore you may find yourself booking a ticket.

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