Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me

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Monica wants the moon to play with, so her Papa sets out to get it. It isn't easy to climb to the moon, but he finally succeeds -- only to find the moon is too big to carry home. Children will love the joyful way in which this problem is solved.

Now available as a Classic Board Book edition, this delightful story literally unfolds as pages open dramatically, extending both outward and upward.

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Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me.......2007-09-24

A beautiful book that my twin 3-year-old granddaughters want me to read over and over. Be sure to order the large hardback copy to enjoy the fold-out pages and beautiful illustrations.

DISAPPOINTED IN THE SIZE.......2007-09-11

THE STORY WAS EXCELLENT,MY CHILDREN LOVED IT, I WAS DISAPPOINTED IN THE SIZE OF THE BOOK.

Disappointed.......2007-08-23

I thought I was getting a full-sized book, but instead I received this teeny-tiny mini book that is so small I don't see what the purpose of having it is. I don't remember seeing anywhere that the book would be 2 " X 3" - so just a warning to anyone who thinks they are ordering a normal book.

misadvertised.......2007-05-07

The book was listed as a hard covered book. It did not say that it was a mini book. The child was very disappointed. Amazon did give me a $10 credit but I have to look for the proper sized book elsewhere.

Invest in LARGER hardcover.......2007-04-07

I bought the Hardcover version of this book that was $6.99. I was pretty disappointed when I received it and found that it was the size of my HAND. The print is also tiny, which makes it hard to read. I would tell anyone looking at this book to buy the more expensive and larger copy of this book.

Other than it being very small, this is a great book. The illustrations are beautiful, and the story is really cute. I also think the fold out pages are great. Eric Carle is wonderful!

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WELL, THE AUTHOR SURE KNOWS LITTLE BOYS
My son's favorite book from age 2-4
Great Book
Wonderful!
David Gets in Trouble

David Gets in Trouble

Manufacturer: Blue Sky Press
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ASIN: 0439050227

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"No" and "David" were the first words David Shannon learned how to spell. Shannon's Caldecott Honor Book No, David! is based on a book he made as a child showing a kid doing all the things he isn't supposed to do. In the sequel David Goes to School, it turns out that teachers say no, too. And in this third picture book, it's David's turn to talk back. What does he say when he gets in trouble? "I didn't mean to." (Skateboarding into a lamp table.) "It was an accident!" (Hitting a baseball into a window.) "I forgot!" (Happily walking down the street... in his underpants.) "But Dad says it!" (Boy in corner with mouth full of soap.) Of course, the cat-tail-pulling, burping, grape-juice-dropping, runny-egg-hating, out-of-control David wins us over in the end. A defiant "No, it wasn't me!" evolves into a guilt-ridden, late-at-night shout, "Yes! It was me! I'm sorry. I love you, Mom." Awwww. Shannon's expressive, childlike paintings of the round-headed, shark-toothed David-in-trouble perfectly capture the manic joys of early boyhood. (Ages 3 and older) --Karin Snelson

Book Description

"When David gets in trouble, he always says . . . 'NO! It's not my fault! I didn't mean to! It was an accident!'" Whatever the situation, David's got a good excuse. And no matter what he's done "wrong," it's never really his fault. Soon, though, David realizes that making excuses makes him feel bad, and saying he's sorry makes him feel better. Once again, David Shannon entertains us with young David's mischievous antics and a lighthearted story that's sure to leave kids (and parents) laughing.

Customer Reviews:

WELL, THE AUTHOR SURE KNOWS LITTLE BOYS.......2007-09-20

David Shannon has little boys and their behavior pretty well nailed here. David, the little boy in the book is soooo typical. He simply cannot stay out of trouble and, when he is inevitability caught, it is never ever his fault. He has an excuse for everything. To be honest, Daid is a pretty fast and creative thinker for a little one. You sort of have to admire that trait in a kid. Obviously most little boys will grow out of this, but it is a part of the fun of being a kid. I doubt seriously if a child will read this book and pick up "bad ideas" from it. Those ideas have already been learned from parents and friends by this age. The art work in this small book is great and quite appealing. Great story, great characters, great art and the kids love to have the book read to them. What more could you want?

My son's favorite book from age 2-4.......2006-02-25

Excellent children's book for a child in the 2-4 range. Everything he does is so boy-like and "cute" in such the way that little boys are (curious, active, hyper, etc.). Every pre-school age child I've ever read this to loves it. The pictures and simple story are ideal, and the humor is perfect for this age. To be cynical for just one minute, actually this story is dated. 'Cause were it really present day, the title would be "David Gets Put on Medication" because of course, though David is just a perfect example of the TYPICAL little boy, for some reason our schools and parents these days can't accept it as normal/healthy.

Great Book.......2006-01-16

My son received his first No David book when he was 2 years old. Now going on 5 he still loves reading about David and his antics. As a mom, I like that the book always ends on a positive note w/ Mommy letting David know she loves him, though she's always saying "NO"

Wonderful!.......2005-11-26

We got this book out of the library, and my 15 month old makes me read it over and over again. The pictures are great, the simple language is appealing, and the story is fun. It is at the top of his wish list!

David Gets in Trouble.......2005-07-20

David Shannon's book DAVID GETS IN TROUBLE is an excellent choice for beginning readers. When I read it to my three year old nephew, he likes to participate by reading along with me. The simple text and familiar plot allows young children to realize they are not the only ones who "get in trouble." I especially like the message at the end that no matter what David does, his mother will always love him.

A Lifetime To Get Here: Diana Ross: The American Dreamgirl

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BEST BOOK ON ROSS YET
Call Her A Survivor
Supreme Book About the Career of Diana Ross
Simpler and to the point
EXCELLENT

A Lifetime To Get Here: Diana Ross: The American Dreamgirl
Thomas Adrahtas
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ASIN: 1425971407

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This unauthorized biography of entertainment legend Diana Ross strives to give a balanced account of her life and career while giving her the historical due that seems to have escaped her previously. Captured in vivid detail are her groundbreaking performances leading the Supremes, the renowned concert in Central Park amidst a raging thunderstorm, and the peaks and valleys of the more than 40 years of her ongoing stage, studio, and screen career. The book steers clear of dry biography, in that it is interspersed with entertaining essays that capture the effect her life and career have had on fans throughout the years. This book is a must-read for anyone with an appreciation for popular culture over the last half century.

Customer Reviews:

BEST BOOK ON ROSS YET.......2007-09-29

COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN. MY ONLY COMPLAINT WAS THE AUTHORS'S CONSTANT ATTACKS ON MARY WILSON.
HE BLAMES MOST OF THE BAD PRESS ON HER....AND DOES NOT PUT SOME OF THE BLAME ON MISS ROSS, WHO I AM SURE WAS NO ANGEL.
HE DEFENDS DIANA SO MANY TIMES THAT IT BECAME OVERKILL.
OTHERWISE VERY WELL WRITTEN.

Call Her A Survivor.......2007-08-23

This book is an antidote to Mary Wilson's "tell-not-a-whole-lot" book from the mid-1980s and much of the subsequent negative press Diana received in part because of it. With 2006's "Dreamgirls" and Diana's high profile TV appearances and successful concert tour this year, it's seems time to recognize her for her accomlishments. While some of the facts presented here are without attribution, the book's a fun read. And love Diana or hate her, Adrahtas makes a few very compelling points (with supporting evidence) about her assention to Motown's throne and her ability to stay there for so many years. While lesser divas fell by the wayside as trends in the music industry shifted, Ross survived, and in doing so paved the way for two generations of singers, actors, and performers.

Supreme Book About the Career of Diana Ross.......2007-07-22

As a longtime fan of Diana Ross, I just finished reading this very satisfying account of her career and its impact on fans and admirers around the world. I have read all of the prior (as of this writing) customer reviews of this book; and, like many of the earlier reviewers, I must say this account is certainly years over due!
I do think, to a large degree, that the sad fact that her music has not been as commercially successful in America, from the 1990s on, has much to do with the sad shape of the American music industry in general. Diana is one of only many well-established American acts who have continued to be very successful in other countries, including England, while being ignored here at home (think Donny Osmond, Tina Turner, the group Toto--almost anyone who is over 30 years old and, actually, sings as opposed to raps). I know there are many, many Americans who feel like they can no longer hear good music on the radio any more, unless they are listening to an oldies station.
As far as this book goes, I did find it interesting that the author J. Randy Tarabelli used to work with Martha Reeves. I think his books are about as factual as the National Enquirer or Globe Magazine. And, Mary Wilson--the former Supreme (that nobody ever paid much attention to)--comes across as less than honest and having a huge chip on her shoulder! Look at the chapter on the 2000 Diana Ross & the Supremes "Return to Love" tour.
When I think of the Supremes, I will always think of Diana Ross. After all, she was the voice of all of their most memorable hit songs. I have long admired her. And, after reading (towards the end of this book) about some of the personal difficulties she has had to endure the last few years, it makes my admiration of her grow to see her now touring and promoting the new "I Love You" album in the year 2007.
Author Tom Adrahtas has contributed a much-needed book on the legacy of Diana Ross. She is THE supreme entertainer!

Simpler and to the point.......2007-05-12

Most biographical books whether authorized or not, tend to give you lots of facts all compiled with descriptions too long and confusing at times, that make reading and believing what you read very difficult, but this book not only gives you facts, quotes, moments, dates, situations that you can compare to other books outthere published about the same subject or person and make a fair decision as to who is telling the truth and who it exagarating on the truth or who is lying.
I love Diana Ross and the members of The Supremes, which of course Mary Wilson is one of them, but when I read Mary's two books, I was stunned and could not believe what I was reading, but still need to hear or read the other side of it, and this book does that, and puts thing in prespective. I recommend for those who are fans to buy it, and those who are curious to buy it, and for those who enjoy reading and gossip and conflict to buy it. It is good reading, lots of pictures.

EXCELLENT.......2007-04-16

FINALLY, someone has written a book that defends Diana Ross where she would never defend herself. The truth about her time with the Supremes and what really took place proves that what others have written were fantasy; stories made up over the years to discredit Diana Ross. If you never read another book about her, THIS is the book to read. You will finally understand what happened in the past and present and you will fall in love with her all over again.
The last chapters had me in tears reading the pain and heartache Diana had gone through the last few years. It's a miracle she survived at all, proving she Is the strong woman we all knew she was. Mary should read this book, as well as others who wrote hurtful stories about her; they'd all have to apologize and ask to be forgiven.
Bravo to the author!!!!!

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Does your doctor fear the Doctors?
Too silly for me! I like real dinosaur books.
Dinosaur books
Can't go wrong with How Do Dinosaurs books
Great for children that are scared of the doctors

How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon?
Jane Yolen
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ASIN: 0439241006

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Following up their bestseller How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?, Caldecott Medal winner Jane Yolen and illustrator Mark Teague have penned this instructive lesson on dinosaur health care. Each double-page spread features one enormous dinosaur looking wan and sniffly but mostly cranky, petulant, ornery, sullen, and disagreeable. The human moms and dads are visibly worried and/or frustrated by their sick dinos behaving badly. Witness the nice lady dragging her gigantic Styracosaurus out of the elevator and across the hall to the doctor's office: "What if a dinosaur goes to the doc? Does he drag all his feet till his mom is in shock?" The look on this mom's face will be familiar to anyone who's ever forcibly moved a child, who seems to have suddenly gained a million pounds, from one place to another. And of course, it turns out that dinosaurs don't misbehave when they're sick: "He drinks lots of juice, and he gets lots of rest. He's good at the doctor's, 'cause doctors know best."

The rhymes are somewhat forced, especially toward the end of the book, but Teague's marvelous paintings are bright and expressive throughout. Each dinosaur is cleverly labeled, and these aren't your run-of-the-mill dinos; dinosaur-obsessed little ones will crow over Parasaurolophus, Euoplocephalus, and Tuojiangosaurus. They'll also learn a little something about how to behave when they're sick. --Jennifer Lindsay

Book Description

What if a dinosaur catches the flu?Does he whimper and whine between each "At-choo"?Does he drop dirty tissues all over the floor?Does he fling his medicine out of the door? Just like kids, little dinosaurs hate being sick. And going to the doctor can be pretty scary. How DO dinosaurs get well soon? They drink lots of juice, and they get lots of rest; they're good at the doctor's, 'cause doctors know best. As in their previous book, Yolen and Teague capture children's fears about being sick and put them to rest with playful read-aloud verse and wonderfully amusing pictures.

Customer Reviews:

Does your doctor fear the Doctors?.......2007-07-22

My daughter HATES going to the Dr. For any parent I advise getting a toy medical kit, and this book. We were introduced to the Dinosaurs in "How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?" and we fell in love. My husband reads it to her every night before bed. After she was in love with the "Diyos"(her word for Dino's), "How Do Dinosaurs Get Well Soon?" was a no brainer.

Too silly for me! I like real dinosaur books........2007-06-08

How Do Dinosaurs Get Well by Jane Yolen is a silly book about dinosaurs. They are sick and have to take their medicine. It is also about the dinosaurs getting well. I did not like the book because I do not like fiction. Dinosaurs couldn't go to the doctor because there weren't any doctors when they were alive. I would change the book because it does not show dinosaurs in their habitats.

Dinosaur books.......2007-05-28

My kids love these Dinosaur series. They're 2 and 5 and they love the names of these dinosaurs. I have all these books and i am looking forward to the new book from this series.

Can't go wrong with How Do Dinosaurs books.......2007-04-05

My 3 yo son loves dinosaurs. The first book of this series I picked up was How Do Dinosaurs Play with Their Friends. He LOVES these books! Even my 14 mo toddler daughter loves these books. They are fun and the words have a nice rhythm. And, they teach such nice little lessons to the preschool age. We now have all of the books in this series - except for the preorder How Do Dinosaurs Go to School, which we will be getting as well! You can't go wrong with any of these books! And, they are a great gift - even for book exchanges at school.

Great for children that are scared of the doctors.......2007-01-06

I purchased this book for my niece who is 4. She is affraid of going to the doctors. Well, she LOVES dinos. and this book really helped her get over her fears of going. Now, when she goes she takes her book with her!

The Magic School Bus Gets Baked In A Cake: A Book About Kitchen... (Magic School Bus)

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We're Going to Have Our Cake...and Be Eaten, Too!
'The Magic School Bus Gets Baked' is questionable
MAgic school bus "cake"
Kitchen Chemistry Fizzes
I liked it.

The Magic School Bus Gets Baked In A Cake: A Book About Kitchen... (Magic School Bus)
Joanna Cole
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ASIN: 0590222953

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We're Going to Have Our Cake...and Be Eaten, Too!.......2007-07-11

"Our teacher, Ms. Frizzle, is always surprising us. So on her birthday, we decided to surprise her. We planned a big party. We had balloons, streamers, confetti, and even noisemakers. 'We thought of everything,', said Carolos. But Arnold wasn't so sure. 'Something's missing', he said." -- From the book

In case you're not familiar with Scholastic series of Magic School Bus books, they are books which are based on the animated TV series--which are, incindentally, based on the ORIGINAL books written by Joanna Cole and illustrated by Bruce Degen. (Whew!)

In The Magic School Bus Gets Baked in a Cake, Ms. Frizzle takes her class to a bakery for a chemistry field trip. According to Ms. Frizzle, a bakery is a small chemical factory.

The class gets the idea to distract Ms. Frizzle by sending her to a nearby auto parts store to fix the bus. Meanwhile, they've been shrunken to the size of a moth--but make the attempt to bake a chocolate cake for Ms. Frizzle's surprise birthday party!

The kids learn about measuring and chemical reactions, including to the old vinegar + baking soda = gas experiment (which actually contributes to them escaping getting baked into the cake!).

As always, there are cheesy jokes throughout (e.g. "We've got flour power" and "This batter is taking a real beating"), but it's a great introduction to "kitchen chemistry"--and how mixing ingredients and adding heat (baking) are, in fact, chemical reactions.

I use the Magic School Bus books, videos and DVDs to supplement science class (I homeschool), and they never disappoint with their down-to-Earth approach to science concepts.

'The Magic School Bus Gets Baked' is questionable.......2005-01-07

I don't think children's books should glorify these sorts of "trips". But the colors are vivid and I think most of the unsuitable references will go over the heads of its younger readers.

MAgic school bus "cake".......2004-02-04

I liked this book, it was interrasting and it had made me read more and omre till i got through it all. I like the part when the shrunk and the guy was chaseing them and the flew into the cake and went into the oven i didn't think there would make it out.

Kitchen Chemistry Fizzes.......2001-06-14

When their inimitable school bus goes on the fritz (or should I say, "frizz"?,) the students get worried: this is one field trip they don`t want to miss. They`re trying to give their unique teacher a surprise birthday party and need to get to the bakery for the cake. When they finally reach their destination, the unstable bus suddenly shrinks, with everyone in it, to the size of a moth. They dodge the baker`s fly swatter and Ms Frizzle while using kitchen chemistry to get the job done. My boys and I miss the volume of information and mini "reports" of the original series, but they still learn and have fun at the same time. They have a new respect for cooking, as edible chemistry. And the baking soda experiment at the back of the book is a rainy day standby in our household: we love the fizz from the Frizz!

I liked it........1997-11-10

I liked it because the baker thought the magic school bus was a moth.

12 Ways to Get to 11 (Aladdin Picture Books)

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A good way to introdue number strings
Makes Children Think

12 Ways to Get to 11 (Aladdin Picture Books)
Eve Merriam
Manufacturer: Aladdin
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ASIN: 0689808925

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 __ 12 What happened to 11?

Is it in the magician's hat? Maybe it's in the mailbox or hiding in the jack-o'-lantern? Don't forget to look in the barnyard where the hen awaits the arrival of her new little chicks. Could that be where eleven went?

Eve Merriam and Bernie Karlin take young readers on a counting adventure as they demonstrate twelve witty and imaginative ways to get to eleven.

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A good way to introdue number strings.......2005-11-15

I find 12 Ways to Get to 11 to be a very useful tool for the classroom. Every two pages focuses on a different way to get to the number eleven. The pictures correspond directly to what is being said. This is a good springboard for more discussion and work for different combinations of numbers. Teachers can take advantage of the format in which each combination is presented and have their students come up with their own "number stories." This book provides a good alternative way of thinking about addition.

Makes Children Think.......2000-05-18

What a neat way to illustrate the concept of basic addition! Our kindergarten teacher read this book to the class and it provided an example to the children that adding numbers together can be done in a variety of ways: from simple to higher level thinking.

When Sophie Gets Angry...really, Really Angry

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Foster parent
Amazing!!!
Great book for my son
Not good, realistic coping book
Not a good solution for angry children

When Sophie Gets Angry...really, Really Angry
Molly Bang
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ASIN: 0590189794

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Foster parent.......2007-06-20

I will not read this book to the kids in my care. I am looking for books that are accurate for handeling emotions. I do not like the running away and the five year old I have now would do that. I do have several other books I can use, such as the Best Me I Can Be set, but they do not address anger as well as I would like. I do like the illustrations and the way the words sound when reading in this book; I just wish the little girl did not run away.

Amazing!!!.......2007-06-11

This book is absolutely amazing. It teached children everything we would hope they aquire in their older ages. The moral of the story is amazing! I read this to my pre-schoolers evertime they begin to get wild and it works everytime!

Great book for my son.......2007-03-09

I bought this book because my son has had trouble with his emotions. This book has helped him realize it is okay to be angry and to cool down. I'm not to thrilled about the running part but hopefully I can convey that it is okay to go in another room and calm down a bit. He likes me to read this book everyday. I would recommend this book for any todder/preschooler.

Not good, realistic coping book.......2007-01-28

Although the book has good illustrations and it makes for a good story I was disappointed that it doesn't give a really good, realistic way for a child to deal with anger. My 3 year old daughter was confused. She actually said to me "when I get mad I will go climb a tree" (what Sophie does in the book). Maybe when she is older I will get the book back out. As for a good story to help my child understand what to do and not do when she gets angry -- this is not a good choice in my opinion. I'm afraid that if my little girl gets angry she will take the advice of this book and run, run, run away and find a tree to climb. I of course discussed the book with her following or read and explained that Sophie was just going to spend time by herself and I told my daughter that she could go be by herself in our house (not in a tree), etc. My daughter has a good imagination and understands what's real and what's not but a book that requires a 10 minute explanation afterward is not what I was looking for to help us deal with our little ones tantrums, etc.

Not a good solution for angry children.......2006-12-16

This book does not provide a realistic scenario for helping children and the adults in their lives deal with anger. The situation was a typical sequence for a child getting really angry. But who would let their young child out to roam that far (even in make believe) when they are so upset? This option is not a safe, satisfying or rectifying option for angry children. Indeed, the underlying message is "Go away if you're upset, we don't want you around here!" I would love to see this storyline suggest that a parent (or significant adult) will help by trying to understand the child, help the child feel calm again, and show the child ways to gracefully recover from intense emotions.

Selling Your Story in 60 Seconds: The Guaranteed Way to Get Your Screenplay or Novel Read

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Author has command of his craft and communicates well
Irena Tully
A Must Have For Any New Screenwriter
Don't Even Think About Pitching Without Reading This Book!
A no-nonsense "how-to" guide filled with industry tips, tricks, techniques and etiquette guidelines

Selling Your Story in 60 Seconds: The Guaranteed Way to Get Your Screenplay or Novel Read
Michael Hauge
Manufacturer: Michael Wiese Productions
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Your career can be made in 60 seconds - if you make the right pitch! Master the Elevator Pitch, even when you've got less than 60 seconds. Get your screenplay or Novel read by the major power of Hollywood - guaranteed!

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Author has command of his craft and communicates well.......2007-03-14

I attended 2 of Michael's seminars at Screenwriting Expo '06 and this book contains the same "special" quality of Michael's in-person class: He wants you to succeed. The book is an Instruction Manual for understanding, crafting and marketing your story. The material is digestible for beginners, valuable for all levels of writing, simple and thorough. There is a nice balance of "Do" and "Don't" advice. The "Executives on Pitching" Section provides confirmation and flavor to the meaty material that precedes it. This book is not simply a compilation of quotes and buzzwords. Michael has command of his craft and endeavors with the heart of a mentor to infuse it in his readers. 2 thumbs up :)

Irena Tully .......2007-02-07

Writers are lucky to have this book available - it provides them with much specific & essential guidance on their quest for perfection and success. And it makes things easier for us - film company executives - as well, because dealing with writers who have been enlightened by this book saves us time, compared to dealing with those who choose the shaky road of "trial & error". Thus this book is invaluable to both Writers and Executives. [...]

A Must Have For Any New Screenwriter.......2007-02-04

As an aspiring screenwriter, Mr. Hauge's title offered me a "guaranteed way" to get my screenplay read. Needless to say, this title sold me immediately. I finished reading it in one evening, and highlighter in hand, I went back and reread it again. It now closely resembles one of my college textbooks. I can't wait to implement Mr. Hauge's tips and suggestions as I enter the world of pitch fests, contests, and (hopefully) pitch meetings. When that time comes, I know I'll be well prepared and ready-to-go.

Don't Even Think About Pitching Without Reading This Book!.......2006-12-10

Don't even think about pitching your script without reading this book!

Michael Hauge has been to more pitch fests and conferences than just about any screenwriting teacher/consultant out there -- and he knows exactly what it takes to break through that glazed look in the Producer's eyes and make them take notice of your story.

As a professional screenwriter, I, too, have been to a lot of pitches (And as a professional script consultant, I've heard even more). And I thought I had my formula down. But I found Michael's specific techniques in this book to be really insightful and inspiring -- and I've already changed my approach because of it!

In his honest, witty, and authoritative style, Michael walks you through every step of the process, from clarifying your story's major turning points, knowing what to put in (and more importantly what to leave out) of the pitch, to how to create an instant connection with the one you're pitching to...and leave them wanting more.

Before you pitch your next story, whether over the phone or in person, read this book -- twice -- and let it guide you to creating the pitch-perfect plan for pitching your next script.

In the meantime, Stay Inspired -- and Keep Writing!

Derek Rydall
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A no-nonsense "how-to" guide filled with industry tips, tricks, techniques and etiquette guidelines.......2006-12-05

Written by expert screenwriting coach Michael Hauge, who has consulted on projects for Warners, Disney, Columbia, New Line, CBS, and Lifetime among many others, Selling Your Story in 60 Seconds: The Guaranteed Way To Get Your Screenplay or Novel Read is a no-nonsense guide for novice to veteran novel writers and screenwriters to get noticed. Written in plain terms, Selling Your Story in 60 Seconds covers the 10 key components of a commercial story, how to design a strong pitch, targeting the right buyer, securing opportunities to pitch, what steps to take next if a potential buyer says yes or no, and much more. A no-nonsense "how-to" guide filled with industry tips, tricks, techniques and etiquette guidelines, and an absolute "must-have" for any writer trying to break into the business.

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This book really gets toddler attitudes!
great book
Great for children who love dress-up
lizzy loves it
I love Ella Sarah!

Ella Sarah Gets Dressed
Margaret Chodos-Irvine
Manufacturer: Harcourt Children's Books
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0152164138

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Ella Sarah may be little, but she has a BIG sense of style--and it isn't at all like that of her mother, father, and older sister. Yet they all want her to dress just like them! Ella Sarah will have none of it--and when her flamboyantly dressed friends arrive, it's clear that Ella Sarah's favorite outfit is just right for her.
Margaret Chodos-Irvine's spirited story will gently nudge young children toward independence--providing plenty of exuberant colors and patterns to identify along the way.

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This book really gets toddler attitudes!.......2007-06-10

This book seems to understand what 2 or 3 year olds are like quite well! They adore saying No, they have strong opinions and they don't like to be told what to do. Ella Sarah wakes up with an idea about the perfect clothes for the day, and she gets her way, and finds that her friends have dressed much like her. My daughter enjoys hearing this book quite often, but mostly for the cat that Ella Sarah holds a lot. That leads me to my only real quibble with this book. It's never quite clear if the cat is real or not, and I am quite sure my almost 3 year old thinks it is. But on one page, Ella tosses the cat across the room. Not to be oversensitive, but that bothers me a bit! It delights my daughter, and she has tried to do the same thing to our cats more than once (both before and after reading this, to be fair) but it seems to illustrate something else about the household shown here---Ella seems a little too in charge. Of course, it's all fiction, and I am probably overanalyzing here! If you have a little girl who picks out her own unusual clothing combination, this might be a real winner!

great book.......2007-04-02

my girls love this book- so cute and enjoyable to read for parents too

Great for children who love dress-up.......2006-03-13

My daughter (2 years old) really loves this book. It is fun, and has beautifully illustrated pages. The ending is surprising if you try to predict why Ella Sarah is getting dressed.

lizzy loves it.......2005-08-01

My grandaughter has had color preference since birth. This book is among the "bed books" when she sleeps at MeMas'. Ella knows what she likes and sticks to her guns. The rest of the family has a different opinion - but honor hers. Ellas friends "get it too". Toddler validation. Who can argue?

I love Ella Sarah!.......2004-11-17

I adore Ella Sarah. Other reviewers are right that Ella Sarah does throw a mild tantrum in the book. I personally think it's a great tool for teaching toddlers. Ella Sarah clearly expresses what she wants (a list my 2-year-old daughter knows by heart), and when she is not supported in her wishes by her family members, she goes ahead and dresses herself. I personally think it's a lot better when a toddler can list off exactly what she wants to wear, rather than throw a incomprehensible fit. I adore Ella Sarah (and my daughter does too), because she is an independent, communicative and creative little girl!

Get Ready! For Standardized Tests : Grade 1

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Get Ready! For Standardized Tests : Grade 1
Joseph Harris
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0071360107

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With standardized, state-mandated testing starting as early as the first grade and continuing through high school, parents are concerned that their children may not be able to perform at grade level. Developed by professionals, here is the first and only grade-specific test preparation series geared toward parent and child, including expert tips for optimizing children's test performances.

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Information on how schools use standardized tests
Explanations of the types of questions found on standardized tests
Practice sections on necessary verbal and math skills
Exercises, drills, and a full-length sample test with answers explained

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