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Chad the Allergic Chipmunk: A Children's Story of Nut Allergies

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Nut allergy book review
A great book for children that are allergic to tree nuts!

Chad the Allergic Chipmunk: A Children's Story of Nut Allergies
Nicole Smith
Manufacturer: Allergic Child Publishing Group
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1586280546
Release Date: 2006-10-02

Product Description

Chad the Allergic Chipmunk helps children and adults learn about tree nut allergies and how to recognize an allergic reaction. Chad explains nut allergies in a way that parents, teachers, and children themselves can talk about allergies and understand them better. Written by the author of Allie the Allergic Elephant and Cody the Allergic Cow, Chad is her next book discussing severe food allergies.

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Nut allergy book review.......2007-05-23

It is a sweet story and young enough for my 3 year old to understand.

A great book for children that are allergic to tree nuts!.......2007-01-11

My 5 year old son LOVED this book. It brought tears to my eyes to see him sit down with this book after I read it to him and for him to flip through each page very slowly asking me questions and telling me what was going on on the pages. He has never reacted this way towards a book before so I know he was connecting with "Chad". I feel this book has given him a better understanding of his food allergy and I am very happy about this purchase.

How Chipmunk Got His Stripes (Picture Puffins)

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The Native American legend of how Bear gave Chipmunk his stripes

How Chipmunk Got His Stripes (Picture Puffins)
Joseph Bruchac , and James Bruchac
Manufacturer: Puffin
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0142500216

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Bear brags that he can do anything-even stop the sun from rising. Brown Squirrel doesn't believe him, so the two wait all night to see if the sun will rise. Sure enough, the sky reddens and the sun appears. Brown Squirrel is so happy to be right that he teases Bear. What happens when a little brown squirrel teases a big black bear? Brown Squirrel gets stripes and is called chipmunk from that day forward . . . Joseph and James Bruchac join forces to create this buoyant picture book, based on a Native American folktale.

Illustrated by Jose Aruego and Ariane Dewey.

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The Native American legend of how Bear gave Chipmunk his stripes.......2006-01-05

There is an entire sub-genre of myth and folklore consisting of stories that explain the distinctive qualities of animals. "How Chipmunk Got His Stripes" is a Native American story told along the East Coast, and in the Author's Notes for this volume we learn that while there are Cherokee, Abenaki and Mohawk versions, the earliest written one to be found is of Iroquois origin. What the father and son team of Joseph Bruchac and James Bruchac provide here is a longer and more detailed than what might be found elsewhere, the story having grown in the telling over the years.

The story begins with Bear out walking and bragging that he is the biggest, strongest, and loudest of the animals. Hearing his boasts, a little Brown Squirrel asks Bear is he can really do anything. Bear insists that he can, and so the little Brown Squirrel asks Bear to tell the sun not to rise tomorrow morning. Bear has never tried this before but is sure he can do it and tells the sun in the western sky not to come up tomorrow. The sun disappears behind the hills and Bear is sure that the sun if running away from him because it is afraid.

That night the Bear turned towards the east and instead of sleeping spent the night saying "The sun will not come up, hummph" over and over again. But as the night went on the little brown squirrel began to say "The sun is going to rise, oooh." This goes on and on all night long, and while the Bear and little Brown Squirrel keeping saying the same thing over and over again, the other animals gather around them to see who would be right. Now, whether you are a young reader or an older one, you might be able to figure out what is going to happen next and how that might end up with the chipmunk getting his stripes. Think about how you ancient storytellers could begin with the distinctive stripes of the chipmunk, come up with a perfectly logical reason for the look, and then have to invent a story that provides the motivation.

This charming story has colorful pictures by Jose Arugeo and Arianne Dewey ("Mushroom in the Rain," "We Hide You Seek") done with pen-and-ink and watercolor that was then scanner-separated and reproduced as red, blue, yellow and black halftones. I especially like their use of orange in the artwork, especially when it serves as a background to their pictures of Bear. As for the Bruchacs, they have also collaborated on "Native American Games" and a collection of Native American monster stories, "When the Chenoo Howls."

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Curious, Furious Chipmunk,
Catherine. Woolley
Manufacturer: William Morrow
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 0688212050

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Ask what Brown can do for you!
ADULTS WILL LOVE IT TOO!!
Come follow follow follow follow follow follow me
Imaginative, beautifully illustrated, excitingly told

Travels of Thelonious (Fog Mound)
Susan Schade
Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 068987684X

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In ancient times human beings ruled the Earth -- at least that's what the old legends claim. But is it true?

Thelonious Chipmunk is a Talker -- an animal who has inherited the gift of language -- and he, for one, believes in humans. Who else could have made the old paper postcard he treasures? His desire to know more about humans is fulfilled in a surprising and dangerous way when Thelonious is swept down the river into a strange new world -- a world where gangs and warlords prowl amongst the crumbling remains of civilization.

With three new companions, -- a bear, a porcupine, and a lizard -- Thelonious embarks on a search for the far-off Fog Mound. It is a journey that becomes nothing less than a quest to uncover the secrets of Earth's past.

Using alternate chapters of graphic novel and straight text, Susan Schade and Jon Buller have combined their writing and illustrating talents to create a book in which the form truly reflects the excitement and adventure of the story. Young readers, whether they have discovered graphic novels or not, will find this book a visual and reading delight.

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Ask what Brown can do for you!.......2007-02-12

Remember the scene in 12 Monkeys when Bruce Willis went up into the "real" world and took samples from what used to be modern day New York City - remember that the planet was seemingly taken over by animals, and that was the ultimate root of concern for our human existence? Do you remember? It was a wild concept that has only been briefly touched in a handful of other films, but finally, the envelope is opened in a cross-over graphic novel/young adult story that bends the mirror of existence while leaving you licking your lips for more. By mere chance I picked up this opening volume excited about the end of humankind, but also about flipping the page to both illustrations and story. This book reminded me of a cross between those "Illustrated Classics" and the most recent young adult story (which should sweep the nation), "The Inventions of Hugo Cabaret" by Brian Selznick. While it is not as developed as Selznick's work is, what makes this story work is the unique combination of graphic novel form and modern storytelling. It allows you to see the work, as well as read into the character's minds and emotions. As graphic novels become a stronger medium in our culture, I believe these books are going to become more common place, so open your eyes, and begin your journey with the small, yet vibrant, Thelonious Squirrel.

"The Fog Mound" does pull from common storybook clichés from the moment it opens, but still is successful with pulling the reader deep into the unknown. With our unknown heroine attempting to lay the foundation of the story by describing his excitement behind learning the legends of why humans no longer exist on planet Earth provides us with a creepy feeling of a post-apocalyptic world. What we would take for granted, our hero, Thelonious believes to be nothing more than honest "fairy tales". As he tries to convince others, a storm comes through which washes him to a neighboring town that was once a huge infrastructure of modern civility. Thelonious is lost, bewildered by the sights, scared beyond his wildest dreams, and nearly becomes a slave to the Lizard Queen, until he meets up with a fellow friend named Fitzgerald. Fitzgerald is a porcupine that welcomes Thelonious into his home, a warm bed, and some canned food. Thelonious is grateful, and begins to read some of the books in Fitzgerald's home out of sheer curiousness. He learns of a bear with a flying machine that may get him closer to being home. That bear is Olive, a native of the Fog Mound that is attempting to return home. The three decide to make the pilgrimage together, and with the clueing eye of Thelonious, they discover a map that will make them all happy.

Alas, disaster strikes, the map goes up in flames, and all these displaced mammals have to show for is the kindness from a peculiar stranger named Brown. Brown is a lizard that has just happened to show up at the most opportune times. With a destroyed human city behind them, the band of motley heroes continue their journey back home - which leads to some suspenseful surprises and a cliff-hanger that will keep you guessing in waiting until the author decides to release the next chapter. Arg - this is where a time machine would be helpful.

Through a stumbled mess I found this book and I couldn't be happier. It is very juvenile story with events happening with massive doses of coincidence and convenience, while the threat of actual danger seems to be candy coated more-so than in other stories of this nature, but this reader loved every turning page. For an adult, this story should only take about an hour to finish, but it is because the story consumes every part of you. I found myself turning the pages faster near the end as I attempted to put whatever pieces of the puzzle may be found. What makes this story stand out is the simplistic nature of both our heroines and their plight. It has the potential to evolve, a major struggle most books of this nature cannot seem to grasp, and it is a bleak story. Something has happened to the human race, and it hints towards several possibilities that are relevant in today's society, and without a direct answer it is frightening. The last couple of chapters will further confuse you on possibilities and theories, but it is that second-guessing that makes you enjoy this book from front to back.

Overall, I cannot give this book enough praise. While I can see where most of the pitfalls are for this story (i.e. the lack of depth surrounding our central story), for me it was more than just that. The cross between graphic novel and story was brilliant. The illustrations weren't gorgeous, but they did the job. In fact, I looked forward to the graphic novel elements the most because it helped solidify my thoughts of what was happening to our characters, as well as seeing their environment. I strongly suggest this book to parents that want to read to their kids, to those experimenting with the idea of "good" graphic novels, and to a wide range of children/young adults. This is a crossover series that I believe has the potential for greatness. I look forward to Thelonious, Fitzgerald, and Olive in their next adventure, oh, and also Brown!

Grade: ***** out of *****

ADULTS WILL LOVE IT TOO!! .......2006-06-16

They say the book is for Ages: 8 - 12 and Grades: 3 - 7 . But when I spotted this book in the bookstore I immediately wanted to pick it up and read it for myself ! For one, the illustrations (especially the cover) were beautiful! It reminded of the retro children's books of my day (well Im 24) I think this book is colorful and adventurous and humorous for even adults to enjoy (especially if you're a child @ heart) and we all can learn something from these talking animals ! The cliffhanger at the end was nice .. I cant wait to read book 2 ! I didnt know this book just came out this month. So Im now a fan in anticipation ! lol
My boyfriend couldnt wait til finished the book to him so he went and got his own copy too lol.

Come follow follow follow follow follow follow me.......2006-05-28

There's nothing I love more than a good post-apocalyptic children's book. Your "Eva"s. Your "Z is For Zachariah"s. You know what else I love? Cute woodland creature books. Things like "Poppy" and "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH". Gosh, wouldn't it be swell if we could combine those two things into one great big post-apocalyptic furry woodland creature story? Bambi meets Logan's Run. Well now there is an answer to my prayers in the form of "The Travels of Thelonious". The second children's book to come out this year with the name "Thelonious" in its title ("Thelonious Monster and the Sky-High Fly-Pie" was the other), Susan Schade and Jon Buller have brought us an odd but amusing little tale of talking chipmunks, bears with thumbs, and a world post-human beings. Part graphic novel, part prose, this is one of those titles that bridges genres and may well get twice the readership as a result.

You can't tell Thelonious the chipmunk that the Human Occupation was a myth. Though his sister Dolores mocks him incessantly for it, Thelonious is convinced that humans were once real. As proof he owns a postcard of a skyscraper which he believes was an honest-to-goodness human creation. Soon, however, Thelonious is able to see firsthand what a human city must have looked like. One day a particularly violent rainstorm picks up Thelonious's tree home and deposits him in the midst of a dirty run-down and dangerous city. Once there he meets a shifty lizard who wants to sell the little chipmunk to the local despot, The Dragon Lady (less "Terry and the Pirates" and more komodo). He also comes across a porcupine with a penchant for human books and a bear named Olive who has harnessed the power of flight. Now chipmunk, porcupine, bear, and even lizard are going to try to make it back to Olive's idyllic home at the top of the Fog Mound. It will take their respective skills and talents to get there, but the trip will certainly be worth it.

The idea of making a book part graphic novel and part, um, novel novel is not a new idea. With the ever-rising popularity of comics in bookstores and libraries alike, publishers are slowly realizing that this may well be a smart way to go. For those parents who would like their kids to branch out a little, books like "The Travels of Thelonious", come as welcome crossover titles. Whenever the text ends and the pictures begin, those same pictures continue the story along rather than bogging it down.

Yes, but is it any good? Actually it is. For such a dark concept (all the humans, save one, are dead dead deadski) the book moves at a fast and cheery clip. Schade is clever enough to slowly parcel out the information as we come to it. In this way, then, we learn that some animals have gained the power of speech while others still cannot. We also discover that many creatures have grown opposable thumbs and that the Fog Mound is as idyllic as it is because some concerned human(s?) made it that way. The writing itself isn't going to blow you away. It's good for what it is (the first of many future adventure tales apparently) but nothing so deep as "Watership Down" or "The Wind In the Willows". Consider it "The White Mountains" for younger kiddies.

As for the art, I liked what I saw of Buller's style. Chipmunks in general aren't overly expressive characters, but Thelonious is a delightful hero. Also, while I can think of many many mouse and rat heroes of children's literature, chipmunks are few and far between. Buller takes a great deal of care with his characters and settings. The style is fairly cartoony but with plenty of details as well. Also, I was impressed by how well he strategically presented the one naked human the animals come across later in the story.

I mean, I wouldn't go shouting its name to the hilltops, but for a book that's a lot of fun for a wide range of child readers, this first adventure in "The Travels of Thelonious", comes across as a worthy read. This may well be one of those rare titles that attracts both hard-core reader fans of books like the "Redwall" series AND the "Captain Underpants" / "Babymouse" reluctant reader crowd. All the fun of reading a graphic novel with the rewards of simple prose.

Imaginative, beautifully illustrated, excitingly told.......2006-05-25

Thelonious is wonderfully illustrated with great care, detail and imagination. That, together with the humor, originality and pace of the story, which works well on both the cartoon pages and the text pages, has my nine-year old completely fascinated and captivated. A terrific encouragement to young readers. More of this please -- my child and I are eagerly awaiting the further volumes.

Chipmunk at Hollow Tree Lane (Miniature Edition) (Smithsonian's Backyard Series)

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Beautiful illustrations, very educational
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Chipmunk at Hollow Tree Lane

Chipmunk at Hollow Tree Lane (Miniature Edition) (Smithsonian's Backyard Series)
Victoria Sherrow
Manufacturer: Soundprints
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ASIN: 1568990294

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Beautiful illustrations, very educational.......2006-08-23

This is a great book. My two year old loves it (though it would also be great for older kids) and has learned a lot from it. The illustrations are just gorgeous, and it's interesting enough that I don't mind reading it over and over again.

Our Favorite Smithsonian's Backyard book!!.......2005-02-23

We own 4 or 5 of the SB's and have checked out a number from the library as well. We absolutely love this book! This is my son's favorite (and mine). It is well written and has great pictures with a section in the back identifying the various points of interest in the pictures (viburnum berries, gypsy mushroom, sarsaparilla, etc.)

My favorite line is the one also noted by "sandyberger8". "Late afternoon sunshine flickers through the tree branches, casting lacy shadows on the ground."

I highly recommend.

A CHEEKY TALE.......2004-04-03

This title is just one in the prestigious Smithsonian Institution's Backyard Series for young readers. Representative of the high quality of these publications it is a November tale about a chipmunk.

We find chipmunk stuffing his expandable cheeks with nuts and seeds in order to store enough food for the winter. Vivid descriptions of the obstacles this small animal faces help youngsters understand the wonderful world of nature and how it cares for its own.

Davis's wildlife illustrations are bathed in autumnal tones; facts about the eastern chipmunk and a glossary are included.

excellent book.......2004-01-29

This is a wonderful book about how a chipmunk must
prepare for winter. We love the books descriptive
style. Sentences like "A cold wind ripples through
tree branches as she waits" and "Late afternoon sunshine
flickers through the tree banches, casting lacy shadows
on the ground" make this book a delight to read.

Chipmunk at Hollow Tree Lane.......2003-03-17

This book tells about a chipmunk getting ready for all the obstacles that comes with winter and all of the problems chipmunk has to face to succeed. Even though, there really isnt a moral to this particular story, it is a good book just to imagine all the things the chipmunk must go through.

Yes, I would recommend tis book, because there is some action parts, chipmunk must face, which is quite interesting. I liked this book.

Lynsi

How Chipmunk Got Tiny Feet: Native American Animal Origin Stories

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A good title for older, independent readers

How Chipmunk Got Tiny Feet: Native American Animal Origin Stories

Manufacturer: HarperCollins Publishers
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ASIN: 0060229063

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A good title for older, independent readers.......2000-05-18

These Native American animal origin stories have been drawn from Koasati Creek, Navajo and Tsimshian culture. The stories illustrate what happens when pride, greed, envy and other foibles override the common sense that Mother Earth bestowed upon humans and animals alike. The message the author hopes you take away after reading the seven origin tales within: "Here is the world...We must live in it together, not apart."

The tales are told as if transcribed from the oral tradition and probably work better if they are presented that way, rather than as a picture book. Older children who are independent readers will be able to handle the text but younger kids will enjoy hearing the stories more in a storytime setting.

The illustrations, linoleum block prints painted with watercolor, are well done, but they probably aren't plentiful enough to keep the attention of younger children in a one-on-one reading. Each page outlined in traditional motifs of the tribe whose tale is being told, but there is only one full page and one smaller illustration per tale. I know that my kids, at least, are still at the age they tend to lose track of the narrative if they don't have pictures to focus on. That's why these stories ultimately work better as oral tales.

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Nigel isn't very pleasant!
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Thimbleberry Stories
Cynthia Rylant
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Nigel Chipmunk lives in a cozy little cottage on Thimbleberry Lane, and he has wonderful neighbors who are always up for a visit or an adventure. With heartwarming illustrations and old-fashioned charm, this oh-so-gentle storybook is perfect for a snuggly read-aloud and to be shared with the dearest of friends!

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Nigel isn't very pleasant!.......2006-08-13

Thimbleberry Stories is a quartet of short stories highlighting the life of the main character, Nigel Chipmunk, on Thimbleberry Lane. Nigel is a proud little fellow, and as we learn, he is very partial to his own way of thinking.

Nigel is supposed to learn through his encounters with a young artistic hummingbird named Dipper, his good friend Little Owl, Claudius, the garter snake, and Mudpuppy, the salamander, that life is about variety and accepting differences in others.

However, while I understood the author's objective in trying to teach children to accept differences, I found that Nigel was a bit too disposed in judging his friends to ever learn the lesson of compassion.

For instance, when Little Owl stops by to ask for Nigel's help in rearranging his living room, Nigel quickly agrees to go to Little Owl's home and help. On the way, Nigel finds that he didn't bring his hat along to protect him against the summer sun. Being an ingenious fellow, Nigel, grabs a large leaf and wraps it around his head, tying it off with corn silk. Ever conscious of his looks, he frets about someone laughing at his newly made hat. The only other animal he passes on his way to Little Owl's home is a porcupine. Yet he doesn't worry about the porcupine's opinion, because according to Nigel, this porcupine, "Never laughed at anybody because she herself always looked a little silly. (All those garish quills!)

Ouch! For Nigel to think so highly of himself and to make fun of another who was clearly self-conscious was not appropriate. It was these types of comments and opinions that made me dislike Nigel.

I would've enjoyed this book much more had the author shown Nigel growing in the knowledge that he was wrong to judge others. It would've been a better lesson to show children that while we are all quite capable of making the same errors as Nigel, to be a sympathetic person, one must learn from the mistake and take steps not to repeat the error.

Armchair Interviews says: A message to children that one aspect the adult reader may want to comment on.

Thimble"boring" Stories.......2001-11-22

I rated this book with 4 stars because the illustrations are completely engaging, filled with rustic charm, cute little animals, thatched roof cottages, pretty flowers like foxgloves and climbing roses. Maggie Kneen brings the little critters who live along Thimbleberry Lane to life with vivid colors and nostalgic sensitivity. That's certainly worth every point of the four stars! The reason I withheld the fifth star is that Nigel Chipmunk and his friends the owl, the hummingbird, the snake, the butterfly and the mudpuppy while adorable and friendly sorts are way too tame to attract any real interest from children (or adults who love childrens' literature.) They help each other with tasks and have meals together and in general are very neighborly which is certainly a virtue, but unfortunately they are a bit boring. A little mischief would go a long way on Thimbleberry Lane.

So Pretty, Pretty!.......2001-11-14

I LOVE pretty stories with sweet pictures, and vice versa! This is a sweet little chapter book with adorable little pictures. I can't wait to give this to my Godchildren for Christmas. Makes life look like what we all wish it could be...simple, sweet, precious!

Good Manners Subtly Taught.......2001-01-15

Enjoy this lovely book over leisurely cups of tea and hot cocoa with a youngster. Ms. Rylant paints a vivid picture of a community where the animals are very different from each other, but they accept and appreciate those differences. Although the book is not preachy or pushy, here are some lessons a young reader/listener might pick up: Nigel welcomes a newcomer, though the hummingbird's flashy style makes him dizzy; Nigel patiently helps a worried little perfectionist owl "redecorate" his home -- back to the way it was in the first place; Nigel encourages a garter snake to plant a garden, aware that his lazy friend will not see it through. And finally (this is a lesson most children need to hear) Nigel politely accepts lunch with a salamander, knowing his friend serves only terrible-tasting health food. His graciousness is rewarded in the end. The painted illustrations are as delightful as the stories and characters themselves. This book is remniscent of Jan Karon's good-natured Mitford series for adults.

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Chipmunk Family (Wildlife Conservation Society Books)
Lois Brunner Bastian
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In 1946, Elizabeth Taylor -- then fourteen and a major star at MGM -- published a book about her pet chipmunk, Nibbles. With wit, charm, and remarkable skill, she related the adventures and mishaps of her high-spirited friend. She and Nibbles were virtually inseparable during the shooting of National Velvet and other films; in fact the chipmunk almost got to appear in Courage of Lassie -- but he was so well behaved that he didn't look real, and his scene was cut! Recounted here are such stories as the happiest birthday of her life, when she was given King Charles, the horse who was called The Pi in National Velvet, because only Elizabeth could ride him.

Long out of print, this enchanting memoir is available once again with Miss Taylor's original illustrations (including previously unpublished drawings from her private collection), photos of Elizabeth Taylor and Nibbles on and off the set, and a new introduction by the legendary actress. Children will love the story of a girl and her pet; older readers will appreciate the insight into young Elizabeth Taylor's life that this book provides.

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Like Wow... Who Knew?.......2006-08-08

This is a great book. Elizabeth Taylor's story is touching and well written. Her illustrations are great also. She's very talented. Every child will love this book. Highly recommended.

Squirrels and Chipmunks (Rookie Read-About Science)

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Squirrels and Chipmunks (Rookie Read-About Science)
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Squirrels and Chipmunks (Rookie Read-About Science)
Allan Fowler
Manufacturer: Children's Press (CT)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0516261584

Customer Reviews:

Squirrels and Chipmunks (Rookie Read-About Science).......2006-11-04

I love wildlife, especially chipmunks and squirrels. This book has been a pleasure for me and a wonderful learning tool for my neice and newphews.

Perfect amount of information.......2001-08-22

I found this little book (in fact, the entire series) very interesting and just right for my 3-year-old. It gives enough information to make it a fascinating read for her without getting too much into technical details, i.e. becoming boring for someone with a still limited vocabulary. We enjoy reading this book (and looking at the detailed pictures) over and over. (Did you know that ground squirrels do hibernate whereas tree squirrels do not?).

Highly recommended for younger children.

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