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Childrens Days
Valentine Boxes . . . What Do I Do?
Published in Paperback by Oakbrook Publishing House (1999-10-01)
Author: Wilhelminia Ripple
List price: $12.95
New price: $10.44
Used price: $2.92
Collectible price: $50.00

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Be Creative
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2003-10-22
Use this Book for work, day care, School, and more. Show your creativity, impress everyone with your holiday spirit. This book is paired perfectly with Valentine School Parties.

Valentine Boxes: What Do I Do?
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2003-04-29
What a book to keep romance in the air for any age and let the young children have fun in sharing valentines! We always want to be creative with what they put their valentines in. This book has so many suggestions for boys and girls. We encorporated these for our valentine parties and for cards in general- such as birthday card holders. Suggestion: Purchase the complete set.

Childrens Days
The Valentine Express
Published in Hardcover by Marshall Cavendish Children's Books (2004-11)
Author: Nancy Elizabeth Wallace
List price: $16.95
New price: $9.20
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Bunny Valentines
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2008-03-29
My son loves Valentines and we have gotten totally off track with holidays so we are reading the books as we get to them. This picture book is about 2 "kids" bringing Valentine joy to their neighbors. I thought it was a sweet book and my 8-year-old son loves bunnies. Recommended for preschool - 2nd grade.

Library Must Have
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2008-03-02
I purchased this book for our library because most of the books describing Valentine's Day are boring, outdated and worn. This fresh perspective includes facts, plus gives you ideas on how to make your own valentines. To me, it is "killing two birds with one stone," but really three birds when you think how much you have enjoyed the story and illustrations!

Childrens Days
Valentine's Day
Published in Library Binding by Rebound by Sagebrush (1981-09)
Author: Joyce K. Kessel
List price: $14.10

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FELL IN LOVE WITH THIS CHARMING & INFORMATIVE BOOK
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2001-02-02
Just finished reading this book to my children, ages 3 and 9. We have read other books on Valentine's Day, but this one has it all. The history on the origins of Valentine's Day is complete and discusses the mystery without being confusing. We had read about Lupercus before, but not that he was originally petitioned to rid Rome of wolves. The book had me dreamy-eyed imagining Valentine writing love notes on violet leaves, using birds as his delivery service. As a homeschooler, I was thrilled with the tiny lesson that "lace" is Latin for "to catch." As if the stories weren't beautiful enough, the illustrations are gorgeous. They made me want to begin sketching! Charming reproductions of olden-time valentines that had me longing for a Victorian-lace Valentine. I appreciated the book's completely authentic drawing of a third century priest's vestments mirroring our Byzantine priest today. Other books have mentioned a pope, but this book uses his name, Pope Gelasius, and a favorable drawing of him. Just the Valentine's information I was looking for. Young and old would appreciate this book. I am considering it as gift for our godchild. Wonderful!

From Romans to Romance.
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2003-02-09
Written in a simple and easy to understand style, this exciting, interesting and fact-filled book explains all about Valentine's Day from it's pagan roots in the Roman's celebration of Lupercus and Juno to Pope Gelasius' selection of February 14th to celebrate Saint Valentine. The book explores Valentine traditions in several countries and tells about the time in U.S. history when Valentine's Day was a holiday of dread; the penny dreadfuls. The illustrations that accompany the text are wonderful, especially the ones that reproduce what valentines have looked like over the centuries. This book is full of information and as an adult I learned some things from reading it. It's the most thorough and informative children's book on Valentine's Day that I have ever read and after reading it to the kids I teach, I know that children enjoy reading it, too.

Childrens Days
Valentine's Day Can Be Murder
Published in Hardcover by Demco Media (1997-01)
Author: Colleen O'Shaughnessy McKenna
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A FUN TO READ VALENTINE'S DAY BOOK!
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2001-04-10
A vivid imagination and talent is what it would take to write a book like this. The story kept my attention to the end. The plot is not predictable, as with a number of other books. The characters are well developed with unique personalities. I finished the book in a few days. I couldn't wait to find out how Roger would get out of the mess he got himself into. I think you'll be glad you bought this book! Great book Colleen!

Do you remember Valentine's Day in fifth grade?
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2001-02-06
Valentine's Day can be murder if you're Marsha and Roger. This book would be funny to both boys and girls, because everyone has experienced the boy-girl rivalry that goes on in fifth grade. Roger Friday is a typical fifth grade class clown who immensely enjoys making the girls miserable; however, the new girl in town, Stacey Trinidad captures Roger's heart. When he tries to deliver a semi-mushy valentine to Stacey's mailbox, it falls into the hands of Roger's arch enemy Marsha Cesseono, the average "cootie-infested" fifth grade girl. What follows proves for delightful entertainment, as more mixed up valentine mishaps become the talk of the fifth grade.

Childrens Days
Valentines: A Book to Touch and Feel
Published in Board book by Little Simon (2003-02-01)
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List price: $6.99
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A great book to experiment with touch
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2004-11-19
This is a short, but sweet look at a group of friends who are each doing something special for Valentines day. Marmalade made a fancy Valentine, Ginger helps Gumball make special treats, Kiwi picks flowers for his friends, Peaches decorates with lots of hearts. The book ends with a note about giving and sharing to show your friends how much you care. This book is appropriate for ages 2-4.

great touch and feel book
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2005-01-03
Just bought this for my 10 month old and she LOVES it. The pages are fun for her to touch and the bright colors keep her interest.

Childrens Days
Vera's First Day of School
Published in Turtleback by Turtleback Books Distributed by Demco Media (2003-07)
Author: Vera Rosenberry
List price: $15.80

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Sweet Story!
Helpful Votes: 2 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2003-09-16
I checked this book out from the library to read to my four-year-old daughter. We liked it so much we want a copy of our own. This is a story that rings true with my emotions as I recall my own childhood fears. Vera looks forward with eagerness to her first day of school, then becomes fearful when she approaches the schoolyard and finds it full of children. Children everywhere will identify with her sorrow when the day doesn't go as planned, and will also feel relief when everything turns out all right in the end.

The first day of school is SO EXCITING!
Helpful Votes: 4 out of 4 total.
Review Date: 2000-04-23
Almost all children wait and wait and wait until THEY are old enough to go to school. This is grown-up stuff, they think. Those feelings, though, can become overwhelmed by realizing that perhaps, just perhaps, they are not the most grown-up person at the school.

This story helps children and parents alike to understand the feelings, perceptions, and realities of the first day of school.

Childrens Days
Very Bad Day
Published in Library Binding by Topeka Bindery (2004-09)
Author: Mary Packard
List price: $12.30
New price: $12.30

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An Easy Reader with a story line!
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2008-03-08
My first grade daughter read this book to herself and laughed at the ending. Most books at her reading level have no real story line. Finally, a book that not only gives her practice, but also brings her a little joy. Thanks!

A super book
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2007-12-30
This book held my six-year-old daughter's attention and helped her to understand that bad days are a natural part of life.

It's a great story and she loved it!

Childrens Days
A Very Busy Day In The Garden
Published in Paperback by 1st World Publishing (2007-11-14)
Author: Lori Kolb-Speer
List price: $14.95
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Reality trumps fantasy
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2008-01-23
The best kids' books relate to their familiar world. This is one of those books. The photos are full of interest, picturing animals, birds and insects to name and discuss with your child. The clock faces and the changing light in the photos relate each reading of the book to a child's daily experience of morning, daytime and nightfall. This is a book that will reward each reading with new discoveries--and will encourage kids' interest in making similar discoveries in the real yard or park.

A very busy day in the garden
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2008-01-01
A very busy day in the garden by Lori Kolb-Speer is a wonderful children's book. It is an adventure into the world of nature. The photos are great and the game of looking for the ladybug is fun. It teaches children to look at the world around them that is right in their own backyard and to see the different forms of life that exists. The wording and rhyme is easy to read. I would recommend this book for any child and parent to share.

Childrens Days
Victoria's Day
Published in Hardcover by Frances Lincoln Children's Books (2007-06-11)
Author: Maria de Fatima Campos
List price: $16.95
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This book is beautiful
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2008-05-03
A beautiful little girl and her family and all that Victoria does, at school, playing games with her friends, at ballet, at the farmer's market, etc. in her busy day. Just gorgeous pictures throughout and a wonderful presentation of inclusion. I love that the Down syndrome aspect is only mentioned on the back page. My two young daughters love it!

Victoria's Day
Helpful Votes: 2 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2008-01-19
I recieved Victoria's Day by Maria de Fatima Campos as a gift, and what a delightful book. I wish I had this book when I was a Special Education Paraprofessional. Inclusion is not only benefical for Victoria, but to all those she interacts with. Because she has Down's syndrome doesn't mean she can't take part in educational or social activites. This book show her interaction with peers, and hopefully these experiences will be the foundation they need to make them more sensitive and emphathic to others during their lifetime. We need more books that cover Down's syndrome and the successful transition to independance and adulthood. Great job, and wonderful pictures!

Childrens Days
Wake Up, World!: A Day in the Life of Children Around the World
Published in Hardcover by Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) (1999-09-15)
Author: Beatrice Hollyer
List price: $17.95
New price: $10.19
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Is is time to read yet?
Helpful Votes: 11 out of 11 total.
Review Date: 2002-11-08
My children and I love this book! My only complaint is that it is not long enough. We humbly suggest book two!
We use this in our homeschool, and find the lives of children around the world very fascinating. We get a peek into the lives of 8 different children, how they wake up, eat, play, go to school, etc. I was looking for something along the lines of "Children just like me", and finding nothing, settled on this book. I wish the stories were a bit longer, but the pictures are bright and fresh and very appealing.
Enjoy!

Wake Up, World!
Helpful Votes: 19 out of 20 total.
Review Date: 2000-06-23
This is a wonderful, optimistic book to introduce the world andseveral of its diverse cultures to children in terms that they canunderstand: the lives of children like them!

It introduces them to other children in 8 countries and takes readers through a day in the life of these children. The concept that children might have no toys, or that a girl may have only one shirt and one skirt, was very foreign to my children, but the book presents the realities of these cultures without any condescending tone. Instead it makes the lives of each child seem intriguing.

The 8 children come from Brazil, Vietnam, Ghana, India, USA, Australia, England, and Russia. My only criticism is the omission of any children from Spanish speaking countries. I think the book would have been even more interesting with fewer "western" countries, since the children from USA, Australia, and England had such similar lifestyles, and more "other" countries. I would have especially liked to seen a Middle Eastern culture presented, and China, Japan, and at LEAST one spanish speaking country in Central, South or North America. Coming from the viewpoint of an American reader, with so many people in modern day USA from spanish speaking descent, it seemed an ominous omission.

But maybe that can be book two in the series! I hope so. This book is a good start to introducing culture, geography, and most importantly, an appreciation that through all our differences, people are the same the world over. I highly recommend it!


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