Once Upon a Crime (The Sisters Grimm, Book 4)

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In the long-awaited fourth book in the New York Times bestselling series, the Grimms take on New York City!

Surprises abound for Sabrina and Daphne Grimm, fairy-tale detectives extraordinaire. When they venture into the big city, they stumble upon a murder, face betrayal by a friend, and discover an amazing secret about their mother, Veronica.

Sabrina just wants to be normal—no detecting, no dangerous escapes, and especially no Everafters. Unfortunately, New York City is a hiding spot for many famous fairy-tale folk. And there's a murderer in their midst! The girls and their friends must figure out who killed Puck's father, King Oberon, while coming to terms with their mother's secret life. Will they stop the murderer before he or she can strike again? And will Sabrina ever accept her family's destiny?

The colorful world of the Grimms expands in new and hilarious directions in Once upon a Crime. Critics and readers alike have embraced the Sisters Grimm series and its independent, quick-thinking heroines.

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A Fun Read!.......2007-08-09

This is a great series for children and adults alike. I started reading it to see if it would be a good book for my classroom and ended up reading them all for my own enjoyment!

The entire series so far has been a captivating indulgence!.......2007-08-03

Each book in the series makes an excellent bed time story- or daytime too!
Just like the fairy-tales many of the characters are based upon, this book will put children of all ages, ESPECIALLY younger ones in awe!

Im 12, and the series so far has been delightfully satisfying to me.
When ever I need a break form a heavy, and intence (but veryveryvery good) book such as Harry Potter, The Sisters Grimm books are much appreciated!

My point is, The Sisters Grimm books are quick reads, but excellent reads as well.

Such fun!.......2007-08-02

The Grimm sisters, their grandmother Relda, Puck and Mr. Hamstead (one of the Three Little Pigs) are off to New York City! Puck is very sick from his injury at the end of the third book of this series, and the Grimm gang need to find their way into the Faerie kingdom in order to find his fairy family who can help heal Puck. They arrive at their destination, but soon everything is mayhem when a murder occurs, and the Grimm detective sisters Sabrina and Daphne are once more thrown into the search for a criminal. Meanwhile, Sabrina is re-thinking if she even wants to be a fairy-tale detective and live such a wild, dangerous life.

I have only read the third and now fourth of The Sisters Grimm books, but really ought to go back and read the first two. They are such pure, unadulterated fun! Fast-paced, thrilling plots and a unique writing style make them enjoyable for all ages. And since I love anything to do with fairy-tales, reading these books filled with characters and creatures from all sorts of classic tales is nothing short of a blast. If you are a fan of light-hearted mysteries and mixed-up fairy-tales, make sure not to miss this series.

An Okay Read.......2007-07-28

I will admit disappointment up front. After reading the previous books in the series I was looking forward to see what Buckley had in store but in Once Upon A Crime he seems to be running out of some "fairy tale juice." In this edition, the Grimms leave Ferryport to bring their fairy friend Puck to New York City - where the fairy kingdom is located - and have to solve the death of king Oberon. Not a bad idea and a definite Shakespearean influence but very quickly the book seemed to incorporate poor reflections of otherwise good movies. However, on the more positive side Buckley continued to tighten parts of his story line and an interesting split between the stories extends his character development. It's an enjoyable read and I still very much look forward to the next novel in the series.

Delightful story that all ages will enjoy.......2007-07-17

Eleven-year-old Sabrina Grimm and her seven-year-old sister, Daphne, are descendents of the famous Brothers Grimm. The two children have had numerous exciting adventures (that were often dangerous) since coming to live in Ferryport Landing with Granny Relda.

Daphne is thrilled with her status as a fairy-tale detective, but Sabrina just wants to be normal. She finds living in a town with fairy-tale characters filled with danger--and it's just not her `cup of tea.'

But further adventures await Sabrina and Daphne. Puck has been injured and may die if he isn't sent to Faerie to be saved. The two sisters, Granny Relda, her side-kick Canis (the Big Bad Wolf) and Mr. Hamstead travel to Faerie (New York City) to save Puck.

While in New York, Puck's father, Oberon, is murdered and the Grimm sisters must find out who killed him and how much danger Faerie really is in. Along the way they meet Scrooge and Tiny Tim, the seven dwarfs, fairy godfathers, the pirates of Wall Street and of course, the evil Ms. Smirt from child welfare. And the sisters discover a really big secret about their mother, Veronica.

Once Upon a Crime is the fourth book in the Grimm Sisters series by Michael Buckley. It's a delightful story that children, teens and adults will enjoy. I love that Mr. Buckley returned to the sister's home (New York) in this book. It made for an exciting change. But I'm also looking forward to the return to Ferryport Landing. Perhaps in the fifth book?

Armchair Interviews says: The Sister Grimm series is a winner!

The Great Silent Grandmother Gathering: A Story for Anyone Who Thinks She Can't Save the World

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Peace
Encouragement for Alll
Stupendous and Moving!
Living in a fantasy world

The Great Silent Grandmother Gathering: A Story for Anyone Who Thinks She Can't Save the World
Sharon Mehdi
Manufacturer: Viking Adult
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ASIN: 0670034606
Release Date: 2005-04-11

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Stand and Share.......2007-08-20

I sent the book to several of my friends, one of whom wrote back on May 13th, 2007 with news that says it all.
"I just had to let you know how grateful I am to you for sending me the book The Great Silent Grandmother Gathering this spring. That book was the focal point for our United Methodist Women's program yesterday on Inspirational Women of Faith. Jenny **** read the story one section at a time and we had a group of super women be the grandmothers et al in the story. What a powerful book and how it captured everyone's imagination. (Since I am program chair, I got to have a bit of a say as to the program, but none was needed since everyone on the program committee was so enthralled with the book.)

Eugene has a number of places where people will be gathering in just one hour. Many of us who are from our church at 1 p.m. will meet at the Charnel-Mulligan Park just a couple blocks south of the church and stand for peace for 5 minutes. The standingwomen web site lists places all over the world where women will be congregating for five minutes for peace! Thank you a hundred times over for sending me the book. It has inspired 50 women who attended the program yesterday, plus Debbie, our senior pastor, invited the congregation to join her at the park this afternoon. Will let you know more later.

Hugs to you, my dear peaceful friend.
Sheila"

I hope women begin to see the power they can wield over events by merely being themselves and taking a stand.

Barbara

Peace.......2007-08-06

I found this book to be very encouraging and it reminded me that one person can make a difference.

Encouragement for Alll.......2007-07-03

I bought six copies of this book and gave one to each of my five daughters and one daughter-in-law. I found the story to be most inspiring and hope-filled. We women one day will unite and do something as simple and effective as these grandmothers did. One day we women will discover our power and act upon it for the good of ALL.
I thought the author's story of how she came to write this book was very well presented. I felt highly encouraged by her words. I personally thank her for this creation.

Stupendous and Moving!.......2006-11-06

This book brought tears to my eyes. It touched me so deeply that I was moved to read it aloud at a gathering of 100 + people. Many people came up to me later expressing their appreciation of the story's simple beauty. I bought several dozen copies and sent them to women around the world -- a simple gift of appreciation for their daily dedication to peace. This book is a movement in itself.
Thank you Sharon! Karen Buckley

Living in a fantasy world.......2006-03-27

I received this as a gift because I am an older retired woman and it was assumed that I might appreciate this book. That assumption was incorrect.

You would hope that all older women would have learned something in their many years but clearly many have learned nothing. Too many older women have no understanding of men, of testosterone, of aggression or of violence. I grew up with multiple brotehrs and multiple sons. They would laugh out loud at this book if you could get any of them to read it (you couldn't).Sharon Mehdi, like many other older women dedicated to peace, hasn't the slighest idea what causes men to be aggressive.

This book will certainly provide comfort to other women of like mind but it will be ignored by men or anyone who has access to real power in the US. Mehdi lives in a fantasy world and if you live in the same world you should enjoy this book. But if you live in the real world, this is a waste of your time.

Perhaps Mehdi would like to go stand silently in a public square in North Korea and see what impact it has? I didn't think so...

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Several others have already told you
Funny situations and an amazing plot, Review by EC, age 11
Witches, witches everywhere
I Got A Spell On You!!!
The Witches

The Witches (Puffin Novels)
Roald Dahl
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ASIN: 0141301104

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This Roald Dahl classic tells the scary, funny and imaginative tale of a seven-year-old boy who has a run-in with some real-life witches! "In fairy tales witches always wear silly black hats and black cloaks and they ride on broomsticks. But this is not a fairy tale. This is about REAL WITCHES. REAL WITCHES dress in ordinary clothes and look very much like ordinary women. They live in ordinary houses and they work in ordinary jobs. That is why they are so hard to catch." Witches, as our hero learns, hate children. With the help of a friend and his somewhat-magical grandmother, our hero tries to expose the witches before they dispose of him. Ages 7-12.

Book Description

Meet a hero, a wise old grandmother, and the most gruesome, grotesque gang of witches imaginable! Roald Dahl is one of the most beloved storytellers of all time, and his books have been children's favorites for generations. Puffin is proud to offer a strong new look for nine of our classic Roald Dahl titles. The distinctive cover treatment, with new art by Quentin Blake, will make these books easily recognizable. In addition, Quentin Blake's funny, quirky illustrations now appear in all of the books. So turn the page and you'll be sure to have a Dahl-ectable summer!

Customer Reviews:

Several others have already told you.......2007-08-17

What some PEOPLE do not seem to understand this is a FANTASY book. Its not saying real witches are like this. I went through and read all the 1 star comments and felt like I was going to be sick. I guess these men and women do not understand a book to be FANTASY. "Oh its so horrible it gives a wrong depiction on witches" Yada Yada Yada. Get over yourselves.... ITS A FICTION BOOK!!!!

Funny situations and an amazing plot, Review by EC, age 11.......2007-08-10

The Witches has funny situations and an amazing and adventurous plot. It is about witches that hate children so much that they will work terrifying spells to get rid of them. The main character, a nine-year old boy, and his grandmother must figure out how to destroy the Grand High Witch and all of the other witches. His plan is almost foiled when he is turned into a mouse. Now the challenge is to overcome his difficulty and try his hardest to defeat the witches.
- E.C.P.

Witches, witches everywhere.......2007-05-22

Roald Dahl is the author of many enchanting books for young readers. Some of his best of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," "Matilda," and "The BFG." Although "The Witches" isn't his best work, it is a fun story about a seven year old boy who finds himself in a hotel full of witches and not jus any witches mind you but witches trying to turn children into mice. To save everyone, the boy has to get stop the witches and get ride of their formula that turns children into mice. A wonderful book to read.

I Got A Spell On You!!!.......2007-04-30

"Run...The witches, their coming." A story about witches riding on brooms and zapping people with wands is what you would expect when you hear a book title like this The Witches by Roald Dahl. But this fiction book Illustrated by Quentin Blake is more interesting. This story is about a seven year old boy who finds himself in a hotel full of witches trying to turn children into mice. He has to get rid of the witches and their formula that turns children into mice. Will this boy be able to escape or will he be turned into a tiny mouse? Can he help save the children and demolish these repugnant witches, or will he fall into the witches trap and become a mouse?

A boy the age of seven is traveling with his grandmother from Norway. He is now traveling to England just to find that he is surrounded by witches. Not the kind of witches with black cloaks, broom sticks, and pointy black hats: these witches dress like normal people, and have real jobs, and wear mask to hide there hideous faces. That's why it's hard to tell them apart from ordinary people. With a friend and his magical grandmother's help, he will go on a mission to try to get rid of these witches before they get rid of him! The most appealing ...part is that the witches are staying in the same hotel as him, and no one knows if he will be able to succeed. The witches have annual witch conventions. The reason I like this book is that it gets you excited; you never know what will happen next unless you keep reading. This book is fun, scary, and dramatic all at the same time and you won't be able to put the book down. I think this because it is like a cat and mouse chase and you think the witches will catch the boy, then the boy just escapes and it is like a fun maze.

This book reminds me of the movie Harry Potter because of the mentioning of witches. This book can teach you about how you should never judge people by how they look or what they wear because they can have a totally different side to them. Do you think he will make it, or not?

I would definitely recommend this book to others because it can be fun for children and adults to read. Once they start reading The Witches, they will never be able to stop. It can teach children to never talk to strangers. This book is for any one that can read, but will be best for children ages of 7 to adults. The Witches is so amazing that it won the Whitbread Children's Book Award in 1983.

The Witches.......2007-02-18

The Witches is a fantasy story by Roald Dahl where this average boy gets turned into a mouse at the annual witch meeting being held at a hotel in England. After the boy's parents died, he travels from Norway to England with his grandmother. The boy meets up with a gang of witches that aren't scary, but they do have a big secret and a very special formula to turn children into mice. The repugnant witches' plan is to buy a candy store to entice children. Children are not the witches' favorite type of people.
The boy and his grandmother want revenge on these witches. This involves some drastic measures that include the hotel kitchen, a humongous pot of soup and some formula. The metamorphosis of the witches will make you want to cheer for the boy and his magnificently brave plan.
I would recommend this book to many other people because it is a great adventure and you won't want to stop reading it. This is a wonderful book to read.

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My students loved it
George's Marvelous Medicine
George's Marvelous Medicine
Marvelous review from Maple West
George's Marvelous Medicine

George's Marvelous Medicine
Roald Dahl
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ASIN: 0141301112

Book Description

George's grouchy grandma needs a taste of her own medicine--and George knows just the right ingredients to put into it! Roald Dahl is one of the most beloved storytellers of all time, and his books have been children's favorites for generations. Puffin is proud to offer a strong new look for nine of our classic Roald Dahl titles. The distinctive cover treatment, with new art by Quentin Blake, will make these books easily recognizable. In addition, Quentin Blake's funny, quirky illustrations now appear in all of the books. So turn the page and you'll be sure to have a Dahl-ectable summer!

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My students loved it.......2007-07-01

I was a little aprehensive at first reading this book to 4th graders, but they absolutely loved it! Before we opened the book, we talked about what genre it might be. We reviewed this prediction after reading a couple chapters. We talked about Fantasy and the elements. I think kids are pretty smart and know that this is not something they should make and give to someone else. We didn't have any problems.

They loved drawing pictures of each step and then summarizing it with a friend. This book allows for great visualizations and even some connections. Kids love mixing things together.

I definitely recommend this book to children 9 years and older. It is really not for lower elementary if you want them to really understand the book.

George's Marvelous Medicine .......2007-06-15

This book is a bout a young boy named George he is home alone with his grandma, because his parents were away. George is a very hipper active child and his grandma is nothing besides a grouch. So he is responsalbe to give his gramma her medicne. So he decides to make better medicen so she is not so craby. He makes a homemade medicen with many concocations.

My opioin of this book is that it is a fantastic book that is a hilarious book for children. It is very desriptive and can give yopu a mentle movie in your mind. It is one of the funniest books I have ever read.

I recdommend this book to any one who enjoys many laughs. It is one of Roald Dahl's books he is a fantastic aouthor and he always brings laughs.

George's Marvelous Medicine.......2006-11-16

I read the book George's Marvelous Medicine. The book is about a kid named George and he has a grumpy old grandma so he decides to make her a new medicine. So he got a big stew pot to make his grandma a new medicine. He goes around the house to get ingredients anything he could find to put in the pot. He takes the pot back to the kitchen to boil the things. After she had some of it seemed like she was going to blow up. She just kept growing from the medicine and finally her head went through the roof. It looks like the kick of the medicine made her nicer instead of grouchy.

So after I read the book it was awesome. I recommend this book to anyone parents or kids. I think it was one of the best books I ever read.

By: Damian Zowal

Marvelous review from Maple West.......2006-11-08

Title: George's Marvelous Medicine
Author: Roald Dahl

Have you ever met a grizzly, old witch of a grandma? Kind, little George has. He lives on a lonely farm in the middle of nowhere. When his parents leave him alone his grandma treats him horribly. What is George to do?
George decides to make a medicine to make Grandma nicer. While his parents are gone, George gathers anything gooey, powdery or runny to make his special remedy. George begins to cook it up, and plans to give it to Grandma.What exciting things happen when grandma takes the potion?
Read this book of stirring adventures, it might blow your top off, maybe even through the roof!

George's Marvelous Medicine.......2006-03-23

Do you like crazy and wacky stories? Well, if you do, then this is a book for you! This book is full of fun. A little boy named George has a mean old grandma. He makes a medicine with all sorts of stuff in it to make his grandma nice. I really like it. If I was the editor I would give it ten million thumbs up! So anyway, will the medicine work to make the gradma nice? You better find out...NOW! Recommended for crazy and wacky people.

by,
Abby

The Problem Child (The Sisters Grimm, Book 3)

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Another delightful addition to this series
The Problem Child (The Sisters Grimm Book 3)
Review by a 4th grader
Great Read!
Real Page- turner

The Problem Child (The Sisters Grimm, Book 3)
Michael Buckley
Manufacturer: Amulet Books
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ASIN: 0810949148

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A third installment in this much-talked-about new series of mysteries set in a modern-day fairy-tale community

The sisters Grimm, intrepid detectives of fairy-tale crime, come face to face with their parents' kidnappers, the mysterious organization of Everafters who call themselves The Scarlet Hand. One of them turns out to be the world's most famous fairy-tale character and the other an unstoppable killing-machine known as the Jabberwocky. Without Mr. Canis (aka The Big Bad Wolf) fighting at their side, the girls have little hope that they'll be reunited with their mother and father. That is until their long-lost Uncle Jake returns home with stories of a weapon, now destroyed, that can kill the Jabberwocky. The girls must find the pieces so the deadly blade can be reforged, and in the process butt heads with some of the most powerful Everafters in Ferryport Landing. Will the sisters Grimm save the day?

"Adventure, laughs, and surprises kept me eagerly turning the pages." --R.L Stine, author of the Goosebump series

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Another delightful addition to this series.......2007-09-06

(Available in hardcover and paperback)

Sabrina and Daphne Grimm have had several narrow escapes from the evil organization, The Scarlet Hand, that is holding their parents hostage. The girls are hot on the trail of the organization when they meet Uncle Jake (another relative they didn't know they had). It seems Ferryport Landing residents don't remember him either. That's because Granny Relda made sure (with a little help from magic) everyone would forget him after he inadvertently was involved in an insane Little Red Riding Hood escaping from the asylum with a Jabberwocky.

If Sabrina and Daphne are to rescue their parents, they must rely on help from Uncle Jake and even Puck (who drives the girls crazy most of the time). But things get a little muddled when it is discovered that Little Red Riding Hood is bent on recreating her own lost family. That means that Grandma Relda and the family dog, Elvis, are in peril.

The novel is filled with appearances by many favorite fairy-tale characters. Prince Charming and the Queen of Hearts compete in a mayoral election; Snow White is angry with her former love; Canis (The Big Bad Wolf) may have met an unfortunate end; and Rip Van Winkle will make you smile. As for the other cameo appearances, you'll have to read the book to meet them.

And of course, questions are left unanswered for the next installment of The Sisters Grimm. Will Puck get to Faerie in time? Will Sabrina and Daphne's parents wake up from their forced slumber? Who is the head of The Scarlet Hand organization? Will Grandma Relda and Elvis be safe?

The next book will be released December 2007, so the wait won't be too long.

The Sisters Grimm series is a delight. It is in my opinion as good as Harry Potter. It's a fast read and filled with quirky characters and situations that are so much fun.

Armchair Interviews says: Highly recommended.

The Problem Child (The Sisters Grimm Book 3).......2007-07-17

This book was as exciting and then some as the others and I can't wait to read book 4

Review by a 4th grader.......2007-07-14

This is a great, excitement-filled adventure book that everyone should have a chance to read. I liked the ending, the fat cranky Ariel Mermaid, and the many surprises through the book. I DO hope the series ends because I can't wait to find out what will happen next, and the suspense is killing me! :)

Great Read!.......2007-06-30

The third book in the series picks up at the cliff hanger The Unusual Suspect leaves us at. In this book of the series Little Red Riding Hood is a certified loonie and with her "kitten" the Jabberwocky she wreaks havoc on Ferryport. A mysterious and magic using uncle shows up and the girls continue their quest to find their parents. Buckley in some ways has further developed his wit and incorporates an "anti-drug" theme through issues of the eldest Grimm, Sabrina, becoming addicted to magic. As much as I enjoyed this book Buckley has fallen prey to the problems that develop with reintroducing the story: a lot of description is very repetitive and retelling the plot is rather tedious (i.e. Baby Sitter's Club anyone?) and I found myself scanning through much of this. Otherwise, once again I give kudos to Buckley for intertwining fairy tales, folklore, and myths in an engaging way as well as picking certain themes to specifically target children.

Real Page- turner.......2007-05-19

I read this book at a sleepover when my friends began to start a pillow fight. I think the fact that it took me a little less than an hour proves that it's just impossible to put down.

The constant cliff-hangers make it addictive- I was constantly telling myself "I'll stop at the end of this chapter"- After the fifth time I said this, I realized I would just have to read to the end.

Buckley's style of writing reminds me of J.K. Rowling (Harry Potter) and "Lemoney Snicket" (Series of Unfortunate Events). I love how he deals with Sabrina's addiction. That- and Puck and Sabrina's actions. *grins cheekily*

I won't say anything else about the story, but I will mention that it involes a Queen of Hearts and a mermaid that's not so little. There's not as much to think about, unlike the other two. In The Unusual Suspect, you've got lots to think about, but in this one, there isn't much. Still, it's just as good.

6/5 stars, and for anyonee who loves this book as much as me read the authors mentioned above. :)

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Love, love it!
Max does it again
another good Max and Ruby book
Cute Kid's book, Great Math Lesson!!!
Like Bunnies? Read This Book!

Bunny Money (Picture Puffins)
Rosemary Wells
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ASIN: 014056750X

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It's Grandma's birthday, and Ruby knows exactly what Grandma would love-a beautiful ballerina box. Max also knows what she'd love-a scary pair of ooey-gooey vampire teeth. Ruby has saved up a walletful of bills, but as unexpected mishap after mishap occurs, money starts running through the bunnies' fingers.... Will they have enough left for the perfect present? Wells' adorable story is also a fun and lively introduction to early math.

"Wells' droll humor is right on the money." -School Library Journal, starred review
"A very funny birthday story." -Booklist, starred review

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Love, love it!.......2007-02-13

If you are a fan of Max and Ruby, or just looking for a book for a young reader, this is it! Max always finds a way to win, and grandma always makes it fair.

Max does it again.......2004-01-18

A cute story about kids and shopping...and the things that can go wrong! Includes pages that you can copy so your child can have "bunny money". Very cute.

another good Max and Ruby book.......2003-09-04

I think this is one of the better Max and Ruby books, along with Bunny Cakes and Bunny Party. Has play money on the end pages that you can photocopy and cut out for your kids to play with. Neat concept and fun to discuss who the "famous rabbits" on the different bills are supposed to be.

Cute Kid's book, Great Math Lesson!!!.......2003-06-13

Cute! Max and Ruby go shopping for their Grandma's birthday, but are disappointed when their dream gift costs $100. They do not have much money and Max keeps wasting it. (Food, trip to the laundromat, bus fare, etc.) They manage to buy two "great" presents~ from Ruby, singing bluebird earrings, from Max glow in the dark vampire teeth. But their money is all used up. So Grandma picks them up and she wears the gifts all they way home.
It is a math lesson because they show how much money they have before and after the buy. (Like they have eight dollars, they spend two dollars, they have six left.)

Like Bunnies? Read This Book!.......2003-04-08

In the book Bunny Money by Rosemary Wells, bunnies Max and Ruby are trying to buy their grandmother a present for her birthday. Max and Ruby spend a lot of money. Will they be able to get what they want? Find out in Bunny Money. I really like Bunny Money because the book shows how much money the bunnies have.

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Molly Lou Melon may be tiny, clumsy, buck-toothed, and with a voice "like a bullfrog being squeezed by a boa constrictor," but she doesn't mind. Her grandmother has utmost confidence in her, and tells her at every turn to believe in herself. "Sing out clear and strong and the world will cry tears of joy," Grandma says. But Molly Lou's self-assurance is put to the test when she moves to a new town, away from her friends and beloved grandmother. During her first week of school, Ronald Durkin taunts Molly Lou Melon in the dull-witted but sharp-edged manner of career bullies, calling her "shrimpo" and "bucky-toothed beaver." Our heroine barely flinches as she systematically sets out to prove herself, and Ronald Durkin ends up feeling pretty foolish.

First-time author Patty Lovell's message is clear and simple, and the theme is familiar enough to strike chords with every reader, young and old. David Catrow, illustrator of Take Me Out of the Bathtub and Other Silly Dilly Songs, Rotten Teeth, and other popular picture books, depicts a very weird-looking, very appealing little girl with warmth and cartoonish humor. Any child who is less than perfect will cheer with joy to meet Molly Lou Melon, a girl who doesn't let anything--or anyone--shake her belief in herself. (Ages 5 to 8) --Emilie Coulter

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"Leave it to Molly to transform all her 'faults' into marvelous talents.. . . [Catrow's] pictures fill the pages with wild perspectives, goofy-looking kids, and hilarious details. . . . Leaves readers with the feeling that anything can be accomplished if you are the best person you can be and make the most of your gifts." (Kirkus Reviews)

"What keeps the storytelling fresh is the crisp prose and the heroine's full-spead-ahead determination. . . . Catrow's full-bleed pencil-and-watercolor illustrations, awash in ripe colors and animated by slapstick exaggeration, radiate a winningly eccentric elegance." (Publishers Weekly)

"The text is fast and funny, and Molly Lou is a fetching little heroine. Catrow's palette is intense. . . . This will make a comic readaloud." (The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books)

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molly lou is stinkin cute.......2007-09-30

ms. molly lou melon may be weird and funny looking... but she loves herself. and you'll love her too. she'll charm you instantly. molly lou is one of those weird little kids you can't help loving. and you won't even mind reading it over and over and over and over to your 4 year old. ... cause she's stinkin' cute!

Book Review by Max, age 8.......2007-08-06

The book's main subject is bullying. The author's main point is that you should be yourself. One of the most interesting things in this book is how Molly Lou ran through the bully's legs and scored a touchdown. In my opinion, this book is funny. I say this because it is silly. (Submitted by Max's teacher)

Molly Lou Melon Stands Tall Above the Rest!!!.......2007-06-08

Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon is a wonderful book on being yourself. My 6-year-old daughter loves hearing it as much as I love reading it. The illustrations are wonderful and the message the book brings touches your heart. Definitely a 5 star book!!!

Great message... great illustrations.......2007-01-18

My kids make me read this to them again and again and we've owned it for years now. What a great message that it sends!! This book is loved and recommended by the entire family!

Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon.......2006-11-10

This is a great book. It teaches kids to accept and appreciate who they are. And, the illustrations are a hoot!

Coffee With Nonna: The Best Stories of My Catholic Grandmother

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Heartwarming stories
Uplifting Catholic book
A Great book to share.
Surpirsed!
Great stories that I could relate to

Coffee With Nonna: The Best Stories of My Catholic Grandmother
Vincent M. Iezzi
Manufacturer: Charis Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1569553211

Book Description

During World War II, young Vincent Iezzi was at home with his grandmother in his Philadelphia neighborhood. Because of the war effort, most of the mothers, big sisters, and aunts were working in the factories while most of the fathers, big brothers, and uncles were off at war.

Nonna always knew just what to say. Gifted with a native ability to tell stories, her solution for every one of Vincent's questions or problems was another elaborate story, accompanied by cups of coffee sweetened with war-rationed brown sugar and milk.

And such stories they are! Angels and saints take on peasant charm, God paints peacocks' tails, and the humble good Joe always finishes first. Heroes. Plots. Intrigue. Better than any comic book, for sure.

Pull up a chair. You can almost smell the coffee.

Customer Reviews:

Heartwarming stories.......2007-10-08

This book is full of delightfully heartwarming stories that take us back to a warmer, simpler time of love, humor and faith. It's a feel-good book!

Uplifting Catholic book.......2007-02-24

This book is a pleasure to read. I've been reading the stories to my 9-year old son, who could read the book to myself, but prefers to sit with me and hear me read it to him, like as if he was Vinzee and I was Nonna. Right before I bought this book I traveled to Portugal with my family. It was Christmas and we were touring an ancient Cathedral when we noticed a very modest Naviity scene next to the Cathedral wall. A stray dog was laying in the hay right next to the Baby Jesus. We all laughed and commented that we didn't know that Baby Jesus had a pet dog. Well, I come home and start reading "Coffee With Nonna" just to discover that wise Nonna knew about the dog and the other four animals at the birth of Jesus, and what the significance is of the loyal dog. I shared this with my family who all agreed that the Portuguese stray dog truly had the last laugh.

A Great book to share........2006-02-01

This book like it's companion is filled with terrific stories of a boy and his grandmother. Although Italian in it's background, any grandparent or grandchild could enjoy this book.

Surpirsed!.......2005-12-26

Got this book for Christmas from my Nonna. She always tells me to read and i don't like to read. Could not imagine what this book was about but this morning I opened it and began reading and read it all day. I loved it and my Nonna got a hug from me. She now is going to buy me the second part of this book and I cannot wait.

Great stories that I could relate to.......2005-08-27

I lived with my grandfather who came over from Italy as a teenager and also told many stories. I also lived in South Philly. I could relate to so much of what was mentioned in the book. The book is great. I have recommended it to many friends and family! Well worth the purchase!

Chicken Soup for the Grandma's Soul: Stories to Honor and Celebrate the Ageless Love of Grandmothers (Chicken Soup for the Soul)

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Excellent stories...an easy read. Love it!
Happy
I finally found it!
This book honors grandmothers and grandchildren alike.
Lovely

Chicken Soup for the Grandma's Soul: Stories to Honor and Celebrate the Ageless Love of Grandmothers (Chicken Soup for the Soul)
Jack Canfield , Mark Victor Hansen , and Leann Thieman
Manufacturer: HCI
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0757303285

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Grandmas have blessed all of our lives and now Chicken Soup for the Grandma's Soul blesses theirs, bringing joy and love to those who gave us unconditional love, support and wisdom. What do you buy the grandmother who has everything? Another knickknack? Another scarf? Another sweater? Chicken Soup for the Grandma's Soul is the perfect gift book celebrating the love and joy only a grandmother can give. Whether she prefers knitting or surfing, hugging or hiking, every grandmother will be uplifted and inspired by these loving, humorous, even heroic stories of the cherished role our grandmothers play in our lives forever.

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Excellent stories...an easy read. Love it!.......2007-10-21

Chicken Soup for the Grandma's Soul: Stories to Honor and Celebrate the Ageless Love of Grandmothers (Chicken Soup for the Soul)
This an excellent book, full of wonderful, enlightening stories. It's an easy read...one you can put down and pick back up...although difficult to put down. I found myself saying, "Okay, just one more story, then I'll go to bed" or whatever! It's like I've found any of the books in the Chicken Soup Series...Great reads. Highly recommended...and this comes from a soon to be new grandma for the first time!

Happy.......2007-05-16

Was happy with the book. Wish it would have come before Mother's Day, but still enjoyed the book.

I finally found it!.......2007-05-13

My Grandma loves the chicken soup books. I knew there was one for Grandma's, but couldn't find it anywhere. I found it on Amazon and gave it to her for Christmas. She loved it.

This book honors grandmothers and grandchildren alike........2005-12-18

Chicken Soup for the Grandma's Soul is a sentimental treasury of memories gleaned from the hearts of grandmothers. This book will make you laugh and make you cry as you read about real life experiences as only a grandma can relay. What a wonderful book for the new grandma or the grandma with a dozen grandchildren. This book is a legacy for grandchildren, written by those who love them in a special way: the grandmas.

Lovely.......2005-10-17

This book was purchased for my mother, who called to ask me why I gave her a book that would make her cry! Actually, she loved it. It's a great book, as are the so many other in this series. The only complaint I have is that eventually the book ends.

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"...Near Bandywallop East..."
Wonderful Fun Book! Clever wording.
Billiantly Beautiful
A beautifully illustrated multicultural animal book.

My Grandma Lived in Gooligulch
Graeme Base
Manufacturer: Harry N. Abrams
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0810915472

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"...Near Bandywallop East...".......2006-07-29

My Grandma lived in Gooligulch,
Near Bandywallop East,
A fair way north of Murrumbum
(Five hundred miles at least)...

In Sydney and in Melbourne Town,
They all knew Grandma's name,
And all about the animals,
That Grandma used to tame.

THe Australian place names and the premise of the Grandma taming exotic animals (exotic to most non-Australians kids) is as colorful as Grame Base's 11 2-page spreads. The story concerns Grandma (while we're told that everyone "knew her name," we're never told what it is), her taming, training, and befriending of wombats, kangaroos, dingos, goannas and local birds, including kookaburras, galahs, magpies, and coots. The color pictures are beautiful and often wonderfully improbable: A goanna (some kind of reptile) is shown in an easy cair, quaffing some type of drink (Foster's?), while he and a dingo (wild dog) watch a rat balance an Australian coin.

After introducing the animals who overrun Grandma's house, Base's brief plot concerns Grandma's journey (via pelican) over the desert sands and mountins, "until at dusk they reached a place, Where giant tree-ferns grew. There's a lush picture of this riverbank oasis, followed by a dark, fun/scary night illustration of the wombats--their eyes open in fear--"looking nervously around...for a wombat-eating snake." Grandma and pelican journey to next to the sea, where she dons "frilly bathing gear," and rides the waves on a blowup sea-dragon.

HOwever, things take an unexpected turn when Base decides that Grandma will be taken by the tide: "ANnd no-one's seen my Grandma/Even to this very day." This sudden disappearance is tempered by the narrator's speculation that Grandma probably landed on an island and thence to England , Spain, San Francisco, or Tingoor, or (her best bet), that Grandma's "back in Gooligulch, just like before." While the fantasy elements of the book make Grandma's fate less important, and the narrator's speculation more plausible, this turn of events may make the book somewhat unsettling for toddlers, restricting the book's audience to those around the ages 4-9 or so. You'll have to use your judgement. There's no hint that Grandma had a disaster, she pictured (in the narrator's fantasy taming animals "in thejungles of Tingoor" an d heading to San Francisco "On a Western Union train." Still, you might want to consider whrther the ambiguity of what happened to Grandma will be upsetting to your readers. Still, in keeping with the light, silly narrative poem (which is very imaginative and well-written), I think a zanier, more explicit conclusion would have been a better fit.

The other non-color picture are a monochromatic dark brown, made interesting by Base's lined shadings. Unfortunately, these are sometimes too dense, his most effective picture leave more "white space." In addition, Base introduces some of the animals without a nearby reference illustration: You have to go to the inside of the front cover to get the key to the two-page illustration of all the animals located inside the back cover! This is a little inconvenient. Overall, a very good book, with excellent color illustrations, and a clever poetic narrative that will draw engage individuals kids or in group reading.

Wonderful Fun Book! Clever wording........2003-04-22

My kids really enjoy this book. It was a gift from Grandma for my oldest son because he likes to say funny words. This book is full of funny words and names that all three of our kids love. At the end of the book, my daughter always wants to know "what happend to Grandma", so we come up with all kinds of possibilities. This is a wonderful book and is read often as our bedtime routine.

Billiantly Beautiful.......1999-10-23

This is definitely the best picture i have ever read to my children and i would recomend it to all parents and children alike. It makes you smile and feel so content and happy as you reach the last page. The illustrations, superb, the story, edge of your seat stuff.

Recommend t for everyone, young and old.

A beautifully illustrated multicultural animal book........1999-08-01

This beautifully illustrated book set in Australia's outback has the most interesting animals I've ever seen! The multicultural theme can be used in classrooms and at home to promote an understanding of native animals of Australia, relationships with elders, women of independence, and travel. The story is beautifully written in prose and the illustrations are patterned in pencil/charcoal and brilliant pictures.

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