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Daniel Isn't Talking |
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Marti Leimbach |
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Leimbach (Dying Young) notes on the back of the galley that she has modeled her title character on her own autistic son; the result is moving, frequently funny and never mawkish. The novel is narrated by Melanie Marsh, an American woman living in England who seems to have it all: Stephen, a rich if somewhat starchy husband; Emily, a vivacious daughter; and an adorable son named Daniel. But after a normal infancy, Daniel is beginning to behave strangely—throwing tantrums, walking on his toes, still seeking his mother's breast and refusing to talk. As Melanie unravels, Stephen remains in denial, until the dreaded diagnosis of autism is delivered. The marriage falls apart, but Melanie does not. She embarks on a frustrating, heroic mission to get the best treatment for her son, eventually entrusting his care to... |
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Tokyo Mew-Mew, Book 1 |
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Mia Ikumi, et al |
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An accident at a museum endows 11-year old Momomiya with the DNA of wildcats. Her new powers are put to the use when she is asked to join a secret group and is given the task of protecting the Earth from an unseen enemy.
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Kids Who Laugh |
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Louis R. Franzini |
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Centenarians often claim that "a sense of humor" contributed to their long lives. People who can laugh can also better endure life's ups and downs, find pleasure, cope with stress, and make life fun for those around them. Developing a sense of humor in kids takes effort, says clinical psychologist Franzini, but it's worth it. Describing how essential it is to nurture a sense of humor, Franzini gives specifics on what's amusing to infants, preschoolers, and older children. Peek-a-boo, for example, is great fun for infants, while second graders think the forbidden (e.g., the word underwear) is hilarious. The author distinguishes between hurtful and healthy humor, and he shows how to use humor in the classroom (while discouraging class clowns). Franzini has served as the president of Laughmasters and Toastmasters... |
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Taking Humor Seriously in Children's Literature |
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Patricia Roberts |
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This teaching aid helps librarians and teachers incorporate humor into their classes by presenting quality humorous children's literature and experiences that develop children's sensitivity toward humor.
About the Author
Patricia L. Roberts is Professor of Education at California State University, Sacramento. She is the author of twenty teaching works including "Alphabet: A Handbook of ABC Books" (Scarecrow, 1994), and "Multicultural Friendship Stories and Activities for Children 5-14 " (Scarecrow, 1997).
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A Christmas Carol (Tiny Tim and Bob Cratchit cover) |
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Charles Dickens |
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Stinky Cheese Man 10th Anniversary, The (Viking Kestrel Picture Books) [BARGAIN PRICE] |
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Jon Scieszka, Lane Smith |
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B0009HART8 |
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Humor and Children's Development |
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Paul E. McGhee |
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0866566813 |
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Maskerade |
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Terry Pratchett |
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There are strange goings-on at the Opera House in Ankh-Morpork. A ghost in a white mask is murdering, well, quite a lot of people, and two witches (it really isn't wise to call them "meddling, interfering old baggages"), or perhaps three, take a hand in unraveling the mystery. Fans of the popular Discworld will be happy to see some old friends again in Maskerade, the 18th novel in the series. --Blaise Selby
--This text refers to the
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-- Piers Anthony
"Pratchett is fast, funny, and going places. Try him!"
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How to Keep Dinosaurs |
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Richard Dawkins (Foreword), Robert Mash |
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Grade 7 Up-A highly entertaining satire based on the notion that people keep dinosaurs as pets. The premise is maintained with tongue in cheek from the foreword to closing acknowledgments. In between are more than 50 care guides for various prehistoric reptiles. Starting with easier pets such as "compies" (Compsognathus) and recreational species ("Ornithomimus is a delight to ride-as long you can avoid trotting"), readers learn about the general qualities of each creature as well as feeding, housing, breeding, and availability. Subsequent chapters include flying pets, security dinosaurs, and those suitable for zoos and safari parks, as well as species kept for their eggs, meat, hides, and feathers. DK-style page layouts include inset photos of the dinosaurs, sometimes demonstrating one of their talents, such... |
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The Book of Riddles |
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Bennett Cerf, Roy McKie |
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Wallace and Gromit: Catch of the Day |
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Ian Rimmer |
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Get ready to enjoy all-new comic strip adventures featuring Wallace & Gromit and a host of loveable characters, from the multi-Oscar winning Aardman Animation! Wallace & Gromit have featured in three films which are adored by all ages - A Grand Day Out, The Wrong Trousers and A Close Shave - and with their unique British humour and inventive approach to life, they are now amongst our best-loved characters, appealing to children and adults alike. In this first story, Catch of the Day, Wallace faces skulduggery from a rival at a fishing competition. What sinister mystery lies behind Albert Plunger’s amazing success with fish? And will Gromit and the newly-invented Tub-Marine save the day?
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A Potpourri of All Sorts of Stuff |
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Dr Paul L. Daniell |
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Life's Been Good: The Children of the Great Depression |
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Glen McLaren |
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What's Michael Volume 10: Sleepless Nights (What's Michael (Graphic Novels)) |
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Makoto Kobayashi |
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Gr. 5-8.^B The adventures of intrepid manga house cat Michael continue in this assortment of refreshingly witty tales of the cat-human interface. In several of these episodes, Michael deals with his mate, Popo. They have a litter of kittens, one of which grows so quickly that it can't extricate itself from the stereo speaker into which it has crawled for a nap. Then there's Charles, the boss cat with attitude. In one piece of historical farce, the characters drawl with eye-rolling cheesiness, and in a bit of anthropomorphic truth telling, a cat teacher at Meow-Meow High manages to discipline his class right out of his own job. Cat food marketing, a vampire, and the titular sleepless night are also featured in various vignettes. Michael's appeal isn't limited to feline fanciers; it far outstrips the wit of any... |
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Children Are Meant to Be Seen and Heard Gift Book |
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Meiji Stewart |
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The Asperger Parent |
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Jeffrey Cohen |
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1931282145 |
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Diane Adreon, Associate Director, Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, and a parent of a child with AS
Finally, a book that addresses PARENTS of children with AS. It's easy to read and hard to put down.
Stephen Shore, Author of Beyond the Wall: Personal Experiences with Autism and Asperger Syndrome
From trials to victories, to Josh stating that he "likes having AS", there is much here for AS parents.
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Choose Your Superhero-Poetry |
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N. Silver |
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Even More Revolting Recipes |
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Roald Dahl, et al |
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Sure to stir the stomach, Roald Dahl's Even More Revolting Recipes, with excerpts from Roald Dahl's oeuvre, an introduction by Felicity Dahl and recipes by Lori-Ann Newman, features foods from the author's best-loved books. Derived from James and the Giant Peach, "Pickled Spines of Porcupine" is made of meringue; "Toad-in-the-Hole" a meat stuffed potato comes from Danny the Champion of the World. Quentin Blake's humorous illustrations transform full-color photographs by Jan Baldwin. Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
--This text refers to the
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From School Library Journal
Gr 3-5-Some time after Dahl's death, Roald Dahl's Revolting Recipes (Viking, 1994) appeared. It was deliciously revolting, as are many of his fantasies that... |
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Rj's Farm |
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Kim Galvin |
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When RJ's owner dies, he 'inherits' the family farm : the first duck ever to do so! Surprising himself how much it quickly means to him, he sets out to run it properly. (With numerous mishaps along the way!) But what happens when his dreams collide with that of a family's, who aim to purchase the property? Explore the fun, the humour, the sense of inner strength found through adventure, that is 'RJ's Farm'.
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Children's Humour |
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Paul E. McGhee, Antony J. Chapman |
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Zoe and her Zany Animals |
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Marjorie Dumortier (Illustrator) |
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Zoe is a French girl on her first trip to the jungle, where she comes upon a range of strange animals. The zany animals she meets are based on fact. The zedonk, the liger, the beefalo, the geep, the dogote, the cama, the wolphin, the zorse, the pumpard, and the humanzee really do exist. A colorful collection of hybrid animals.
About the Author
Marjorie Dumortier lived in Paris, France, until she went to study illustration in Cornwall at the age of eighteen. She found Cornwall beautiful, but lacking in large art galleries and museums, and she returned to Paris every few months for a hit of city life. She has now settled in Bristol, and is thrilled to be having her first children'
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All Fall Down |
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Juliet Partridge |
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Cambridge Reading is a major new reading scheme providing stimulating books and support materials for the teaching of reading throughout the primary years. Key features include: a coherent yet flexible structure for teaching and learning; a variety of attractive picture books; a balance of text types and genres, including stories, poems and information books; an integrated phonics programme; comprehensive support materials. The thirty Beginning to Read books give children a first experience of reading. In All Fall Down! by Juliet Partridge, a small girl uses cardboard boxes to make models of animals and objects. Ian Newsham's lively illustrations bring out the humour of her efforts. Much imagination is needed to link the constructions with her intentions and children will identify with this situation.
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You Really Don't Look 50, Charlie Brown (Peanuts Miscellaneous) |
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Charles M. Schulz |
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Amazing Mr. Mulch |
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Rosemary Hayes |
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Suitable for children in Year 2 (age 6), The Amazing Mr Mulch is from the Cambridge Reading genre strand Stories about Fantasy Worlds, which contains motivating stories that are full of humour, action and surprise! The Amazing Mr Mulch forms part of a set of nine books which are written by Rosemary Hayes and illustrated by Ian Newsham. Mr Mulch, a schoolteacher with special powers, is the central character in this and three other books. In The Amazing Mr Mulch, when Class 8's new teacher is in charge, anything can happen! Cambridge Reading at Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2) offers fiction, non-fiction, poetry and plays to introduce children to a variety of text types, authors and illustrators and provide a firm base for wider reading.
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Animal Quacker Jokes for Kids (Robinson Children's Books) |
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Jasmine Birtles, David Mostyn |
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Big Shrink |
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Rosemary Hayes |
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Suitable for children in Year 2 (age 6), The Big Shrink is from the Cambridge Reading genre strand Stories about Fantasy Worlds, which contains motivating stories that are full of humour, action and surprise! The Big Shrink forms part of a set of nine books which are written by Rosemary Hayes and illustrated by Ian Newsham. Mr Mulch, a schoolteacher with special powers, is the central character in this and three other books. In The Big Shrink, Mr Mulch warns the class not to touch anything, but Sam and Jason take no notice. And what a scary adventure they have! Cambridge Reading at Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2) offers fiction, non-fiction, poetry and plays to introduce children to a variety of text types, authors and illustrators and provide a firm base for wider reading.
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