Festivals Books

From the title, kids will know right away that the main character isn't your typical ghost. Though it's filled with Halloween sounds and imagery, this isn't a typical Halloween book either. This tale will become a Halloween staple because kids will relate more to the timid Teeny Tiny Ghost than to overbearing monsters of the usual sort. The author and illustrator don't hold back, though. The writing and pictures are vigorous and funny.

The clever, very funny and fun-loving illustrations in this cute Halloween book make a creative and refreshingly original story come to life. Meet the teeny, tiny ghost and his two teeny tiny black cats and join him at his school where he is trying unsuccessfully to learn the ropes of haunting. He howls and he yeowls, boos and whoo-ooes but he consistently succeeds only in scaring himself silly. He hears some suspicious sounds and sees some spooky lights and shadows on Halloween and when the teeny tiny black cats get scared he rises to the challenge, faces his own fears and lets loose with his best, bone-chilling racket to scare away the spooks. A wonderful revelation results! Join in the fun and share these adorably comic illustrations with your children this Halloween. It's sure to become a favorite.

I bought this book for my 3 year old son last year during Halloween season based on the cover's artwork. It has proven to be very entertaining because of the Halloween excitement and the eye catching artwork. No matter what time of year, my son always comes back to this book as a true favorite when it comes to choosing a bedtime story. The "eye filling" illustrations along with the easy to read text never fails to entertain or keep his interest.

A cute, seasonal book great for any beginning reader who loves cats or animals.

Author of "Hobo Finds A Home"

Another cute rhyming book about cats from Jean Marzollo. I like the illustrations in this one, and again another chant about cats and kittens that any cat lover will adore. Too cute.

My daughter was sent this book for Thanksgiving two years ago. She loves cats so it appealed to her - but its a very sweet tale about how the cats work together to grow and harvest their food and then how they prepare it and share it; all done in a rhyming mannner. This is a great story.

This book is beautifully illustrated. I shared it with my sons first grade class and they loved it so much I donated it to the class. It tells the story of the Nativity as well as the part the 3 Kings play. I especially liked the fact that the people in the story are depicted True to life as African & Arab people. Its refreshing!

Intentionally designed to apple to a young African American readership, Three Kings And A Star, written and illustrated by Fred Crump, Jr. (a public school art teacher for more than 30 years and illustrator of more than 40 children's books, all contextualized for African American children), is a vivid retelling of the wise men's journey to find the baby Jesus. This picturebook retelling features Crump's detailed artwork. From the moment Mary discovers she will have a son, to the arrival of the three wise men laying their gifts before the newborn King, this remarkable and enthusiastically recommended picturebook engages the total attention of young readers in a vibrant and thoroughly entertaining retelling of an ageless and classic Christmas story.

I have been a fan of Fred Crump for years, but he has out done himself this time. Three Kings and a Star is so beautiful and is a great variation on the traditional holiday story. I can't wait to read this book to my children over and over again this Christmas.

My 6-year old and I just finished this book, and we both loved it. It's so funny and so playfully written, with colorful illustrations to match. I think children of all ages (and anyone who's a kid at heart) will find something to like in this book. Highly recommended!

My daughters & I looove this book! We would read a chapter a night & none of us could wait to find out what happened next. It's a fun, interesting story with magnificant illustrations. There's a schoolhouse that moves, a signpost that talks & gives directions, a cat named Jelly, frog named Fidget & an owl called Two Hoots. Fabulous book, I highly recommend.

My 5 & 7 year old daughters & I love this book. It is a funny, very well written story with great pictures. We would read a chapter a night & none of us could wait to see what happened next! It's our new favorite book. I just ordered Adams other book - A Full Year of Stories, & am anxiously awaiting it.

HA HA! Allright. These are the coolest. If you like all those old covers from 50's, 60's "bad girl" books, you will dig this book. These are all the reefer smokin', heavy drinkin' deceit lovin' women from yesteryear. Girls these days just ain't as bad as they could be. GOOD STUFF!

A great postcard picture collection. i gave them to my girlfriend as a present, since she has wanted a collection of pulp covers for sometime now. She loved them, I loved them, and all of our friends that also saw them got a kick out of them.
All four of the pulp cover art books by Prion are highly recommended,whether you are a fan of pulp art or just like nice pictures in general. if you are a bit of a collector of pulp covers, get em all and add 92 excellent pictures to your collection.

This collection of pulp fiction postcards are both entertaining and provacative. Great conversation pieces! Pin up art at its best!

Written with such zest for family participation during the Jewish Holiday of Passover! Lively pictures help weave the story of Bubbie's family as they perform the traditional tasks for Passover. Educational and fun at the same time! A real treat for young and old, which has always been the true test of great literature. "Too Many Cooks" is a great addition to your personal library collection.

This is such a cool book that kids really love! My 3rd grade teacher read this book to us around Passover time last year when we were learning about Jewish Holidays. Everyone in my class just loved the book, and many of my friends went and bought it. Too Many Cooks has AWESOME illustrations in bright colors. This is a great book for kids of all faiths. Strongly recommended! A+!

This appealing Passover book is truly a gem for young and old alike! Too Many Cooks offers a fun-filled glimpse into the rich traditions of the Seder preparation. Through the cute characterizations of familiar family members, this story will be reread at many Passovers over years to come!

A Touch of the High Holidays is a novelty board book. It includes all the Jewish holidays that occur in the month of Tishri, from Rosh Hashanah to Simchat Torah. Two page spreads describe several aspects of each holiday before settling on one that is reinforced by something to touch. Feel the many textures of our holidays - the stickiness of honey, the smoothness of a machzor cover, the bumpiness of an esrog, and the velvety softness of a Torah cover. Best of all, children will see themselves in a sukkah. Definitely a hands-on winner.

What a wonderful way to introduce kids to this special time of year! The various sensations just makes everthing come to life!

The colorful artwork of Seva wonderfully enhances a charming and simple board-book text by Devorah Glazer that serves to introduce preschool children to Judaism's holiday observances and festivals including Tishrei, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, and Simchat Torah. Each page also features a tactile enhancement that will delight young pre-readers. A Touch Of The High Holidays is enthusiastically recommended for family, preschool, kindergarten, and day care board-book collections.

This book is wonderful. I have put it away for my great grandson
and also donated one to Church Library. I am so pleased.

I heard this book for the first time today. My class was spellbound. The familiar rhyme was brought to life in the most beautiful story ever told. I will be ordering this book to have for future students.

Heise has found a way to retell the Christmas story in a familiar patterned verse, in terms that young Children will understand and enjoy, but that will delight all. Illustrations are bright and coorespond well with the verse. My children loved it.

This classic tale of love and empathy still makes me go, "Awww." everytime! The special connction between litle ones and caregivers is delicately played out in words and watercolors. This book is a great read about non-romantic love at Valentines. Perfect for cuddle time, lap time, or anytime you need reminding how soft the heart is.

This masterful book with lovely watercolor drawings touches on themes of special interest and concern to very young children--separation from mommy, trying out an adult role, sharing and learning to nurture another. The writing style is appealing to the very young, as it is simple, yet still provides details of most interest to them (with great emphasis on the senses of smell and touch). The plot, too, is captivating. While it describes an unusual event, it describes it within the context of surroundings and relationships that will be familiar to children.

My 2 year old enjoys this book several times a day.

My 2.5 year old found this book herself on the library shelves at our local library. We've been reading it at least twice every day for the past 2 weeks now. It is very sweet and masterfully written. In a few words, the writer touches you to the point that the first few readings, I would get choked up a little. This book is great for all little ones who have to say goodbye to mom (or dad) in the mornings (and who don't like to), and for those who love animals and taking care of them. It has some fun parts revolving around baking cookies too (which you can later try with your little ones).

Mr. and Mrs. Bear usually hibernate through Valentine's Day. But this year, Mrs. Bear is determined to wake up and make the day a special one. When the alarm rings in February, she drags herself out of bed and starts to secretly make preparations while Mr. Bear snores away. Mrs. Bear writes loving Valentine notes. She digs up a pot of Mr. Bear's favorite honey, and fills a bowl with delicious dried bugs and beetles. She washes up in the chilly stream. When all is ready, Mrs. Bear excitedly goes to wake up Mr. Bear for their special day. But Mr. Bear proves to be harder to wake up than she thought. With loving humor and wonderfully detailed illustrations, this book will entertain children and adults alike with a story of a lovey-dovey, "old married couple" and their special day together.

On October 14th, Mrs Bear set her alarm clock and she and Mr Bear snuggled in for their long winter's nap. Now as the alarm goes off on February 14th, Mrs Bear gets up and begins preparations for a very special day. This will be the first time that the Bears have celebrated Valentine's Day and have not been hibernating. She makes a Valentine's banner and hangs it on the cave wall, get's out the two cards she made for Mr Bear last summer, goes outside and digs up the honey and crispy critters (Mr Bear's favorites) and washes up for the big day. When everything is ready, Mrs Bear wakes her husband. It takes him a long time to awaken, but when he does, Mr Bear has a big surprise for his wife too, chocolate covered ants (her favorite). Then they spend the day together, reading the banner and cards and eating their special treats and as night falls, curl up and go back to sleep until spring. Eve Bunting has written a very simple and gentle story, full of warmth, that's perfect for kids 3-7. Jan Brett's detailed and expressive illustrations add just the right touch and together they show your little ones what loving and caring is all about. The Valentine Bears is the perfect way to tell everyone you love, Happy Valentine's Day.

Next Valentines Day, give your sweetie this book and a baggie of chocolate covered ants (or Raisinets if you can't find them) and a big sloppy bear kiss. Great for grownups as well as kids.