Interactive Books

The Song of the Sea Trilogy is by far one of my most favourite stories. Harmony is the beginning to the trilogy and is a very powerful and moving story. This story is so detailed and emotional, you may well end up crying as you reach the end. The pictures are detailed nicely, and weave you into the world the story tells of. The fact that this is just the beginning makes you want to read the next chapter and its well worth the money for all three books.

I have searched for contless years to find such a book as this. I have never found another totake its place on my shelf. When I first took this book with me to school in 5th grade I could not put it down. When I first finished the trilogy I was hopeing to see a movie about it, however none has occured. I have take the time to reread it over and over again, this tale can never grow old. I am now in 10th grade and am once again reading these wonderful books suitable for both adults and children.

I think that Stephen Cosgrove has out done himself with this trilogy. I recommend this and the other two books to anyone with a love of great stories and fine literature.

...I have been reading this with/to my grandson. He absolutely loves the intricacy and details shown and drawn... Frankly, I have NOT followed the "interactive formula" but just let him choose his favorite pages... EVERY time we read it together (usually just before bed)he and I find something we have not seen before. There is so much there that this is one of the rare books that has staying power over the years... I am fairly sure he will be looking a this when he is 18, and again when he has children of his own. It is magnificent! I will purchase anything this author chooses to draw in a similar vein.

Every time we walk into our neighborhood bookstore, my son runs over to find "Haunted Castle." I guess it started when the book originally caught my eye, and so I picked it up. I'm an artist, and the drawings are so detailed and intruiging that it drew me in immediately. To top it off, there's a game to be played throughout the book that both my son and I found extremely innovative. In it, Johnny and Jodie have to find their Uncle Barnaby, and so the journey takes you through the many twists, characters, and wonderful drawings where in the end you really don't know if you're going to actually find him. Because my son is not at the reading level the book displays, it's a great way to spend some quality time together without the TV on! I would reccomend "Haunted Castle" to you if you're one to appreciate tallented illustration, great ideas in writing, and enjoy sharing story time with your children.

Haunted Castle is a book that lets you choose your own path through a terrifying castle. Every time you read the book, the story changes because of the decicions you make. The richly detailed illustrations will keep you entertained for hours and every time you look at an illustration you notice something new. Some of the first rate drawings include a graveyard full of restless spirits, a mad scientist's laboratory, a sunken pirate ship, and a dungeon. Once you finaly find your way out of the castle, there is a surprise that explains the whole mystery!

This book is wonderful. My mother lives far away and my 22 month old daughter loves this book about Grand Mamoon (Grandma Moon). The other day my husband and I were walking together in the evening - date night - and we saw the face of Grand Mamoon! It was so obvious. I love that my daughter will always know that her Nannie is watching over her. Even long after she is gone... This book is a treasure. A MUST have!

I *love* this book. Not only is the story touching and heartwarming, but the illustrations capture the magic and imagination of inspired by the moon. The girl begins the book by being unable to see her grandmother in the moon, but by the end, she has a whole new way of looking at things because she remembered the stories her grandmother used to tell her about the way ancient people viewed the moon. By the end of the book, they are having a sort of rooftop full moon celebration, drums and didgeridoos and all! Fabulous story -- I want to see more from this author and illustrator.

Hello Grand Mamoon! is a charming chilrden's picturebook, about a young girl who is very sad about the death of her grandmother. Her grandmother taught her a special way of looking at the moon - a magical way that reveals a shining, loving face. When the young girl sees the moon and shares her experience, she still feels sad that her grandmother is gone, but she also feels joy because she knows she is always being watched over. The stylized, bold art of Tamara Guion bring the beauty of the night sky to life in this delightful storybook, perfect for bedtime. Photographs of the moon on the last page reveal how anyone can see the beaming face of Grand Mamoon.

While I rigorously maintain my status as a rider on the leading wave of software technologies, I am way behind the curve when it comes to entertainment. Before I read this book, I had only a glancing understanding of the latest technologies in capturing and replaying television broadcasts and other interactive entertainment devices (IED). Even though the information is now dated, I found the book well worth reading.
Like everything else, the advance of technology in this area is amazing, it seems that the only thing that can slow it down is legal action. Each of the descriptions starts at the most elementary of levels, yet is thorough enough so that when I was finished, I understood the advantages and disadvantages of each enhancement. Kovsky is also very diligent in pointing out the costs and explaining some of the difficulties that can be encountered when setting up and interfacing the various types of IED's. Pointers to some of the best improvements that you can do to enhance your experience are also included.
If you are new to the arena of high technology entertainment, then this is an excellent place to begin your education. Be warned however, you will be tempted to purchase some of the equipment that is described.

This book was given to me as a gift. For someone who likes the latest gadgets but is too busy to keep up with all the product offerings, this is the perfect book. Written in clear english with a touch of personality, it is very informative and helpful. I would think that anyone who doesn't have time to shop the personal electronic stores full of people who have no idea of what they are trying to sell would love this book.

Everything you've always wanted to know about TV high tech tools and how to get the most out of your viewing experience is presented in this book. The straight forward, concise and to the point style leaves no room for misunderstanding. Kovsky, who has been a tech journalist for many years obviously knows what he's writing about and explains things like TiVo, game consoles, and video convergence devices with an insiders expertise. I found High-Tech Toys For Your TV very readable and extremely informative. It's a good read but an even better resource for all us TV hounds.

Joe and his parents move to Fear Street run Grandpa Howie's hotel. One day his father made a coffin trick for the visitors. One day he hears creepy noises, footsteps and it sounds like Count dracula. Order this book now please! I Beg you.

When Joe and his parents run help Grandpa Howie's hotel there is something strange at the attic like secret rooms... AND DRACULA!

Pure suspense! I enjoyed the first part very much and would like to read part 2. It's an exiting story about a boy who's living with his grandfather who knows a lot about ghosts and the after life and such.

I bought this to help with ideas for my sons fifth birthday. It had lots of great crafts, decoration ideas, food, games, etc. It even came with a little paper hat, a paper gold earring, a paper eyepatch, and paper pieces for a game that was included in the back. The only thing I wasn't happy with was the food and the only thing I've made the kids was the Grog. The rest of the stuff was sugar filled junk that the kids would adore but would make the parents shudder. All in all, a great little book that I was proud to add to my library.

This book is featured at the Royal Yacht Britannia gift shop in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is well written and humorous. And has lots of crafts with a pirate theme. Recommended for pirates over 6.

Bought this book as a gift for a six year old boy and it has been a HUGE hit with him. Lots of activities to do and includes a mask.

My 10 year old daughter LOVES this book. She has made many sweet cards for her friends and sometimes I even get one ;0)

I am always look for ways to intergrate Art into my 7th Grade English classes. We have a unit of making non-fiction books. This is a GREAT way to boost kids' creativity as they look for ways to illustrate their books. The instructions are easy to follow and require almost no explaining by me.

This is the second book on the same subject. This one teaches you more ideas for pop-up cards. Also shows you how you can make GIANT pop-ups that can be used for playing in and around-sort of a scene for kids to build around. Again written for children but a good book for beginners in making pop-ups.

ISBN 0439785359 - Always a fan of Where's Waldo type books, I had high hopes for the I Spy series of board books for toddlers. My only concern was that the level of detail might be too high and a bit overwhelming for little ones. I didn't need to worry - they're everything I'd hoped for.

One page tells you what to look for, with a picture to guide you, and the facing page has a photograph to hunt for those items in. A drum, a football, a squirrel - and lots of bunnies! - are among the things you must find. Once you've found all of those, you can search for other things, too!

The photographs are photographs - not illustrations; this is a nice touch in books for children who usually get cartoon-y images in their books. The pictures (by Walter Wick) are really well-done, with some detail to hide the items you're searching for, but not so much detail that those items are too hard to find for little ones. The book is sturdy enough to stand up to many, many readings and thick pages are easy for little fingers to handle.

My Mom is in the Alzheimer's journey. I use the I Spy books for her to keep her mind working as best it can now. We make it a game & everyone like them. Anyone you hand it to enjoys hunting.

My 2.5 year old is now very interested in details, so when I saw the well-populated photographs in this book I knew we had to have it. We take it on outings and pull it out when she needs a quiet activity. Both she and her older sister pore over the illustrations (see if you can find the Scotty dog on a bead bracelet) and they even practice counting the items in the photos! This is a sturdy book with illustrations that will hold the interest of even busy youngsters.

This is a vast improvement over previous versions. I can't wait to get six when it comes out. I volunteer at a local TV studio and we use iMovie to edit all of our productions. We are just learning Final Cut Pro, but iMovie is just as good.

So Here I am once again everyone. Hello, this is Chris, and I first started my review project with my video camera, a JVC GDR-270 purchased at Best buy for $299 and iMovie HD, The missing manual, and started to record everything I saw. Using the camera was not difficult but iMovie HD was at first. When opening the application, seemed almost intuitive. But any assisted guidance sure helps in the production process. Having said this, I used the book as I did my work following the guided pictures. I imported my video and began my personal version of a Hollywood production studio (Watch it Warner or Paramount, I think I found my niche,) and edited my movie for final output. During the process, there are tools in iMovie HD that will help make your movie look a bit more professional. What is not there is someone to help in which the book did well. Using the iMovie HD help file can be tedious, and can be very time consuming going back and forth, but with this book in one hand and a mouse in the other, I simply glided through the pages very easily. From start to finish, it was easily explained. I had no problems finding out how to utilize the video from my DV cam. I could explain the process of using iMovie HD but that is a whole other review, my review is on the book and I am glad I did. iMovie HD, the missing manual was a well organized, color photo book with easy to use guides and tips. I am glad I had the opportunity to review it because without it, I would still be importing my video 30 days later. Following the book was easy. But it is lengthy, over 400 detailed pages to follow. But with enough patience, not only will you be able to use iMovie hd on the fly, you will be on your way to utilizing more professional applications like Final Cut express an Final Cut Pro.

Jeff Carlson's Visual Quickstart Guides for iMovie are the best software manuals I've ever used. I've been dipping into the Visual Quickstart Guides for a number of programs for 5 years and I find them easy to read, direct, and clear as a bell. It's a great series and for people who are slow learners like me, they're a pleasure. I also teach iMovie and this is the book I recommend to my students.

This is a fabuoulos book!!! Very fun and perfect for story time. Just LOVE IT!!!

We bought this book as a gift for our 1 year old. He LOVES sticking his face through the hole and making the animal sound. It has been a fun way to introduce him to animals and their sounds. He also loves it when Mommy or Daddy pretend along with him!! The pictures and the story are really cute!

I picked this book up at the zoo - but liked it so much I have bought more copies from Amazon for other kids. My 13 month old is very amused by this book. Each page has an animal head - with a face missing. My son always giggles when someone picks up the book and makes a face through the page opening. He is even amused when we put him in front of a mirror with the book open with his face in the opening!