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Rainbow The
Alligator Shoes (Reading Rainbow Book)
Published in Paperback by Puffin (1988-10-30)
Author: Arthur Dorros
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Ms. Foreman/Ms. Dumrauf 's Summer Reading Class
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2004-07-12
Hey, wouldn't it be funny if you saw an alligator wearing shoes who talks? You should read Alligator Shoes by Arthur Dorros. This is a silly story about Alvin the Alligator who tries on a lot of different shoes. This is a funny book that will make you laugh!

Ms. Foreman's Summer Reading Camp
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2004-06-25
This is a funny story about an alligator. You have never seen an alligator like this before! The pictures and story are fantastic. If you like to use your imagination, buy this book! It is an awesome book that young children will love to read!

Read "Alligator Shoes"
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2003-07-10
Alligator Shoes is very interesting. We liked when the lady picked up Alvin's feet and thought they were shoes. It is a funny book. It is a cool for 1st and 2nd graders to read.

Ms. Clark/Ms. Foreman's Summer Enrichment Reading Camp
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2003-07-10
Alligator Shoes is a funny book written on the kindergarten level. Older children will also enjoy this book because Alvin is funny. It was funny when the lady fainted in the shoe store. It was also funny watching Alvin try on all those shoes, especially the basketball shoes. The illustrations were good and the ending was terrific.

Alligator Shoes
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2003-06-27
Miss Chamberlain's summer enrichment class thought "Alligator Shoes" was a very funny book. We especially like when the alligator gets locked in the shoe store and tries on all the shoes. We laughed outloud at all the funny shoes he tried on becasue alligators don't really wear shoes. Check this book out for a funny time.

Rainbow The
Caribbean Colors of the Rainbow
Published in Paperback by Island House Publishing (2002-11-01)
Authors: Dee Skylan and Rachel Woodruff
List price: $20.00

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Plenty Caribbean
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2003-06-26
Exposes those who do not live in the islands, both young and old,to the customs and colorful surroundings of the Caribbean. The music is a toe tapping, finger snapping passage through the delightful illustrations. The wife ordered a book for herself and plays the CD while driving to and from work!

My little boy loves this music!
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2003-03-23
I originally learned about this CD and activity book when it was used by my son's teacher as part of his sing-along time at school. I couldn't help but notice how engaged my son was in the activities. I fell in love with so many of the songs that I bought a copy for us to have at home! It's a favorite gift I give to kids 3 and up. Even my 10-year old neices love it.

The coloring book part is best for the older kids.

Children's Mental Health Researcher from NYC
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2003-03-22
Carribean Colors of the Rainbow combines music, educational informational, and creative opportunities for children. This combination has resulted in a unique and exceptional entertainment and learning product. Children are provided an occassion to have fun, be exposed to cultural diversity, learn, and express their own creativity -- all without redundancy and with nonstop stimulation. Hats off to a wonderful and long awaited contribution to child (and adult) entertainment and learning.

Not just for kids
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2003-03-25
This is the perfect gift: kids love it and so do their parents! Great book & music for kids and cool tunes for Mom & Dad (or people like me without kids). Can't go wrong with this one.

Caribbean Colors of the Rainbow
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2003-03-24
This book is a fresh look at the daily things children encounter in the Caribbean. The tunes are varied - and never dull. It is hard to listen and NOT tap your feet or clap your hands and sing along - the words are right there for you! I've used it with my Kindergarteners, first grade, second grade, third grade and sixth grade...I'm a substitute teacher. All age levels loved it for different reasons. The sixth graders liked the "baracuda and his big sharp teeth". The older children enjoyed coloring the pictures as the songs played while the little ones loved Imelda and all her shoes. Lots of conversation on this one!
I think this is the best thing that's happened to us in the Caribbean in a long time. We didn't have music depicting our life and our childrens' world until now. Thank you Dee and Rachel.

Rainbow The
Cry of Our Native Soul: Our Instinct for Creation-Centered Spirituality
Published in Paperback by Rainbow Books (1998-03)
Author: Patricia J. McWhorter
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Cry of Our Native Soul
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Review Date: 2006-06-12
I really enjoyed this book and felt like I was there with the author. I read it and immediately re-read it. It provided information to me regarding my spritiaul path in this lifetime. We have to cut through the crust of life to find our true path in life. We have to know and believe in our feelings, and trust our feelings in our spirit.

Reminiscent of William Blake
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Review Date: 2006-06-10
Reading this book, especially the passage, "When something is shown to you, the universe opens up . . ." it reminded me of William Blake's, "To see the world in a grain of sand; and a heaven in a wild flower; hold infinity in the palm of your hand; and eternity in an hour." The author must have had a direct experience with something of the heavens, and how furtunate we all are that she returned to tell it.

A Thought-Provoking Complacency Check
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Review Date: 2006-06-08
Outspoken and direct, this book is a must read for anyone needing a complacency check. It challenges us to re-examine our own spiritual journey in a new light. Well done!

Spellbinding!
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2006-06-04
I had the privilege to attend a spellbinding reading of this work by the author at Golden Braid Bookstore in her hometown of Salt Lake City about a year ago. Everyone there was capativated by her enormous spiritual presence. Her book, a succinct, creatively-written version of her extensive dissertation work, is so visual that the reader feels as though he/she is along for the journey.

Looking Forward to Dr. McWhorter's Next Book!
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2006-06-04
Agreed. The naysayer's clearly did not read the book at all! How do I know this? Dr. McWhorter clearly discusses the critical, patriarchal views in Chapter 7 entitled "Fear is the Real Satan". Interesting that it was male energy who submitted unaccountable negative reviews that clearly gave themselves away as not having read her brilliant work at all. I, for one, am anxiously looking forward to the day that Dr. McWhorter writes and publishes her next thought-provoking, insightful book.

Rainbow The
Dem Bones' Revenge (Tracy Eaton Mysteries)
Published in Paperback by Rainbow Books (2000-08-15)
Author: Kris Neri
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Not My Style
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 3 total.
Review Date: 2005-02-04
I found the book a little hard to follow. When the murderer was revealed, I didn't really even remember who he/she was and didn't much care. I guess maybe the setting wasn't something I could relate to. The "smart aleck" tone turns me off too.

Give your bones a laugh
Helpful Votes: 11 out of 12 total.
Review Date: 2001-02-26
What do you do when your mother is found, alone, with the bloody remains of a corpse and won't tell you or any one else what happened? Dem Bones Revenge, Kris Neri's new hilarious look at murder, mayhem, mystery and parents, mystery writer Tracy Eaton, whose mother, Martha is a famous film star accused of murder, must defend her mother. Never mind that her mother doesn't want to be defended and impedes Tracy's efforts at every turn. Add to that trying to meet a publishing deadline, dealing with a double-dealing editor, a father that can't or won't be found, and decades old scandals and you have a story that is will have you laughing out loud, squealing with delight when you solve the murder, only to turn the page and find out you are wrong and feeling very good that Martha isn't your mother. And the more Tracy digs into the past, the more she realizes that she really doesn't want to do this as she finds herself suspecting everyone from her dad to her own husband. A book that will make you very grateful for your mother's idiosyncrasies, because whatever they are, they can't be this bad.

Unique, fresh, highly entertaining.
Helpful Votes: 11 out of 12 total.
Review Date: 2000-11-23
Kris Neri garnered spectacular success with her first Tracy Eaton mystery, Revenge Of The Gypsy Queen. Nominated for Anthony, Macavity and Agatha awards for Best First Novel, it was apparent that Kris Neri was an up and comer. Kris had published numerous short stories of the mystery genre in magazines and is currently at work on Tracy's next adventure: Revenge For Old Times Sake.

Picture a "Postcards from the Edge" type of relationship between mother and daughter. Mother is a combination of Elizabeth Taylor and Debbie Reynolds. Tracy is more of a combination of Calamity Jane and Princess Leia. Throw in Tracy's husband, who could be a mix of Harrison Ford and Bruce Willis in a suit. But Tracy is a struggling writer about to be cut off by her publisher. She has two days to "fix" her latest novel, and suddenly Mother is the prime suspect in the murder of Vince Sperry. Did Martha Collins commit murder, or did she just stumble into the thick of things? Did she want to save her mother? From the start, Neri sets up a hilarious dialogue between Tracy and Martha:

"Mother sidled close to my ear. `There's a telephone number everyone in Beverly Hills is talking about. You order a servant you can keep forever for little more than a few years' salary. I heard about it from Rico, my hairdresser. As I reeled away from her into a pile of skiwear, I shook my head. `Please tell me I'm adopted.'"

Needless to say, Dem Bones Revenge is a hilarious mystery because it so closely resembles the real deal between mothers and daughters. Tracy's character struggles with her desire to euphemistically murder her mother while trying to save her. Martha Collins is the stereotypical aging actress who can't quite get over her case of the pampered movie star blues. The plot pulls the reader from one near-miss to another as Tracy stubbornly peels away the layers of facade, pulls her husband Drew into the act, and saves Martha from herself.

Neri's characters are unique, fresh, and yet somehow are people we all know and love. She knows her territory, being a Southern Californian, which gives the plot a unique perspective.

Shelley Glodowski, Reviewer

Another Fun Romp With Tracy
Helpful Votes: 5 out of 5 total.
Review Date: 2003-08-05
Tracy's life is in an uproar. Her publisher has just called to say that they are dropping her mystery series unless she drastically changes her latest book, the advance for which has already been spent. The contractor shows up two days early to enlarge her closets. Her husband is panicked because he's starting the biggest case in his legal career that morning. And that's all before her mother, movie star Martha Collins, calls to say she's been arrested for murder. What a way to start a Monday.

To Tracy's frustration, Martha doesn't seem interested in proving her innocence, so, despite promises to the contrary, Tracy begins to investigate. With Uncle Philly along to help, she starts finding connections and clues that lead back 30 years. But what do they all mean? And is Martha really innocent?

As you can probably guess, this book is loads of fun with hilarious goings on all over the place. Tracy's sarcastic narration also adds to the humor level. The plot itself twists every which way. I hadn't read it for a couple years and was just as confused as the first time, even if I did remember the ultimate ending. And the characters are well developed and pull you further into the story.

Anyone looking for a fun, lighthearted mystery need look no further then this series. Buy it today for a romp on the wild and fun side of murder.

Highly recommended!
Helpful Votes: 9 out of 10 total.
Review Date: 2001-12-12
Tracy Eaton was the author of the "Tessa Graham Mystery Series". At that point in time her house was like a pig sty (due to a small redecoration project), her publisher had a lot of changes to be made to the latest book (to be completed within three days), and her husband was stressed out from trying to make partner in the law firm. When Tracy believed it could get NO worse, her mother called!

Martha Collins had been a Hollywood goddess for what seemed like forever. Yet she still looked wonderful and made people notice her. She found Vince Sperry's body, called the police, and became the number one suspect! No matter how hard Tracy tried to clear her mother of the charges, her mother kept blocking her from doing so. Tracy kept wondering just WHAT was a daughter to do in a time like that and just WHY had she not been an orphan?

***** An excellent "who-dunnit" mystery that kept me guessing right up until the end! Tossed with bits of humor that I could not help but enjoy. This is one I definitely did not want to end! Luckily for me, this is a series of mysteries that began with "Revenge Of The Gypsy Queen" and will continue. I find myself eagerly looking forward to the next mystery in Tracy Eaton's bizarre world! Highly recommended for all mystery fans! *****

Rainbow The
Healing with the rainbow rays: The art of color energy therapy
Published in Paperback by Emerald Star Pub (1995)
Author: Alijandra
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Stellar Info on Healing with Color
Helpful Votes: 11 out of 11 total.
Review Date: 2005-02-24
Alijandra is a California-based healer, researcher, and author who is a pioneer in the area of working with the transformative power of color.

There are many practitioners out there working with color, and my sense is that this is the recovery of ancient wisdom that was lost to us at the end of the Atlantean period. New information is being revealed, though, to gifted healers like Alijandra, who are bringing forward this information so that we can all make use of it in our lives.

Healing with the Rainbow Rays is a clear, practical "How To" guide for starting to work with the healing properties of color in your own life. She covers a lot of ground in this manual. Topics covered include energy scanning, chakra balancing, dealing with psychic hooks (from other people,) working with sound and movement, the misunderstood "black" ray (too often abused by dark occultists and therefore earning a bad reputation!) the shadow self, advanced holographic healing, and more. The language of the book isn't so advanced that a 12 year-old couldn't appreciate it and put the techniques to practice. It's really a user-friendly type of book, accessible to all ages.

I found that I could enter into the material at the exact place that "synchronicity" guided me, getting right to work with some of the balancing techniques and grounding techniques she includes. There's a lot of great material here. Even experienced healers who work with other modalities will find something of use.

I'm sure you'll learn something interesting about the miraculous world of color from reading Alijandra's book. I know I did!

I need a new copy! I wore this one OUT!
Helpful Votes: 12 out of 13 total.
Review Date: 2005-01-22
I have so enjoyed Healing With the Rainbow Rays! I KNEW there was a missing link in all the info I have studied and now I found it! My husband laughed that he has not seen me read one book over and over like that in years. It is that good! Now I am off to buy the tapes and CDs so I can REALLY immerse myself in this program. I cannot believe this book was written in 1995 - YEARS ahead of its time!!!

Your Bright Rainbow Rays on Paper
Helpful Votes: 8 out of 8 total.
Review Date: 2004-02-25
Reading "Rainbow Rays" is an eye-opening exuberant experience. There is so much information in these pages that it really should be two volumes instead of one. Packed with procedures and techniques, this book gives you concrete ways to access the ethereal. Alijandra really knows her stuff and offers her years of insight into the energy work of which she is a master. Whether you wish to burst through the blocks in your life or connect to the rainbow light of peace; this book will be an invaluable aid in your photonic journey.

--Joseph Ernest Martin is the author and artist for the best selling Quest Tarot and author of the book: The Compass. Joseph has been doing psychic/spiritual work for over 15 years and is an award winning artist.

Every Energy Healer Needs this Book!
Helpful Votes: 8 out of 8 total.
Review Date: 2001-10-23
Don't let the title of HEALING WITH THE RAINBOW RAYS mislead you -- there is much more than just color therapy involved here. Alijandra has done an excellent job of bringing several different healing techniques (color, sound, crystals, herbs, movement) together in one ambitious reference book. The basic techniques of grounding, balancing, protection, and clearing energy are described, as are the chakra and endocrine system. Additionally, the essential art of dealing with psychic hooks and chakra blocks are included.

I was delighted to be able to make immediate use of the concept of working with the rainbow rays of color for self-healing. In just a few minutes, with the aid of a simple color visualization technique, I cleared out a long-standing pattern of fear which had resided in the cells of my body for most of my life (a kind of background noise that I had become accustomed to). I'm grateful to have noticed tremendous and lasting improvement from such a simple exercise.

HEALING WITH THE RAINBOW RAYS is valuable for healers of every level of experience, since Alijandra takes care to explain basic terms and also outline some rather advanced exercises such as: time travel, teleportation, levitation, invisibility, and shapeshifting. Another unexpected surprise about this book is it's coverage of the "black ray" -- an often overlooked color in healing.

I recommend this book to anyone with an open mind to seeing the world in new ways, and most especially to anyone who wishes to heal themselves or others.

Rainbow Healing Blazes Across the Universe
Helpful Votes: 9 out of 9 total.
Review Date: 2005-02-24
I have just finished reading Alijandra's HEALING with the RAINBOW RAYS again. The concept can be summed up in one sentence. Getting one's colors lined up. However, that simple sentence barely touches on the complexities of getting one's self "lined up." Alijandra allows us to discover the multiple chromatics of our chakras and how to fine-tune them. As she so brilliantly describes the color hues of each chakra's location and how to personally tune this to our best well-being is a detail exploration of ones own self. Her ability to combine and explain the natural energies that emanate all around and through us, provides a detailed road map to help one understand themselves and others better.

HEALING with the RAINBOW RAYS requires a person to take a personal interest in their self. By utilizing Alijandra's teachings and techniques we will find our own unique power from within. And with any fine object that needs to be "tweaked" to stay in tip-top operation, Alijandra's HEALING with the RAINBOW RAYS is just the maintenance manual that our spirit needs to stay in perfect harmony with one's own self.

I look forward to reading more writings from Alijandra.


John Zarr: Lecture/writer of the ETBEINGS series, an autobiographical story about his wife Margie battle with diabetes: ANGEL BULBSY, and award winning screenplay writer. All proceeds for ANGEL BULBSY goes to the JDRF www.outoftimeradio.org


Rainbow The
Jan\'s Rainbow; Stories of Hope; How those we have loved and lost stay in touch
Published in Paperback by Trafford Publishing (2006-07-06)
Author: Lindsay Collier
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Our Loved Ones are Still with Us
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2003-06-03
The signs that our loved ones send us just reinforce that they are still around us. Although their physical bodies are gone, their spirit lives on.

Beautiful Memorial
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2006-10-19
I know Lindsay from our work in the consulting field and met his wife briefly. Lindsay did everything possible for his wife during her illness to make her last days meaningful and comfortable. Reading this book reminded me of how much he loved her and how much she is missed. The stories are heartrending. It is a beautiful memorial that Lindsay created for his wife. Everyone who has lost a special person should read this book.

Inspiring Reading
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2002-12-28
Jan's Rainbow combines inspirational words of comfort and wonder with pragmatic advise to survive major changes as a result of the death of a loved one. Lindsay Collier brings tears to the eye and hope to the soul as he recounts the events following Jan's death - his own emotions as well as the mysterious appearance of rainbows. He also provides sound wisdom based on his own experience of surviving loss. A moving and informative book.

Unique, soothing to the spirit
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2002-09-13
Lindsey Collier has created a unique book from a set of experiences that sooner or later will bind us all together--love, loss, grieving. And he stretches for a glimpse of the road that leads from there....

In Jan's Rainbow, he takes the risk (and takes the reader along in that same risk) to tell with candor, humor and vulnerability about the loss of his wife of forty years to ovarian cancer. The book contains timely quotes, examples and advice that are thoughtful and soothing in times of loss.

In addition to the uplifting story of Jan's rainbow and its impact on Lindsey and his family, he has included stories by other everyday people about their experiences as well. But most of all, it's a great love story....

Colorfully Beautiful & Touching Book
Helpful Votes: 4 out of 4 total.
Review Date: 2003-02-03
If you have a love one, if one of your love ones has passed away then this book will be a beautiful and touching read for you. It is filled with the stories of many people.

Lindsay honored me when he was writing it by asking me to share some of my stories about rainbows in my life. With his guidance I combined a few of them into a single story that he included about rainbows and my beautiful wife Merry.

After reading this book my hope for you is that you will never be able to look at rainbows the same way ever again.

Buy this book. Read it. And then from then on share the wonder and beauty of rainbows for the rest of your life.

Rainbow The
Mrs. Katz and Tush (Reading Rainbow Book)
Published in Paperback by Dragonfly Books (1994-03-01)
Author: Patricia Polacco
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story of loneliness and friendship
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2007-11-23
What a sweet story of connection. My 4 yo liked it a lot, and i was moved to tears. Lots to the story.

univeral themes
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2007-03-22
What a beautiful story to show children that, despite our differences, i.e. age, race, family background, we still have some many important things in common. Characters have wit, charm and integrity. Story is very moving and good for all ages.

Mrs. Katz and Tush
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2006-07-28
This is one of the best children's books I have ever read. In fact, it is one of the most beautiful (in language and illustrations) books I have read--period. Patricia Polacco is a master at bringing diverse, meaningful relationships to life. Every sensitive, mature parent should buy this book for his/her child!

Diversity in its finest
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2003-03-06
Ms. Katz and Tush is an excellent choice for educators and parents to use when explaining diversity.
In the book, a young boy is introduced to an elderly jewish woman through his mother. The boy develops a bond with the elderly lady, and the two are friends forever.
This book enables children to develop an understanding about life in different cultures. It shows them that different is good and you can learn a lot from someone of a different culture.

A wonderful story, even if the illos have some bloopers...
Helpful Votes: 10 out of 11 total.
Review Date: 2004-03-30
This is the story of a loving friendship between an elderly Jewish lady from Poland named Mrs. Katz, and an African-American child named Larnel. Mrs. Katz lives alone in her apartment and doesn't have anyone to visit her. (It's not stated in the book, but, since this appears to be a predominantly African-American inner city neighborhood, one wonders if she was left behind by the Jewish community when the more affluent members moved to the suburbs? In real life it has happened...) Larnel's mother stops by to visit her every other day or so, and brings Larnel with her.

One day, Larnel gets the idea to give Mrs. Katz a kitten from the litter that was born in the basement of his apartment building. (Get the pun -- Katz/cats? Actually, the name "Katz" has nothing to do with "cats," but it's cute anyway.) Mrs. Katz names the kitten Tush, which is Yiddish for "bottom," because it has no tail. Larnel agrees to help her care for Tush, and from this sharing, a lifelong friendship grows.

The story is well-written, the characters are well-developed and "real." The illustrations are vibrant, beautifully done, and ethnically accurate. Well, almost. There are a couple Jewish bloopers. For one thing, the menorah sitting by Mrs. Katz's window only has seven branches. A Hanukkah menorah has nine -- eight for the eight days plus an extra for the "servant" candle. The seven-branched menorah mentioned in the Bible was specifically for the Jerusalem Temple, and is not usually found in the home. Since Hanukkah was mentioned in the story, I have to assume that this was supposed to be a Hanukkah menorah.

The second blooper is the scene in the bakery. Mrs. Katz is shopping for PASSOVER -- a time when no leaven is to be found anywhere in a Jewish home. It is not just a matter of eating matzoh. The entire house is cleaned of anything even resembling leaven, and even owning leavened products is forbidden. That being the case, why is she shopping for her Passover feast in a bakery, of all places? She is clearly pointing at a cake or some rolls, and these would NOT be served on Passover! So nu, maybe she's a Reform Jew and not so strict? But in that case, why is that very Hasidic-looking gentleman in the corner shopping there? Surely HE would not serve bread for Passover! (...)

These are relatively minor quibbles, given the overall good quality of the book. But when it comes to children's books, I insist on total accuracy with regard to Judaism, because these are the images that will stick in the mind for years to come. Granted, this is not a "Jewish" book per se, it's a multicultural book -- which is all the more reason to pay more attention to the Jewish details, lest the reader(s) be misled. For the bloopers I'm docking it a star, but it's still a great story and I highly recommend it to both Jews and gentiles.

Rainbow The
On That Day: A Book of Hope for Children (Reading Rainbow Book)
Published in Hardcover by Tricycle Press (2002-09)
Author: Andrea Patel
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A Brilliant Book of Hope and History
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2007-09-21
On That Day by author and illustrator Andrea Patel is a treasure of a book for families, libraries, and especially schools. Through the images of the media almost every citizen of the world became an unwilling participant in the tragic events of September 11, 2001. On That Day is a tribute to the power of goodness in the world that compensates for even the most destructive events. As an elementary school, our students benefit from annual reading of this story to help each young citizen construct meaning and create the history of 9-11. Ms. Patel's selected text engages all listeners and is inspirational to read. Her colorful, collaged illustrations suggest the text's images while offering a spring board for further discussion. As you read the author's notes, you will recognize your own feelings from "that day." This story is not only well crafted, but also timeless, in that it can transcend to related topics of peace, hope, and love. In addition to being a Reading Rainbow selection, On That Day is destine to become an award winner. We wait for future efforts from this writer with great anticipation. Andrea Patel truly is a very gifted author and illustrator who shares her stories brilliantly

A book with spirit and soul
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2003-10-19
This is a wonderful and beloved work. My family lost one of our own in the South Tower on the 104th floor. When I read this book by Andrea Patel, I was deeply moved. She takes an event that is a tragic wound for the world, and transfigures it into a beautiful message of hope. Wonderful not only for children, but for adults. She does this through creative and unique art blended with heartfelt words that evoke soul and healing. Thank you Andrea for such a special gift.

Hopeful inspiration for the youngest of readers & adults.
Helpful Votes: 2 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2002-08-31
I came across this book a month ago. The words haunt me -- but in a good way... "on that day, the day when the world felt like it broke." That's exactly what it felt like. The author opens a window to the young to help explain the "reactions" of adults and gives perspective. It's a big does of HOPE for children and adults. A beautiful book that stands up beyond the anniversary of September 11th. Timely -- but also destined to be a classic.

A Ground Breaking Learning Tool!
Helpful Votes: 7 out of 7 total.
Review Date: 2002-07-05
When this book was shown to me in its originial copy, i was blown away! I couldnt believe that the author could have envisioned something so amazing! I was astonished by how she captured the tragedy of Sept 11th in pictures and gave words that matched so perfectly in how to teach your child about something so unthinkable. I think that every public school that deals with children from age 3-7 should have this book as a teaching aide in their school. If only people interested in buying this book could have seen the reactions it got from college level students, they would see how much this children's book really helps to understand tragedy. This is a MUST BUY!

On That Day
Helpful Votes: 9 out of 13 total.
Review Date: 2002-10-31
As a teacher of young children I was searching for a book about September 11th that was appropriate for their emotional, perceptual and intellectual levels of development. This book was pretty good. In fact, it was the best I found. Then why did I give it only 3 stars ? In her text she wrote "The world...got badly hurt." In fact, the world did not get hurt badly. AMERICA
DID. I currently teach children from Pakistan, Jamaica,
China and Guyana, as well as The United States. Working with international families for two decades, I have learned that Americans often misperceive our tragedies as world tragedies. What happens in America IS important, but other nations experience tragedies that we barely acknowledge. So I "substituted" America where Ms Patel has written "the world" and the parents were satisfied. The children still understood that something very sad and scary happened to Americans that day, they still understood that they have the power to make the world a better place. And they understood that no matter where we live in the world all children (and grown ups) need to have books of hope. Most of the message is excellent, very empowering to children; and the art work is superb. I encourage people to buy the book, with the advance awareness of its American egocentricism.

Rainbow The
The Rainbow Tiger
Published in Hardcover by Hara Publishing Group (2002-01-15)
Author: Gayle Nordholm
List price: $16.95
Used price: $3.00
Collectible price: $16.95

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It's a jungle out there!
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2003-06-06
Glowing water colors add to these beautiful paintings. Text flows well and font is large and easy to read. How did the tiger change colors "Well to this day she's still not sure if it was real or just a dream, . . ." Grades: Preschool - 3rd

Beautiful story with vibrant illustrations
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2002-08-06
Great story that comes full around, encourging fanatasy and imagination with kids but with a strong moral of loving yourself as you are. Hope to see more children's books with this level of meaning.

An imaginative modern-day picturebook fable
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2005-02-03
Gayle Nordholm's The Rainbow Tiger is an imaginative modern-day picturebook fable about a tigress who longs to be beautiful. She wishes her coat could be rainbow-colored - but when her wish is granted, all the animals mock her, and she can no longer sneak up on her prey! On the verge of starving to death, she falls asleep regretting her foolish wish, and wakes up having learned a valuable lesson about being and appreciating oneself. The Rainbow Tiger includes a supplement of fun facts about real tigers rounding out this beautifully illustrated (Jennifer Frohwerk is a superb artist) picturebook story with a positive message about self-respect.

Entertainment AND Education
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2002-04-14
When a children's book blends entertainment, stimulates the imagination and also gently delivers an all-important social message, it is definitely worth sharing -- with everyone, regardless of age. The Rainbow Tiger is a book that adults will enjoy as much as the children. The brilliant and colorful illustrations are intriguing. I'm so tempted to frame them! The writing is superb and delightful and subtle in delivering its message. Both illustrator and author have special gifts that I wholeheartedly recommend you enjoy and share with friends and family. My nieces and nephews will be getting this book as gifts, and I'm sure that their parents will thank me every time their child chooses to read it or have it read to them! There is enjoyment in it for every age. Don't miss this book!

Pleasing to the Eye, and to the Heart.....
Helpful Votes: 2 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2002-04-13
Beautifully written and illustrated!

Both my second grader and I are in love with the story line and artwork! My child is thrilled to own this book, she actually begged for an additional copy to take to school and give to her teacher. I think the kids in her class have nearly worn out the copy as it is now among one of their favorites.

We are looking forward to seeing more charming tales by
Ms. Nordholm and Ms. Frohwerk.

All in all, a gentle, heartwarming moral to story, with captivating artwork-- a must own for your child's library.

Rainbow The
Rock Art and Ruins for Beginners and Old Guys
Published in Paperback by Rainbow Pub Services (2001-04-09)
Author: Albert B., Jr. Scholl
List price: $19.95
New price: $2.25
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The Way A "handbook" Should be Written
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2008-04-15
This is unquestionably the best written book of its type that I have read. It's about time somebody took the time to write a book as a teaching vehicle using a light, humorous approach. I've a huge library of books on the subject, but this one has become my favorite. I fully intend to recommend it to others interested in the subject My advice to the author: don't stop now, write more !!!

A GREAT BOOK!!!!
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2008-02-16
This is really a great book!! It's very informative and easy and fun to read.This book gave me all the information I needed to visit the rock art and ruins sites I did while I was in Utah.It gives you directions,the type of hike to get there,when to go,photography tips and other useful comments.It also has lots of nice pictures,some in color and some in black and white.It's one of the best books I've read on visiting these sites in the Southwest.

iF MY HOUSE WERE ON FIRE
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2001-06-28
IF MY HOUSE WERE ON FIRE THIS IS ONE OF THE FIRST BOOKS I'D SAVE! IT IS FUNNY, CREATIVE, PRACTICAL, AND VERY WELL ORGANIZED. EXPERIENCED HIKERS, BEGINNING HIKERS, OR ARM CHAIR TRAVLERS - YOU WILL LOVE THIS BOOK - AND IT JUST MIGHT GET YOU OUT OF YOUR ARMCHAIR.

Teaches even the most urbanized city slicker the basics
Helpful Votes: 2 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2002-01-13
Rock Art And Ruins For Beginners And Old Guys is a travel and field guide to more than forty major Native American prehistoric rock art sites as well as fifty other ruins and attractions that can teach even the most urbanized city slicker the basics of prehistoric rock art in the West, including where to find it, as well as how to hike, camp, and cook while making the journey. From the equipment needed on the trail to the type of vehicles that are best to drive, Rock Art and Ruins for Beginners has it all - along with descriptions and directions for many ancient, fascinating rock art sites. If you are planning on viewing rock art in the American West, begin by reading Albert School's Rock Art Ruins For Beginners And Old Guys!

Fantastic
Helpful Votes: 4 out of 4 total.
Review Date: 2002-01-28
With a sence of humor Mr. Scholl does a great job of educating others about rock art.

In an introduction chapter he discusses what rock art is and types of rock art. He discusses what rock art means and refers you to other well written books. He also provides lists of emergency equipment, camping equipment and more that you should consider taking as you begin looking at rock art.

In the next chapters he tells where to go to see rock art. He also instructs the reader about the expected behavior, tours to take, and more.

There are directions for taking pictures of rock art and explanations of clothes to wear, weather, and even a few recipes for crockpot cooking... so you can cook while you are looking and come home to a nice meal. Great!

This is a very exciting book. It made me want to jump out of my seat and go looking. The pictures are nice. His enthusiasm is catching and the format is easy to understand. Well worth the money.

Enjoy


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