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Stern is perhaps the funniest book i have ever read. it has incredible depth and, at the same time, has remained true to the humerous aspect of the story.

Bruce Jay Friedman wrote the screenplay for several movies including "Splash". His book, "Stern" is the story of a man named Stern who has forsaken New York City for a home in the suburbs with his family. Things in paradise quickly collapse when a neighbor yells a slur at Stern's wife and knocks her down. Stern is overcome with a mixture of guilt, fear, anger and dementia. His attempts to confront the neighbor (as well as his own fears) lead to an endless paranoid mind-game and Stern's eventual physical collapse. Yeah - I guess this sounds sort of sad - BUT I guarantee you this book is HILARIOUS!! As in all of Friedman's books - the world of "Stern" is seemingly normal but filled with ridiculous and comic elements. Stern's attempts to face his neighbor, to convince himself that he can "take him" are really funny. I can not recommend this book highly enough. If you have ever felt persecuted or if you are neurotic AT ALL - this is the book for you.

I recently signed out three children's books from my local library, and my
nearly-three-year-old daughter requested that I read this particular book to her over and over again. Since I returned it to the library, she has asked for it. Therefore I am now purchasing this book. Why this book? I think the story of the ball being apparently abandoned but then taken in by a dog in the end "to keep" is very comforting. Everything that happens in between is simple and sweet, my daughter has memorized much of the story. I haven't become sick of reading it to her either!

This charming little story engages young minds with a fervor reminiscent of my own recollections of "Where the Wild Things Are" and "The Little Brute Family." A brief, compact little masterpiece, "The Story of Red Rubber Ball" should thrust Ms. Levy into a class of children's authors alongside Maurice Sendak, Lillian Moore, Russell Hoban and Shel Silverstein. The writing is crisp, with no wasted words, and is infused with Ms. Levy's trademark use of alliteration and clever rhyme (never forced). My 3-year old daughter adores this book, and so will any other child lucky enough to have it.

I love the Bang on the Door animal series. They are intelligent and clever. The rhymes are anything but contrived. Both my kids love all the books. I only wish this company could provide more of the same. Their newer stuff is not up to par.

This is a very cute story about a slug who eats everything that's green. It's the kind of children's book that grown-ups like too. It's clever, and funny. My daughter and I both enjoy it.

What can you do with a 9 year old who loves to grow butterflies and catch moths? Buy him or her "Take a Walk With Butterflies and Dragonflies". The author is Jane Kirkalnd. She is our neighbor and a friend who knows alot about Monarch Caterpillars , Swallowtails, Silver-spotted Skippers and which ones like to munch on legumes and which prefer nettles or sassafras.
And you can "Take a City Nature Walk" with Jane Kirkland too. Learn how pigeons find their way home and which arthropod spins a web. Look at a puudle after the rain - maybe a butterfly or a little bird is a having a bath. My son loves Jane and her wonderful books. You will too. You will enjoy her other books "Take a Tree Walk" and "Take a Backyard Bird Walk" they are very interesting and educational.

The third book in the outstanding Stillwater Enterprises "Take A Walk Books" series, Take A Walk With Butterflies And Dragonflies by Jane Kirkland is an ideal reference guide for children ages 8 and above to finding, observing, identifying, and understanding butterflies and dragonflies. Enhanced with beautiful color photography, Take A Walk With Butterflies And Dragonflies will enlighten young readers where to look for eggs and chrysalises and turn an outdoor excursion into an exciting, "low impact", do-it-yourself adventure! Also very highly recommended are the two other titles in this unique series: Take A Backyard Bird Walk (09709-75406, $9.95) and Take A Tree Walk (0970975414, $9.95).

Your child will enjoy this book.
If you are looking to stimulate your child's mind while providing quality entertainment this book is a MUST

Tales Of Glarney is a heartwarming and original novel by Julie Liddel for young adults about Simon, a young boy whose hobby of collecting insects leads him to discover a new world filled with life and wonder. An element of the fantastic which is somewhat reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland as it is deftly woven by the author through narrative telling of this "kid friendly" story of adventure and growth. Tales Of Glarney is very highly recommended for readers of all ages.

Good book for this kids. They will want you to read it again and again.

A beautiful book detailing our unique winged friends. I enjoyed learning along with my boys! The illustrations are precious with great attention to detail. I liked that they are shown in various stages of development and in their natural habitat. A must have for all nature enthusiasts~ Thanks for the journey Katrina!

Toestomper And The Bad Butterflies by author/illustrator Sharleen Collicott is a charming child's picture book and the sequel to Toestomper and the Caterpillars. In Toestomper And The Bad Butterflies, the caterpillar caretaker Toestomper is in for a surprise when his caterpillars become flying butterflies with rebellious attitudes who zip and zoom wherever they please! Gentle color illustrations enhance this thoroughly enjoyable read-aloud story.

This sequel to Toestomper and the Caterpillars is just as hilarious! My students just loved how the character Toestomper changed in the first book . . . and even more when the caterpillars turned into "bad" butterflies in the sequel. The illustrations add so much to the telling of the story. It's another book added to our "Favorite Books" collection and asked to be read again and again.

My son got this book as a gift for his first birthday. He just turned four and it has been a regular in our nightly rotation of books to read at bedtime since we received it. He has been able to participate in reading the book for quite a while. We have really cherished this little book. The story is so sweet and I love the illustrations.

Mother of four yr old boy and 16 mos old daughter from New Jersey

This summer I am working at the university daycare and I am in charge of working with the younger children ages three and four. We pick names for our groups and this year we are the Fireflies. I picked up this book because I thought that the children would enjoy a story about fireflies. I never imagined it would become their favorite. In the first four days of school I read it four times. They love to tell me why they think the firefly will not twinkle and the answers are as varied as the children. They LOVED this book and I know it'll become one of their favorites as well as mine.

Randall Kaufmann's fly tying books are the standard for which all others should be judged. The book is superbly illustrated, from pictures of materials and tools to the step-by-step instructions for the listed patterns. Kaufmann brings the entire fly tying experience together in a concise, easily read book. I have tied flies for years and own approximately 20 books on the subject. I find myself reaching for "Tying Nymphs" or "Tying Dry Flies" more than any of the others.

Randall Kaufmann has a way of teaching anyone how to tie flies. Not only is his personal presentation easy to understand, but his books are just as easy. In "Tying Nymphs" he uses color photo's and explains each step in detail. My 14 year old son who has never tied a fly, sat down and followed the instructions and tied his first "Sparkle Quill Caddis Pupa." The book also details tying equipment and supplies. This book is great for anyone who doesn't tie as well! It explains the importance of Nymphs in the food chain as well as other important information.

Es el mejor libro que he visto sobre nematodos del orden tylenchida considerando las ilustraciones y la descripcion por lo que considero que es uno de los mejores libros de consulta para identificacion de nematodos tylenchidos en agricultura. Este libro lo conoci en un viaje a Sacramento California, al visitar al nematologo del USDA Jhon Chitambar. Si alguien lo conoce por favo saludelo.

Es lo mejor que he visto en nematodos considerando las ilustraciones y las descripciones lo considero como el mejor libro de consulta par nematodos tylenchidos en agricultura.Este libro lo conoci en un viaje a Sacramento California, al visitar al nematologo del USDA Jhon Chitambar. Si alguien lo conoce por favo saludelo.