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"Arthur and the 1,001 Dads" is another in a series of great Arthur TV Storybooks written by Stephen Krensky. In this story, based on a fourth-season "Arthur" television story, Arthur and his friends are worried because it seems that once again, Buster will not be attending the annual Elwood City Father's Day Picnic. (Which, like most "all Elwood City" events, seems to include only Arthur and his friends and family, even though Elwood City is known to be a very large town.) Buster's Mom and Dad are divorced and so he doesn't get to see much of his Father. (That is, until "Postcards from Buster" came along, but this was written rather before then.

Arthur and his friends are stumped about how to help Buster, until they decide to seize upon an idea of D.W.'s that Arthur had previously considered rather dopey. If Buster's own father can't attend the picnic, they'll get him a replacement father, just for that day. This leads to a series of comic misadventures in which they try to find father-substitutes for Buster. Meanwhile, Buster grows more and more irritated at their attempts, as he's told them repeatedly that he has plans, but they just don't listen, especially Arthur.


The following may be slightly spoilerish, but really doesn't give away too much:

There are a few differences between this story and what's shown on TV, but nothing that hurts the story in any way. They mainly revolve around the things that Arthur and his friends try in getting Buster a replacement Dad. In the TV show, the Arthur gang attempts to get Pickles the clown to be Buster's temporary Dad. In the book, they consider the clown idea, but discard it because they feel it would make Buster stick out. Also, in the TV show, the Brain builds the LLAF (life-like automated father) out of parts from the cat he used to trick "Buster - Cat Saver" in a previous episode. In the book, it's called RALF (clever, could be pronounced like "Ralph") and although Buster mentions he built it from a project he was working on, there is no direct-reference to Cat Saver.


Overall, another great Arthur TV storybook offering from Stephen Krensky. Serious and poignant at times, but also with much of the show’s trademark humor.

Francine learns that it isn't always sheer physical skill that makes a good team - strategy is important. The gang also takes some time to think about how it feels to be the last one picked for a team - you know that feeling. Never sappy but engaging, a good story in a great series. Stephen Krensky has done a good job with these books. Why is it that Marc Brown's name is on the cover?

That's how I feel when reading one of Stephen Krensky's adaptions of the "Arthur" stories. He manages to do justice to the entire story, while also adding new details and bits of information to make it even more interesting. Unlike some books based on TV series, major plot or character details aren't changed and you don't feel like you're missing anything.

In this story, Arthur and his friends discover the game of marbles. Arthur and Buster find that there's a fun game to be played with them after Muffy dismisses the collection she received as a useless birthday present. Arthur learns that his Grandma Thora was champion player and starts taking lessons from her, but finds that she didn't teach him everything.

Fans who saw the original television story will once again be pleased with Krensky's ending. It keeps to the moral of the story, while at the same time adding something new. Another great addition to the Arthur Chapter Book series.

This, part of a new series of Arthur books targeted towards slightly younger readers, is another wonderful addition to the series. Like all the books in this set, this book features bright, attractive full page illustrations and an engaging story. Also included on the back is a fun Mad Libs game for kids to play --- although you'll probably wanna make a copy or write it down, rather than writing on the book itself.

The plot is this: Mr. and Mrs. Read are going out and Arthur and D.W. are curious as to just who their babysitter will be. Mom and Dad think Arthur and D.W. will like a surprise, but as kids will do, Arthur and D.W. think of the worst. They're soon spinning fantasies that the babysitter could be anything from a robot to even Arthur's strict teacher, Mr. Ratburn. (A scenario that seems to appeal only to Baby Kate --- in the fantasy, D.W.'s dozing and Arthur's barely awake, while Baby Kate is scribbling at the bottom of a whiteboard, having apparently just done some advanced algebra!) Can any of these aweful scenarios be as bad as reality?

So who's the mystery babysitter? Well, if you're at least somewhat familiar with the series, then you'll probably be able to guess just from the profile with a question mark on the front cover. If not, then prepare to be surprised just like Arthur and D.W.

I read Articles: What's News Is News; and we have added this book to our book club. It is truely one of the most unique works ever written and I HIGHLY recommend it to anyone who travels alot; anyone who is part of a book club; all libraries; all schools, colleges, etc. This book is packed with all kinds of knowledge on EVERYTHING! EVERYTHING! Whatever you want to know, it's there! I enjoyed the author's candidness; I enjoyed the author's wit; I enjoyed the variety of this work. THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NOTHING LIKE IT ON THE MARKET. The author's genious shines through ENORMOUSLY. Whoever buys this book, is going to be MORE than surprised; and I beleive that this book will be the talk of the year. I purchased three from Barnes & Noble and will we will be purchasing our additional copies from AMAZON for our club; and am sending a copy to the author for his autograph. The book covers EVERYTHING from race, sex, drugs, death, crime, quips, advice to unique poetry. WHAT A GREAT FIND!

From Danish merchant seaman to the Mexican movie industry and, for three decades, one of broadcast journalism's top combat cameraman, Carl Sorensen covered some of the toughest and most meaningful stories of the late 20th century. Latin America, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, wherever hot news was breaking, Sorensen was there, armed with camera, a good memory and a sly sense of humor. His book tells of some of the leaders and the lowlifes he met. It's a book for historians, students, arm chair adventurers and anyone who likes a good story about real people and real events.

Most journalists would be familiar with the Associated Press Stylebook and Briefing on Media Law, better known as the "AP Stylebook". Well, this is the broadcast version.

The back half of this book will look very familiar to those of us who have seen the stylebook, but the front half is all new, giving good tips on how to write good broadcast stories. As a broadcast journalism student myself, I would especially recommend this for broadcast journalism students, it will REALLY help you out.

What a book! It was SUCH a good idea to write a book about a fake tour to a place that you can't go to! This book gives a very good detailed history of Atlantis, its culture, how they eat, what they eat, where to dine, where to rest, good "sights" to see, and more! Keeps you very entertained. I wanted to laugh a couple times 'cause I had to remind myself that I couldn't go to this place!!! It's SO ironic!

Well, what can I say? A truly fantastic book.

It is apparent that Abadie relishes in breathing spiritual fresh air, and her enthusiasm and enlightenment shines through to an overwhelming degree. In this book, Abadie reveals the true meanings of spirituality - experiencing a sense of completeness, increasing self confidence and learning to respect the sacred in the ordinary; and it's all refreshingly free from any kind of religious dogma or regulation.

Abadie explains the powerful effects of prayer and mediation, and shows that when we choose to shift our focus away from the folly and stress of society, we can all find an inner peace and a strength by focusing on the 'spiritual level' of existence. For me personally (as a Christian), her comments about us being in contact with the "Universal Spirit", and our oneness with the "Universal Body" shows that when we pray or meditate, we are all in contact with the same thing - whatever we want to call it.

Indeed her talk about the importance to treat one's own body as a "temple", and her three vivid accounts of the intervention of "angels" in her life, and also her comments about the "Universal Spirit" is very compatible with Christianity, yet Abadie's outlook is completely compatible with Buddhist thought and with spirituality in general.

If you know there must be something more to life than the stress and folly of society and materialism, but you haven't quite found it yet, then this is the book for you.

Highly recommended.