Editorial Review

Say you've spent the first 10 years of your life sleeping under thestairs of a family who loathes you. Then, in an absurd, magical twist of fate you find yourself surrounded by wizards, a caged snowy owl, a phoenix-feather wand, and jellybeans that come in every flavor, including strawberry, curry, grass, and sardine. Not only that, but you discover that you are a wizard yourself! This is exactly what happens to young Harry Potter in J.K. Rowling's enchanting, funny debut novel, Read more

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Amazazing!
This is clearly the best book in the series to read at an early age.Its non-lengthly and vert exiting and will get children wnting to read bigger books like the rest of the series.It is about a teenage boy who lives with his dispicable relatves the Dursleys becouse his parents died in what he thinks is a car accidents.He gets an overbearing amount of acceptance letters to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry delivered by many pesky owls.He finally figures out he is a wizard fom the letters that his dispicable uncle ahd to try to keep from him.He goes to Hogwarts on a train that Harry had to walk through a wall to get to it.On the way in the bus he met Ron Weasley who eventually realizes he is talking to a living legend.Harry's parents had actually died by the wand of Voldemort.Voldemort was ann evil wizard who tried to kill the magic world.Harry survived becouse his mom saved hm in a strange way.Buy this book and read the amazing story of Harry Potter
Good for all
As an adult and a parent I can't recommend these books enough. And I'm amazed the religious fundamentalists can't see past the magic and see the true central theme to the series. That being love is the most powerful force there is. Not evil. My daughters' grandparents have forbidden her from reading these books. Yet they have never read a single page of any of the books. This type of ridiculous judgement has to stop. These stories have everything a growing mind needs. After reading some of the reviews on this page all I can say is that I'm truly glad to see there are still rational people in this world.

The Harry Potter series is a must read!!
Some people don't like the Harry Potter series because of the whole whitch/wizard and magic thing, but if you don't mind that, these books are great! It's a series that has it all: mystery, humor, etc. It has great charactors that you really feel like you know, and it has a great moral too: good over evil.
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Good Place To Start
I think that this book gives one a good place to start learning braille.
good first book
This book is good for people who know nothing about braile.It only talks about braile grade 1. it sais nothing about braile grade two.Also none of the book is "raised" it is flat so you can't try to learn with your eyes closed.You have to look at it.Only get this book if you know nothing about braile.

No Braille in a book about Braille???
This book is to adults who want to learn to read Braille as a pre-school toy car book is to someone who wants to become a mechanic. ... Read more

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A masterpiece!
This could very well be one of the best braille books ever. As a wife to a blind man and involved with an organization that helps blind children, this is a book we all enjoy "looking at" over and over again. ... Read more

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Amazing
This book is absolutely amazing. I ordered it for my blind grandson and then ordered another copy for myself. The text is accurate and the illustrations are amazing, awesome and out of this world. The illustrator has truly brought a new level of learning to the blind. Good Job!!!

Wonderful for all ages!
My 6 year old loves this book. Much of the content will be current and relavant as he gets older and while he may not understand everything now he certainly enjoys it. The book is great for all ages and I have learned quite a bit. Of his library of braille books, this is his absolute favorite!

Touch the Sun: A Nasa Braille Book
An excellent book to teach students who are blind or visually impaired about the sun. The tactile representations and the descriptor for each tactile representation are just what is needed to bring these abstract concepts home. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Astronomy - General    2. Astronomy - Solar System    3. Astrophysics & Space Science    4. Braille    5. Braille books    6. Pictorial works    7. Science    8. Science/Mathematics    9. Solar activity    10. Specimens    11. Popular science    12. The Sun   

Editorial Review

For most children, summer vacation is something to look forward to.Butnot for our 13-year-old hero, who's forced to spend his summers with an aunt, uncle,and cousin who detest him. The third book in J.K. Rowling's HarryPotter series catapults into action when the young wizard "accidentally" causes the Dursleys' dreadful visitor Aunt Marge to inflate like a monstrous balloon and drift up to the ceiling. Fearing punishment from Aunt Petunia and Uncle Vernon (and from officials at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry who strictly forbid students to cast spells in the nonmagic world of Muggles), Harry lunges out into the darkness with his heavy trunk and his owl Hedwig. Read more

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I like the book
I choose to read Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban this summer,as a summer reading book because I thought the movie was good. So , I decided to read the book and see what is different and the same. J.k. Rowling has a great nack for writing children's because i love the books she writes.What I don't like is that the book ends and doesn't say where Harry stays. Does he stay with his godparent or dr does he go back to his uncle & aunts house.Maybe he stays with his godparent or go's to his uncles or he stays in hogwarts. I would like to read the fourth book to find out.

It was a great book
This summer i read the book Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban. I thought the book was greta and so was the movie. In the book there is some parts that are the same in the movie and somethings that are in the book not in the movie.That is what i did not like about the book the parts should of been explain so you could understand it more. Overall i like reading Harry Potter books because they are very interesting and exciting to me.

It is very funny !!! great book!!!
This is a plot for everyone because it is very entertaining. It is also very easy to understand. Once you start reading, you can hardly put the book down. There are also links to other episodes of the book that makes the reader want to read more. There are usages of magic, fantasy creatures, and competitive sports in the plot to create colorful variety to the audience. J.K. Rowling uses the purity of adolescence and interprets it in the form of courage, cooperation, and youthful innocence that showed the power to overcome many things.
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A terrific teachers tool!
Don't let the copyright date fool you!This book is a MUST BUY for any teacher who addresses braille instruction.Parents who are looking for ways to develop braille reading skills will also want to obtain this book! There are excellent suggestions for instructional strategies that work forbeginning readers as well as students who may be learning braille as aback-up to print reading. A whole chapter is devoted to developing braillegames.An Appendix includes an easy to use braille assessment checklist. I've been using this book since 1981 and refer to it often when presentedwith a new braille instruction challenge. ... Read more

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The Way Mothers Are
This delightfull story tells about a kitten who asks his mother cat why she loves him. He insists that it;s because he is good somedays, but she tells him it is because she cares for him and loved him since he was born.

Witty and Wise
This book is a family favorite. Children can identify with the kitten who worries that his misdeeds will cut off his mother's love, while parents reading the book are rewarded with some sly illustrations over which they can have an adult laugh, a rare quality in preschool bookland. A Favorite
I have 3 children - ages 3,6 and 8."The Way Mothers Are" is one of our favorite books.I strongly recommend it everyone. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Fiction    2. General    3. Blind    4. Books and reading    5. Cats    6. Juvenile fiction    7. Mothers   

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A must feel!
My 10 month old received this book as a gift and he LOVES it. The images are all raised from the pages making it great fun to touch. It's fun for babies who are just learning to explore their world to play with, but I can see how it would be wonderful for a visually impaired child. The web site suggests pairing the book with the actual objects portrayed in the book (socks, beans, beads, etc) which I think is a wonderful idea.
A Touching Concept
Sadie Can Count is an excellent children's book. Explore Sadies's world and count the things she finds. The tactile images are very well done. ... Read more

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Partnership with God!
I know God as my Father, Lord and Savior, but it wasn't until I read The Forgotten Covenant by J. J. Woods that I came to the heart-stopping discovery that God is also my Covenant Partner. Wow!Talk about name-dropping -- I'm in a covenant partnership with the God of the Universe!With simplicity and skill, J. J. Woods explores the depth of God's unique covenant relationship with His people, its history, meaning and benefits, unlocking the door to abundant life for His covenant partners.Whether or not you are in covenant relationship with God Almighty, this book will change your perception of Him -- and your life -- forever.

Great book ... much needed
The Forgotten Covenant has something for every one. Simple enough for those unfamilar with the Bible to understand and deep enough for those well versed in Biblical prinicple to gain new insight and revelation into the heart of the Father.This book will change you .It is the kind of book you will want to keep and read again and again.I consider it a must read.

The Forgotten Covenant
This book makes simple the profound truth of Holy Covenant and truly engages the heart.It is a MUST read for seasoned believers and new believers in every denomination, as well as for those who are seeking reality and genuine relationship with their Maker.Begin your journey today!!! ... Read more

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Hotter than hot!
For those of us teaching literacy through the Braille medium to students in the early grades of public schools, this book is hotter than hot!Anna Swenson has clearly done her hours in classrooms.She explains theapproaches to literacy which regular educators take, then she suggestslogical and practical accommodations for Braille students.Examples fromstudent portfolios are abundant. Bulleted suggestions are straightforward.Cross references are current and pertinent.End-of-the-book referencesare in no way redundant with what we already have in our growingliterature.Thank you, Anna. I don't know how I've managed without"Beginning with Braille!" ... Read more

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Missing Video Tape
I received the book without the video tape. Some of the activities in the book are suppose to be supported by the video. I wonder where to get that video? ... Read more

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Must-have for teachers
This book discusses the various stages children go through in learning to read braille,teaching methods, and assessment.It is a very up-to-date resource for teachers of visually impaired students. ... Read more

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Great for teaching hearing baby sign language
I got this book because in the process of teaching our hearing daughter sign language we came upon some words our little starter book didn't cover (starter book was 'Sign With Your Baby' by Joseph Garcia). This book, in conjunction with the American Sign Language Browser Web Site, helped our 14-month-old learn 50+ signs so far. It's a great, comprehensive, and friendly book.

A Must-Have Reference for Mainstream Educators
This book is great for young deaf and hard of hearing children in schools, especially in mainstream settings.It has a child-friendly drawing for almost any word you can think of (I have always been able to find what I'mlooking for).It also shows the ASL sign, as well as some SEE signs, foreach word and uses each word in one or two sentences.It will be helpfulfor children and adults, hearing and deaf, who are learning sign language,learning to read, and/or who need help learning word-concept relations. ... Read more

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Getting into Bed Can Be Hazardous (when you're little)
Like so many of us when we were children, our young hero in _There's an Alligator Under My Bed_ has trouble getting into bed safely due to the dangers that lurk under his bed.Since his parents never see the creature, he decides he must deal with it himself.
There's an Alligator under My Bed
My 3 year old son and 5 year old daughter love this book!It is a must read every night before bed.The illustration is wonderful and the story absolutely adorable!!!!

A Good Book for Toddlers, Preschoolers and on Up
"There's an Alligator Under My Bed" was on my entering-kindergartner's summer reading list and I can certainly understand why.It is a wonderful story about a little boy who conquers his fears.In this case, a large alligator that has taken up residency under his bed.
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Makes the mind work
Emphasizing the intersection of neuroscience and psychology, this book examines various aspects of our "selves", from addiction to violence and from growth to aging. Restak provides many pictorial examples of experiments as well as P.E.T. scans and EEG output to particularly show neurological locations of brain functions. The Official Companion Volume to the Landmark PBS Television
Successor to The Brain, The Mind based on the 9-part TV series is a study of what make us who we are, our passions, talents, etc Human brain Human mind Talents, thoughts, Passions, etc. ... Read more

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