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Harry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-7)
And most recently, The New York Times called Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows the “fastest selling book in history.” This is the ultimate Harry Potter collection for Harry Potter fans of all ages! Newbery Medal winner Nancy Willard has written numerous beloved books for children and adults, including poetry, picture books, and novels.
Reviews
"SPECIAL NOTE: For U.S. customers purchasing the illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, you will notice the text has NOT been converted to the "Americanized" version of the original U.S. releases (with the exception of changing all "Philosopher's Stone" mentions to "Sorcerer's Stone"). Good or bad is naturally for each reader to decide--just know, if you plan to read the books while listening to Jim Dale's audiobooks, you'll notice a few superficial differences. The quality of this new illustrated edition is phenomenal. All chapter intros are illustrated."
"IMPORTANT: For U.S. customers purchasing the illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, you will notice the text has NOT been converted to the "Americanized" version of the original U.S. releases. This difference isn't as prominent or noticeable as it was with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's/Philosopher's Stone, but still something to keep in mind. Also, to answer a question that has come up quite a bit, this is the FULL BOOK and not an abridged or shortened version. Underneath the book jacket, the novel is bound in a sturdy orange hardback with green lettering on the spine."
"If you're an adult and have not read this series before (even if you've seen the movies), I encourage you to read the books. Whether it's the originals or these, the series is sure to be one of the best you've read and much better than the movies, of course."
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Wonder
Over 6 million people have read the #1 New York Times bestseller WONDER and have fallen in love with Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face. "Wonder is the best kids' book of the year," said Emily Bazelon, senior editor at Slate.com and author of Sticks and Stones: Defeating the Culture of Bullying and Rediscovering the Power of Character and Empathy . Homeschooled all his life, August heads to public school for fifth grade and he is not the only one changed by the experience--something we learn about first-hand through the narratives of those who orbit his world. What is essential is invisible to the eye.” From The Little Prince and R.J. Palacio’s remarkable novel, Wonder .-- Seira Wilson August, nicknamed Auggie, is a 10-year-old with a facial deformity that causes others to avoid and even shun him.
Reviews
"I'm a 54 year old grandfather who served in the Marine Corps (just for a little context). Palacio...I can't believe how she so accurately and consistently pegs human nature."
"The most emotional moment for me came toward the end of the book when Auggie's father tells him that he loves the way Auggie looks, because that it exactly how my husband and I feel about our son."
"Author R.J. Palacio writes the book in multiple voices -- Auggie's, some of his friends', his sister's -- and the different points of view are mostly very well-realized and show the inner feelings of the different characters."
"There are so many things we forget that are important and R.J.Palacio gently reminds us as we learn from Angie, his hard-won friends, and his spectacular family."
"Oh well, I have to say that this book will be the best choice for ESL student and people who are hopeless."
"I'm a Special Needs teacher and I love how this book teaches "typical kids" to accept someone who looks different in their school; it makes the child who's different feel special as well."
"She loved seeing the movie after she had finished reading the book and she’s already the next book in the series, ”Auggie and Me.”."
"I was very moved by this book, and feel like I want everyone I know (including all three of my kids) to read it."
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
But everything changes when Harry is summoned to attend an infamous school for wizards, and he begins to discover some clues about his illustrious birthright. *Booklist, starred review.
Reviews
"SPECIAL NOTE: For U.S. customers purchasing the illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, you will notice the text has NOT been converted to the "Americanized" version of the original U.S. releases (with the exception of changing all "Philosopher's Stone" mentions to "Sorcerer's Stone"). Good or bad is naturally for each reader to decide--just know, if you plan to read the books while listening to Jim Dale's audiobooks, you'll notice a few superficial differences. The quality of this new illustrated edition is phenomenal. All chapter intros are illustrated."
"IMPORTANT: For U.S. customers purchasing the illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, you will notice the text has NOT been converted to the "Americanized" version of the original U.S. releases. This difference isn't as prominent or noticeable as it was with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's/Philosopher's Stone, but still something to keep in mind. Also, to answer a question that has come up quite a bit, this is the FULL BOOK and not an abridged or shortened version. Underneath the book jacket, the novel is bound in a sturdy orange hardback with green lettering on the spine."
"If you're an adult and have not read this series before (even if you've seen the movies), I encourage you to read the books. Whether it's the originals or these, the series is sure to be one of the best you've read and much better than the movies, of course."
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Best Children's Opposites Books

Cat
Cleverly designed pull tabs and flaps plus seven pettable textures and a push-button squeaker offer interactive treats that will have toddlers purring along from start to surprising finish. PreS—Van Fleet follows up the popular Tails (Harcourt, 2003) and Dog (S & S, 2007) with this interactive novelty book aimed at toddlers but photographed for cat lovers.
Reviews
"Our only issue is that the pull tabs that make the cat's paw move, kitten pop out of the boot, etc., are delicate and the moving cat parts aren't behind cellophane."
"I LOVE these books."
"My 19 month old loves cats so we got her this book."
"I ended up buying two of each-one dog book, one cat book - for each child. As for the actual kids who will "read" them,, these are sturdy, well made books with gorgeous photos and something happens- a texture, a sound, a pull-out- on every page."
"My daughter is captivated by the pictures and she also enjoys having the story read to her."
"I got this book for my youngest cousin who's about 4 or 5 and she really liked it!"
"It is sturdy and each page has activities on it (flaps, squeaky ball, fuzzy tails, ect)."
"I preordered this book for my daughter because she absolutely loves Van Fleet's "Dog" book, and I was hoping "Cat" would be just as good... my daughter and I were not disappointed! The book is listed for children ages 2 and up, but my daughter is 15 months and already enjoys pulling the tabs, petting the fur and flipping open the pages to reveal more cats."
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Best Children's Questions & Answer Game Books

Brain Quest Kindergarten, revised 4th edition: 300 Questions and Answers to Get a Smart Start
Brain Quest is beloved by kids, trusted by parents, used and recommended by teachers. Here are 300 questions and answers to open up your child's world of knowledge and build essential learning skills.
Reviews
"I bought this for my nearly 5 year old pre-schooler, and I'm glad I did...The pre-school level is a little to easy for him."
"These deck cards are a great way for me to test my kids on their past and present knowledge so I know how to help their future knowledge."
"The cards themselves are great fun, a compact, efficient system for bringing hundreds of trivia questions into my activities."
"The kindergarten level is perfect for our just graduated pre k level child."
"I really enjoy doing the Brain Quest cards with my daughter because they are fun and we can choose to do one card or twenty depending on the time and her attention span."
"The only issue I had was that my niece and nephew are (apparently) a little ahead in their core knowledge for their ages so the 3 year old quickly moved through her activities and onto the ones for the 5 year old."
"On each card (they are banded together) are three pictures with various questions."
"Just perfect for snuggling in grandmas bed and reading and learning just before sleep."
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Best Children's Bullies Issues Books

Wonder/365 Days of Wonder Boxed Set
Over 6 million people have read the #1 New York Times bestseller Wonder— the book that inspired the Choose Kind movement — and have fallen in love with Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face. -- The New York Times Book Review. Praise for 365 Days of Wonder : She lives in New York City with her husband, two sons, and two dogs.
Reviews
"I'm a 54 year old grandfather who served in the Marine Corps (just for a little context). Palacio...I can't believe how she so accurately and consistently pegs human nature."
"The most emotional moment for me came toward the end of the book when Auggie's father tells him that he loves the way Auggie looks, because that it exactly how my husband and I feel about our son."
"Author R.J. Palacio writes the book in multiple voices -- Auggie's, some of his friends', his sister's -- and the different points of view are mostly very well-realized and show the inner feelings of the different characters."
"There are so many things we forget that are important and R.J.Palacio gently reminds us as we learn from Angie, his hard-won friends, and his spectacular family."
"Oh well, I have to say that this book will be the best choice for ESL student and people who are hopeless."
"I'm a Special Needs teacher and I love how this book teaches "typical kids" to accept someone who looks different in their school; it makes the child who's different feel special as well."
"She loved seeing the movie after she had finished reading the book and she’s already the next book in the series, ”Auggie and Me.”."
"I was very moved by this book, and feel like I want everyone I know (including all three of my kids) to read it."
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Best Children's Books

Harry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-7)
And most recently, The New York Times called Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows the “fastest selling book in history.” This is the ultimate Harry Potter collection for Harry Potter fans of all ages! Newbery Medal winner Nancy Willard has written numerous beloved books for children and adults, including poetry, picture books, and novels.
Reviews
"SPECIAL NOTE: For U.S. customers purchasing the illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, you will notice the text has NOT been converted to the "Americanized" version of the original U.S. releases (with the exception of changing all "Philosopher's Stone" mentions to "Sorcerer's Stone"). Good or bad is naturally for each reader to decide--just know, if you plan to read the books while listening to Jim Dale's audiobooks, you'll notice a few superficial differences. The quality of this new illustrated edition is phenomenal. All chapter intros are illustrated."
"IMPORTANT: For U.S. customers purchasing the illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, you will notice the text has NOT been converted to the "Americanized" version of the original U.S. releases. This difference isn't as prominent or noticeable as it was with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's/Philosopher's Stone, but still something to keep in mind. Also, to answer a question that has come up quite a bit, this is the FULL BOOK and not an abridged or shortened version. Underneath the book jacket, the novel is bound in a sturdy orange hardback with green lettering on the spine."
"I was ravenous to get my hands on my copy as soon as it was delivered this morning, but was quickly disappointed. But when I took a close look at my dust jacket, I was extremely upset to find that the gold foil lettering for "Harry Potter" had been rubbed away and destroyed completely in some places leaving ugly, black matte in its place-- pock marking the otherwise handsome gold lettering. Needless to say I'm in awe how Bloomsbury has managed to put together such an incredible project, with JK Rowling's remarkable literature and Jim Kay's otherworldly illustrations-- and allowed it to be put together in a low quality binding! Not all alone in a box... Update (October 9th): I have finally received my new book and it was in much, much better condition. The cover and spine were tight, intact and falling apart from the binding like my original copy."
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Best Children's Violence Books

Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon
Be yourself like Molly Lou Melon no matter what a bully may do. During her first week of school, Ronald Durkin taunts Molly Lou Melon in the dull-witted but sharp-edged manner of career bullies, calling her "shrimpo" and "bucky-toothed beaver." David Catrow, illustrator of Take Me Out of the Bathtub and Other Silly Dilly Songs , Rotten Teeth , and other popular picture books, depicts a very weird-looking, very appealing little girl with warmth and cartoonish humor.
Reviews
"Molly Lou Melon is a little girl who has a unique appearance when compared to those around her but it's her uniqueness that makes her stand out."
"My grand daughter just loves this book!"
"Fun reading for grandparents and grandchildren!"
"I love this book!"
"The illustrations of the book were entertaining as well."
"I love this book!"
"Adorable book."
"It has such a good message of positive thoughts and a strong female character."
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Best Children's Frog & Toad Books

The Wide-Mouthed Frog (A Pop-Up Book)
From the Okefenokee Swamp comes a frog with a wide mouth that he just loves to use. PreS?A greatly condensed, pop-up edition of the universally known story of the bragging wide-mouthed frog who ends up changing his tune and trying to make his mouth as tiny as possible.
Reviews
"Great book, I really like the pop ups on the animals, but it wasn't much of a story."
"My 4 y old son loves this book: he takes his playmobil little men and puts them in the mouth of the frog, in the beck of the bird, he runs away from crocodile."
"This gets our vote as a quick and fun read that doesn't feel burdensome when your toddler asks for it for the bazillionth time."
"Delightful choice for pre- and early school youngsters."
"My 3 year old likes this book."
"This book is so fun to read to the kids."
"My kids' favorite pop up book ever."
"Omg this book is not only for kids amusement and laugh!"
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Best Children's Books on First Day of School

Llama Llama Misses Mama
But then it’s time for Mama to leave. Will Mama Llama come back? Activities for Llama Llama Misses Mama by Anna Dewdney. Her passion for creating extended to home and garden and she lovingly restored an 18th century farmhouse in southern Vermont.
Reviews
"We started reading "Llama Llama Misses Mama" after my daughter had a bad first day at preschool to facilitate a conversation about her feelings. She loved the story, but FIVE WEEKS into preschool she was still crying (loudly) for an HOUR each day. She was making friends and said that she liked preschool, but her crying was so disruptive that we were getting to the point that we needed to remove her from school. Everyday she followed the exact same pattern as Llama. Eventually, she started eating snacks with the kids too and now she is a totally happy preschooler. Make the bed and find some clothes. Brush the teeth and blow the nose. (skip the crying pages). Llama's teacher is so proud! At preschool llama never needs to fuss. ... and keep the rest of the story :). I hope this helps anyone who is having the same trouble as us!"
"I only wish it came in board book format since my toddler isn't exactly old enough to be careful with paper pages yet."
"I had read him a number of books about what to expect at school but had neglected the emotional aspect of it."
"I bought these books for my daughter 12 years ago and have gifted them to every child for baby showers, birthdays, holiday presents, ANY TIME I can."
"This book really helped during my daughters first year of preschool."
"Also deals with an issue lots of kids have of being left by their mom at school."
"These books are so cute!"
"After I read the book to my daughter she walked around the house saying "I hate this, and I hate that" because in the book it says, "llama llama hates that book!""
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Best Children's Handwriting Books

Handwriting: Printing Workbook (Brighter Child: Grades K-2)
Workbooks in the popular Brighter Child series are packed with plenty of fun activities that teach a variety of essential school skills. With Brighter Child Handwriting: Printing, you can help your child master basic writing skills for school success.
Reviews
"1st section is the letters of the alphabet, 2nd section has words starting from each letter of the alphabet and 3rd section has sentences."
"One of the things she struggles with is getting her letters in uniform sizes with correct spacing ."
"Great workbook but make sure to make COPIES before using it because theres only one sheet for each letter."
"Each page in the first section has the upper and lower case letter on the first row and then 5-6 more rows that are blank for practice. The second section has 4 words per letter per page to practice."
"The font size in this book is just right and really helps to master the letters and clean up what otherwise are squiggly lines and blotches of ink."
"Good old fashioned writing line book for practising letter formation."
"I'm hung up on M. That's the dumbest way to teach a kid how to write big M!!!"
"Looks like a great book but came cut on the bottom!"
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Best Teen & Young Adult Literature & Fiction

Harry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-7)
And most recently, The New York Times called Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows the “fastest selling book in history.” This is the ultimate Harry Potter collection for Harry Potter fans of all ages! Newbery Medal winner Nancy Willard has written numerous beloved books for children and adults, including poetry, picture books, and novels.
Reviews
"SPECIAL NOTE: For U.S. customers purchasing the illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, you will notice the text has NOT been converted to the "Americanized" version of the original U.S. releases (with the exception of changing all "Philosopher's Stone" mentions to "Sorcerer's Stone"). Good or bad is naturally for each reader to decide--just know, if you plan to read the books while listening to Jim Dale's audiobooks, you'll notice a few superficial differences. The quality of this new illustrated edition is phenomenal. All chapter intros are illustrated."
"IMPORTANT: For U.S. customers purchasing the illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, you will notice the text has NOT been converted to the "Americanized" version of the original U.S. releases. This difference isn't as prominent or noticeable as it was with Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's/Philosopher's Stone, but still something to keep in mind. Also, to answer a question that has come up quite a bit, this is the FULL BOOK and not an abridged or shortened version. Underneath the book jacket, the novel is bound in a sturdy orange hardback with green lettering on the spine."
"I was ravenous to get my hands on my copy as soon as it was delivered this morning, but was quickly disappointed. But when I took a close look at my dust jacket, I was extremely upset to find that the gold foil lettering for "Harry Potter" had been rubbed away and destroyed completely in some places leaving ugly, black matte in its place-- pock marking the otherwise handsome gold lettering. Needless to say I'm in awe how Bloomsbury has managed to put together such an incredible project, with JK Rowling's remarkable literature and Jim Kay's otherworldly illustrations-- and allowed it to be put together in a low quality binding! Not all alone in a box... Update (October 9th): I have finally received my new book and it was in much, much better condition. The cover and spine were tight, intact and falling apart from the binding like my original copy."
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