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Fancy Nancy is a silly, enjoyable and for lack of a better word "fancy" little girl created by Jane O’Connor and the star of multiple books for children ages 4-8 years. Fancy Nancy’s books are all very affordable and a great way to form a first collection for your child, I am a firm believer that books make GREAT collections for children because they are not only wonderful items to share with others but they are educational and encourage a love for learning! Of all the Fancy Nancy books though, "Fancy Nancy’s Favorite Fancy Words: From Accessories to Zany" is my all time favorite. This book teaches children to expand their vocabulary and include fancier words instead
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of those boring day to day words. I mean who doesn’t get tired of using the word beautiful? Why not use gorgeous instead! This wonderfully illustrated book gives your child a great opportunity to expand their vocabulary with easily explained "big" words to substitute for their everyday words as well as get to know Fancy Nancy!
Fancy Nancy books are sold just about everywhere you find a larger children’s book selection; however, right now you can purchase four Fancy Nancy books that are under $10 for the price of three over at Amazon.com, so while this particular one is not included lots of others are or you can mix and match one Fancy Nancy book with your other favorite children’s authors!
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All The Colors of the Earth by Sheila Hamanaka is an absolutely wonderful book to share with any family member but it is especially important to younger children who have not had the chance to experience other cultures or races or people. This book illustrated, with absolutely gorgeous pictures all of the diversity that peppers the world and a sampling of it’s individual ethnic heritages. The paintings in this book are worth the cost alone, the colorful whimsical illustrations are offset with the amazing lyrical wording of phrases throughout the book which really bring to life the diversity of the world. The illustrations through out the book not only
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spotlight the earth but also the children in it which makes this book one that children can relate to and understand. The reading level on this book is baby through preschool so it is one that all children can understand; however it is also a pretty enough book that it can be read with older children and even thumbed through as a coffee table book.
This book is a part of the Amazon.com buy three get the fourth free deal on children’s books so I recommend picking it up from them; however, you may be able to find it in your local store or even order it for free delivery to your local store if you prefer not to order online.
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Today’s toy review was suggested by Laura as another product to help first born children adjust to the addition of a second child to the family, much like the big sister doll I featured not too long ago. We’re Having A Baby: Change Is Strange by Penny Asher, Ricki Booker and Betsy Brown Braun is a really great book to help your first born child understand the process of having a new baby brother or sister join the family. These types of transitional products are becoming pretty popular in this day and age but I have to say that this one comes highly recommended. This book tells the story of Charlie, a little boy whose mom is expecting another baby. The
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book follows Charlie as he learns all about his new sibling growing in mommy’s tummy and his displeasure over the fact that he’s not going to be the only baby anymore. Over time throughout the story Charlie comes to understand that adding a new baby to the family doesn’t just mean all the unpleasantries of taking up all of mommy and daddy’s time but it also means that Charlie is going to have a brand new friend!
As with most children’s books it’s pretty hit of miss as to whether this one will be in stock at your local Barnes and Nobles or Borders; however, you can always order from your store if they don’t have it in stock and get it delivered to your store free of charge. Failing that you can order your copy from Amazon.com and cash in on their free shipping deals or their buy three get the fourth free on childrens book deals!
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Walter the Farting Dog by William Kotzwinkle, Glenn Murray and illustrated by Audrey Colman is an all time favorite among kids everywhere. Whether parents approve or not the simple fact of the matter is that farts, to kids, are absolutely hillarious and Kotzwinkle and Murray draw on that with this book. Walter, is adopted from the pound and farts morning, noon and night! Betty and Billie welcome the dog as part of the family but after even "low-fart" dog biscuits cause Walter to fart, dad has had enough and even though Betty and Billie plead with their dad to keep Walter, dad decides that it’s time to take Walter back to the pound. Walter finds out all about dad’s
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plan and decides to hold in his farts forever but that night the house gets broken in to and it’s Walter to the rescue! Walter the farting dog gasses the burglars and mom and dad find out that Walter saved the day! This cute story has many lessons to take away as well as a really cute character to bond with.
Walter the Farting dog has become a short series of books and after the original "Walter the Farting Dog" book take a look at the sequels including Walter the Farting Dog: Banned From the Beach, Walter the Farting Dog Goes on a Cruise, Walter the Farting Dog: Trouble at the Yard Sale, Walter the Farting Dog Farts Again, and Rough Weather Ahead for Walter the Farting Dog. You can also find a stuffed Walter the Farting Dog!
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