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A big happy frog, a plump purple cat, a handsome blue horse, and a soft yellow duck-- all parade across the pages of this delightful book. Children will immediately respond to Eric Carle's flat, boldly colored collages. Combined with Bill Martin's singsong text, they create unforgettable images of these endearing animals.
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The gentle rhyming and gorgeous, tissue-paper collage illustrations in this classic picture book make it a dog-eared favorite on many children's bookshelves. On each page, we meet a new animal who nudges us onward to discover which creature will show up next: "Blue Horse, Blue Horse, What do you see? I see a green frog looking at me." This pattern is repeated over and over, until the pre-reader can chime in with the reader, easily predicting the next rhyme. One thing readers might not predict, however, is just what kinds of funny characters will make an appearance at the denouement! Children on the verge of reading learn best with plenty of identifiable images and rhythmic repetition. Eric Carle's good-humored style and colorful, bold illustrations (like those in The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Grouchy Ladybug, and Have You Seen My Cat?) have earned him a prominent place in the children's book hall of fame. (Baby to Preschool) --Emilie Coulter
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| 08-20-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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I started reading this book to my son when he was 12 months old and since then he has always loved reading it. The words are flowy and interesting enough to capture his attention. A definate must have in a toddlers bookshelf!
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-27 02:42:39 EST)
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| 07-29-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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This was one of my son's favorite books!
It brings back a lot of memories! (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-21 02:42:40 EST)
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| 07-26-08 | 4 | (NA) |
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I read this to my hyper-active 3 year old daughter. The repetition of the rhythm helps calm her down before going to bed as if hypnotizing. If that sounds a bit weird-out, don't worry, it doesn't really hypnotize your kid but I'm sure many of you parents might think that might a good idea at around bed-time.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-08 02:46:52 EST)
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| 07-21-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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We bought this book for my 3y.o. son a couple of days ago and he loves it. Though it is very simple compared to what we usually read (he's a big Seuss fan), the pictures are colorful and very creative, and it's a great introduction to animals and colors. Plus, because of it's simple lines and rhymes, it's easy for him to remember and he likes to "read it" himself... as he is interested in "reading" stories to us this is a great experience (with his favorite Seuss books such as The cat in the Hat this is not so easy). I was a bit doubtful about buying this book because he is used to more complex stories, but I'm happy to say that it was a great buy! :-)
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-08 02:46:52 EST)
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| 07-08-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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I bought this when my son was only a year. I had it on the shelf for a few years without much use. He picked it up one day, and we read it together when he was 3. He wanted me to read it again. That was all he needed, he started to read it back to me.. and to his brother.. and to anyone who would listen. He even recites it when the book is far away. What an impact it has had. A good buy, but wait until they are a bit older than 1. ;)
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-08-08 02:46:52 EST)
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| 07-03-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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We bought this book for our twenty-one month old grandson and he just loves it. You have to read it to him four and five times and more every day. It's the book he gives to you to read to him before he goes to bed. It's a great book because he can learn his colors and see different kinds of animals. I would definitely recommend this book.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-07-09 02:38:29 EST)
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| 06-30-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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I started reading this book to my son when he was only a few months old. He is two now and still loves it. Great rhyming and colors.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-07-04 06:47:49 EST)
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| 06-22-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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as part of the bedtime routine for my now 18 mo old boy. Of course, I am able to recite it by rote after oh, about 10,000 times. I don't even have to pay attention any more, as he knows where to turn the pages. Why do I keep doing this night after night? Because every time I ask him if he's ready for his story, he giggles with delight and runs to get Brown Bear, and Goodnight Moon, the other book of our nightly ritual. Brown Bear always comes first, Goodnight Moon always comes last. In between, we vary it with others, like Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear; Quick as a Cricket; Are You My Mother; The Very Hungry Caterpillar; Thomas the Tank Engine; etc. I love Brown Bear for making that sweet little boy express such delight at reading it.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-07-01 13:49:00 EST)
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| 06-13-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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This is my daughter's favorite book! I got it for her when she was about 6 months old (now 16 months), and I swear i've read it over 100 times by her request! That shows how much she loves this book.
The rhyming and bright colors really capture her attention. I'm sure any young child will love this book too! (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-06-23 03:01:03 EST)
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| 05-31-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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Talk about a book that my son loved!!!!! After a few days he was reciting the book without looking at the pages. He is only 2.5 years old. He especially loves the part with the teacher and kids at the end. You gotta invest in this book. It is so worth it.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-06-14 02:17:11 EST)
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| 05-20-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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My 2 yr old loves to have this book read to her everynight. Very good book.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-06-01 02:16:27 EST)
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| 05-07-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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I had to buy a new copy of this book because the one I got for my oldest daughter was worn out! This is my youngest daughters new favorite book! She already knows her colors but she loves the rhyming and animals are always a big hit with her.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-05-21 02:18:13 EST)
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| 05-05-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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We actually own TWO of these books... one for the car and long trips, one for home. It is definitely a favorite!
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-05-13 02:06:54 EST)
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| 04-22-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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This is a great book. My 3 yr old daughter loves it! It is the one she asks for over and over.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-05-13 02:06:54 EST)
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| 04-11-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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This is my daughter's favorite book of all time. I read it to her daily. This is definitely a book that all children should have. The colorful animals in the book are fun to look at, while the words are pleasant to read and listen to. Very nice book!
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-04-16 15:05:07 EST)
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| 03-28-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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I bought this when my son was about 4 months old. Ever since, it has become my son's absolute favorite!!! He is now 12 months old and still loves it!! He will sit and flip through the pages by himself, or bring it to me, for me to read (all be it, not necessarily in order if he is turning the pages). Highly recommended!!
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-04-12 03:03:43 EST)
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| 03-10-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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People are drawn to this book for its eye-catching illustrations, but the rhythm and simplicity of the text are also wonderful. As you read this book aloud, it almost feels like singing. The story is straight-forward and engaging enough to hold a toddler's attention. Highly recommended.
Review by Sherry North, Author, Because You Are My Baby (Review Data Last Updated: 2008-03-28 07:11:42 EST)
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| 03-05-08 | 5 | 1\2 |
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In Speech Therapy at the school, they use this book to help the children in reading. The book is filled with wonderful colors and is easy to read and understand. The rhythmical storyline helps the child read along even if he or she cannot read yet. Not only will this book help your child read, it will help them develop skills for colors, shapes and names of animals. I would recommend this book to children of all ages especially beginners.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-03-11 16:25:29 EST)
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| 02-08-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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by far the best book out there. my daughter loved this book after the first time reading it to her. within a couple weeks she was reading it to us from memorization. it's been a great learning tool. i highly recommend this book to every parent out there. especially those who have 2 or 3 year olds. love it!
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-03-06 07:41:17 EST)
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| 01-24-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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I've downloaded a song that is attributed to Raffi (although you never can tell with third-party downloads) which is this book basically sung to the tune of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. My boyfriend's daughter fell in love with the song before I knew the book existed. Maybe on the nights that you're just too tired to read, the children could look at the book along with the song.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-02-09 15:45:09 EST)
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| 01-23-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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This was the best book I ordered. The babies love it, nice colorful pictures, repetitious words for young ones.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-02-09 15:45:09 EST)
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| 01-19-08 | 5 | (NA) |
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My son loves this book. Around the time he turned 2 it because his favorite book. He loves the repetition and "reads" along with me. I read this story to him so many times I have it memorized and can easily recite it. This book was definitely a big help in teaching my son colors which can be a tough concept for toddlers. I highly recommend this book for every family!
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-01-23 21:23:57 EST)
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| 12-31-07 | 5 | (NA) |
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My 2.5 son loves this book - he received it for Christmas and we have read it several times each day since!! Very good purchase!
(Review Data Last Updated: 2008-01-20 21:49:43 EST)
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| 12-29-07 | 5 | (NA) |
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Bill Martin, Jr. was an educator, author, and lover of good writing for children. Besides Brown Bear and other similar titles, he also was the editor of the Holt, Rinehart, Winston reading series "Sounds of Language". If you can find any of these old textbooks, I highly recommend them for children. I was fortunate enough to attend a 3 day workshop that Bill put on for teachers in 1973, and it was a great experience.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-12-31 14:35:03 EST)
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| 12-24-07 | 5 | (NA) |
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This was my son's favorite book! We would read it to him over and over and he still wanted more! He liked the sing-song rhyming and even wanted to join in after a while! I would definitely recommend this book to someone with young children!
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-12-30 01:40:00 EST)
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| 12-18-07 | 5 | (NA) |
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My daughter absolutely loves this book. She always grabs it and then grabs me to come read it to her, repeating "ba ba [brown bear]."
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-12-24 22:42:54 EST)
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| 12-07-07 | 5 | (NA) |
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This is a classic children's book that has been around for a long time. All eric Carle books have the best illistrations that not only kids like to look at but they are beutiful at any age. This book is short and easy to read for short attention spans, which is every kid, perfect for a bedtime story...
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-12-19 12:17:07 EST)
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| 11-13-07 | 5 | (NA) |
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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? This book is excellent my son is 4 years old and it helped him learn his colors easily. It is a short simple story and an excellent teaching tool.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-11-29 05:04:49 EST)
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| 11-12-07 | 5 | (NA) |
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This is absolutely my daughters favorite book. She is almost two and we've been reading it to her since she was born. From frustratingly long car trips to her stay in the hospital this book always seems to do the trick and put her in a good mood. She loves the sing-song rhyming and the simple but beautiful illustrations. Her favorite page is the one with all of the children at the end. I remember when my daughter was having to get a shot and was very upset...my husband just had to whisper the words to this book in her ear and it instantly calmed her down. She loves this book! It is held together by duct tape and the corners are all worn from chewing but it is still going strong!
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-11-29 05:04:49 EST)
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| 11-10-07 | 4 | (NA) |
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This is quite a good book to keep kids engaged. They surely love the colourful illustrations of the birds and animals. Finally to cap it all comes their favourite teacher and a bunch of children mates.
My daughter has gone through it so many times that she now knows the birds, animals and colours by heart. (Review Data Last Updated: 2007-11-13 03:50:37 EST)
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| 11-10-07 | 5 | (NA) |
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We were missing this Eric Carle book. We have many. I got this book for my 18 month old. The illustrations are great and the prose is just right. This is one that we all enjoy.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-11-13 03:50:37 EST)
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| 11-03-07 | 5 | (NA) |
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Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See is one of my favorites! Easy to read and cute illustrations! A winner as far as toddler books go!
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-11-10 19:50:50 EST)
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| 10-26-07 | 5 | 1\1 |
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My 2 year old son came home one day from day care and was quietly reciting the words to this book as he played. When I found out the name of the book, I purchased it right away. My son loves reading the book to me (he knows what each animal sees by taking a peek at the next page!). It's a great way for us to enjoy each other and have some quality time together before he goes to bed.
I highly recommend this book! (Review Data Last Updated: 2007-11-02 22:39:03 EST)
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| 10-17-07 | 5 | (NA) |
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You can never go wrong with the classics. I read this book to my children and this copy is for my grandchildren!!
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-10-26 13:22:26 EST)
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| 09-30-07 | 5 | (NA) |
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I've used this book (the hard cover version) to teach English to my Kindergarten English Language Learners. They like it! I also give this as a gift to my friends' pre-schoolers. It's a keeper.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-10-18 01:58:27 EST)
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| 09-27-07 | 5 | (NA) |
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From the day we purchased this book, my daughter asks for it EVERYTIME she lies down for a nap or bedtime. I quickly learned it by heart so I could tell her the story in the dark (many times she will fall asleep before I finish). My husband however just changes the story a little bit. My daughter can now read it to us (only 21 months old) and does so often. This book has really helped her learn her animals and colors. I will be giving this book for a shower gift from now on.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-10-01 14:52:08 EST)
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| 09-23-07 | 5 | (NA) |
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Anything by Eric Carle is excellent. This is my son's favorite book. He's 3 and know every animal before we get to the page.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-09-28 03:15:27 EST)
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| 09-20-07 | 5 | (NA) |
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We bought this for our daughter for her first birthday. The text is simple, teaching colors and animals. The illustrations are, of course, beautiful. She loves this book!
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-09-23 16:46:12 EST)
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| 09-09-07 | 5 | (NA) |
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My 3-year-old granddaughter found this book easy to memorize. She loved being able to anticipate which animal would be next, along with its color. This, in turn, gave her the feeling of being able to read, and I believe it was this book that inspired her to learn how to read "for real" in the next few months. I'd recommend it for younger children as well.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-09-20 13:39:40 EST)
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| 08-26-07 | 5 | 2\2 |
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This is one of my kids' favorite books. The pictures are bright and colorful, and the repetition helps the kids learn the animals and sounds.
I purchased this book and "Polar Bear, Polar Bear" for my new niece! (Review Data Last Updated: 2007-09-09 20:38:53 EST)
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| 08-23-07 | 5 | (NA) |
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Everything about the book is just perfect. I would not buy this version of the 40th ed. The CD is not done very well. The book my boys love.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-08-27 13:20:09 EST)
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| 08-09-07 | 5 | (NA) |
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My son loved this from super young on. Know several other Mom's who also have this and LOVE it. Would recommend this one over and over again.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-08-23 16:15:52 EST)
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| 08-01-07 | 3 | (NA) |
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my 1-year old daughter never took to this book. Not enough words and very short. Big on pictures, but small on words. We were done with the book in about a minute. teaches kids colors and animals so that's great.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-08-10 03:00:58 EST)
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| 07-26-07 | 5 | (NA) |
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My baby pays attention when I read her this book. Good intro to more animals and an excellent summary in the end.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-08-01 05:45:16 EST)
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| 07-21-07 | 4 | (NA) |
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The second time we read this with our 22-month old son, he was saying every other line. The repetition makes it easy to memorize and we have fun taking turns saying the lines with him. Now he runs around saying "Adam, Adam what do you see? I see Mommy looking at me."
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-07-27 01:53:12 EST)
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| 07-16-07 | 5 | (NA) |
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It's simple book with simple graphs and simple lines. Yet my 3-year-old kid just loves it. He asks me to repeat reading to him over and over. And he memorizes it and finishes the whole book by himself.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-07-22 14:45:09 EST)
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| 07-11-07 | 5 | (NA) |
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My 16 month old baby loves this book! He doesn't understand the rhymes yet. But, the big, bright & colorful individual pictures for each individual page definitely don't confuse a baby!
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-07-16 14:30:45 EST)
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| 06-28-07 | 4 | 0\1 |
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My children have both enjoyed this book and my three-year-old son can tell the story from memory. Great rythym, beautiful illustrations... but once you get to the end it seems like a let down. I can't really explain it, but the rest of the book is so cute and engaging that the students/teacher part seems out of place.
I'd label this a "favorite" rather than a "classic." For classics, I look to wonderful works such as Wynken, Blynken & Nod, Aesop's Fables or a Child's Garden of Verses. Recommended. (Review Data Last Updated: 2007-07-11 15:55:27 EST)
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| 06-26-07 | 5 | (NA) |
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This is an excellent book. All children, including my 3 year-old, seem to absolutely love it! It is catchy and the children learn colours and animals in a fun way. Educational and fun - what more could you want??
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-07-03 07:50:16 EST)
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| 06-19-07 | 5 | 0\1 |
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Definitely one of our favorites, up there with Very Hungry Caterpillar.
(Review Data Last Updated: 2007-07-03 07:50:16 EST)
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