Adventures with Claude
580342
Very cute, love the illustrations, many laugh out loud moments. Some of the adventures were over-the-top silly, but this will appeal to kids.

The only part I didn't like was the shark...even though drawn in a non-threatening way, I know of more than a few instances of kids having a problem going into the water because of a fear of sharks.
1010235
This are wonderful adventures, sly and comic and fun, with interesting characters and plots.  The bonus features on the DVD makes the experience all the more enjoyable.
2984764
Love reading these stories from Chet's point of view.
Harrowing adventures in this one and I was amazed he could swim for that many hours.  Wonder if dogs really have been recorded doing that or if it was all fiction?  Nice to take a trip to the bayou where almost everyone was a bit off center.
Thanks for zinging off shore drilling.  Chet didn't see the half of what destruction it brings.
3848432
this was a fine collection of adventures that I really enjoyed.  It is getting harder to find writings as good as this.  A friend recommned this to me.
808991
Agnes and Eleanor are two funny and curious sleuths. I enjoyed their adventure and look forward to reading more books about them.
2970426
I really enjoyed this book.  I have a Bloodhound that I man trail with as well, so this book was especially fun for me.  Reading of the awesome adventures of this team, the training, the hunt, the finds, was a great experience.  I not only enjoyed the written account of their conquests, but I was able to learn from them as well.
3569624
Aubrey and Maturin are now friends of mine!  I like "keeping up" with their adventures.  I'm still reading this one.
4496756
I really enjoyed reading this book. I liked the animal characters and the funny adventures. I would recommend this book to my friends.
812345
I enjoyed their many adventures and their ingenuity.  The characters were portrayed well.  I would recommend this book to those who like the classics.
2749016
More adventures of Dave Robicheaux and Clete  Purcell.  There's also some backstory about their daughters and family. I've read most of what James Lee Burke has written.  Is it great literature?  Nope.  But a Burke novel is a pleasant way to pass the time.
2529982
The story comes first in this wonderful illustrated book. The pop-ups might not be spectacular but they are funny and in conjunction with the rest of the illustrations makes a satifying interactive story book adventure. Little Lars' exciting journey starts when the piece of ice he is sleeping on breaks off. You can see Lars on a moving ice floe or clinging to a barrel in a storm, going up and down in the waves. When he arrives many miles later at a tropical destination he meets Henry the hippopotamus in form of a big pop-up. They explore the jungle and Lars learns about a chameleon that changes color and how to climb trees and mountains. But Lars gets homesick and beautiful 3-D illustrations show Marcus the eagle arranging his passage back to the North Pole, and show Lars' journey on the back of Samson the whale back home. Fun to read and play and beautiful to look at. And if you like this one, don't miss Lars' next adventure in "Ahoy There, Little Polar Bear". It features some really fun and improved pop-ups.
2791972
A journey filled with adventure, time travel, good and evil and some humorous talking creatures. At the end of each chapter I was hooked to read more. Reminded me of "The Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe" by C.S. Lewis. A great read aloud book for my grandkids too.
4658389
This is a super entertaining adventure.

The first few minutes may be rough as you meet the new characters that the crew is taking on board as they travel to China to visit Patch's old friend Pong Ping.  One of these characters is a tiger that has several food intolerances and no teeth.  She is super annoying at first but tones the complaining down a little bit later on and is not so bad.  She does have some humorous lines.

The other character is a Chinese chef Hu Flung Chow.  Let's just say that Chinese stereotypes run rampant in this adventure.  (which is pretty funny I must say)

Lastly, they have the ultra-arrogant Kung Phooey kid, Wushoo (sp?) on board with them.  He is on his way to a Kung Phooey tournament in China.

Once the group gets to China, they discover master Pong Ping has vanished.  With the help of a wise, Christian, kung phooey master, Zing, (who happens to be a praying mantis) they follow the clues that they find in a riddle sung by a singing Ming vase.

I recommend memorizing the song that the vase sings.  Your kids will love it when you sing it to them in the same eerie voice.

The Wushoo abandons the group during their search for Pong Ping so that he can compete to be the world's kung phooey champion.  He inadvertently takes the vase with him and must decide what is more important, pleasing himself or helping his friends.

I don't want to give away what happened to Pong Ping but there is a dragon.

Favorite song:  The vase song  (but my kid's favorite is Shiver me Timbers (track 1)

Favorite Quote:  "When life serves you a bitter cup and hope is gone, my son, look up."

Other recommended Adventures:  Ocean Commotion, Operation Arctic, Kingdom Chronicles.
3801873
Two abandoned kittens are found and begin a wonderful life of love and adventures. Hiking, sailing, camping - they get to experience the beautiful outdoors of Canada and the western USA. Great little book for kids, cat lovers, and should be given to all dog people too because they need to see these Adventure Cats on their expeditions. I got a big smile from the bookstore owner when I bought this. He said it had just come in. Hope he has a lot more copies.
For some reason it says I have the Kindle edition at the top of this, but I have the hardcover book.
512656
I like the authors name: The Bald Guy. This book is funny, with interesting stories for the kids. Filled with stories that will captivate imaginative young minds from A Wish For A Fish, Toads, Freaky Freddie, Mushrooms Virus to the Toilet Paper Caper. Cant wait to read the next adventure from the land of Willakaville.
4063118
I have been following Leger through many of his adventures. In this one, he is a stowaway in his family's car - they thought they could leave him behind when they went on an island vacation? Fat chance! Although a stranger on the island, he manages to meet other felines and joins forces with another cat to solve a murder mystery (doesn't he always?) before he lets his family know that he's there. I like the addition of his new female cat friend and hope that the family brings her home with them.
4236251
A fun book filled with interesting characters and even crazy 4 legged creatures! I loved the part the cats played in the book. This is a fun book to read that helps you forget the reality of your own life, and enjoy the mystery and adventures of mystic notch!