Nice addition to children's reference library
591289
My 4 year old son, like many boys, enjoys nonfiction books the most.  He always gravitates toward books that are informational, especially about the natural world and machines.  I thought this invention book was the perfect addition to his library.  It opens him up to the idea that things were invented for a reason, out of necessity or curiosity.  The layout is nice, as he can pick and choose certain pictures to talk about.  It's an easy pick up/put down book that does not need to be read continously.  It also goes in order of oldes to newest inventions.  Nice illustrations and the wording is simple enough to keep a four year old's attention, but remains interesting even for adults.
832734
What I liked about this book:

Each page has a giant letter and a simple paragraph that explains that character--a good mix of characters from all of the standard works.

The illustrations are colorful with a wee twist. On my second read-through (ok, not the most observant), I noticed what I thought were quirky, random items added to the scenes, but duh, they all start with the same letter of that page. Some are hidden--fun and imaginative.

I think this book will hold children's attention for several readings.
3259519
This is a cute little ABC book that can be fun and useful for children at any time of the year. The illustrations of the little elves are good quality and the fact that there are three examples of words that can start with that letter offers variety and an opportunity for the little ones to learn more words as they go.
2428525
This book will find it's way into many a child's hand.  Presented in an easy to read format, the pages are full, beautiful photographs of rare animals. The sidebars are loaded with useful and fun information.  Maps are provided to help the reader locate the newly "discovered" creature's homes as well as a small amount of background  on the first sightings of the animal. A great read for the curious youngster in the family.
4651887
Our kids love using this book. There is a variety of things for them to do
106433
I found this to be a lovely  book with nice pictures. It has an  eye catching cover which  is colourful and attractive. A good read for children.
3209402
I read this to my 6 grand kids between 1 to 12 years old. The illustrations with information was enough to keep their attention and made for some good questions and discussions.
3363409
I am really surprised that this book is out of print. It's a cute little book about the first days of school and the adventures of Amanda Pig, a little girl who has been waiting and waiting until she is old enough to ride on the bus and go to school like her brother Oliver.

In regards to reading level I would say that this book is something a second grader might be reading. While the print is still fairly large there are quite a few words on some pages. See Amazon's "search inside this book" feature to judge for yourself.

Vocabulary includes words like: finally, ribbons, purple, animals, Alexander, laughing, lollipop, answer, skyscraper, suitcase, astronaut, and tomorrow.

Both of my children (boy and girl: 4 and 6 this month) enjoy this book and it is a fairly good read-aloud.

I particularly like that there is a chapter structure to the book as I think it gets new-readers prepared for the appearance of chapters in the future. In addition, I think the subplot about Lollipop's (Emily) shyness is dealt with nicely. As is Amanda's mistake of taking the teachers chair when the children gather for circle time. There is no hysterics or scolding, only a pointing out that Amanda made a mistake and that it is easily rectified.

Four Stars. Artwork is attractive and the stories are engaging for toddlers on up. Publishers Weekly has the reading level as appropriate for beginning readers (age 5 - 8) but I think that there are quite a few words per page and that it would be to much for a kindergartener and even most first graders.
1313591
This Children's Atlas is a good reference book to have on hand for children.  I would like to find one with a bit more information per state, like state nickname, and a map with better markings of landmarks.  However, this book is a good "jumping off point" for a child studying geography who needs to learn to find things in a real book, rather than relying on the internet for everything.
2805808
I love Eric Carle books not only for the beautiful illustrations and interesting storylines, but also because it is SO REFRESHING to read children's books that identify unusual animals and help grow vocabularies. This book includes: rattlesnacks, prairie dogs, skunks, deer, and lots of animals that are new for most kiddos.

Great way to build vocubulary in the context of stories and illustrative style that is easily-recognizable and comfortable for most children.
3191915
I am enjoying the opportunity to read the books on the list. I am also getting some really good ideas for gifts for my young niece who is learning to read. I like that there are a wide variety of books and that they are arranged by age group. There are many interesting subjects and genres, some classic and some contemporary. Of course, as with any list, there are some books I loved as a child that didn't make the list and there are a few books that I didn't care for that made the list. However, I like that there is a little description of each book and that it tells why the books were added to the list. I think this would be a good resource for teachers and parents alike.
1007397
The bright and colorful illustrations are wonderful!  Each flap contains not only a picture, but some simple facts about each of the items to lead you into conversation with your child.  I also like that the flaps require different manipulations to open them and the book is put together well so the flaps don't easily rip off.  A very enjoyable l-t-f book to share with your little ones.
2951550
This is a beautiful book that will be a great addition to your child's library.  The cover is a work of art, and inside is double-page full-page illustrations.  The story has been condensed and simplified to such an extent that my 18 month old loves it, and I think most kids up to 5 or so will enjoy it quite a bit as well.

The snippets from the nutcracker suite add a lot to the book, and are a highly welcome addition.  My son has me reading this to him multiple times a day now.

I'm docking a star for two reasons:
1) The main reason is that the 'sound buttons' are very hard to press. There is sound box at the back of the book, and you need to push a designated spot on a page to activate the sound.  Unfortunately this can be difficult to do through multiple pages - there is almost no way a child could do it.  Beyond that, even when there are no pages in the way just pushing buttons at the back of the book takes more force than it really should.
2) A secondary reason for docking a star is the price, however the production value on this book is high enough to make the price somewhat warranted.  That said, I wouldn't be surprised to see discounts on this after the holiday season.
1638993
Good addition to the home library and nightstand.
3897084
This book is a lot of fun to read and the illustrations are above and beyond what I expected. A nice little bonus to having your child read this book is that there are hidden animals and items in each picture for them to find, so when they are done reading, they can go back through the book and find something else to do for a few minutes. The author also included discussion prompts at the end of the book that I really liked. I thought this story was very cute and had a nice message about not giving up and believing in yourself that all kids could benefit from. The text was a bit small on the Kindle fire, but you can click on the picture to enlarge it, so that isn't a huge issue. This was a fun book for bedtime or anytime and I enjoyed watching my children's reaction to it. Very well formatted.
4518167
Though this book is not exhaustive like other similar titles, I really like what is in the book.  The pictures are very clear; I think what I like most is that the pictures are in color.  It makes it far easier to see the stitches and how the resulting stitches will look once finished. It is a very good reference and addition to my library.
2755199
My children enjoy this book. I really liked that there are both 'real' and cartoon images. It shows what each body part is, and that part's purpose. Its simple and easy to understand. My children like looking at the pictures and naming the body parts out loud which they find interesting and sometimes funny..