A must-have for all young readers!
595174
In this sweetly appealing book, the use of simple prose and adorable illustrations helps improve reading skills while giving the new reader a look at individuality. The story has several layers of meaning, from the humorous adventure of the animals and their unique skills through the exploration of their diversity and uniqueness.

I originally gave this book to a mother of 3 for her youngest's first birthday. However, it soon became a household favorite. A must-have for young readers of all ages!
517621
What amazes me most about this new biography series for young readers is how in only a few words the author manages to convey the spirit of the person. A fabulous addition to a wonderful new series perfect for young readers to learn to enjoy history. ...just be prepared for a lot of questions, and deep conversation at your child's level.

The story line is done in a cartoon format.

If you want to really know if this book is for you, go to your local library. If they don't have a copy there is always the option of the Inter-Library Loan procedure (books usually take about 3 weeks to arrive). I almost always preview books from the library before purchasing ... it has saved a lot of disappointment
1478311
Wonderful addition to any family book collection! Milo and Lulu make even chores look like fun, but when the weekend comes and Absolute Mayhem sets in, the adventures really begin! Wonderful illustrations and clever story telling; this book is a real joy! Parents will enjoy sharing this book, and kids will spend hours looking at the bright, bold drawings and the delightful characters. The lesson, that we need both order and a serving of mayhem to balance out life, is just wonderful!  Great gift idea for young readers.
592162
This is a fantastic book that my kids all love. The story is entertaining for my three kids (ages 2, 4, and 6, two girls and one boy), and there are enough facts in the story that my six-year-old loves reading and re-reading it. This is a great addition to any child's library.
1277988
Mr. Kessler's book is refreshing, delightful, and a perfect addition to a school or family library! What I specifically enjoyed is the robust story line in this picture book. Many times, books are too simply written for this age group, which is why this one is excellent. Children, even pre-school age, will be engaged by Tako (The Good Dog) and Ricky Lee's adventures. Mr. Kessler, who is a successful expert with this age group (he was the creator of Blues Clues), delivers an intelligent and whimsical story for children, families, and educators to enjoy. The illustrations are simply gorgeous. I'm looking forward to more from Mr. Kessler.
2967535
Ebony Haywood's book is an excellent read featuring healthy food characters as a storyline who work through conflict resolution. The imagery is awesome. The rhyming words throughout the book make this an excellent early literacy reader, and a favorite among young readers!  A must read! Good job, Ebony Haywood!
2163442
This book is absolutely delightful! My three-year-old daughter loves to hear it read aloud, and I must admit that I, too, enjoy reading it aloud. The vocabulary and the opportunity for emotional delivery is just so much fun. There is also an element of audience involvement as the child can repeat the refrain "Run, run as fast as you can...." This is a must-have addition to your picture book collection.
426685
I read this book to my kids and they loved it! The illustrations are bright, vibrant colors and we loved all of the little details including the objects to spot throughout the book! My five-year-old sat on my lap while we read on the Kindle Fire and he laughed and loved helping to "turn" the pages. He especially loved the ending, but we won't give that away! My seven-year-old liked the bright highlighted words on the pages and could read some lines along with me. I loved the design of this picture book because it lends well to young kids and beginning readers. Can't wait to read the next book in the series!

I received a review copy from the publisher and this is my honest opinion.
4659889
Great book recommend to all readers, including young readers.
2211898
This is an amazing book to read to your children, or have them read themselves. An engaging plot, and the illustrations are so vivid and lively that you instantaneously feel like you are traveling to Paris with Lily & Baa:) This book will make a perfect gift for any kid!
3711151
Wonderful book with a wonderful message for readers of all ages!
1827697
I cannot recommend this series enough for young children, and this book has proven to be no exception. The children become so engaged with Pete's songs and silly surprises, they have so much fun! What a great way to promote literacy and the pure enjoyment of reading together! While the book may be most appropriate for Preschool and Kindergarten, we were able to get children up through the 2nd grade to participate in a Pete the Cat sing-a-long : ) The button song seems, at first, to not be as much fun at the shoe songs, but it does grow on you...and what a fun surprise at the end!! I have enjoyed a borrowed copy of this, and I cannot wait until my own copy arrives in the mail!
4510523
A must for every child's library! Illustrations are beautiful and complement the story in every way. Hope there are future offerings by the author and illustrator!!
1020730
Love, love, LOVE this book...and your kids will too! Aside from the vivid pictures and clever story, it's a great tool for teaching inference to younger children. Recently a group of 2nd graders used this book for a classroom "literature circle" book club, and they all gave it 2 thumbs up! I can't wait to buy the other 2 titles....hoping they are even half as enjoyable!
4622970
This book is wonderful.  I just read it to 2nd graders for National Young Readers Day and it was a huge hit!  They loved it.  My own sons love it as well.  Definitely an awesome book!
769917
This third book in the Rachel and Sammy series is awesome!  The beautiful illustrations by Kalpart complement the wonderful photographs by the author, and the story immerses young readers in the world of trees!  Imagine a book children can take with them on nature hikes as a field guide, or just read quietly to learn about how important trees are to our environment and our lives.  This book is a must for parents and teachers alike, not to mention providing children with interesting, fun-filled facts.  Jannifer Powelson has a professional background in resource conservation, as well as photography, and her books are a treasure-trove of valuable information for children (and parents) about our environment, presented in a thoroughly entertaining way.
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Several of my children have read this book, and all of them have loved it! So far, it has been read by my 11 yr old son, 10 yr old daughter, and 8 yr old son. All have enjoyed the story and are anxiously awaiting the next volume!