Two Little Girls in Blue: A Novel

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In a riveting thriller, worldwide bestselling suspense writer Mary Higgins Clark brilliantly weaves the mystery of twin telepathy into a mother's search for a kidnapped child, presumed dead.

When Margaret and Steve Frawley come home to Connecticut from a black-tie dinner in New York, their three-year-old twins, Kathy and Kelly, are gone. The police found the babysitter unconscious, and a ransom note from the "Pied Piper" demands eight million dollars. Steve's global investment firm puts up the money, but when they go to retrieve the twins, only Kelly is in the car. The dead driver's suicide note says he inadvertently killed Kathy.

At the memorial, Kelly tugs Margaret's arm and says: "Mommy, Kathy is very scared of that lady. She wants to come home right now." At first, only Margaret believes that the twins are communicating and that Kathy is still alive. But as Kelly's warnings become increasingly specific and alarming, FBI agents set out on a desperate search.

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"""THE TWINS' BEDROOM WAS AT THE END OF THE HALL. THERE WAS NO SOUND COMING FROM IT NOW." In a riveting new thriller, worldwide bestselling suspense writer Mary Higgins Clark weaves the mystery of twin telepathy into a mother's search for a kidnapped child, presumed dead.

Customer Reviews:

I Was Very Engrossed In Reading Two Little Girls In Blue.......2007-09-20

I have always been a big fan of MHC. I've read all of her books. I enjoyed reading Two Little Girls in Blue. I only wish that the kidnapper's identity wouldn't have been so obvious. I think that the story would have been more mysterious if the Pied Piper had been someone that people would never have suspected in a million years.
Other than that, it was a nice read.

On the Top.......2007-09-08

I'd have to say this book is one of my favorites. I loved how they portrayed the twins being telepathic, or their sense that one was in danger. The characters are vivid, the story line was wonderful. It was hard to put it down. Definitely on the top!

Two Little Girls in Blue.......2007-08-11

Oh what a fertile mind Ms. Clark has! And how many folks across this (and others) land of ours have met with similar difficulties? Hopefully, not many. A great time reading.

Two Little Girls in Blue.......2007-08-10

I enjoy Mary Higgins Clark books and this one was no exception. It took a concept of kidnap and crime and put them to the challenge by Ms. Clark. Thank you. While I've read other reviews of the book since I finished it, I fall in the category of those readers that thoroughly enjoyed reading this selection.

Very Blue Reading.......2007-07-17

I had stopped reading MHC for over two years now and when a co-worker gave me this book to read, I figured I'd give her another shot. No good. As others have stated before me, the story was dull and the ending, anti-climatic. Two three-year old twin girls get kidnapped; one is brought back and the rest of the story hunts the lost twin down. Nothing exciting. The bad guy was no surprise and frankly, who cared at that point. The whole "twin-talk" thing really turned me off and yes, they did seem quite advanced for three-year olds. Well maybe in another two years I'll give MHC another try. For now, I am sticking with authors who write books with substance.

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GETTO GIRL !
Not Another Ghetto Story
amazing
straight fiyah
Ok I get the point!

Little Ghetto Girl: A Novel
Danielle Santiago
Manufacturer: Atria
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ASIN: 0743297474

Book Description

After a successful life in the drug game, twenty-one-year-old Kisa Kane plans to retire -- settle down, find a good man, and raise a family of her own. Done with the thug life, she has everything a ghetto girl would want: plenty of money, drop-dead-gorgeous looks, and two thriving legitimate businesses. Until she falls in love with Sincere Montega, a powerful drug dealer whose down-and-dirty money pulls Kisa back into the world she is trying so hard to leave behind. With lies, cheating, and conflict, Kai, their newborn, may be the only reason for this couple to stay together, but their lives are inevitably changed in the most unexpected way, the only way the streets of Harlem can.

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GETTO GIRL !.......2007-08-22

This book was okay i was a little tired of hearing about what they where wearing. The writer spent more time talking about there clothes then the plot of the book. Other then that it was a good read. I hope there will be a Part II because there was a question at the end that i would think need answered.

Not Another Ghetto Story.......2007-07-27

This book was okay, not one of my favorites. I got tired of reading about every article of clothing Kane bought, wore or wanted. All the designer name dropping took away from the story line and got on my last nerve. This book really could have been converted into a short story if we didn't have to read about every characters clothes, jewelry, shoes, purses, etc.... Just Okay for me, tired of reading about the "Lifestyles Of The Ghetto Fabulous." And can somebody please tell me what was up with the author using the "N" word in every other sentence, was that necessary?

amazing.......2007-07-26

I LOVE THIS BOOK I THING I HAVE READ IT OVER 15 TIMES NOW I'AM READING HER LATEST GRINGING AND SO FAR LOVING IT TOO DANIELLE keep writing and you have a fan that will keep reading

straight fiyah.......2007-07-19

Oh my god this is defiantely one of my favorite books hands down Kisa Kane was that chick who stuck by her man no matter what. This book had me screaming out loud on some parts but this book was definately worth the money and one of my top 5. i can't wait for the sequel. Ms. Santiago keep doing ya thing cause u kilt it with this one.

Ok I get the point!.......2007-07-03

The book overall was good but I could do without the description of what clothes they had on all the time and how much they cost. What the author failed to do was verify the characters complete backgrounds. Yeah I know that Sincere's grandpa was Italian and a made man but what else was Sincere? Was he also black or what and who was black his grandma or his daddy? There's also not enough info about Kisa's father. Where was he when she went home to her momma? The book does not give enough information or explore the pasts of the characters.

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A beautiful, bubbling, but bittersweet book
Each little Bird That Sings by:Deborah Wiles
Each Little Bird That Sings
Each Little Bird That Sings
Each Little Bird That Sings

Each Little Bird That Sings
Deborah Wiles
Manufacturer: Harcourt Paperbacks
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Binding: Paperback

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Death is a way of life for the Snowberger family, since they run a funeral parlor out of their Mississippi home with the motto "We live to serve." Still, when 94-year-old Great-great-aunt Florentine Snowberger dies in the vegetable garden, no one can truly be prepared, even though she'd been bidding "good night and good-bye" to the family every night since she turned 90. Florentine's death is hard on 10-year-old Comfort, since the two were so close, even co-writing the Fantastic (and Fun) Funeral Food for Family and Friends. It's no surprise, then, when the annoyingly overwrought emotional displays of her young cousin Peach Shuggars and the sudden iciness of her alleged best friend Declaration Johnson send Comfort over the edge. Thank goodness for her shaggy "feel-good" dog Dismay who can eradicate all bad feelings with a single slobbery lick.

When a dangerous flash flood comes to Snapfinger on the day of Florentine's funeral, Comfort learns again that life is full of surprises, good and bad, and that, ultimately, it's just good to be alive. This warm, witty novel, told in Comfort's voice (and a mix of letters, recipes, articles, and helpful hints), celebrates the joys of family, of prune bread, of freshly sharpened pencils, and of "each little bird that sings." The fairly constant philosophizing about life and death, the unusual character names (Tidings, Comfort, Joy), and the narrator's oft-precocious voice may fray a nerve or two, but readers will find more than enough humor and good old-fashioned storytelling here to make up for it. (Ages 8 to 12) --Karin Snelson

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Ten-year-old Comfort Snowberger has attended 247 funerals--her family owns the local funeral home, after all. And even though Great-uncle Edisto keeled over with a heart attack and Great-great-aunt Florentine dropped dead--just like that--six months later, Comfort knows how to deal with loss, or so she thinks. She's more concerned with avoiding her crazy cousin Peach and trying to figure out why her best friend, Declaration, suddenly won't talk to her. But life is full of surprises. And the biggest one of all is learning what it takes to handle them.

In this heartfelt and quintessentially Southern coming-of-age novel, Comfort will charm young readers with her wit, her warmth, and her struggles as she learns about life, loss, and ultimately, triumph.

I ncludes reader's guide and a biography of the author.

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A beautiful, bubbling, but bittersweet book.......2007-09-02

While organizing books in my basement, I came across a hand-me-down with a cool-looking cover. I read the back and was attracted to the content. I decided I would start reading it to my kids--6, 8, and 10--before bed each night. The author has a very cute way of writing and created such great characters that amused my kids right from the beginning. They especially laughed out loud at everything Merry said.

SPOILER WARNING:

During a flash flood that nearly kills Comfort and Peach, Dismay--funeral dog extraordinaire--gets swept away by the rising water's current. I stopped there for the night and came down to find out what happens. After reading the other reviews and finding out that Dismay does die, I was so sad. I decided to tell the kids the next morning so that they'd be prepared when I read before bed that night. I didn't want to upset them before bed! They took it pretty well and wanted to go on reading that night.

Parents, if you're going to read this book aloud to your children, I hope you can get through it better than I did. I actually had to have my husband take over at certain parts because I couldn't get the words through the lump in my throat nor see for the tears in my eyes! It was a little embarrassing and my daughter said, "Mom, you're weird." LOL

My 8- and 10-year-old enjoyed this book more than my 6-year-old. He lost interest here and there and wasn't interested in hearing the end.

All in all, this book was wonderfully written and was tender and sweet. Death is a part of life and it was nice to talk about the subject with my kids after our nightly sessions. I'm really glad I found this book and got to share it with my babies.

Each little Bird That Sings by:Deborah Wiles.......2007-06-04

Have you ever been to a funeral? Have you ever know someone that ruins everything? Well those things happen in Each Little Bird That Sings.It is about a girl named Comfort that surronded by death and all the drama that comes with it.But when her best friend turns straight mean and her annoying cousin Peach comes all she wants to do is hide in her closet and make all her troubles go away. I would recemond this book to people who like drama and suprises.

Each Little Bird That Sings.......2007-06-04

This book is about a girl surounded by death and all the drama that comes with it. I recomend this book to anyone who likes alot of drama and excitment. I also think if you like to read this would be a great book for you. The author of this book really expresses them self, and makes you feel like you were there too.
This book isn`t very hard to read but some of the words are a little tricky, and they are sometimes unfamilar and new too. So if you would like to read this book I hope you enjoy it as much as I did too!

Each Little Bird That Sings.......2007-06-04

Have you ever been to a funeral before?Well Comfort has been to 247 funeral.Her father owns the town funeral home and she's been to all of the funerals.So she's surrounded by death.

She can tell you which cassorole to eat and who to sit by and not to sit by.And number 1 on the not to sit by is Peach.He gets on Comfort's nerves.Peach is Comfort's little cousin.Comfort hates Peach.

This book reminds me of myself because sometimes my little cousin gets on my nerves.

I give this book 4 stars.I give this book 4 stars because I thought it was going to be more intresting.I thought Comfort was going to run away with her dog Dimay.

I recommend this book to someone that likes sadness.

Review By: Tatiana Age: 10

Each Little Bird That Sings.......2007-04-17

Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles is a young adult realistic fiction novel. The story takes place in Snapfinger, Mississippi in present times. The main character, Comfort Snowberger, is a ten year old girl who lives at a funeral home right near the cemetery. Her best friend is Dismay, her wonderful, "feel-good dog". Wiles writes about Comfort's challenges with death, fear, anger, and her ever-so-annoying cousin, Peach. Meanwhile, Comfort's old best friend, Declaration, seems to be getting meaner by the second. So when worst comes to worst, friends are lost, yet the future still holds promise.
I liked most of this book, but I'll have to say this part was one of my favorites. In one scene about 1/5 of the way into the book, Comfort is making her way up to Listening Rock and describes everything. After just one paragraph you get a crystal clear picture in your head. "A thick stand of rose of Sharon bushes guarded the path with strong woody branches full of wide pink blooms." is one of the descriptive sentences from the novel. This section made me feel as though I was actually there. I felt calm but excited to see what would happen next.
This is my evaluation of the book. Overall I thought Each Little Bird That Sings is a pretty good book. I think there are two morals to this book: 1) don't judge people immediately and 2) to forgive. This book was little bit easy for my reading level, but I still enjoyed it. A lot of this book was sad or scary so I will probably remember it well. I would have to think about whether this book should be on my favorite bookshelf, but in the end I would probably add it to my favorites.

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Great Story
Little Black Girl Lost 1,2,3
A Perfect Ending To A Wonderful Threequil
Great Finish
Fantasticcccccccccccccccccccccccc

Little Black Girl Lost 3
Keith Lee Johnson
Manufacturer: Urban Books
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Customer Reviews:

Great Story.......2007-08-10

You have to read books,1&2.A nice collection to have. I'm glad that they ended the story with a true ending.

Little Black Girl Lost 1,2,3.......2007-07-31

WOW!!! I can't say this enough WOW. I have never in my wildest dreams thought that I could find a book that is captivating. I truly enjoyed these books from start to finish. I screamed out loud, laughed, cried, and was even shocked by some of the things that were happening in Johnnie's life. I would just like to congradulate Mr. J. on a fantastic journey. He has truly changed my life as a reader. This comment may sound corny, but if you haven't read these books yet you are missing out! PlEASE pick these up.. You won't regret it.

A Perfect Ending To A Wonderful Threequil.......2007-07-19

This novel is a must read. Warning...Reading the first two novels is a must to gather into the lives of Johnnie and Lucas. You will be glued to the pages with anticipation as this threequil unfolds into a dramatic ending. Keith Lee Johnson has definitely won me over as a reader by giving us, as readers, what we desire...a perfect ending. Grab a comfortable spot, because you will not be able to move once you begin reading. Great job Mr. Johnson, I am now a true fan of yours!

Great Finish.......2007-05-17

This books was great, just like the last two. I was a little surprised with some of the twists and turns but never disappointed. Mr. Johnson did a great job in tying up Johnnie's story, that young lady really "lived" her life to the fullest. I loved all three books and have recommended and passed them on to all of my friends. Great story & so different from the norm. These three books are a must have. I will definately read Johnnie's story all over again....

Fantasticcccccccccccccccccccccccc.......2007-04-11

I one word, EXCELLENT. Get 1 and 2 so you can see how this young lady went from rags to riches the hard way. Mr. Johnson has a winner.

15 Books in 1: L. Frank Baum's Original "Oz" Series. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Marvelous Land of Oz, Ozma of Oz, Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz, The Road to Oz, The Emerald City of Oz, The Patchwork Girl Of Oz, Little Wizard Stories of Oz, Tik-Tok of Oz, The Scarecrow Of Oz, Rinkitink In Oz, The Lost Princess Of Oz, The Tin Woodman Of Oz, The Magic of Oz, and Glinda Of Oz.

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Classic Stories revisited
difficult to read
all the books none of the pictures
Look For Border's Edition
The books of OZ

15 Books in 1: L. Frank Baum's Original "Oz" Series. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Marvelous Land of Oz, Ozma of Oz, Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz, The Road to Oz, The Emerald City of Oz, The Patchwork Girl Of Oz, Little Wizard Stories of Oz, Tik-Tok of Oz, The Scarecrow Of Oz, Rinkitink In Oz, The Lost Princess Of Oz, The Tin Woodman Of Oz, The Magic of Oz, and Glinda Of Oz.
L, Frank Baum
Manufacturer: Shoes and Ships and Sealing Wax Ltd
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Book Description

This unique '15 books in 1' edition of L. Frank Baum's original "Oz" series contains the following complete works: "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz", "The Marvelous Land of Oz", "Ozma of Oz", "Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz", "The Road to Oz", "The Emerald City of Oz", "The Patchwork Girl Of Oz", "Little Wizard Stories of Oz", "Tik-Tok of Oz", "The Scarecrow Of Oz", "Rinkitink In Oz", "The Lost Princess Of Oz", "The Tin Woodman Of Oz", "The Magic of Oz", and "Glinda Of Oz". For over a hundred years, L. Frank Baum's classic fairy stories about the land of Oz have been delighting children and parents alike. Now, for the first time, the entire Oz series is available in this single, great-value, edition!

Customer Reviews:

Classic Stories revisited.......2007-10-10

Frank Baum is a classic writer that had a beautiful writing style that children should revisit that Grandparents enjoyed. These stories should be available in every library in our country as classic tales. My daughter is reading more and her imagination is in full bloom with this collection of books. The publisher and person responsible for puting this collection together should be applauded!

difficult to read.......2007-08-13

This book is condensed, I mean two pages printed on one page so the lettering is very small and none of the original art work is included. I did not realize when I bought it that the letters would be small. I also thought the original art work would be included. It's not bad if you want to read it with a magnifying glass.

all the books none of the pictures.......2007-06-25

I was wondering how they could fit all 15 oz books into 1 volume. the answer is by having no illustrations, two columns per page, and very small print. I felt like I was reading a text book more than a childrens set of books. it still works for a bedtime story for my son (though he really wants pictures), but for something to keep my son occupied while we ride on the bus it's a bit big to tote around. the story's are as I expected, designed for kids with no really scary parts and super simple plots; dull for a grown up but good for younger kids.

Look For Border's Edition.......2007-04-25

I give this book 5 stars because it is "OZ". I purchased something similar, but much much better from Border's , two years ago. Available from Amazon, look for 'The OZ Chronicles'. Volume 1 and Volume 2 contain all of Baum's Oz books. Green Leather Hardcovers, great size print. Volume 3 contains Baum's other books and stories. Incredible find and value.

The books of OZ.......2007-02-07

Great to have all of the stories included in one book. I don't need to worry about finding all the books to read. Great buy!

A Little Book of Manners: Courtesy & Kindness for Young Ladies

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Great book
Sensitivity in text and illustrations = charming book
I wish she would write a book for boys too.
Lovely and effective!
The girls loved it!

A Little Book of Manners: Courtesy & Kindness for Young Ladies
Emilie Barnes , and Anne Christian Buchanan
Manufacturer: Harvest House Publishers
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 1565076788

Book Description

Following in the footsteps of the popular Let’s Have a Tea Party! Book, Emilie Barnes introduces children to good manners. Fascinating facts explain why we follow certain rules, and helpful hints demonstrate courtesy in a child–friendly way.

Customer Reviews:

Great book.......2004-12-21

This is a very cute book. It is more for older kids than preschoolers (I bought it for my daughter who is 8) It was worth the money and my daughter enjoyed it very very much, she even brought it to school and the teacher loved it as well.

Sensitivity in text and illustrations = charming book.......2002-07-05

Dear Ms. Barnes,

Thank you so very much for A LITTLE BOOK OF MANNERS: COURTESY AND KINDNESS FOR YOUNG LADIES. It has made all the difference in our lives.

One evening my husband and I experienced one of the most embarrassing moments of our entire lives when we took our granddaughters out to dinner. I suddenly realized that they simply had not been taught some pretty basic manners. Modern parents are so busy with two careers and hectic schedules, I suppose.

Imagine how thrilled I was to find this book and how even more delighted to discover that when they read it, both girls took the lessons to heart and began to practice them. It saved me the further embarrassment of telling their parents about the painful incident. You back me up on that one: "Don't point out other people's bad manners," -- remember? Of course, grandmothers have special advantages in that area, but tact and sometimes even reticence is often the better part of valor.

"Five good reasons to write thank you notes!" and
"The heart of all good manners is the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." What brave and wonderful things to write to youngsters in a society that sneers at manners and religion as "sentimental" and "old-fashioned."

Because of the lessons here -- from thank you notes to how to entertain friends to telephone manners to introductions and party manners and more -- we are now proud to take the girls anywhere. Their introductions (which we had fun practicing) are truly graceful.

Another very important point you make is to treat brothers and sisters like friends. That is, with respect. Practicing that one little idea can change the entire atmosphere in a home.

Thank you, Emilie Barnes, for a very important book. This one was so successful for us that I bought the companion volume, A LITTLE BOOK OF MANNERS FOR BOYS and look forward to seeing equally triumphant results among our grandsons.

Michel Sparks's illustrations are colorful and delightfully whimsical. The visual appeal and emphasis they add to the text makes this a very special book indeed.

Thank you again for the lovely and sensitive addition to our children's library and to our lives.

I wish she would write a book for boys too........2000-07-15

Excuse me, could I please tell you about a book I just read? Well, this is what Emilie Marie would say if she could walk off the pages and into your life. She also believes that the heart of all good manners is the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. This is a little girl you would happily invite over for a tea party!

This is just an enchanting book for helping young ladies learn courtesy and kindness. Emilie Marie introduces herself in a most polite way, then explains how her Aunt Evelyn has been helping her practice her manners.

This book helps girls to learn how to meet people, shake hands, answer the phone, be a good friend and so much more. I loved the section on the heart of Good Manners. I must say we adults could learn a few things from this book. Emilie Marie learns how to write thank you notes and how to answer invitations to a party.

To give this book to a little girl is also a way to give the gift of happiness to all those who know her. Michal Sparks has illustrated the pink and yellow pages in the most charming way possible. The blue bow on the cover is just adorable.

Thank you for reading my review and I really hope you will buy this book for someone you know. I bought it for my nieces and they love it. I must say they are turning out to be polite little ladies themselves.

It was so nice to meet you.

Lovely and effective!.......2000-05-30

My child went from exhibiting the most atrocious of table manners to conducting herself at table with perfect grace! After reading this book, she was eager for opportunities to practice her new manners on the telephone and at the table. Knowing "the rules" made her feel confident. Framing the need to be respectful of grown-ups as an issue of manners rather than power has made her rethink her behavior at school as well. Granted, this book takes an old-fashioned approach to proper behaviors (it is, for example, gender-specific, as the title clearly shows), but it has affected the way my behavior-challenged 6-year-old (though it's geared toward a slightly older audience) thinks about her actions. The illustrations are beautiful, and the prose -- from the perspective of a fictive childhood Emilie Barnes -- engages the socially-conscious child's mind. I only wish there were more, and that boys could be privy to this way of thinking about social interactions as well.

The girls loved it!.......2000-03-18

Manners are such a lost art! I used this well-written (and very cute) book to teach a class on manners to a group of girls. Needless to say, they had a blast while learning valuable information. I would highly recommend it for the little girls in your life.

God's Wisdom for Little Girls: Virtues and Fun from Proverbs 31

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God's Wisdom for Little Girls
WISDOM AT IT'S BEST
Amazing
A Tough Subject to Simplify...
Wisdom in easy to handle pieces

God's Wisdom for Little Girls: Virtues and Fun from Proverbs 31
Elizabeth George
Manufacturer: Harvest House Publishers
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0736904271

Book Description

Sugar and spice and everything nice—that’s what little girls are made of¼and so much more! In her first children’s book, bestselling author Elizabeth George draws from the wisdom of the book of Proverbs to encourage young girls to apply the positive traits and qualities illustrated in each verse.

Judy Luenebrink’s charming illustrations complement the text, which emphasizes that there is more to being a girl than simply being sweet and nice. God desires for them to be helpful, confident, thoughtful, eager, prayerful, creative, cheerful, and kind—one of His little girls!

A wonderful read–aloud book and perfect gift for parents or grandparents to give to their favorite little girl!

Customer Reviews:

God's Wisdom for Little Girls.......2007-10-05

Beautiful pictures and borders. A great gift to give to parents of newborns and to preschool and primary children. God's Wisdom for Little Boys is equally wonderful.

WISDOM AT IT'S BEST.......2007-08-14

This beautifully illustrated book is full of wonderful prose and rhymes that could be read to any little girl old enough to know right from wrong. The stanza format is excellent, and if you were to work on and apply each page a week at a time (with repetitive reviews) it will turn into a lasting treasure.

Amazing.......2007-05-05

This book is excellent. It aligns the Proverbs 31 scripture along with daily life that little girls understand and can apply.

A Tough Subject to Simplify..........2007-03-10

Written by best-selling author Elizabeth George, God's Wisdom for Little Girls has a lofty goal: To help children understand Proverbs 31 and how it applies to their life today. Each page of this book (charmingly illustrated by Judy Luenebrink) deals with one character trait; through pictures and rhyming text, it shows little girls how that trait might apply to their life. The last page of the book breaks down some of the bigger words used in the book (like "diligent" and "gracious"), saying what they mean, and where moms can find the corresponding text in the Bible. God's Wisdom for Little Girls says that "God's little girl is:" priceless, kind, eager, helpful, cheerful, busy, hearty (giving it our all), diligent, caring, prepared, creative, prayerful, artistic, confident, gracious, careful, thoughtful, and cherished.

What I Like: The concept; Proverbs 31, while an important passage to all women, isn't always easy for grown-ups to understand. But the author does a fine job breaking down each concept and applying it to modern life. (Moms may learn something, too!) These virtues are things we should try to instill in our daughters from an early age, and God's Wisdom for Little Girls really help mothers do that. The illustrations vary in color intensity (some are vivid, some are pastel) and are quite detailed. They depict little girls playing, working, and loving.

What I Dislike: These aren't dislikes so much as cautions. I think it's important for mothers to tell their daughters they may not be able to live up to all these virtues - especially at first. It's also important to stress that we can only be a Proverbs 31 woman (or girl) if we lean on the Lord. Initially, I also questioned some of the named virtues; for example, "artistic." I couldn't recall a Bible passage that said Godly women should be artistic. But when I checked the last page of the book and saw how the author defined artistic ("a skillful expert"), my objection disappeared. Some parents may also object that God's Wisdom for Little Girls is sexist; it doesn't depict little girls romping around with cars and tools; they are mostly shown doing traditionally feminine things. There is certainly room for romping in every girl's life, but romping isn't one of the virtues mentioned in Proverbs 31. (There is a little girl shown digging in the garden, however.) Yet, overall God's Wisdom for Little Girls takes a pretty difficult subject and makes it approachable for preschoolers.

Overall Rating: Very Good.

Age Appeal: 5 - 8

Kristina, Editor at "Christian Children's Book Review"

Wisdom in easy to handle pieces.......2007-02-13

All of my 4 girls, ages 11 to 2, love this book. My three year old wants to hear it over and over. It has beautifully illustrated pages which they love, and it holds their attention to hear the content of what is being read to them. This book provides an excellent break down of Proverbs 31 for many ages. You can read it as is to the younger ones, or use the framework to delve deeper with older girls.

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An unsatisfying read
cute pageturner
A Good Read
An Absolutely Charming Adventure
13 Little Blue Envelopes

13 Little Blue Envelopes
Maureen Johnson
Manufacturer: HarperTeen
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0060541431
Release Date: 2006-09-26

Book Description

Inside little blue envelope 1 are $1,000 and instructions to buy a plane ticket.

In envelope 2 are directions to a specific London flat.

The note in envelope 3 tells Ginny: Find a starving artist.

Because of envelope 4, Ginny and a playwright/thief/ bloke–about–town called Keith go to Scotland together, with somewhat disastrous–though utterly romantic–results. But will she ever see him again?

Everything about Ginny will change this summer, and it's all because of the 13 little blue envelopes.

Ages 12+

Customer Reviews:

An unsatisfying read.......2007-09-24

This book...for as exciting and promising as the back cover made it sound, it was disappointing.

Seeing Europe through the eyes of an unappreciative 17-year-old was not near as interesting as I thought it would be. It was an extreme let-down because the idea of this book and the premise had such promise...

It is extremely hard to describe this book. I proclaimed it "not that great" about half way through, but I wanted to get to the end because I had a lot invested in it by that time.

I guess the short story is that the book was just that: "not that great." The main character was not lovable in any way, she was devoid of personality, and with the exception of Richard, not one of the other characters in the book had any real "soul" to them that made them someone you wanted to read about.

I guess the conclusion is that this book was a stinker, and one that made me mad too. Books that do that make me upset.

Sorry for the scatterbrained review, but this is how this book left me feeling. Scatterbrained, drained, and unsatisfied.

cute pageturner.......2007-07-21

To be honest, I wasn't expecting much from this book. I just picked it up because it had an interesting concept, and I ended up really enjoying it. My only problem was that I got slightly confused once or twice because of some things that weren't well explained or things that weren't explained enough. However, that wasn't enough of a problem to sway my opinion of this book. I thought it was a pretty original idea & I actually couldn't put it down.

A Good Read.......2007-05-07

This book was good and enjoying but not extremely exciting. As many people have said, the characters in this book are quite shallow. You can't ever really relate to them. I did enjoy this book but I doubt I would read it again.

An Absolutely Charming Adventure.......2007-04-27

I've been a reader of Maureen Johnson's blog for awhile now, but hadn't gotten to any of her books yet. On the insistence of others, I broke down and ordered 13 Little Blue Envelopes - Wow! I wish I'd picked this up sooner!

The plot itself is interesting, with the added bonus of being much different from most of the YA books on the shelves right now. Throughout the book, Johnson throws surprises and great chances for character development at the protagonist, Ginny, who shows fabulous arc through the book. Not only does she have travel opportunities that will leave readers wanting to hop on the next Trans-Atlantic, but her writing is fresh enough to keep the pages flying by as well.

Johnson is well known for being one of the most accessible, entertaining YA writers in the field right now. She definitely doesn't disappoint with Little Blue Envelopes - her concise, realistic prose and eye for charming, absurd details makes this a definite keeper. If you're looking for a fun, surprisingly moving book...this is the one for you!

13 Little Blue Envelopes.......2007-03-09

This was such a fun book to read, since it is fast-paced and always leaves me wondering what was going to come up next. It has just the right mixture of all the perfect teen elements: romance, family, travel, and a likeable narrator. While it was hard to understand at times, because Maureen Johnson seems to jump from place to place pretty quickly, and the narrator's thoughts aren't really made clear, I still enjoyed this book very much, and I think that any other teenager will like it too.

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Great art, but wordy....
This is the one to buy! Perfect in every way!
Great price, cute book!
Christian-oriented with some questionable values
Great Way To Get the Flower Girls Ready for The Big Day!

The Little Flower Girl (Pictureback(R))
Linda Trace Brandon
Manufacturer: Random House Books for Young Readers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0679876952
Release Date: 1997-03-11

Book Description

What exactly does a flower girl do? What's the most fun part of a wedding? Does a flower girl get to wear make-up? What if she messes up? Little girls can find the answers to all of these questions and much more, as they follow the adventures of one little flower girl. A magical book--enhanced by sweet, quirky artwork that captures the wedding spirit-and a must for any child who's going to a wedding, participating in one.

Customer Reviews:

Great art, but wordy...........2007-08-14

The art in this book is great, but I felt that overall this is a great book for older flower girls between the ages of 6 and 8 (the flower girls participating in my wedding are 4 and 5). The text in the book was a little too wordy in some parts, however the duties of the flowergirl was covered very well.

This is the one to buy! Perfect in every way!.......2007-07-10

I ordered 4 books on being a flower girl for my 4.5 year old granddaughter. This was the best of the 4 books I ordered. My granddaughter wasn't very excited about being a flower girl but this book changed her mind! She absolutely glowed when I read this to her! Each turn of the page was a delight! The book explains the steps to prepare for the big day. The author didn't miss a detail and wrote a cute little story along the way. My granddaughter's expression and soft "Ohh" when she saw the page with the bride in her wedding dress was priceless!

Great price, cute book!.......2006-08-26

I got this book to help prepare my young flower girl for the big day.

Christian-oriented with some questionable values.......2004-10-19

First of all, this book is fundamentally Christian non-denominational. The plot takes place at a church, so the book is inappropriate for Jewish weddings. [Although flower girls aren't part of a traditional Jewish wedding, many couples are incorporating it into ceremonies these days (because the kids are so cute and it saves them from boredom).]

The book is not offensive to other religions per se, so you could use it to give girls a general look at the role of a flower girl, but religion-based questions are likely to arise.

Secondly, the plot involves the flower girl putting on makeup. I wouldn't want to have my flower girl wearing, wanting, or expecting makeup.

Third, the flower girl's little brother doesn't want to be the ring bearer so he hides from his parents to avoid the task. I wouldn't want to plant this idea in a child's head.

Otherwise, the book is well-illustrated and colorful.

Great Way To Get the Flower Girls Ready for The Big Day!.......2003-07-17

I actually gave this to my flower girls ahead of our wedding because they're very young and I wanted their moms to start preparing them with this story so they can know what to expect and be comfortable. It's a lovely book for the girls and their moms seem to really love it, too. Plus, it's so inexpensive! Definitely the best book I've seen as far as having a story kids can relate to and absolutely the lowest price.

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A Wonderful Sequil
readaholic
LOVE ITT.....2.
Great Follow-up
O.K.

Little Black Girl Lost 2
Keith Lee Johnson
Manufacturer: Urban Books
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ASIN: 1893196399

Book Description

After his blockbuster success of Little Black Girl Lost, Keith Lee Johnson takes us back to 1950's New Orleans, into the world of betrayal, envy, lust, and murder, where everyone has ulterior motives. Little Girl Lost left you in shock right up to the very end with its revealing truths of the world of Johnnie Wise, a 15-year-old girl, who was being pursued by ruthless crime boss, Napoleon Bentley, who will stop at nothing to have this young beauty.

Little Black Girl Lost II, begins as we find Johnnie in bed, and even though there is a thunderstorm directly over her Ashland Estates home, she is sleeping soundly for the first time since the murder of Richard Goode (her mother's killer), and the subsequent riots. However, during her waking hours, Napoleon Bentley enters her mind more often than she'd care to admit. She wants him to bed her again, but she loves Lucas Matthews, her boyfriend. Or is he?

Customer Reviews:

A Wonderful Sequil.......2007-06-06

Before reading this book, it is important to read Little Black Girl Lost (1). Johhnie Wise has gotten wiser and is making her life hers. Continue the journey with her as Keith Lee Johnson captivates you with the ongoing trials of this young lady. The additional characters are a plus to this book. Caution....don't start without having Little Black Girl Lost 3 at your fingertips.

readaholic .......2007-04-03

Little Black Girl lost 2 was more inspiring and easier to follow after getting to know the characters in the first novel. It was inspiring to know the residents of Ashland Estates, but they too were trapped in a fable.

The novel was very well written and straight to the point. I really enjoyed it. I also like the fact that the author came out of the writing box and just wrote the story. I am not a fan of fluff.

LOVE ITT.....2........2007-03-24

As always i really enjoy this book another job well done i say tell you one thang? MS.Johnnie Wise was a hellva strong young LADY from the N.O.504 what eles can i say.....i'am now reading L.B.G.L3 and again its a good ONE..

Great Follow-up.......2007-03-24

Great follow-up to book 1. This author does not disapoint. Left you anticipating book 3.

O.K........2007-02-02

This one was o.k. I thought the first one was better. Hopefully the next one will be good.

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