Joan Lowry does an excellent job with her "Casebuster" series. Will there be any more than 12? My two boys LOVE her books. She was the stepping stone for both boys as they transitioned from 'easy chapter readers' to novels! My only disappointment is that she stopped at 12 books :-( The book market needs more books like "Casebusters" to help the young reader transition from the easy to the more difficult. Joan provides wonderful vocabulary and great plots. When you finish a book, you just want to jump into the next one to see what "Brain and Sean" will get into next! I hope Ms. Nixon considers continuing her series...we will be first in line to purchase any new books!

Atwood from Colorado

While celebrating a special occasion eating in a nice restaurant near Seattle, my 4-year-old was devastated when his celebration balloon drifted up to the high ceiling. I picked up the "Balloon Galloon" as his bedtime story that evening, not knowing it told of this creature which eats the balloons lost by children all over the world. No book could have fit the occasion better, and several days after that my grandson would mention the hero of the story and want reassured that there really isn't such a creature as the Balloon Galloon. It's a book children will enjoy and remember.

A magnificent survey and original interpretation of the concept of "women's literature" in modern Japan, demonstrating its significance in the life and work of twentieth-century Japan's most important woman writer, Hayashi Fumiko (1903-51).

Utilizing an impressive array of Japanese sources, Ericson interprets the crystallization in the 1920s of the category "women's literature" by considering both literary aesthetics and the social dynamics of authorship.

Two translations of Hayashi's work -- Diary of a Vagabond, and Narcissus -- demonstrates its originality and power, rooted in the clarity and immediacy with which Hayashi is able to convey the humanity of those occupying the underside of Japanese society.

precise directions to the beaches -excellent summarization of facilities and amenities.ratings of beaches are helpful.can't wait to revisit Michigan.

After taking a class with Joan Wolf, I decided to read her book. The Beanstalk and Beyond is excellent book for writing ideas. It helps develop your imagination and gives you guidelines for writing stories. If you're a writer and you have writer's block, pick up a copy of this book for wonderful ideas and lots of fun!

Becoming an artist is a thorough book with the addition of many exercises, it really did help me progress my singing so that my performances improved!

This book was written in the late 70's because of the problems pastors were having in regards to exemption and non-profit status. It met with good success but has been out of print for a number of years.

This book is the cutest book! Excellent book to explain to children 3-6 years old an often uncomfortable topic. It is a great way to open communication between children and parents with great text and precious pictures.

My daughter is in her 4th year of ballet with a superb instructor, originally from England, who teaches the Royal Academy of Dancing method. Reading this book satisfied a hunger for detailed information stemming from the plethura of questions that I have had regarding my daughter's training through the years. It covers basics on everything from detailed costume/uniform tips & instructions, to being a superb treatise on technique, vocabulary and practice in class. The book is illustrated with incredible line drawings of technique which better equip me to help my daughter fine-tune her skills (learned in class) at home. The introduction by Joan Lawson is not only educational, but inspiring. This is a MUST HAVE BOOK for any dancer and his/her parents and I am grateful to my daughter's instructor for turning us on to it. My only regret about this book is that we did not find it sooner!

I purchased the five volume Excellence in Singing set, and they work wonderfully altogether! This first book is perfect when beginning to learn about the fundamentals of singing and the different issues within your voice. It's a great book to start out with.