The book California Demon is about a girl and her mother whose names are Lydia and Rosie. Lydia is the mother and Rosie is the daughter. Lydia also is a witch and owns a shop upstairs in her house. Rosie helps at the store while her mother goes to the store. One day Rosie let out a evil spell that is called the imp. After it got out it tied up Rosie in the basement and went upstairs to the shop. A customer named Adam Pauling came in to the shop to buy eight magic tricks for his children. Find out what crazy adventures the imp will take you on.

I have to say that I absolutely loved it.This is a Chilling story about two witches,one a little unexperienced than the other.She accidently let an evil imp who is up to no good.The imp gets mailed to California to Danny and Laura Pauling who think he's a genie.Will Rosie and her mom Lydia get there in time?Turn the page to find out.

This book will without a doubt keep you on the edge of your seat, The plot is intresting as the book is well written.I recommend this book.

This is a great book. The illustrations are fantastic. My fifth grade class loves it!

Singer and Grimley have offered a disturbing look into what makes children tick. While presenting themes of exploration into what makes us frightened they have revealed the horrible duplicity of children's literature - good clean kiddie fun and the conflict with societal pressures as defined by what lurks in the closet/future.

Singer's poetic skills are not enough to release the monster within. Grimly, however, skillfully makes the whole message possible. His art focuses the reader's attention to the horrors at hand. The graphic depictions implying the grotesqueness of rote learning are on display for all to judge.

This book will be a delight for both young children and adults with Phd's in litural critique.

One of the best books of poetry for young children to come out in years. Cleverly done and with pleasing (not scary) illustrations. Some of the poems are too long for my 3-year old (so we skip the ends) but the older kids think they're a riot. The monsters give this book something of a Halloween theme, but it's general enough to remain on the bookshelf all year long.

"THE COURSE OF TRUE LOVE NEVER DID RUN SMOOTH"
is an intriguing book involving Becky and Nemi, two best friends. They each fall in love with a brother and sister, Blake and Leila Harris. Becky loves being with Blake but wonders why she is not as happy as she wishes she could be. She starts getting feelings of jealousy whenever she sees Nemi with Leila. As the teens practice for their school play Becky realizes her true feelings. I like this book because it relates to life and shows you your true love can be right in front of you.

This book is about two best friends (Nemi and Becky) who are in High school. When they both "fall in love" , the term used lightly, with a pair of siblings, they scheme of how to get them together. When they acheive their plan however, they find out that it's not really what they want. It is very well written and I suggest all of you out there ages 12 - 19 read it.

Poet, Marilyn Singer celebrates the wonders of our planet in this inspiring and inventive collection of poems about the earth. From mud, ice, deserts, fens, and dunes, to natural disasters, volcanoes, islands, caves, and more, she brings the marvelous intricacies of our world to life on the page. Each lyrical free verse is filled with imagery, magic, and joy, and are complemented by artist, Meilo So's evocative and captivating black and white, India ink drawings. Together word and art send imaginations soaring, and bring a new appreciation and respect to the power and beauty of nature. Perfect for youngsters 10 and older, Footprints On The Roof is a thoughtful, well crafted collection that shouldn't be missed. "Out in the country I walk across towns/I'll never see:/mazy metropolises/under the earth/where rabbits hide from foxes/foxes hide from dogs/full-bellied snakes sleep snugly/worms work uncomplaining // Where what you see is nothing-/what counts is what you smell/or hear or feel/I try to tread softly:/a quiet giant/leaving only footprints/on the roof"

I loved this book. I have read it every night with my son for the past week. It has beautiful poems and has great artwork. I recently bought it for a friend's child as well. This is accesible to children, but does not pander to them. Fabulous

Bottoms Up! isn't another book about bodily functions per say, but a survey of animal bottoms and their varied uses. From setting traps to zapping enemies, spiders, skunks, and other animals are the focus with Patrick O'Brien adding realistic drawings throughout.

Charmed was such a good book. I don't think 5 stars is enough. The Characters really showed who they are right away. I recomend this book to anyone who loves an adventure and has a big imagination.

Fireflies At Midnight is an upbeat poetry picture book for children. Each two-page spread features a full-color illustration by Ken Robbins on one side, and a catchy free-verse poem perfect for reading aloud by Marilyn Singer on the other. Each poem has a theme around a certain time of day, from dawn to dusk, as well as a certain animal, from otters to bats to red foxes. Fireflies At Midnight is captivating, high quality book to share with young readers. Spider: Web is the work/is the home/is the trap/is the hub/is the map/is the night/is the day/is the hour/is the power/is the pattern/is the way

This is a wonderful book for young children. The illustrations are soothing to the eye and restful to the spirit. Just lovely!

It catches the imagination of the dog lover in all of us. My 3 year old niece loved the pictures showing a dozen different types of "puppy ears". I read it for her so many times that I just decided to buy her a copy. It has great illustrations of different breeds of dogs to match each poem. You are definitely going to enjoy this one.

With an eye for negative influence on children, I submit the following criticism: An ending attitude of pride ("Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall." Proverbs 16:18); I want my children to learn humble self-assurance, hence the "just misses the mark" rating. Please consider this and preview for yourself and your children. The positives: Pictures positively delightful and detailed. Chester initially reflects the characteristics of a loving shepherd. May help teach the days of the week. An inconsequential negative: I found myself leaving out "extra" words as I read.

This book is fantastic! The book is about a dog who has much love for his job and his family. One awful day he gets fired from his job at the farm. In search of work, he moves to the city and he finds that it is a very different lifestyle.

Chester, who is a herding dog (and obviously a Border Collie) moves from the country to the city and gets into a number of misadventures before he finds a job to keep him occupied.

Chester's attempts to find something to herd in the city are the funniest part of the book--the ending is a little cute.

And for anyone who is misled by the review citing Christian scripture, the book has nothing to do with religion, Christian or otherwise, unless you believe Border Collies are a religion in themselves. Sheeesh!!!!!