books: children's books - top sellers ...     books:       The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective Teens225 reviews Sean Covey Fireside, 1998 Fantastic This book is such a great book. I'm using it with a group of high school juniors and seniors as a textbook for a course. The course helps students with disabilities plan for their future. This book has made some of my students realize that they can do anything they put their minds to and/or how to seek out help.             Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw157 reviews Jeff Kinney Amulet Books, 2009 The Last Straw This series of books are one of the best I've ever read in children books....My kids love them also             Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas9 reviews Jane O'connor HarperCollins, 2009 Reading Fancy Nancy Will Make You Smarter! I bought my granddaughter, Mary Mace, her first Fancy Nancy book when she was just 3 years old in 2007. She fell head over high heels in love with the witty, sparkly Nancy and her over-the-top ways. Since January of 2007, I have bought her every Fancy Nancy book and she devoured them, memorizing the story as her mother read them to her. When she got this book last week, she immediately ...             House of Danger (Choose Your Own Adventure #6)9 reviews R. A. Montgomery Chooseco, 2006 strange and creepy but great! by: kait ; ] i love this book and it made me feel really creeped out by everything. this is a great book for me since i always have my nose in a story. i srongly recommend it to others because it is super great and the author did put a lot into it. let me just say this is a great book for anyone and everyone.             The Hunger Games677 reviews Suzanne Collins Scholastic Press, 2008 Best Book I've Read in a While Where do I start? Well, When I first read the synopsis of this book, I immediately thought of the Japanese move Battle Royale. The idea of teenagers being put into a fight to the death was the same, so I put off reading it for a long time. Big mistake. I can't believe I deprived myself of this book! The characters were very well developed and believable. There is action, violence, and a little ...             Where the Wild Things Are454 reviews Maurice Sendak Harper Collins, 1988 Poetic, takes you to a different world! Maurice Sendak's wonderful art is the first thing that hits you about this book. The story is simple - a boy does naughty things, is sent off to bed without dinner. He goes (in his mind) to a fantasy land where the wild things are... but hunger makes him return to his room - to find a hot dinner waiting for him there. Mommy did not have the heart to *really* send him to bed without dinner after ...             Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules180 reviews Jeff Kinney Amulet Books, 2008 Love this book! My 8 year old loves this series. He actually finished this whole book in just 2 days because he couldn't put it down. I read the series myself so I could see what he was reading and I enjoyed them.             LEGO Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary27 reviews Simon Beecroft DK Publishing, 2009 Awesome book! My son loves it. My son (8) purchased this book with his allowance. He is a very sophisticated lego user, huge star wars fan and I was sure he would look at it once and then it would sit on the shelf. Boy, was I wrong! He loves this book! He goes through it over and over. Loves quoting the facts and referencing facts throughout the book. It really does have a lot of information. The pictures are well done, ...             Diary of a Wimpy Kid Do-It-Yourself Book89 reviews Jeff Kinney Amulet Books, 2008 My son loves this book! and the whole series I purchased this book for my son; it arrived promptly and he was thrilled. He's been carrying it around ever since. Oh, with a pencil, too, so that he can "Do It Himself" Can't wait for the next book, I've already got it on pre-order!             Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days86 reviews Jeff Kinney Amulet Books, 2009 Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Dog Days This book is as good, if not a bit better, than the first one of the series. The author has got his groove back. Fantastic fun!             Tempted (House of Night)102 reviews ATOM LOVED IT! ok first i LOVE this series and waited for a month to get it from my library and i enjoyed hearing the thoughts of other characters. zoey seems to have matured (in my opinion) and we dont hear alot of bullpoppie or what ever else she says like that. i loved what happened between stevie rae and rephraim(?) the only thing that confused me was the ending...... what really happened?             The Twilight Saga: New Moon--The Official Illustrated Movie Companion49 reviews Mark Cotta Vaz Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2009 LOVED IT! The pics were so beautiful! SO BEAUTIFUL! The interviews were awesome and the information was truly great. Can't wait for the next Eclipse companion.             The Last Olympian (Percy Jackson & the Olympians, Book 5)171 reviews Rick Riordan Disney Hyperion Books for Children, 2009 SO AWESOME! SO AWESOME!HELLO,I'M 10 YEARS OLD AND I JUST FINISHED THE SERIES.I THINK THIS BOOK IS THE BEST AND SCARIEST BOOK OF THE SERIES.PEOPLE OUT THERE START READING BOOKS 1,2,3,AND 4,SO YOU CAN GET TO BOOK 5!SO START READING NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!SORRY,WE ARE SOMME TECHNICHAL DIFFUCLTIES,BEEP!SORRY ABOUT THAT.I LOVE THIS BOOK BECASE IT GETS YOUR ATTENTION AND ITS FULL OF DARK TURNS.MY FAVORITE PART WAS ...             Tempted (House of Night Novels)102 reviews P. C. Cast, Kristin Cast St. Martin's Griffin, 2009 LOVED IT! ok first i LOVE this series and waited for a month to get it from my library and i enjoyed hearing the thoughts of other characters. zoey seems to have matured (in my opinion) and we dont hear alot of bullpoppie or what ever else she says like that. i loved what happened between stevie rae and rephraim(?) the only thing that confused me was the ending...... what really happened?             The Book Thief729 reviews Markus Zusak Alfred A. Knopf, 2007 One of THE Greatest Books that I have read I was a little skeptical about reading a book from the point of view from death, but it was a very easy read and an astonishing story about a young girl in Germany during World War 2.             Nubs: The True Story of a Mutt, a Marine & a Miracle14 reviews Brian Dennis, Mary Nethery, ... Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2009 Heartwarming This book is a beautiful story of two hearts joining. It is perfect for dog lovers, and really anyone who need a reminder that true, unconditional love is out there. I purchased this book to give to my cousin who is a retired marine, and also a dog lover. I must admit that I read it before I gave it to him. I have never been so touched. It is truly a remarkable story of friendship and ...             Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Japanese Edition)275 reviews Jeff Kinney Poplar Publishing, 2008 Can't buy these books fast enough :) My 9yr old son has been reading and re-reading this entire series since the first book was published. Buy the hardcover -- we had bought him one of the other books in the paperback and ended up purchasing a hardcover edition a few weeks later. The paperback version just didn't survive the love (and abuse).             The Magician's Elephant44 reviews Kate DiCamillo Candlewick, 2009 children's story Ordered for our grandchildren's library at our home. Books are a necessity when they are here.None have read it yet.             The Christmas Sweater: A Picture Book13 reviews Glenn Beck, Kevin Balfe, ... Aladdin, 2009 What a great story! I am so pleased with my purchase of "The Christmas Sweater: A Picture Book." I am certain it will become a classic. It is a warm story that is just right for the Christmas season. Each year I like to get books for my grandchildren. This year I am choosing this book. I was also pleased to find that Amazon has the best price I have found. Congrats!             The Angel Experiment (Maximum Ride, Book 1)312 reviews James Patterson Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2007 a fantastic and amazing story this book put me off the edge of my seat. i was always eager to find out what was going to happen next. the book is full of drama and courage. i have never read a greater book!          • Gossip is idle talk or rumor, especially about the personal or private affairs of others. 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