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by Tanuja Desai Hidier
ISBN: 0439357624
Binding/Media: Hardcover - 432 pages
Condition: New
Comments: Sold with pride and shipped with confirmation for US addresses. No publisher marks, no shelf wear.
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makes absolutely no sense.
Rating  (1)
Date: 2010-07-09
As a well read non-indian, I can tell you this is ridiculous!! And I find it deeply offensive that you make sound that this wonderful, talented girl is fine to fall for a loser (cool) guy that uses drugs, has no future in an educated profession and that her values are so poor she would just do whatever others wanted of her. All she needed in life was find a man!!!! Terrible!!!She sounds more like a 12 year old than 17.
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Not the way I want my teenage daughter to find her identity
Rating (1)
Date: 2010-06-21
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
I pre-read this book before giving it to myteenage niece to read. I am glad that I did. On the surface, it sounded great, all about a teenage girl challenging her identity issues and finding herself. Wonderful. My first thought, when starting the book was how childish it seemed. The beginnning is horribly slow, the writing very amateurish. A lot could have been edited out. Then I got the the part where she uses a fake ID to get drunk. Then I got the part where her date wants to sleep with her drunk. Then I got to the part where the "good" guy, a potential Indian boyfriend, gets her high on pot. Not sure about you, but this isn't really the path I want my daughter, or any other girl, to take in finding herself: getting drunk, getting high, running around to clubs underage, and lying to her parents. Everybody sows some wild oats, but this isn't a model that I want to hold up for my child, or anyone else's. The book got junked, not even garage saled.
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Four Stars
Rating  (4)
Date: 2010-06-11
Born Confused is the story of 17 year old Dimple Lala, an Indian-American girl who feels "not quite Indian and not quite American." Dimple is best friends with blonde-haired, blue eyed Gwyn. Dimple's identity crisis comes to a head when her parents decide to fix her up with a "suitable Indian boy" hoping that she will marry one eventually. They introduce her to Karsh, the son of their friends from India. Dimple is not impressed with Karsh on first meeting him but Gwyn is so Dimple helps Gwyn pursue him. Along the way she embarks on a journey of self-discovery.
I liked this book a lot and learned a lot about Indian-America culture and perspectives from it. I listened to the audio book and the narrator, Marguerite Gavin did a fabulous job. She did a wide range of Indian, British, and Teenager accents flawlessly.
The only thing I didn't like about this book was that the pace could be really slow at times. The author had several times when she got on a descriptive tangent, using all kinds of over the top metaphors when I really just wanted her to get on with the story. The book is told in first person from Dimple's point of view and it was pretty unbelievable that a 17 year old had that kind of language skills, especially since this book is classified as young adult.
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so compeling
Rating (4)
Date: 2010-03-11
My name is Athena Miller and i belive that Born Confused is one of the best books i have ever read.
In the book it is about a girl who is living in America living with her indian family.She is confused on who she is in the world and were she belongs.she thinks that she is to indian to live in America but to american to live in India.She goes through the effects of peer presure and makeing choices that most people do in real life.
This is a very compeling book in my opion.It is aimed at a audience of mostly girls ages 12 through 18,but any one can read this amazing book.It has real life lessons that all people should enentually in there life time learn.It reminds me of as a 7th grader i have went through.
i belive that every one and anyone should pick up this book and give it a try.I was instantly hooked when i started reading it and i hope u will be to. This book is amazing and wonderful.
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Presents an absorbing account of the Indian-American experience
Rating  (5)
Date: 2009-10-05
Seventeen-year-old Dimple Lala believes that she is isolated from the Indian community of her immigrant parents and the American world of her contemporaries. When her parents arrange a meeting with a "suitable boy," Karsh Kapoor, Dimple has no interest in getting to know him. However, when Dimple's best friend, perfect, blonde-haired, blue-eyed Gwyn, starts to pursue Karsh and to explore Indian culture in order to attract him, Dimple nds herself learning to appreciate Indian culture and falling in love with Karsh. The language of the narrative is lled with striking imagery as bets Dimple, an accomplished photographer. Born Confused presents an absorbing account of the Indian-American experience from the viewpoint of a perceptive and artistic young woman.
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by Don Freeman (Illustrator: Don Freeman)
ISBN: 0670063363
Binding/Media: Hardcover - 40 pages
Condition: Used: Like New
Comments: Sold with pride. New, unread copy. Publisher's overstock copy with a publisher's mark.
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heart warming
Rating (5)
Date: 2010-05-14
This heart warming tale is a classic among childrens books. I remember the feeling i got as a child when my mother read it to me. This story is about unconditional love and acceptance, and beating the odds.
The lonely little bear that most children would have discarded because of his condition, was seen through the eyes of a poor child who knew what it felt like to be shund by children because of your circumstances. She loved him with a pure heart and took him home fixed him up and shared a happy life with him.
I cried a little and laughed alot, what a beautiful story.
Lori Ann Libby
Author of
The Adventures of Henry Hamper and the Flying Fish
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huge and stupid
Rating (1)
Date: 2010-02-08
0 out of 8 customers found this reveiw helpful
This book is gigantic, so huge you could use it for a liferaft.
I read through it at my local bookstore recently (only took me ten minutes!), intrigued by the gigantic size. The story contains some simple art in the style of curious George, but nothing about it justifies the absurdly huge size.
If you're gonna buy it, buy it as a gift for a friend. That way, figuring out how and where to store it is their problem.
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Really moves my 2 year old
Rating (5)
Date: 2009-12-11
We received this book as a gift when my daughter was 9 months old. She's now 2-1/2 and although she still doesn't fully understand every element, she has grown increasingly aware of the emotion in the story and really loves me to read it. She also said "This is the biggest book I have ever seen!" when we take it out, which is fun.
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Mr. Freeman has tapped into the children's definition of "Homeless"
Rating (5)
Date: 2009-07-07
Do you remember the empathy movie-goers felt when the character "Sid" in toy story used toys to create his personal "concentration camp" complete with weapons of destruction and torture? Well those same feelings and emotions are tapped into again in this "children's storybook" about a stuffed bear who like the Toy Story characters "has feelings". In fact, what makes this book such a treasure is the assumption that everybody has feelings, including toys, and especially stuffed animals.
There are several wonderful lessons that this book conveys to the reader or listener should the activity of the moment be a bedtime story. As adults and children, our own personal reality is limited to the sum of our past experiences. There are so many experiences out there is this world and beyond waiting for us to partake in, as Corduroy found out when he ventured beyond his shelf. Another important message is that no matter how lonely we may feel, or how hopeless companionship may seem, there is somebody out there for everybody. It is amazing how many desperate issues in life can be solved even if our only solution is patience.
Another great lesson that the author addresses is about saving, and the importance of having something put away for those unexpected special things that might come up. A child is never too young to be exposed to the concept of a "piggy bank" and what it can do for you when your "Corduroy" appears on a store shelf.
The illustrations are simples, but colorful and exciting. This is a perfect bedtime story for a newborn or toddler, and makes for a great early reading book for kids who have graduated from simpler books with fewer words on each page. Mr. Freeman has given us a treasure that will be enjoyed by generations of kids and lonely toys that are looking for a home.
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My Daughters Favorite Book
Rating (5)
Date: 2009-06-30
I remember reading this story as a child and my 3 year old daughter loves it.
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by Sara Holbrook
ISBN: 1881786048
Binding/Media: Paperback - 51 pages
Condition: Used: Good
Comments: Sold with pride and shipped with confirmation for US addresses. No shelf wear. Gently read copy. This book is in a very good condition but has in inscription on the first page. No further writing.
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Excellent for all ages!
Rating (5)
Date: 2008-04-19
Sara Holbrook's I Never Said I Wasn't Difficult is one of those rare books that draws in the younger reader. The poems touch the heart of many a school kid. They talk about the types of circumstances that occur in young people's lives. For example, "The Storm That Was" is a perfect example of needing a person to vent your frustrations to. "I rolled in like a storm" and vented. But since you listened, "the storm... it blew away." Of course the "I hate" lines throughout the poem really connect with school kids. "Wrong" touches on the concept that kids hate being wrong during an argument with their parents. "What's worse than being wrong is... / maybe / you were right." Again, this collection of poems, from the ones mentioned above to "A Step," a poem about the possible first kiss (or more), to "Private Property," a poem about the sanctity of the body, to the touching last four lines of one of my personal favorites, "Scream Bloody Murder," there is a lesson to be learned that a child/teenager can connect with and understand.
The book is also a wonder for all ages. When parents lose control or just don't quite understand what their child is going through, maybe don't remember what it was like to be school students with peer pressure and problems, that's where this book also shines. If the parents read it, it will bring back memories of the way it was when "they were young," and not the fabricated idea of perfection that they may have in their minds, but the true memories of a disturbing time in their history. Sara Holbrook's poetry can do just that, and then maybe parents will understand their children just a little bit more.
In conclusion, this book not only helps children understand the problems they are going through, but it also helps parents remember those same problems. They can help their children survive the most awkward years of life.
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Sara captures adolescence
Rating (5)
Date: 2004-12-15
5 out of 5 customers found this reveiw helpful
I am an eighth grade English teacher, and have had copies of "I Never Said I Wasn't Difficult" in my classrooms for the last seven years. Students reach for it again and again, to laugh, to find sympathy, and to share with their friends. Sara is our class poet every year. She crosses gender lines so that boys and girls find a voice that speaks to them, and she gives us a place to find common ground in our discussions. I can't recommend this book-and her others-highly enough.
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My opinion of I Never Said I Wasn't Difficult
Rating (4)
Date: 2003-06-20
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
The poetry in the collection is real life of any American teenager. The poems depict the thoughts of teenagers and their outlook on everything from boring school to overreacting parents who spaz out when kids don't see things the way their parents do. I honestly thought my 16 year old daughter was talking to me!
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A wonderful book for your reluctant reader!
Rating (5)
Date: 2000-10-27
14 out of 14 customers found this reveiw helpful
I originally bought this book to share with my sixth grade class of 11 and 12-year-olds. After the class had a chance to read the short poems, one of my students became attached to the book and re-read it several times, from front to back. This was my reluctant reader. He saw himself in many of the poems and at the end of the week I gave him the book to keep.
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by Tamara Schmitz
ISBN: 0843132213
Binding/Media: Hardcover - 32 pages
Condition: Used: Like New
Comments: Sold with pride. New, unread copy. Publisher's overstock copy with a publisher's mark.
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Review from Books That Heal Kids
Rating (5)
Date: 2010-06-07
I'm all for the power of positive thinking. It's nourishing - especially during complicated family times. Children don't have to be the victims of divorce. Standing On My Own Two Feet teaches simple lessons: that the divorce is not their fault, parents love you unconditionally, and emotional strength can be developed through positive thoughts. Kids perceive divorce completely differently than the adults in their lives. Sometimes on the outside they may look like they are going strong, but often on the inside they are muddling through. Make sure you provide access to bibliotherapy as part of their healing process. As a school counselor, I use this one quite a bit.
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Great for ages 3-6
Rating (5)
Date: 2010-04-02
I especially like this book because of its main theme is that divorce is not the child's fault. There is one page that says "sometimes my mom and dad don't get along, but it's not my fault". This is the only reference to parental disagreement, which I appreciated. (Other books I bought spent far to much time devoted to fighting parents). Also recommended: Two Homes by Claire Masurel
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Great Book for Toddler Boys
Rating (5)
Date: 2010-02-10
1 out of 1 customers found this reveiw helpful
My son is only 3 and he can identify with the main character, Addison, very well. He asks to read about Addison at night before bed and he feels a connection with him because both he and Addison have two homes. It's a great book, wonderful pictures, and a great message overall for children that have divorced parents that are both still apart of their lives.
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Very Positive, Helpful Book
Rating (5)
Date: 2009-10-06
5 out of 5 customers found this reveiw helpful
Great find!! I purchased this book to help my 4yr old son during our family's divorce. I particularly liked that it is not skewed from either parent's point of view like some other books that I purchased. It focuses on how the child is not to blame for the changes going on and that both parents still love (& will always) love them.
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Standing on my own Two Feet: A Child's Affirmation of Love in the Midst of Divorce
Rating (5)
Date: 2009-09-11
2 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
I sent this book to my sister's granddaughter whose Mom is going through a rough divorce. My sister read it to her and raved to me about the book. She felt it was an excellent read for her granddaughter.
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by Oliver Jeffers (Illustrator: Oliver Jeffers)
ISBN: 0399250743
Binding/Media: Hardcover - 32 pages
Condition: Used: Like New
Comments: Sold with pride. New, unread copy. Publisher's overstock copy with a publisher's mark.
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Love this book
Rating (5)
Date: 2010-06-10
I love this book and author. The story is so cute and simple with great drawings. My 4-year-old loves the subject matter of the boy who travels to the moon and back. The boy and the martian show great team work, with some silliness.
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My 2 year old loves this book...
Rating (5)
Date: 2010-04-09
This is one of my favorite books to read to my daughter. The story is sweet and the artwork is beautiful. She's only 2, but she loves looking at the spaceship and moon and really responds to the story.
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Oliver Jeffers is the Man!!!
Rating (5)
Date: 2010-02-12
The best thing about this book and all of Oliver Jeffers' books is that they are so approachable for children (I think) of all ages, and for adults. You know how you don't get tired reading and re-reading some books for your kids - this book, (as well as all of Jeffers' books) is sublime, imaginative, funny, whimsical, philosophical and a joy to look at. Like the books that are classics, this one belongs in that category. Thank you Mr Jeffers!! I can't wait to see what you come up with next!!!
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My Son Loves this Book
Rating (5)
Date: 2009-11-05
This book is a joy to read. The story is fanciful and the illustrations are perfect for little ones. You will love it too!
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Could you help me with some directions?
Rating  (3)
Date: 2009-09-09
0 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
Jeffers, O. (2007). The Way Back Home. New York: Philomel Books.
9780399250743
Irish author Oliver Jeffers shares the imaginative story of a young boy who discovers an airplane in his closet. The boy flies to the moon, but runs out of gas while he's up in the sky. Stuck on the moon, the boy meets a Martian who is having spaceship problems.
This is a wonderful book to help children with fears of the dark, being alone or the unknown while also sharing the importance of friendship to help children through tough times. It also shows one way in which it is possible to maintain friendships from a long distance.
The illustrations are fun and could be used to encourage students to draw their own pictures of airplanes or characters in different locations around (or off) the world. Chances are good, students will want to spend a few minutes staring at some of the pages taking note of the details and expressions.
Activities to Do with the Book:
A good read aloud, a teacher could follow up by using the idea of an airplane that could take a child anywhere and have imaginative adventures to destinations.
Another option would be to focus on the idea of a friendly Martian. Students could come up with ideas of what the Martian would eat, what it's home would look like, etc. This could then lead to an introductory lesson on what Mars is actually like.
This is also a good book to use to trigger ideas about teamwork and maintaining friendships even if one of the young friends lives far away. Students could brainstorm on the various ways that people can remain in contact or design their own ideas for the technology of the future.
Favorite Quotes:
"Once there was a boy, and one day, as he was putting his things back in the closet, he found an airplane."
"The boy heard noises. The Martian heard noises. Both feared the worst. But as their eyes got used to the dark, both the boy and the Martian realized they'd met someone else in trouble."
"The boy showed the Martian his empty fuel tank and the Martian showed the boy his broken engine."
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by Oliver Jeffers (Illustrator: Oliver Jeffers)
ISBN: 0399250743
Binding/Media: Hardcover - 32 pages
Condition: Used: Like New
Comments: Sold with pride. New, unread copy. Publisher's overstock copy with a publisher's mark.
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Love this book
Rating (5)
Date: 2010-06-10
I love this book and author. The story is so cute and simple with great drawings. My 4-year-old loves the subject matter of the boy who travels to the moon and back. The boy and the martian show great team work, with some silliness.
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My 2 year old loves this book...
Rating (5)
Date: 2010-04-09
This is one of my favorite books to read to my daughter. The story is sweet and the artwork is beautiful. She's only 2, but she loves looking at the spaceship and moon and really responds to the story.
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Oliver Jeffers is the Man!!!
Rating (5)
Date: 2010-02-12
The best thing about this book and all of Oliver Jeffers' books is that they are so approachable for children (I think) of all ages, and for adults. You know how you don't get tired reading and re-reading some books for your kids - this book, (as well as all of Jeffers' books) is sublime, imaginative, funny, whimsical, philosophical and a joy to look at. Like the books that are classics, this one belongs in that category. Thank you Mr Jeffers!! I can't wait to see what you come up with next!!!
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My Son Loves this Book
Rating (5)
Date: 2009-11-05
This book is a joy to read. The story is fanciful and the illustrations are perfect for little ones. You will love it too!
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Could you help me with some directions?
Rating (3)
Date: 2009-09-09
0 out of 2 customers found this reveiw helpful
Jeffers, O. (2007). The Way Back Home. New York: Philomel Books.
9780399250743
Irish author Oliver Jeffers shares the imaginative story of a young boy who discovers an airplane in his closet. The boy flies to the moon, but runs out of gas while he's up in the sky. Stuck on the moon, the boy meets a Martian who is having spaceship problems.
This is a wonderful book to help children with fears of the dark, being alone or the unknown while also sharing the importance of friendship to help children through tough times. It also shows one way in which it is possible to maintain friendships from a long distance.
The illustrations are fun and could be used to encourage students to draw their own pictures of airplanes or characters in different locations around (or off) the world. Chances are good, students will want to spend a few minutes staring at some of the pages taking note of the details and expressions.
Activities to Do with the Book:
A good read aloud, a teacher could follow up by using the idea of an airplane that could take a child anywhere and have imaginative adventures to destinations.
Another option would be to focus on the idea of a friendly Martian. Students could come up with ideas of what the Martian would eat, what it's home would look like, etc. This could then lead to an introductory lesson on what Mars is actually like.
This is also a good book to use to trigger ideas about teamwork and maintaining friendships even if one of the young friends lives far away. Students could brainstorm on the various ways that people can remain in contact or design their own ideas for the technology of the future.
Favorite Quotes:
"Once there was a boy, and one day, as he was putting his things back in the closet, he found an airplane."
"The boy heard noises. The Martian heard noises. Both feared the worst. But as their eyes got used to the dark, both the boy and the Martian realized they'd met someone else in trouble."
"The boy showed the Martian his empty fuel tank and the Martian showed the boy his broken engine."
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