So Sleepy Story

Book Description

In a sleepy sleepy house everything is so sleepy – until music drifts in through an open window. Chairs begin to rock, dishes begin to dance, and a sleepy boy opens his eyes to the revelry of the once-sleepy house. Then, softly, the music drifts out, and everything is sleepy sleepy once more.

With his soothing text and gentle, whimsical illustrations, Uri Shulevitz has created the ultimate sleepy sleepy bedtime story.

Customer Reviews:

So Sleepy Story.......2007-09-20

I have two sons 4 and 1 and this book keeps their attention. It even puts them in the right mood to go to sleep. I even get sleepy reading this book. Good job!

Fantastic art and story.......2007-08-15

This is a bedtime book my almost-2-year-old daughter loves and what's more I continue to love despite many, many readings of it. The pictures are so detailed and expressive and the story so simple yet compelling that it never gets boring.

Great bedtime book.......2007-05-10

I saw this book featured in Time and searched for it here and read the excerpt -- and I knew I just had to get it for my 20 month old son. We love reading it before bedtime, and the hypnotic cadence of the text calms him until he's sleepy. I read it in a sleepy voice and get sleepy myself!

This puts me to sleep!.......2007-04-28

Go on use your imagination and creativity. Nice book, which gives you the opportunity to enhance with your own words.

Junior now turns it down as he knows its the lights out book. At least i got about 20 uses out of it before he got savvy

One to own.......2007-01-12

I read a blurb about this title in newsprint, and bought it for my two-year old granddaughter, a fairly non-interested reader. It's beautifully illustrated and has a engaging, not too long, not too short, tale. It made the longlist of her favorites.

I Am Not Sleepy and I Will Not Go to Bed (Charlie and Lola)

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Big brothers are nice to have
Great Bedtime story
Modern Classic Feeds the Imagination
Excellent
very cute

I Am Not Sleepy and I Will Not Go to Bed (Charlie and Lola)

Manufacturer: Candlewick
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0763629707
Release Date: 2005-08-09

Book Description

It's bedtime for Charlie and Lola, the hilarious siblings from I WILL NEVER NOT EVER EAT A TOMATO.

Night owl Lola likes to stay up coloring and scribbling and wriggling and bouncing and chattering. Lola never gets tired. How can big brother Charlie convince her it's time for bed? Heralded by the WASHINGTON POST as "a delightful new voice in children's books," author-illustrator Lauren Child splashes her offbeat sense of humor and unique artwork all over this bedtime story. Laugh out loud at Lola's imaginative antics, but save a cheer for kind, patient Charlie, the big brother we'd all love to have.

Customer Reviews:

Big brothers are nice to have.......2007-03-09

Characters, dialog, and illustrations make sense to children and adults. Fun to read and to look at. This series of books is truly enjoyable and relates to the TV series. This repetition gives multi-modal exposure to children, helps them remember the stories and engages them in the words as well as the pictures.

Great Bedtime story.......2007-02-22

My 2 year old son loves when we read him this book. He's seen Charlie and Lola on TV a couple times, just enough for him to recognize the characters. It is very much like the show, it's as if they took the script and just made it into a book. Even if you haven't seen the show, I'm sure most families can relate to some of the things Charlie goes through when trying to get Lola off to bed, especially if your little one has a big imagination.

Modern Classic Feeds the Imagination.......2007-01-24

This is a great going to bed book that outlines all the necesary steps to take before going to bed in a very fun way. My two year old daughter now insists on "hopping" into bed since that is what Lola does. One word of caution: Lola comes up with very creative ideas (some would say fibs) for why she cannot take the next step for getting to bed. If you want to spark imagination in your child this is great. But if you are a strict authoritarian parent who wants a no nonsense approach to bedtime this may not be the right pick for you. Lola goes to bed without too much effort though and my daughter finds the pictures of Lola drinking her pink milk with tigers and brushing her teeth with a lion and bathing with a whale very entertaining.

Excellent.......2007-01-10

Gift for my 9-year old niece - big Charlie & Lola fan!

Easy order process and quick delivery!

Thanks!

very cute.......2006-11-10

My kids love the show and when we got them the book they were very excited. The book is as good as the show, the pictures a great too.

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Beautiful Art, Beautiful Words
GORGEOUS!
Genius.
The acknowledgments page alone is impressive!

A Seed Is Sleepy
Dianna Hutts Aston
Manufacturer: Chronicle Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0811855201

Book Description

Award-winning artist Sylvia Long and author Dianna Hutts Aston have teamed up again to create this gorgeous and informative introduction to seeds. Poetic in voice and elegant in design, the book introduces children to a fascinating array of seed and plant facts, making it a guide that is equally at home being read on a parent's lap as in a classroom reading circle.

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful Art, Beautiful Words.......2007-08-17

At first glance, this book appears to be a simple ode to seeds with beautiful drawings. Each page contains a sentence that starts with "A seed is..." followed by an adjective. However, the author then gives us fascinating factual information about why the adjective describes seeds. This is a great way to teach kids about seeds and also allow them to epose them to a multitude of seeds they would otherwise have never seen! Also check out the companion book, "An Egg is Quiet."

GORGEOUS!.......2007-07-26

I LOVE this book. It was recommended in Mothering magazine, so I decided to check it out. This book, and the one published previously by the same duo (An Egg is Quiet) are beautifully illustrated. My baby is only 7 months old, so we haven't passed board books yet, but I can't wait until she can sit and listen to the verse in these books. I would say the minimum age would be three, but kids will love it until ten years of age or so!

Genius........2007-04-24

Sometimes a book is so lovely, it is difficult to review. You just want to throw a bunch of words out, like, "stunning," "superb," "gorgeous," and "accomplished." There. I'm done. No? Okay, then, on with the review.

Dianna Hutts Aston and Sylvia Long team up again after their Cybils Non-Fiction Award-winning "An Egg is Quiet." Now I know what all the fuss is about. Aston takes a non-fiction topic and turns it into a lyrical work of genius. In "A Seed is Sleepy" the seed is the topic du jour. Now we've all read a non-fiction title or two about seeds. But Aston's genius is taking the mundane and making it beautiful. Take the opening page, for example:

A seed is sleepy.

It lies there, tucked inside its flower,
or its cone, or beneath the soil. Snug. Still.

Rendered in open, easy-to-read cursive, these lines are pure poetry and set the frame for the book. Each double-page spread begins with a similar seed statement and Dianna Hutts Aston's choices are always unexpected. My favorite is "A seed is inventive" and is followed by:

To find a spot to grow,
A seed might leap from its pod,
[violet]
or cling to a
child's shoestring,
[cocklebur]
or tumble through
a bear's belly.
[Red huckleberry]
A seed hopes to land where
there is plenty of
sunlight, soil, and water.

Sylvia Long's ink and watercolor illustrations are worthy of any nineteenth-century illustrated nature classic. Full color and lush, you want to snip each one out and make a gorgeous collage until you remember you'd destroy this amazing book.

"A Seed is Sleepy" will be enjoyed by children of all ages and all tastes. The story fan will appreciate Aston's way with words, while the non-fiction freak will relish the information presented. And the best news? Parents won't be bored reading this one aloud, either.

The acknowledgments page alone is impressive!.......2007-03-23

Wow--sometimes a book comes along that is truly outstanding! The text is captivating, telling stories that fascinate young and old readers alike about all sorts of seeds-- many I bet an amateur botanist will have never heard about! The same with the attractive illustrations-- just gorgeous! My kids are learning Botany this semester at Homeschool Co-op and this volume is an excellent enrichment. We have the authors' other one as well--An Egg Is Quiet--also excellent!

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delightfully entertaining !
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
delightful for all ages
An Age-Old Classic
Bedtime story and classic American fiction all in one

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Washington Irving
Manufacturer: Wildside Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0809594080

Book Description

The chief part of the stories, however, turned upon the favorite specter of Sleepy Hollow, the Headless Horseman, who had been heard several times of late, patrolling the country; and, it was said, tethered his horse nightly among the graves in the churchyard. The story was immediately matched by a thrice marvelous adventure of Brom Bones, who made light of the Galloping Hessian as an arrant jockey. He affirmed that on returning one night from the neighboring village of Sing Sing, he had been overtaken by this midnight trooper; that he had offered to race with him for a bowl of punch, and should have won it too, for Daredevil beat the goblin horse all hollow, but just as they came to the church bridge, the Hessian bolted, and vanished in a flash of fire. All these tales, told in that drowsy undertone with which men talk in the dark, the countenances of the listeners only now and then receiving a casual gleam from the glare of a pipe, sank deep in the mind of Ichabod. . . .

Customer Reviews:

delightfully entertaining !.......2007-06-12

I remember reading this story as a child, how it was frightening and suspenseful at times, but always entertaining and an enjoyable read. Re-reading this classic American story for academic purposes, to my surprise I found that the same feeling still persisted through the years, only this time with a deeper understanding of the rhetorics and it's witty brilliance. Irving's exceptional and unique way of combining suspense and humor makes this story a must read for everyone.

The sheer length of the story already got me excited. It's short and a fast-read, but not compromising for its quality. The story primarily deals with a man named Ichabod Crane, a teacher immediately following the American Revolution. Ichabod surrounds himself with beliefs of mystical creatures and legends, such as that of the Headless Horseman. His superstitions are what ultimately brings Ichabod to his downfall. Not only Ichabod, but the entire town is certain that such a creature exists, although no one has uncovered evidence, and as a result myths fly around and everyone is on their toes about the whole issue. This goes to show Irving's primary argument and purpose in this story: that false supersitious beliefs will ultimately lead to ones downfall, as is the case for Ichabod.

The overall tone of this story is light and lyrical, with a dash of wit and humor thrown in to add spice. Irving's eloquent and flowy writing makes this story enjoyable just from the sound of the language, and has an unusual combination of freight and suspense with light-hearted humor. Throughout the book, Irving also gives examples of some of the dark elements present in the story. For example, Irving warns readers that they are about to enter a sleepy land that is open to supernatural happenings. The mythical events that happen in the land correspond to ideas of dark romanticism that incorporated fantastical occurrences. However, not the entire book is plagued with dark and serious elements. For example, the character of Ichabod Crane is intended to be comical, because Irving assigns odd characteristics to him, such as an abnormal nose and gangly frame. Through such traits, Irving adds humor that is shown through the character of Ichabod from the otherwise dark and gloomy storyline.

All in all, this story is simply a must read for any lover of American literature.

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.......2007-03-08

I havent read this book since I was a kid and it is as classic as ever.

delightful for all ages.......2007-01-12

What The Legend of Sleepy Hollow lacks in substance it makes up for in quality. Washington Irving writes a short piece crammed with elements of sophisticated literature, Dark Romanticism, and meaningful themes. This short story is a literary masterpiece that is directed to a wide range of readers.
Short and easy to read, the Legend of Sleepy Hollow provides a delightful storyline that fascinates even the youngest audiences. Irving's diction is somewhat elevated, but not so much that it is confusing or difficult. The words would provide an excellent transition for novices that wish to improve on their vocabulary. The style is intriguing and never fails to entertain readers. Children can get an early exposure to writing from another era and gain an early respect for Dark Romantic literature. Most laudable is Washington Irving's extremely vivid imagery. His depiction of the rural town of Sleepy Hollow is unmatched, with each image providing a burst of emotion. The writing is straightforward and will not confuse or perplex readers. The supernatural aspects of the story make this far from bland, exciting children and adults alike. There is a considerable amount of mystery, suspense, and action, each adding to the joy in reading the piece.
The story itself may seem simple, but The Legend of Sleepy Hollow can entertain many intellectuals with its themes and dark Romantic aspects. There are many elements that are sophisticated enough to be dissected, scrutinized and, analyzed. Although the plot is straightforward, themes are hidden and can be vague. The story ends on a note in which nothing is absolute, leaving it to readers to come up with their own theories. Complex themes from Dark Romanticism are rampant and can reveal complex revelations about human nature.
The story is short, but complex in its themes and literary aspects, making the novel a delightful piece to read and analyze.

An Age-Old Classic.......2007-01-12

I remember reading The Legend of Sleepy Hollow as a child, as it was one of the classic tales that frankly frightened me a lot, but it was always an enjoyable read. Now, having to read the story academically, I have found that Washington Irving subtly covers many themes throughout his story that I would have never realized if I had not been digging for them- revealing the brilliance of Irving's writing. To be able to integrate such classic humor with insights into human nature is an amazing feat, and Irving does so seamlessly.

Written years after the Revolutionary War, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow contains an underlying message about how America needs to act in order to succeed as an established society. It was not until I had read many literary criticisms on the story that I could find this theme apparent throughout the story. Irving brilliantly juxtaposes the practical Brom Van Brunt to the overly imaginative protagonist, Ichabod Crane. The two characters compete to win Katrina Van Tassle's affections. Throughout the story, Ichabod surrounds himself in tales of ethereal creatures, and these tales greatly influence Ichabod's state of mind. After hearing about the infamous Headless Horseman, Ichabod takes an unsettling trek home through nature and is frightened by every little noise, believing each shadow to be a mark of the horseman, revealing his active imagination. In the end, it is his imagination that ultimately brings Ichabod to his downfall and the brawny Brom to his success, as he is the one who successfully woos Katrina. Ichabod represents the idealistic and superstitious mindset that America as a society should not adapt to; rather, America should be more practical and realistic, like Brom.

Irving's writing is humorous and bright and the novel truly deserves its place in classic American literature, as it spawned the dawn of comedic writing in America. From an academic standpoint, however, I cannot say that I would encourage readers to pursue this story for any moralistic lesson in particular. The historical context in which Irving wrote the story creates a bit of barrier to relate the novel to today's society. Despite all of that, the Legend of Sleepy Hollow is definitely an enjoyable read that one could indulge in for leisure.

Bedtime story and classic American fiction all in one.......2007-01-12

Washington Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is a short and entertaining book which takes the reader on a journey, following the schoolteacher Ichabod Crane and his wild fantasies. The beautiful yet dark setting of Sleepy Hollow creates a curious atmosphere, blending Ichabod's chase after Katrina with his own attempted escape from the headless horseman. The perspective of the story, told through the point of view of a storyteller, gives an interesting view, leaving out parts that the reader must fill in on his or her own. As the reader completes the story, he or she is left with a great mystery which surrounds the ending of the novel, concerning whether the headless horseman was just a hoax created by Brom Bones to scare off Ichabod Crane, or the Galloping Hessian really does haunt the town of Sleepy Hollow. Each reader is allowed to discover his or her own perspective of the story's ending.

Although only a short tale, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow goes beyond the simple bedtime story. The chimerical nature of Ichabod Crane and his hodgepodge of superstitions ultimately lead to his downfall, a detail not easily uncovered with a quick read-through. Irving's criticism of dwelling too long on dreams and fantasies is exposed through the schoolteacher's flaws and supposed death. Even if the reader does not immediately pick up these points, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is still a delightful tale to indulge in.

What makes The Legend of Sleepy Hollow such a great book is the author's writing style, which appeals to readers of all ages. Irving creates contrasting moods, setting scenes of joy and gaiety next to gloomy nightmares. He places the lovely home of the Van Tassels in the superstitious town of Sleepy Hollow. These contrasts create a beautiful and intricately designed setting for the legend of the headless horseman. Scholarly readers can analyze the effects of the shifts in tone and atmosphere, while younger readers can indulge in Irving's vivid descriptions, picturing themselves feasting with the Van Tassels or riding with Ichabod on his flight from the Galloping Hessian.

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Great Purchase
Everyone loved it
Kinda Bummed...
Lots of fun!
a safe and soft book

Sleepy Bunny (Pat the Bunny Cloth Book)
Golden Books
Manufacturer: Golden Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Rag Book

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ASIN: 0375825312
Release Date: 2003-09-09

Book Description

Sleepy Bunny is a deluxe cloth book that is just perfect for bedtime. Children can move the plush Bunny from page to page and read all about how Bunny puts the toys away, has a yummy snack, and pulls up the covers to go to sleep.

Customer Reviews:

Great Purchase.......2007-07-29

This book is adorable and well made. The kids love it and so do I.

Everyone loved it.......2007-01-24

We bought this as a Christmas gift for our 10-month-old great grandson and there wasn't an adult in the family who didn't read it, play with it and love it! What a wonderful little book. I know our g-grandson will come to love it too. The perfect little starter book!

Kinda Bummed..........2006-03-10

My son LOVES his Pat the Bunny book, so I bought this one for him so he could keep it in his crib with him. I'm bummed because they are only 2 pages that are truely interactive, and the story itself was sort of lacking... He doesn't even seem interested in it... I'm still hopeful that he'll get interested and I didn't waste my money...

Lots of fun!.......2005-04-20

We received this book as a gift for my son. I had Pat the Bunny as a kid, but I'd never seen such a cool cloth book; we've been showing it to visitors when they come over. It's very entertaining to hop the bunny through the scenes, and I know we'll have lots of fun with the book in the future. What a great way to get kids (and the adults they read with) involved in the story!
The scenes are charming, and the concept combines storytime (and bedtime, since the sleepy bunny is getting ready for bed) with playtime. I'm very excited that people are thinking outside the box as they create products for children.

a safe and soft book.......2003-12-18

I PURCHASED THIS BOOK FOR MY 8 MONTH OLD AND HE LOVES IT! ALTHOUGH HE CANNOT READ YET OBVIOUSLY, HE LOVES TO CHEW ON THIS BOOK SINCE HE IS TEETHING. HE LOVES THE LITTLE BUNNY BECAUSE HE CAN HOLD IT IN HIS HAND AND IT IS ATTACHED TO THE BOOK. THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR CARE ON THIS ARE NOT TRUE. IT SAYS THAT IT IS NOT MACHINE WASHABLE AND I THREW IT IN THE WASHER AND IT WAS JUST FINE AS LONG AS IT IS A DELICATE CYCLE. OTHER THAN THAT IT IS SAFE AND SOFT AND MY CHILD LOVES IT.

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Positive view of Rotties
Another great Carl book!
Great first book for our son...

Carl's Sleepy Afternoon
Alexandra Day
Manufacturer: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0374310882
Release Date: 2005-09-15

Book Description

A new book to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of Good Dog, Carl
Carl is finally back! Once again, Alexandra Day has concocted a very busy day for the amazing and all-around resourceful Rottweiler Carl. His owner believes Carl is at home taking a nap, when really he’s making tracks all over town. He visits a bakery, makes a delivery for the pharmacist, helps out a veterinarian, and joins in a magician’s act in the park. But in the most important event of the day, Carl becomes a real hero when he rescues a litter of puppies from a fire.

With eight more pages of fun than in the previous Carl books, this captivating adventure, related mostly through pictures, will delight fans old and new.

Customer Reviews:

Positive view of Rotties.......2007-06-27

I have always liked the Carl books since I have owned rottweillers for the past 16 years. They are great dogs who have received a bad reputation because of irresponsible owners. This book shows the life of a loving family dog. If you ever wondered what your pet does while you are at work, this is the book to read. Another great thing about the book if that it is told in pictures. You will only find words on the first and last page of the book, but the author and illutrator get the story across very well.

Another great Carl book! .......2007-05-10

This is another great Carl book! The story is good and the illustations are beautiful. Our toddler loves this series!

Great first book for our son..........2007-05-09

Great book to read and share with our son. Having had a rottie, the Carl books bring out the true nature of these gentle giants. What a great series...
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Pearland, TX

101 Mississippi Delta Blues Cotton Picking Guitar Licks (Book and CD) (Red Dog Music Books Fingerpicking Guitar Series)

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101 Mississippi Delta Blues Cotton Picking Guitar Licks (Book and CD) (Red Dog Music Books Fingerpicking Guitar Series)
Larry McCabe
Manufacturer: Red Dog Music Books
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ASIN: B000OD4QT4

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This superb fingerpicking reference book features 101 authentic, traditional blues fingerstyle licks for guitar. The goldmine of licks is divided into the following categories: Four-beat licks; Eight-beat licks; Introductions and turnarounds. The licks are written in both standard notation and guitar tablature, and recorded at a moderate speed on the companion CD. This is not a method book for beginners, but a nice collection of licks for guitarists who have some fingerstyle ability and want to do some exploring. Another GREAT guitar book from Red Dog Music Books.

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Cute Book
Sleepy Dog
Best kids book EVER written hands down!
Couldn't live without it!
We love Sleepy Dog

Sleepy Dog (Step into Reading, Step 1)
Harriet Ziefert , and Norman Gorbaty
Manufacturer: Random House Books for Young Readers
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ASIN: 0394868773
Release Date: 1984-10-12

Book Description

Illus. in full color. A dog and his pet cat share good-night kisses and playful dreams until morning wakes them, in this bedtime story for youngest beginning readers.

Customer Reviews:

Cute Book.......2007-01-08

This is a very cute book for small children and those beginning to read. Makes a wonderful bedtime story when it is late and there is no time for a longer one. My daughter loves it.

Sleepy Dog.......2003-12-17

This book is great. It's easy to read, and very cute. I think it's a great beginners book.

Best kids book EVER written hands down!.......2002-12-07

This was the book I learned to read with. It is still my favorite, even though I am now 18. I buy it for ALL baby gifts. No words can describe how fun this book is. MUST BUY!!! :)

Couldn't live without it!.......2001-07-14

Just as a previous reviewer stated, I am ordering a second copy of this book. I bought it on a whim when my son was 6 mos old. He's a little over two now and still wants this book read EVERY night as part of his routine.

The big pictures and easy words are a great learning tool. It's just enough to stimulate interest but not overstimulate. The length is pretty good too.

Definately worth the money!

We love Sleepy Dog.......2000-01-09

Sleepy Dog has eased our child into bedtime every night for over a year.The book contains recognizable subject matter for even the youngest of children. It even brings up a nightmare in a very lighthearted way, so as not to frighten children. This book has prevented our child from ever having a traumatic bedtime experience. Thumbs up!

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Mr. Rogers meets Saw 3
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Reflections of the Old World Through Washington Irving's Tales
headless horseman
headless horseman

Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Jane Mason
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ASIN: 0439225108

Book Description

Ichabod Crane loves nothing more than telling ghost stories. But Ichabod is terribly afraid of ghosts and would never want to meet one - especially the spooky Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow!There are many scary spirits and ghosts who haunt Sleepy Hollow. But none is more frightening than the Headless Horseman. When Ichabod meets the Headless Horseman, will he live to tell his story?

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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Featured is the terrifying headless horseman, the gawky Ichabod Crane and the peerless Katerina.

Customer Reviews:

Mr. Rogers meets Saw 3.......2007-06-03

I will keep this quick because it was already a waste of time to read this book. They used these horrible drawing for the book that look like my little brother did them. Basically they messed up the story and made it for kids. They made it a childrens book, if that is what your looking for then it is good.

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.......2007-04-26

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
By: Washington Irving
Review by Tristan
Did you ever hear of the headless horseman? If you didn't, now you will.
Ichabod Crane is a thin, odd-looking school teacher of Sleepy Hollow. He likes Katrina Van Tassel and also her father's farm. Katrina Van Tassel is a pretty, young flitter of sleepy hollow. Her father, Baltus Van Tassel, is a wealthy man who has a harvest feast. Ichabod borrows Gun Powder ,a horse, to get to the feast. Ichabod is competing for Katrina. His nemeses Brom Bones, the town's dare devil.
So, one day when he just borrowed Gun Powder and he fell asleep in Sleepy Hollow's little valley. Some people say it was curse by a German doctor or by an Indian Chief the wizard of his tribe who held his Pow-Wows there. So he falls asleep and wakes up face to face with the HEADLESS HORSEMAN. Some people say he's a ghost of a cavalry revolutionary war officer and he got his head shot off. Does Ichabod live or die?
If you like to read scary books this is for you, but if you like Elmo it's

Reflections of the Old World Through Washington Irving's Tales.......2006-10-31

Indeed, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle" are the capstone stories to THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW AND OTHER STORIES, OR THE SKETCH BOOK OF GEOFFREY CRAYON, GENT. However, it is the other 32 essays and short stories that are the jewel to the Modern Library Classics'edition of Washington Irving's most widely read literary tales. Through the psyeudonyms of Diedrich Knickenbacker and Geoffrey Crayon, Gent, Irving produced his most revered works, HISTORY OF NEW YORK AND SKETCH BOOK, which both reflect on the state of early nineteenth century America -- 40 or more years after the American Revolution and soon after the War of 1812, and later the dawn of the Industrial Age. Irving's stories have the same flair of Charles Dickens's, but with a nostalgic quality.

The best part of the book is the humor and observations that Irving wrote from both sides of the Atlantic. His flowing and quite descriptive prose livens his stories, especially the haunting Halloween classic "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." "Rip Van Winkle" has a bit of Jeffersonian thought about idleness. But addition to these tales, Irvings invites all to share a little holiday fair as he takes readers into the fun and folly of an Old English Christmas with five delightful stories: "Christmas," "The Stage Coach," "Christmas Eve," "Christmas Day," and "Christmas Dinner," which all echoes Dickens in mind. However, these were written years before "A Christmas Carol."

Beyond the folklore tales that resonate the Old World, Irving also writes about Native Americans. He tells the story of the Indian in "Traits of Indian Character" and "Philip of Pokanoket"; the latter is the tale of the legendary figure King Philip. The last passage of "Philip" definitely strikes an ironic chord, "...he lived a wanderer and a fugitive in his native land, and went down, like a lonely bark foundering amid darkness and tempest - without pity eye to weep his fall, or a friendly hand to record his struggle" (266).

Washington Irving's THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW AND OTHER STORIES are filled with a treasure trove of American literature. All the stories are suitable reading for any season, or merely for the pleasure of reading a collection of stories that reflect on a historical past.

headless horseman.......2006-05-23

Ichabod meets a lovely girl named Katrina but she used him to make Brom Bones mad and then Ichabod leaves in sorrow and then the Headless Horse Man throws a pumpkin at Ichabod's head and then Ichabod is never seen again.
People who shouldn't read this are the people who can get scared very easily.

headless horseman.......2006-05-23

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Sleepy Boy
Polly Kanevsky
Manufacturer: Atheneum/Richard Jackson Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0689867352

Book Description

During the day, the boy has been to the zoo where he has seen a lion and her cub. As nighttime falls, the boy and his father share a book. It's the boy's bedtime, but the boy is not sleepy. He is still with the lions. Sleepy Boy is a lovely hymn from a new author -- a hymn to day and to night, to awake and to asleep, to mother and child, to father and son.

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A. D. Tarbox, Writer.......2006-08-26

As a mother of two boys who loves animals I loved how the author weaved both into her goodnight story. SLEEPY BOY is about a little boy who spent the day at the zoo, however, it is night now and he is supposed to be going to sleep. But he can't. He keeps remembering the lionness and her cub he saw at the zoo, and how that animal mother took care of her cub. The author uses all the senses to describe what the little boy is experiencing. I liked the author's choice of words. I also liked the beautiful, soft illustrations. Dad's may enjoy reading this book to their sons, because the story starts off with Dad trying to put his little boy to bed. Mom is in the story too. I think little girls would enjoy this book despite the story being about a little boy. The theme is also something both boys and girls should be able to relate to. Sometimes it is difficult to fall asleep, especially after an exciting day. Kids can't stop thinking about all the fun things they did. Sometimes as an adult I feel this way too. I can remember when my kids were young, lying beside them, like the dad in the story, and pretending to sleep, to try and get my kids to sleep. SLEEPY BOY is a gentle, sweet, calming book. I liked it. A. D. Tarbox, author of ALREADY ASLEEP, THE SPANISH PIRATE, and six non-fiction children's books to be released in fall 2008

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