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Ama's Picture Books
Ama's Picture Books rated it 11 years ago
written by Ellen Jackson, illustrated by Woodleigh Marx Hubbard I like that the tribe is mentioned right on the cover of the book, and the story isn't bad. But i didn't particularly enjoy the illustrations in this one.
A Book and A Review #2
A Book and A Review #2 rated it 12 years ago
For what this book could have offered, I was very disappointed with what it offered. The recipes were incredibly unusual with very little known veggies and meats (eg, beef cheeks~WTH?!?!) Furthermore, although this recipe is supposed to be local/sustainable, I found that an incredible amount of the ...
All of that Nonsense
All of that Nonsense rated it 13 years ago
Wonderful current take on the Cinderella story. It was cute and funny, comparing Edna and Ella and their happily ever after.
Peace, Love & Books
Peace, Love & Books rated it 14 years ago
Colorful, whimsical geography lesson.
Allusion is not Illusion
Allusion is not Illusion rated it 15 years ago
This little fable about Cinderella's plain but hard-working neighbor Edna is cute but annoyingly obvious and preachy in a way that I had shoved down my throat all my school-years. I'm sure anyone over age 5 would guess from the beginning that our sympathies are meant to be with with the upbeat Edna ...
Bashara Likes Books
Bashara Likes Books rated it 15 years ago
In this story a personified (and beyond gorgeous) Mother Earth spends a day tending her domain (here the setting is Africa). She is peaceful, calm and, above all, tolerant of all earth's creatures - from the lowliest mosquito to the complicated human. It's a totally groovy type of story that delig...
Bashara Likes Books
Bashara Likes Books rated it 16 years ago
Own it - 99 cents! Wahoo!
mrsbond
mrsbond rated it 16 years ago
Cinderella's next door neighbor is in a similar situation, but handles herself much differently. She is more sensible, practical and loves a good joke.
My Secret Hideout
My Secret Hideout rated it 21 years ago
I read this when I was learning English. This book is cute and I am surprised I still remember this.
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