Wednesday, May 18, 2011

June Hostess Specials

HOSTESS SPECIALS
JUNE 2011
Hostess cost is $2.00 + 8% s/h (on the retail value of the Merchandise Allowance
and any discounted books ordered) + local sales tax. June parties must have minimum retail sales of $350 plus two bookings dated within four weeks to receive June Hostess Special.
*Free shipping with $500 in retail sales includes hostess Merchandise Allowance and Half Price Books.
All orders must be received at the Home Office by midnight Central Time on June 30, 2011 to qualify for June Hostess Specials.
$50 MORE plus FREE Shipping for Hosts!
Parties held June 1 - 30, with minimum retail sales of $350 plus two
bookings receive an additional $50 in MERCHANDISE ALLOWANCE!
With $500 in retail sales or higher, Hostesses receive FREE shipping*!

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Minimum Retail Sales for June $350

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CUSTOMER SPECIALS
JUNE 2011
Available on retail sale orders placed through home parties or direct sales while supplies last. All orders must be received by the Home Office by Midnight Central Time on June 30th, 2011.
Refunds cannot be issued for the difference between items previously purchased and the current discounted price.
Choose any three titles featured below with every $40 purchase!
Save up to 60% on select specials!
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Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Kids Find New Friends in

Kane Miller Books

for Summer Reading

Anna Hibiscus Series

Anna Hibiscus cover image

Book 1, Anna Hibiscus

Atinuke

978-1-935279-73-0

$5.99

Ages 5-9

Anna Hibiscus lives with her whole family in a wonderful house where there's always somebody to laugh and play with.
  • Warm, loving multi-generational family
  • Daily life in modern Africa
  • Highly acclaimed read aloud or read alone
  • Universal childhood emotions

Dog Den Mystery Cover Image

Book 1, Dog Den Mystery

Darrel and Sally Odgers

978-1-933605-94-4

$4.99

Ages 7-10

Follow the adventures of the dogged and intelligent Jack Russell, the dog with a nose for crime!
  • Eleven short, snappy mysteries
  • Clues, maps and "jack facts"
  • Deductive reasoning and logical thinking
  • Humor and wit
Pet Vet Series
Cranky Paws Cover Image

Book 1, Cranky Paws

Darrel and Sally Odgers

978-1-935279-01-3

$4.99

Ages 7-11

Animal Liaison Officer Trump's job at Pet Vet Clinic is to help sick animals. All the patients are interesting, but some more than others!

  • Five engaging and lively animal stories
  • Pet care facts
  • Short sentences, manageable chapters
  • Reluctant reader appeal

The Wickit Chronicles Series
Ely Plot Cover Image

Book 1, Ely Plot

Joan Lennon

978-1-933605-84-5

$5.99

Ages 7-12

Pip thinks growing up in a medieval abbey, surrounded by nothing but monks and hundreds of miles of swamp, is pretty boring. That is, until the day he meets Perfect, a small stone gargoyle who's amazingly alive.

  • Historical fantasy
  • Appealing to both boys and girls
  • Humor, mystery and suspense
  • True picture of medieval life
Crocodile Attack cover image

Book 1, Crocodile Attack

Justin D'Ath

978-1-935279-32-7

$5.99

Ages 8-12

With a talent for attracting danger, Sam Fox is an expert at getting himself into (and out of) the most extreme situations.

  • Courageous young hero
  • Exotic settings
  • Non-stop thrills
  • Six fast-paced stand-alone titles
Over the Edge cover image

Book 1, Over the Edge

Norah McClintock

978-1-935279-67-9

$5.99

Ages 11+

Teenaged Chloe Yan is adjusting to life in small town, not to mention a new stop dad who happens to be the chief of police! And somehow she keeps finding herself involved in ... murder!

  • Sassy, independent, first-person narrator
  • Engrossing, intricate murder mysteries
  • Authentic characters and relationships
  • A modern "Nancy Drew" for today's 'tweens and teens.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Inventory Reduction Sale!!

Now Through May 6th
15 % off anything in my inventory!!

Come take a look, find a great book!!
Reviews for Kane Miller Titles April 18 – April 22
Hush Little Beachcomber
Booklist (May 1, 2011)
The song “Hush, Little Baby” goes on vacation as it
moves to the beach. Here, a multicultural cast of
characters makes its way to the seaside. Some kids
“don’t say a word” and then “sit and watch that
small shore bird.” And if that shore bird runs away?
“Let’s wade out in the cool sea spray.” The penciland-wash artwork takes on the look and feel of
children’s own pictures, yet there is no doubt this is
done by a practiced hand. Portraying adults and
children of many ethnicities having an outing, this
should have wide appeal. The song is not referenced anywhere except in the title, so
even those familiar with it may not realize at first that this is an homage. Once they do, it
will be easy to put the nicely scanning lines within the framework of the familiar melody.
Those not wishing to actually sing will certainly have a lilt to their reading.
The Bloomswell Diaries
Reading Review (April 18, 2011)
http://www.readingreview.com/youngreader/bloomswelldiaries.ht
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The Bloomswell Diaries is an interesting book that I found myself
really enjoying. The story seems to place in the 1940's or some time
close to that. But, the story doesn't seem to take place in our reality.
Why do I say that? I say this because there are tinmen in the story.
The tinmen are robots that are used for all kinds of things and seem
to be quite plentiful all over the world. So, this story seems to take
place in an alternate reality to our own reality. Cool . . . I like that.
This novel is the first book in a series, but I'm not sure how many books there will be
before the story concludes. As for the storytelling, I quite enjoyed the plot and the
writing and found all of the characters to be interesting. Young Readers will instantly
bond with Benjamin Bloomswell and root him on as he evades the bad guys as he
makes his way to Switzerland with his new-found friends, Mr. Holiday and Whip.
Louis L. Buitendag has created an interesting world full with an old-time feel that can
also seem a little menacing. At first I thought the story had the feel of the books in A
Series of Unfortunate Events. But after a while I found this not to be true. This book has its
own distinctive feel and it isn't quite gloomy like the series just mentioned. Yet, I could
draw some interesting comparisons, but I won't. Let's just say that I found the story to be
highly entertaining and quite a fun read.
I would like to know more about the tinmen. I cannot quite figure out how they shoved
Ben inside of one. I look at the tinman on the cover and just don't see how he could fit
inside one of them. There isn't much information in this book about the tinmen and I can
only hope that we will learn more about them in future books in this series. The artwork
on the book cover is in a style that I really enjoy. Plus, I think the artist, Adam Ziskie, make 2
Ben look like Charlie from the 1971 movie, Willie Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. I
also think that is kinda cool.
Overall, The Bloomswell Diaries is a great start to series that has a lot of promise. The
book ends and Ben still has to go off and find his parents. So, the story is far from over. I
cannot wait to see what adventures Ben will find in the next book.
Old Abe, Eagle Hero
San Francisco Book Review (April 11, 2011)
http://www.sanfranciscobookreview.com/childrens/old-abe-eaglehero-the-civil-war%E2%80%99s-most-famous-mascot/
Old Abe, Eagle Hero is a slice of the Civil War that will capture the hearts
of the youngest readers. Patrick Young, great-grandson of Captain
Victor Wolf, commander of Company C of the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer
Infantry, writes the story of that company’s mascot, a bald eagle. Old
Abe was sent to war in place of a man with a bad leg. Raised from an eaglet, “… the
soldiers loved Old Abe. They taught him to shake hands and to drink water from a
canteen.” The courageous eagle fought in twenty-five major battles. He dragged a
fellow soldier to safety and was instrumental in capturing a group of confederate
soldiers. Old Abe flew above battles and inspired his company to fight harder.
Confederates tried to capture him, but failed. After the war, Old Abe retired a national
hero and lived out his days in a two-room apartment.
Artist Anne Lee beautifully captures Old Abe’s playful antics in watercolor and ink
illustrations. Written simply, yet “gloriously,” each page shares a fascinating nugget of
the eagle’s story and gently introduces children to the Civil War.

Thursday, April 21, 2011

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Welcome to Usborne Books & More's quarterly customer newsletter!April 2011 Vol. 10


Springtime Favorites

Springtime Favorites


Usborne Books & More featured on the CBS Early Show

Usborne Books & More featured on The Early Show

Watch a segment from the CBS Early Show on turnkey businesses spotlighting Usborne Books & More.

Watch now »


Easter Activity Books

Creative ideas for Easter activities.


The Perfect Companion for Easter Eggs

Personalize your child's Easter Basket with Usborne and Kane Miller Books!

See more »


Start a Garden with your Child this Spring

A Garden fo Pig
A Garden for Pig
$15.99

Spring is the perfect time to start a garden (even a small container garden) with your children and fill it with your favorite herbs, or fruits and vegetables!

"A Garden for Pig" is a wonderful treat to share with your kids as they experience the fun of creating, caring for and watching their garden grow. This picture book also has helpful instructions on how to start your own garden and directions on how to make your own compost!


The Royal Wedding is April 29th, 2011
Every Girl Deserves to Dream...with Stickers!

Download Royal Wedding activity and coloring sheets »


New Activity Cards

Win one of these new activity cards
10 winners will be drawn on May 1st!

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Fun Stuff

Download printable play pages for these Kane Miller titles and add a little "fun stuff" to your day!

Sally and Dave, A Slug Story
Sally and Dave, A Slug Story
$7.95

Sally and Dave, A Slug Story
Download play pages »

Sally is a sleek, slim and simply stunning slug...and she knows it. She can't resist reminding her neighbor, Dave, that he's just a common fat slug who spends his time sitting on his slimy slug bottom. But when Sally's life is at stake, Dave steps in and saves the day! View this title read by the author »

Jukebox
Jukebox
$14.95

Jukebox
Download play pages »

From disco to opera, hip hop to jazz, David Merveille's unique style makes this practically wordless book sing. A non-fiction journey through the musical universe, Jukebox is filled with details, revealing as much about the people who listen to music as it does about those who create it. View the musical book trailer »

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

NEW!!

30 handmade all occasion, individually designed and embellished greeting cards and coordinating envelopes in a keepsake box.

$24.99