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5 comments about Kittens in the Kitchen (Animal Ark Series #1).

1. I thought that this book was adorable. Perfect for cat lovers. It's about a girl named Mandy and she's trying to find a home for 4 little kittens with her friend James. The only problem is that she has to find homes for them within a week. So, she's trying to find four homes for four liitle kittens. If she doesn't do that Mr. Williams will deal with them himself. I thought this book was adorable and cute. I hope you will too!



2. Apparently my daughter (age 6) enjoyed the two Animal Ark books she picked up at the school book drive, because she picked out several more on her last trip to the library. This is the first book in the series, and introduces us to Mandy, her parents, grandparents, and her best friend James. After a stray cat has kittens in the kitchen of her school's custodian, Mandy decides to try to find homes for the kittens to keep the custodian from "getting rid" of them. Because this is the first book, the characters aren't as well developed yet, and the story is more predictable than the others we've read. It also had a much stronger animal rights theme than I've seen previously. However, I doubt that my daughter noticed much of that, and she certainly enjoyed listening to me read her this book. Overall, this is a good book for a child that loves animals, especially kittens.



3. This is the first in the Animal Ark series. "Kittens in the Kitchen" features as a heroine, Mandy, daughter of two veterinarians in rural England. Surrounded by pets and wildlife, Mandy is predisposed toward a great interest in animals of all kinds. Her natural curiosity and determination serve Mandy well in finding and helping animals in need.
   
   In "Kittens in the Kitchen", Mandy and her friend James come to the aid of a stray cat. The stray has found refuge outside the cottage of the curt and distinctly unfriendly school custodian, Mr. Williams. Mr Williams is certainly not a cat lover, and when he arrives home to find not only the stray, but a litter of kittens atop his best shirt in the laundry basket, things don't look very hopeful. Mandy and James step in to care for the new mother and her kittens, and are faced with the daunting tasks of finding good homes for all before Mr. Williams decides to "get rid of them".
   
   "Kittens in the Kitchen", like all in the Animal Ark series, features determined, intelligent kids that care about animals. This is a chapter book that your independent reader will enjoy for the positive role models and suspenseful storyline, as well as the lovable animals. The publisher has classified this a book for ages 9 to 12. Despite the guidelines, "Kittens in the Kitchen" is a story the entire family will enjoy.



4. My 7 yr old brought this home from the library. Cute furry kittens on the cover and a cute title. But the story has so much detail about every house and scene that the story is incredibly slow. The characters are all small town and portrayed as odd and grumbly. Here is some text "Good thing it's Sunday...he never swears on Sunday, otherwise the air in the kitchen would be as blue as that shirt." What? The reference is to Mr. Williams who is a school janitor but seemingly hates small creatures and is not that thrilled with children. When he was little they "drowned kittens in a rainbarrel behind the barn." In nearly every other page of this cumbersome 147 page book, some reference to death is made, usually about the impending death of the kittens if Mandy doesn't find a home for them. Oh and there's the side story about the squirrel being run over by a car leaving an orphaned squirrel baby. Come on! Did I mention the butcher shop?
   My children are 4 and 7 and since I have to edit this book heavily as read it aloud, I only recommend it for much older children, if that. Too bad, it has some good ideas like Mandy's resourcefulness creating signs for finding homes for the kittens. But really my strong advice is to skip this one.



5. A great book for the child who loves cats.
   
   author of "Hobo Finds A Home"

5 comments about The Mystery of the Cupboard (Indian in the Cupboard).

1. The Mystery of the Cupboard
   By: Lynne Reid Banks
   Reviewed by: D. Kim
   There were two boys named Omri and Peter, who wanted to find out the secret to the magical cupboard. They have found the information of the cupboard from Omri's great-great-aunt's journal. Omri moved to a different state, and he was going farther away from Peter more than ever. He had lost his cat there, named Kitsa. Their new house was a longhouse, and there was also a barn. Omri found the journal before Peter traveled there by himself, and with hard work and destination, they both found out that Omri's great-great-aunt was turned into plastic after she stole her sister's earrings. Jessica Charlotte, the "aunt" loved her sister's daughter more than her own son, and hated it. When she and her son were alone, she told him to put all his anger into the cupboard, just to imagine it, and she locked it with her key. After this, she turned into plastic by opening it, and now plastic dolls who were put in it where brought to life when it was locked and then opened again. This was the secret of the Cupboard. In the end, Omri started bringing his dad more in on things, so he told him about the cupboard.
   I liked this book because it made me realize that I have been doing pretty bad things before that I knew had feelings. If I had a clone, and I took his kidney for my own life, then what would happen to my clone? Thinking about this has made a difference in my life, but it was also pretty funny. One quote that caught my eye was this. "You should be outdoors, not in 'ere. What's the world comin' to, kids in pubs, I dunno. The author was like every person in the book, together, because she gave them their own minds. Each character was different, in a lot of ways, so I think that Lynne Reid Banks put a lot of effort into writing this.
   In other parts of the story, things were getting pretty sad. Omri had found out that his great-great-aunt wasn't such a bad woman after all. She just made some mistakes. When Omri asked Mr. Towsler about Jessica Charlotte, he said, "I worried about her. When she were with me. Worried she'd be lonely an' that, for people her own size. But she said not to. She were content with me. She said them others weren't much company. Not her sort, she said." The others were the people she had brought to life. Even though they were her own size and had different stories about their lives, she like to have Mr. Towsler around instead of them.
   My favorite part of the book was definitely the ending, because it was most interesting to me. Omri had just made a better relationship with his father, because he let him in on all the secrets. Omri knew that it could be risky, but he wanted him to know Little bear and the others, because they were just like normal people.



2. The Mystery of the Cupboard is one of the many sequels to the fabulous The Indian in the Cupboard. Omri, the main character, has moved into an Indian longhouse. When thatchers come to redo the roof, Omri finds a box and a diary. He reads it. It is about Jessica Charlotte, his Great-Great Aunt. She writes about her experiences, and she knew the secret of the cupboard.
   With a key that can unlock lots of locks, a thatcher with a secret, a person of whom The Secret of the Cupboard is revealed to, and two terrible injuries that result in one death, this book is a great read.
   It takes about two and a half weeks to read, and is a great book. You always want to turn the page! But, if you haven't read The Indian in the Cupboard, you should do it first, or else this great book by Lynne Reid Banks won't make sense.



3. The Mystery of the Cupboard is one of the many sequels to the fabulous The Indian in the Cupboard. Omri, the main character, has moved into an Indian longhouse. When Thatcher's come to redo the roof, Omri finds a box and a diary. He reads it. It is about Jessica Charlotte, his Great-Great Aunt. She writes about her experiences, and she knew the secret of the cupboard.
   Omri learns a very important lesson: Do not steal because you feel sorry for yourself. Jessica Charlotte does this, and the results are not good.
   With a key that can unlock lots of locks, a thatcher with a secret, a person of whom The Secret of the Cupboard is revealed to, and two terrible injuries that result in one death, this book is a great read.
   It takes about two and a half weeks to read, and is a great book. You always want to turn the page! But, if you haven't read The Indian in the Cupboard, you should do it first, or else this great book by Lynne Reid Banks won't make sense. Also, for more adventures with Omri, buy The Key to the Indian, The Secret of the Indian, The Return of the Indian, and The Indian in the Cupboard.
   
   By Sammy K.
   4th Grade



4. 
   The book is a fantasy that talks about a kid that finds a grave, I wouldn't recommend this book to children because it's not really interesting. But the story goes like this. A kid from kansas moves to a country in London. When he arrived there he didn't really like it there because he didn't know anyone there. So he was taking a walk to see what's around. He went into a forest as he was walking he found a cave around the corner.
   He walked in and followed a light to the end he found a grave yard but in the grave yard he found one grave in the whole entire grave yard. So he went back to the grave he found a box that has a lock but no key so he took it back to his house and told his mom about it and so they took it to a store to get it picked locked. When he opened it and found pictures of a little girl. The little girl was an indian. So they went back to the grave where he fond it and put the pictures under a rock by the grave. But is dad found out so out that he found the pictures. So he made Omri put the pictures back in the box. But before they did they went to the store to get a new lock and a key. So then they put the pictures in the box and buried by the grave.
   
   So he went walking around again and found....
   
   Omri was an nice guy. He would always help people find there missing things. If you remember he found an box. He found the father to that daughter. so he kept it. As Omri was walking home he saw a kid on the ground. He walked over there to help the kid get up form the ground. Omri is caring and helpful to other people in the environment.
   
   So if you to read it go ahead i'm just telling I don't recommend this book to anyone.



5. After the events of the 1st 3 books, Omri's mother inherits a country house (in Somerset) from her cousin, who she'd never met. Hidden in the roof is a diary; and in the diary is the secret of how the cupboard, and its key, got their powers. And it's not a happy story.
   The legend begins in London in 1900. Charlotte, the daughter of upper-middle class parents, chooses to persue a career as an entertainer. Her parents disown her; song and theatre are not an acceptable lifestyle for a girl of her station. Only her sister stays in contact with her, and rather condescendingly.
   Cut to 1918. The Great War is over and London is full of flags, fireworks, and cheer. Charlotte and her niece ride a horse in the parade, but underneath it all, Charlotte is full of envy, and that envy is turning into anger. In her sister's jewelry box is a pair of Aquamarine earings that were promised to Charlotte, then given to her sister. Charlotte intends to steal those earing. The results are disastrous.
   
   I won't tell you anymore, because I love this book and it compensates for the weakness of the 3rd installment. It also shows Omri and Patrick maturing further into young adulthood and comming to terms with the past. It's also about letting go. In the end, Omri attends the funeral of one of the few people that knew the secret of the cupboard. Instead of persuing things further, he leaves it buried-literaly.

5 comments about Kittens for Dummies.

1. Kittens for Dummies is quite simply one of the best books I've ever read. I'm glad I didn't get a copy from the library because the overdue fines would have bankrupted me!!!
   
   Growing up, my mom was a breeder and I've had cats ever since. About 1.5 yrs ago,my son decided that he wanted a dog or cat that would be 'his' and sleep upstairs with him. We were at Petsmart and there was an adoption event. He saw a 7 mos old black kiten named Scamp. He wanted to take him home immediately, but had to talk to Daddy, who at 43 and never having an indoor pet had graciously allowed the adoption of a cat and a rather large dog. He agreed and during the week that we waited to adopt Scamp, I went looking for a book that would explain to my son all about kittens and what kinds of things they needed. I found very few children's books that covered the kinds of info I wanted. On the shelf next to it was Kittens For Dummies. It had all kinds of information in it, and happened to have a sticker on the front that said "Autographed Copy". I thought that was neat and that it had been so long since I'd had kittens that it wouldn't hurt for me to brush up on my own kitten care knowledge. I read the book cover to cover, like a novel. I couldn't put it down. For the interesting, pertinent and especially funny parts, I read it aloud to my husband and son while we drove from place to place that week. I suspect they had most of the book read to them. When I got to the part about orphan kittens, I was very interested. I had only one child, and we could not have any more. The thought came that maybe I could use some of the 'baby crazies' to take care of baby cats that didn't have mothers and more. I talked to my husband and to the people at the rescue group when we picked up Scamp, and while they said they didn't get a lot of bottle babies, they didn't have many people that could care for them and they would definitely call me. They called a week later. I got a box with a couple of towels, a bottle, a brush, an can of formula and I was a new mom! THANK GOD for Dusty's book. That kitten had a number of problems, but I was prepared for almost every single one, thanks to the book. I learned the signs to watch for when he would get sick, times he needed medicine or special care, how to determine what age he was, and what milestones he would or should have reached. Since then, I've been a foster mom to many more kittens. I catapulted from 'newbie foster parent' to 'expert kitten foster'. When the group had a kitten that a lot of supervision or that was very medically fragile they brought them to me. I had a lot of help from the more experienced rescuers in our group and from friends online, but more often than not, they reminded me of something I'd read in Kittens for Dummies. I had the privilege of meeting Dusty and Weems, and found out something really neat about the book -- All of the pictures except the show kitties and the one on the cover are ALL orphan kittens raised in their home. That's a LOT of happy and healthy kittens!! The book has something for everyone that has or will have a kitten or cat in their life. A lot of the information I've used for full-grown cats as well as kittens - because the information is so thoroughly presented. I have places that the book will fall open to on it's own because it's been in that place so many times -- I use the age chart often to try to figure out what age a kitten that has been brought to me might be. A normal, healthy, indoor kitten can be estimated by weight, but in rescue, very rarely are the kittens we get normal, healthy indoor kittens until we help them become that. Rescue can be hard work - especially when you lose one of the kittens. Dusty even covers that possibility in her book. That's not something we all want to think about, but it's an important thing to consider, since everyone experiences the death of a pet differerntly. Having lost my own cat of 10 years recently, I ever found myself popping my book open, once again, to check out the web address for petloss.com. I hope if you have or are going to get a kitten (or a cat) that you will get this book. I don't know what I would have done without it!



2. I enjoy reading this book. It is full of usefull information, and fun and easy to read.



3. Most of the information found here overlapped with what i've read elsewhere but the illustrations on clipping the kittens nails were the best I've seen--very clear and understandable.



4. This book is great! It's an easy read with loads of good information. I would recommend it to anyone with or considering getting a kitten.



5. 
   Me and my girlfriend were looking at getting Kittens in our Condo. Even though we decided not to adopt kittens, this book really gave me a lot of information on how to take care of them.
   
   This book is really easy to read and it has so much information inside. I love the "Dummies" books and this book will not disappoint.

3 comments about Small Animal Internal Medicine (National Veterinary Medical Series).

1. I am familiar with most comprehensive books on Small Animal Internal Medicine but I did not know the National Veterinary Medical Series (intended as a preparation for the National Board Examination). This book is an excellent compendium of all you should know on the subject but does not spoon-feed you what yo should know before hand (anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, semiology, etc.). If you are willing to brush-up these areas on your own, this book is excellent: it gives you all he information you need to diagnose and treat most internal diseases of dogs and cats in the shortest space. Read slowly, thought, it is packed with information and every line counts! At $ 35, is a GREAT deal!



2. The appearance of this book is rather uninspiring and with its emphasis on National Boards and Clinical Competency Tests it may seem irrelevant for students in the UK. However there are a few clues on the cover which hint at something very useful contained within; e.g. quick, accessible, reference.

   There are two main parts to the book. The first provides a source of approaches to over 38 different presenting signs in order to assist in diagnosis. Each of these chapters is clearly set out with definitions, causes, clinical findings, diagnostic approaches to help you eliminate and select from lists of differential diagnoses. It is a great provider of easily understood tables of differential lists and possible tests to distinguish between the diseases. The second part works through the main conditions of each organ system and the diagnosis and treatments for each disease. This is done in somewhat more detail than the first part but there are still sufficient diagrams and tables to make the essential information readily available. Throughout the book there are sections of questions to help you revise the previous topics.

   Although you may not believe that such a large topic can be anything but superficially covered in a book of this size, there is an amazing amount of information here. It's a bit like Mary Poppins' magic carpetbag, it is hard to believe how much is contained within these pages. The authors have been concise not brief. No space is wasted with in depth discussions of pathophysiology or various treatment regimes but relevant preclinical information is covered. OK so you couldn't use it for writing an essay or as a sole provider of information for internal medicine but to help prompt your memory during revision and as a speedy reference this book is far superior to any of the completely comprehensive texts. Don't forget you should never judge a book by its cover.




3. I used this book while studying for the NAVLE and I felt it was a good concise review. I am keeping it for review of topics while I am on internship. It is very good at reviewing the important stuff and not going into alot of fluff. The content is divided by system and that is nice. Then for each system, the first part is background info (like general anatomy and physiology you need to know about that system) and then the second part is the specific diseases of that system.

1 comments about Second Grade Friends.

1. They bring the story up in little situations all year long. They really like it.

5 comments about Slinky Malinki Open the Door: Open the Door.

1. Linley Dodd is a wonderful children's author and illustrator. This book is her best by far. Her characters are memorable and she doesn't dumb-down language. Children will learn vocabulary from her books-- bonus.
   My sons (4 & 2) have enjoyed this book for years now. My 2 year old can't quite pronounce the title, but we know when he says "i-i-nky ma-inky" that he wants us to read it to him-- over and over! The mischief Slinky Malinki and Stickybeak Sid get into is just hilarious, going room to room wreaking havoc. The surprise at the end is just as fun! The rhythm and rhyme in this book is first rate, helping keep little ones interested.
   Highly recommended for 18 months up.



2. Slinky Malinki, the cat reformed from the ways of night burglaring, is back and joined by a parrot named Stickybeak Syd. Together the two of them begin to raise a ruckus as they work their way through the house room by room. It is up to the black cat to jump and open each door. Then, togther, cat and bird play and make a shambles of what they find. But with the last door there is a sound on the other side. What can it be? The curious cat has to find out so taking a jump the door is opened.
   
   Another wonderful story from the creator of Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy. Once again the author combines lyrical rhymes with repeated actions to create a fun-filled tale. Like with RUMPUS AT THE VET, this one has an open ending that readers can fill in with their own imagination. Fans of the author's books will appreciate and recognize the cameos that occur. All in all a fine addition to any children's collection. Check out Lynley Dodd's other wonderful books and see why she is often referred to as the Dr. Seuss of New Zealand.



3. This book is adorable. The rhyming text is fun to read aloud and the illustrations are hilarious. My 5 year old son LOVES Slinky Malinki and all the other Hairy MacLairy characters. It helps to have read "Hairy MacLairy From Donaldson's Dairy" in order to get the most out of the wonderful last page. LOVE the noses! :-)



4. Having lived with and loved cats, this was for me a delightfully familiar story of the playful mischief cats get into, with a fun twist at the end. I've enjoyed many of Lynley Dodd's books, especially this one and "Hairy Maclary Scattercat". My 5- and 3- year old girls have really enjoyed these.



5. Lynley Dodd's mischievous feline is back... This time, Slinky learns how to master the doorknob... One of the great developmental milestones in any kitty's life! His partner in mischief is a parrot named Stickybeak Syd, who helps Slinky topple furniture, unravel scarves, tip over vases and generally wreak havoc. And the big twist at the end? The humans *don't* come back and put an end to the hijinks! Once again, Dodd crafts a nice, fun book, with a rollicking plot and an effective rhyme scheme... If your kid values meyhem, this is definitely worth checking out!

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3 comments about Small Animal Diagnostic Ultrasound.

1. It is easy to read and great to start studying ultrasound in cats, dogs and horses!



2. Nyland's Veterinary Diagnostic Ultrasound is an invaluable addition to my hospital library. I was initially introduced to this volume as a fourth-year Veterinary Student in Radiology/Ultrasound. After graduation, I made sure to purchase a personal copy for reference in private practice. It is filled with easy-to-understand illustrations of different imaging views of the heart and abdominal organs. I recommend keeping a copy of Nyland within easy reach of the clinic ultrasound for quick-reference during scans.



3. Great book! If you are serious about ultrasound than this is the book to buy!

5 comments about Veterinarians Guide to Natural Remedies for Cats : Safe and Effective Alternative Treatments and Healing Techniques from the Nations Top Holistic Veterinarians.

1. My vet recommended this book to me to help aid the diet of my adopted old diabetic/kidney diseased cat. It's an eye opener... some of the information about pet food is shocking! This book has been so helpful laying out your basic health care, lists healthy food recommendations, food recipies. and great holitistic help with ailments. My youngsters are getting a much healthier start with me just being better informed. Highly recommended!



2. I own many natural/alternative healing books for cats, and this is the ONLY one that has post-its sticking out everywhere that I've saved reference points to return to. Also, after cross-referencing with other books, it is almost always this book whose advice I follow with 99% success. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for anyone's pet library.



3. This book is a valuable resource filled with alternatives to conventional treatment for your cat(s). I found this book to be very well written, informative and honestly presented. If you are looking for natural alternatives and real answers to your cat's care and longevity...you have come to the right place.



4. Veterinarians Guide to Natural Remedies for Cats : Safe and Effective Alternative Treatments and Healing Techniques from the Nations Top Holistic Veterinarians
   This is an excellent book...very informative...easily read...easily understood by the layman...would be an excellent book for veterinarians, who are not knowledgable about natural remedies, to have on hand when they are treating animals with infections that will not respond to antibiotics



5. I am very glad to have purchased this book. It's clear, easy to get into and it's good to have a book like this around, especially if your cat is a good, good friend and you want to do the best by your cat.