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These fairies are beautiful and the price is right. They look great in my little girl's fairy themed room. So glad I found them.

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I bought this for a super young girl of 16 who is a doll and madly in love with Jacob. I even got some fur for a coat and shoes to be there werewolf. It was a big hit.

sadly I had disliked how Mattel had been managing ken doll because I love him since I was a child and changes on him were just either a new outfit or a new head mold in the same body from early 60's, however recently my point of view has turned in satisfaction due to 3 new different Ken dolls have brought out , Edward, HD ken and Jacob based on NEW MOON film; features as head mold very Taylor alike, open wide pumped up arms,no bendable legs, taller than a standard ken, bigger feet, new hands mold,simple outfit become him amazing and MUST HAVE. That's what collector like me had been waiting for, innovation, new proposals which call me to buy.

My nine year old loves twilight. She already has Edward and Bella which she plays with alot. She does not play with Jacob. His pants break open every time you bend him at the waist and she does not like his hair either. Like Edward, Jacob's knees do not bend. So Jacob just sits in his stand on her desk. Since she is Team Jacob; this appears to be enough for her.

I am huge Twilight Saga fan so of course I had to have this Jacob doll. He arrived on time and in perfect condition. I love him! I now have Edward, Bella and Jacob for my collection. I hope they come out with more in the future!

This is the first time I have seen a male Barbie doll with so much muscle definition - and half naked too! This is definitely a must-have for any twilight fan, but there is an even greater reason to purchase this one right now - before a second wave of Jacob dolls are produced by Mattel. As many of you may have read in one Twilight news blog or another, Mattel had made an error with this first edition production of Jacob dolls. The tattoo on his right arm was printed upside down, so you see the image of two wolves facing each other on their heads. Mattel was notified and they sent out a news release stating that they would correct this error. So, as you can surmise, any Jacob dolls produced henceforth would have the tattoo printed right-side up. This means, the first edition Jacob dolls with the error on it would become a collector's item and will be more valuable than the dolls produced in the future. I'm so glad I got mine, but now I have to keep it in the box to retain its value. Maybe I should buy another one....

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This is a beautiful TeePee. It is much larger than I expected. It's got a lot of detail and is pretty sturdy. I was afraid it would be more like a collectible that sits on a shelf just for vewing. But, it can definitely be played with, and in our house, it is played with all the time. My son loves it. He had been asking for it for over a year and when he finally received it as a holiday gift, he was absolutely thrilled. I don't know that it has educational value; I never checked to see that it was a replica of a real TeePee but it appears to look very authentic. I just know that both my son and I are very pleased with this toy. Makes me wish I was 4 inches tall so I could fit inside!

This is an unique gift. Very well made for the price. I have seen the same item for about $40 in Target & Toys R'Us. It comes in sections and the top piece is a little loose. If a person wanted to the parts could be superglued together for a better fit. As a toy it is good, but without any figures it is more of an ornament. I think it is a nice decorative object for your living room. I bought two, one for my home and for my 6 year old grandson. I rated it four stars for educational value, because it is a quality reproduction of an actual tipi and could be used to show what Plains Natives lived in. Could be used in a school classrom.

My grandson has a lot of this series of toys -- the Native Americans are his favorite right now. He also has a lot of the knights and the castle. He plays with these for hours. (Fortunately for him he has a dad who is an imaginative and patient playmate.) The tipi took about fifteen to twenty minutes to put together correctly, but once it was together he immediately set it on the table in his room and began to play with it. It's good quality, authentic looking, and stimulates his imagination.

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In this fabulous book, it tells you the remarkable story about how the first teddy bears were made. Not only is the story exellent, but it has fabulous illustrations! GREAT JOB MR. MURPHY! i give this book an A+++++++++++++++. -Stephanie, Connecticut

Cuddling Teddy Roosevelt is kinda strange...but cuddling a soft bear is better. Who would've known that the teddy bear was named after a president!In this children's picture book, children will be amazed that they know a bit of history after they read this beautifully written/illustrated book.~ErinAge 11

This book appeals to all teddy bear lovers- young and old! It is a great way to share history with children. My kindergarten class throughly enjoyed it cover to cover! A must for anyone who ever had / or has a teddy bear!!

I didn't read the book. I gave it as a birthday gift to my niece who is a teddy bear enthusiast. The rating I gave was based upon her overwhelming response to the book. She was so taken with the story that she excitedly wrote a letter to the author. To his credit, the author responded with a handwritten letter that, along with the book, became a show-and-tell project for her 2nd grade class. She talks about the whole thing with stars in her eyes. It's truly priceless.I give 5 stars to both the book and the author.

The Legend of the Teddy Bear is a "must have" book for every home. It's a beautifully illustrated story that all children will enjoy while actually learning a piece of history. Imagine a child in your life explaining the story to an adult who doesn't know how the teddy bear got his name! This book belongs on all bookshelves, it will captivate children and adults alike. Looking forward to reading more from Frank Murphy!

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My 8 year old daughter loved this book. It is written well and challenged her vocabulary to an acceptable level. It is an excellent story with good values.

When Omri, a young English boy, puts a toy Indian in a medicine cabinet and turns a special key, the Indian magically comes to life. But the Indian is not merely a toy come to life, but a real person with a history who has been transported into Omri's time, in miniature form. Complications arise when Omri's thoughtless friend puts his toy cowboy in the cupboard to see if they will fight. The two boys then endanger the small people by taking them to school. Unlike other fantasies which create an entire magical world, the cupboard is the only magical element in this story. Because of its grounding in the everyday, this fantasy has a particular charm, as readers might imagine stumbling across just this kind of magic in their own world. Omri and his friend are ordinary children, and Omri must struggle with having taken on so much responsibility for other human beings. In the end he realizes it isn't his place to have such power over their lives, and he uses the cupboard to send them back to their own time. As a Native American person, I am reflexively suspicious of fiction about Indians, especially in this genre, because it is easy for non-Indians to caricature people whose culture they can't really identify with. But while Banks' development of the Indian's character might be a little thin, it's no thinner than that of other characters. Banks provides enough history of the Five Civilized Tribes, and their role in the French and Indian Wars to demonstrate Little Bull's humanity, and it is on this basis that Omri comes to respect him. This is an entertaining, appealing story, in which an immature young man learns to take responsibility and show respect for others. There are two abysmal sequels available, but I recommend only the original story.

This awesome book is about a boy, Omri who got a cupboard for his birthday. He also got a plastic indian for his birthday. He put the indian in the cupboard and in the morning he heard knocks. When he opened it he found the indian, Little Bear hiding in the corner and discovered it was ALIVE!! His friend, Patrick decides to make another toy come alive in the cupboard, Boone the cowboy. This brings about an incredible adventure. The Indian, Little Bear was my favorite character. I liked him the best because of his bravery. He faced off against a giant rat in order to save Boone's life. I also liked him because he agreed to be friends with Boone the cowboy even though they were suppose to be enemies. These are the reasons I really like Little Bear. I really loved this book because of it's imagination and creativity. I also loved it because Omri learns how to take care of Little Bear and does the right thing. I got really caught up in the story and wanted to read it in one day. I felt man emotions during this book. I felt happy, sad, excited, and fascinated. This book was fantastic!!! Everybody would love to read this book. Even if you're not a kid, this book will draw you in and tug at your heart. Please read this book

This awesome book is about a boy, Omri who got a cupboard for his birthday. He also got a plastic indian for his birthday. He put the indian in the cupboard and in the morning he heard knocks. When he opened it he found the indian, Little Bear hiding in the corner and discovered it was ALIVE!! His friend, Patrick decides to make another toy come alive in the cupboard, Boone the cowboy. This brings about an incredible adventure. The Indian, Little Bear was my favorite character. I liked him the best because of his bravery. He faced off against a giant rat in order to save Boone's life. I also liked him because he agreed to be friends with Boone the cowboy even though they were suppose to be enemies. These are the reasons I really like Little Bear. I really loved this book because of it's imagination and creativity. I also loved it because Omri learns how to take care of Little Bear and does the right thing. I got really caught up in the story and wanted to read it in one day. I felt man emotions during this book. I felt happy, sad, excited, and fascinated. This book was fantastic!!! Everybody would love to read this book. Even if you're not a kid, this book will draw you in and tug at your heart. Please read this book

This awesome book is about a boy, Omri who got a cupboard for his birthday. He also got a plastic indian for his birthday. He put the indian in the cupboard and in the morning he heard knocks. When he opened it he found the indian, Little Bear hiding in the corner and discovered it was ALIVE!! His friend, Patrick decides to make another toy come alive in the cupboard, Boone the cowboy. This brings about an incredible adventure. The Indian, Little Bear was my favorite character. I liked him the best because of his bravery. He faced off against a giant rat in order to save Boone's life. I also liked him because he agreed to be friends with Boone the cowboy even though they were suppose to be enemies. These are the reasons I really like Little Bear. I really loved this book because of it's imagination and creativity. I also loved it because Omri learns how to take care of Little Bear and does the right thing. I got really caught up in the story and wanted to read it in one day. I felt man emotions during this book. I felt happy, sad, excited, and fascinated. This book was fantastic!!! Everybody would love to read this book. Even if you're not a kid, this book will draw you in and tug at your heart. Please read this book

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After acquiring a collection of nine old kachina dolls (dating from the 1950s to the 1970s)I needed to be able to identify which spirit dancer each was meant to depict. This book was one of two that I bought to help me identify even the unusual ones I had bought, as well as learn about their background and get an idea of what the more modern Kachina Dolls look like...great photos!

This book is extremely helpful in identifying a wide range of Pueblo Indian kachinas and their reproduction as wood dolls, carved primarily by Hopi Indians in Arizona. It contains a helpful introduction to the history of Kachinas, and then proceeds to group them in many different categories with beautiful color photographs of the carved dolls in each grouping. Written descriptive paragraphs are included for each kachina illustrated. This is a must book for anyone who collects kachina doll carvings or who wants to learn more about this fascinating and very important part of Pueblo Indian sprituality.

ABOUT 15 YEARS AGO I WAS IN ARIZONA WITH FRIENDS WHO WERE SHOPPING FOR A KACHINA. " WHAT'S A KACHINA", I SAY??? ,I WAS NOT INTERESTED IN OWNING A KACHINA. I PICKED UP THIS BOOK, GLANCED THROUGH IT AND ENDED UP BUYING A 15"TALL KACHINA," DANCING BEAR." I (and my friends) ACTUALLY BELIEVE THE KACHINA PICKED ME. I SELECTED SIX 2-3 INCH KACHINAS. THE OWNER OF THE SHOP GAVE THEM TO ME (free), REDUCED THE PRICE OF "DANCING BEAR" AND SHIPPED THEM ALL HOME ( NY ) FOR ME AT HIS COST ............ P.S. MY FRIENDS DIDN'T FIND ONE. THE KACHINAS IN THIS BOOK STOLE MY HEART.

hopi kachinas the complete guide to collecting kachina dolls by barton wright "To the Hopi, kachinas are the spirit essence of everything in the real world. In this highly readable and informative book you"ll find a comprehensive guide to Hopi kachina dolls, including buying tips. This is the perfect place to begin to learn about Kachina dolls. Whether you are a novice or an experienced collector, this guide will be of great help. The detailed descriptions and information are a must for any collector."

This is the perfect place to begin to learn about Kachina dolls. Whether you are a novice or an experienced collector, this guide will be of great help. The detailed descriptions and information are a must for any collector. For those planning to buy a kachina doll, I highly recommend THE NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN ARTIST DIRECTORY. It will enable you to find the kachina carver you are looking for. When you find a kachina you like in one of the Jacka or other fine Southwest Indian art books, check the name and then find it in the directory - along with mailing address and phone # ! Call the artist directly, make an appointment, take along your COMPLETE GUIDE TO COLLECTING KACHINA DOLLS and have a great time!