The Red Wolf
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Buy Sendak's book instead.
  • Feminist Fairytale
  • My What Big Eyes You Have
  • Delicate Defiance: The Red Wolf
  • Lush and different
The Red Wolf
Margaret Shannon
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: B000I0RS4I

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Locked in a tall, stony tower by her overprotective father, little princess Roselupin longs to venture into the "wild and dangerous" world. So when she receives a mysterious golden box full of yarn for her seventh birthday, Roselupin takes matters--and knitting needles--into her own hands. She knits herself a magical red wolf suit, and, suddenly grown gigantic, bursts out of her tower into the wild world. Free at last, our newly furry heroine dances "her wolfy dance" and howls "her wolfy howl." It's only when she heads deep into the forest that her adventure begins to unravel.

Margaret Shannon's tale has a deliciously Where the Wild Things Are flavor, with its own fresh twist. The image of a giddy, gigantic, cherry-red wolf frolicking over the trees near the kingdom is utterly unforgettable, as are the beautiful spreads showing Roselupin shrinking into the darkening forest, followed by a red thread. An understated surprise ending will either bemuse or gratify readers, who will cheer at the princess's hard-earned freedom, regardless. (Ages 4 to 8) --Emilie Coulter

Book Description

Roselupin has had quite enough of being locked away in her tower room. Her father the king thinks he needs to protect her from the wild and dangerous world outside, but Roselupin knows better. So when she receives a mysterious gift on her seventh birthday, Roselupin uses it as her ticket out of the tower and into the woods, where she howls and dances all day longand surprises the kingdom folk right out of their socks. Twice.

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Buy Sendak's book instead........2007-06-07

I was disappointed with this book. I did not like that her father kept her locked away, how he mocked her when she recieved her "gift," and how she turned her father into a mouse. There are so many bad influences on children today, I don't need a book telling them that they don't need to listen to their parents. I am my childrens biggest advocate. Buy "Where the Wild Things Are." Altough the boy gets mad at his mother and runs away (in his mind) he comes home because he loves his mom and knows she loves him even when he has been bad. The illustrations in "The Red Wolf" are wonderful, but not good enough to make it worth the clearnce price I bought it for.

5 out of 5 stars Feminist Fairytale.......2007-05-06

I first heard this story read on NPR and I loved it. The illustrations are big and beautiful. This story is about Rose Lupin whose father "TRIES" to keep her in a tower. I love this book because the princess frees herself! A copy of The Red Wolf goes to every new baby girl I know!

5 out of 5 stars My What Big Eyes You Have .......2007-03-25

I have a 3 year old son, he likes the book, but his 5 year old cousin Lindsay LOVES this book. I tend to really get into it when I'm reading to the kids. You know a different voice for each character, whispering when something scary is about to happen etc... I swear, I had never seen her eyes grow so wide as I did with this book. Oh wait, I have seen them almost pop out when I've chased her acting like a hungry bear :-)

5 out of 5 stars Delicate Defiance: The Red Wolf.......2007-03-11

Brimming with mystique and echoes of Sendak, this fresh fairy tale subtly, yet powerfully, casts light on the costs of safety and the value of freedom. Our whole family is entranced by this fabulous book.

4 out of 5 stars Lush and different.......2003-07-31

I bought this book because I heard them review it on NPR. It was not a disappointment. The drawings do have a Sendak feel to them, but they are freer and looser than the tight ink drawings in Where the Wild Things Are. The story has a different twist to it. One thing I love about it is that instead of the princess being focused on getting a man, this princess yearns for freedom and a chance to play. That's a nice change of pace from all the Cinderellas and Sleeping Beautys and I think teaches a better lesson. This is my second copy, because my niece discovered this one day while playing here and fell in love with it immediately.
The Wolf's Story: What Really Happened to Little Red Riding Hood
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • A Fine Example of when the Illustrator and Author do not speak....
  • Beware the Wolf's Story!
The Wolf's Story: What Really Happened to Little Red Riding Hood
Toby Forward
Manufacturer: Candlewick
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0763627852
Release Date: 2005-10-11

Book Description

Little readers will love second-guessing this funny, fractured fairy tale that replays the story of Little Red Riding Hood from the poor maligned wolf's point of view.

No, please. Look at me.
Would I LIE to you?
It was the old woman who started it.

Everyone knows there are at least two sides to every story, and if you believe in the big-eared, sharp-toothed villain of LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD, there's a logical explanation for everything. As our antihero tells it, it all starts with the helpful wolf doing odd jobs for Grandma (are you sure you don't want to sit a little closer?). How was he to know that he spoiled Little Red would come along and ruin a good working relationship? Zooming in dramatically from strategic angles, the amusing illustrations offer visual clues that this is a story to be taken with a grain of salt - and a lot of giggling.

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars A Fine Example of when the Illustrator and Author do not speak...........2007-09-10

Although I think the illustrations are lovely I really disagree with the previous reviewer. During a residency for a Library Science class we were asked to look at ARC of some children's books and this was one of the titles I chose. I found the illustrations did not match the text. The illustrations would have been fine for the original tale of Little Red Riding Hood. But for a reverse of the tale it did not work. The wolf was too scary and one does not sympathize with scary creatures. I would not recommend this title.

5 out of 5 stars Beware the Wolf's Story!.......2006-01-21

Toby Forward hails from Liverpool, England and has written another fine book for children - "The Wolf's Story: What Really Happened to Little Red Riding Hood". Wonderfully illustrated by Ishar Cohen of Palestine, the artwork reinforces the perspective of the wolf on the events in the traditional Little Red Riding Hood story, retold here by the wolf thanks to Toby Forward.

First of all, nothing that happened in the Little Red Riding Hood story was the wolf's fault - "Would I lie to you? It was the old woman who started it". He says that he was just a friendly wolf doing odd jobs for Grandma - "Anyway, I did odd jobs for the old woman. Called her Grandma". Then that spoiled Little Red Riding Hood showed up and ruined everything - "so I leaped out of bed, ...Then she started screaming". Now that you know the truth, you can trust a wolf, can't you? "Do I LOOK like the sort of wolf who goes around eating grandmas?", he asks.

This book is a good example of dishonesty and lying, which the wolf engages in throughout his story. The story helps children to tell the difference between a truthful statement and a false statement that purports to be true. Children learn what it is called when someone says something that is not true - it is called a lie.

This book can be used as an introduction to discussing types of dishonesty with your child, from exaggerating, flattery, twisting the truth, and not telling the whole truth (so you don't get into trouble) to cheating on tests or outright lying. For extension, children can go to www.ImpeachBlair.org and read the lies that Blair manufactured for Bush to do American-powered British empire against Iraqis. Helping children develop honesty and the ability to detect dishonesty is important to their ability to make their own decisions despite attempts by others to manipulate them, whether it be their peers, politicians, or consumer culture.

In short, a wonderful book to help your child detect dishonesty.
Documenting Results: Research on Problem-Solving Justice
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    Documenting Results: Research on Problem-Solving Justice

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    This collection of essays, written by Center for Court Innovation research staff, analyzes the impact of a broad range of problem-solving initiatives launched in New York State and nationwide over the past decade. Among the findings: judicially monitored drug treatment succeeds in reducing recidivism among addicted offenders; more than 85 percent of offenders at an experimental community court thought their cases were handled fairlya significant improvement compared to conventional courts; by linking mentally ill offenders to community-based treatment instead of incarceration, courts can help improve offenders functioning and reduce the likelihood of re-arrest. The book also includes overviews of the national research literature on drug courts and community courts; an evaluation of a new approach to teen dating violence; and an investigation of how problem-solving principles might be integrated more broadly throughout state court systems.
    Journey of the Red Wolf
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Even adults will enjoy this book!
    Journey of the Red Wolf
    Roland Smith
    Manufacturer: Dutton Juvenile
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    ASIN: 0525651624

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Even adults will enjoy this book!.......2000-06-18

    This book should be in every upper elementary and junior highschool library within the red wolf's former range. Smith does anexcellent job of explaining all aspects of saving an endangered species and getting it back into the wild. The book is filled with beautiful photos, and the text is informative and readable. His use of dialog at the beginning of each chapter draws in the reader. A truly wonderful book!
    Gray Wolf, Red Wolf
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • It talks about the disappearence and appearence of wolves
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    Dorothy Hinshaw Patent
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    ASIN: 0899198635

    Book Description

    Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, and behavior of the two species of wolves found in North America, and the efforts to save them from extinction.

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    5 out of 5 stars It talks about the disappearence and appearence of wolves.......1999-05-14

    This book talked about how wolves became endangered or extinct in North America, how we can prevent this disater,and their behavior, range, food, and habitat. It even has adresses for more wolf information! If you are a wolf lover or you are willing to know more about it you should get this book! It deserves five stars.
    Tribebook: Red Talons
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • It did what it could
    • Book Changes Opinions on Tribe
    Tribebook: Red Talons
    White Wolf Publishing
    Manufacturer: White Wolf Publishing
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    Customer Reviews:

    3 out of 5 stars It did what it could.......2004-08-27

    The authors of this tribebook did what they could for this tribebook. However, the tribe by its nature limited what could be done for the book. The history of the tribe is limited, and the archetypes are uninspiring. It does a good job relating what it is like to be a lupus, but that's its only real credit, asides from the typical "crunchy bits".

    5 out of 5 stars Book Changes Opinions on Tribe.......2003-01-12

    Red Talons. You may not think they're the best tribe in the World of Darkness given to you by White Wolf, but this book shows the Garou through the Talons' eyes- and how extreme they are when it comes to dealing with humans- they spoke out against stopping the Impergium! The Tribebook is very well done, giving you what you'd expect in any tribebook- gifts, rites, camps in the tribe, a history of it, etc. This book goes beyond what would normally be expected- I found myself loving the Red Talons by the time I was finished, and the book made it a lot easier for me to 'think' and mentally 'see' how I would roleplay as a Lupus of any breed, besides. Definitely a must-have, even if you're not fond of the Talons initially. You'll wind up loving them.
    Daughter of the Red Deer
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Starts slow but ends better than my expectations.
    • A pre-historic love story
    • Prehistoric Romance
    • The greatest book for historical fiction lovers.
    Daughter of the Red Deer
    Joan Wolf
    Manufacturer: Onyx
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    Customer Reviews:

    3 out of 5 stars Starts slow but ends better than my expectations........2005-11-03

    The beginning of the story started off very badly. For one Joan, had to explain everything to the reader instead of incorporating it in the story and letting it unfold naturally. She took several breaks from the story to explain the surroundings or the beliefs of the people, which we heard over and over again like a broken record. Second, when Alin and the girls were kidnapped, their kidnappers were very kind about it and personally as nice as the kidnappers were and as much as Joan described Alin to be a very well developed hunter I would have expected a little more than a fight from Alin and the girls. Plus, to ensure realism to the reader we want real characters and no matter what the reason for the kidnapping, the kidnappers are not going to be nice enough and explain their reasoning before conducting their extraction. It just didn't feel real and also, their was no language barrier...for as far away as the Horse men were from the People of the Red Deer their language barrier was non-existent, which is not at all realistic and a little too convienant. One of the characters also gets injured about mid-story and I was displeased to know that he didn't die...it talked about how his insides were hanging out of his body and he recovered...and well I don't particular care for death but the fact still remains that death is an unavoidable occurance and for Joan to spare it's readers of all unfortunes is a little disapointing because even though it is fiction it should still sound real, at least once upon a time. Even the characters that were supposed to be evil weren't as evil as I know some humans can be...and for a large tribe such as that to not have real enemies within is also a little unbelievable. Generally, the story line was very nice though and the romance was good and Joan actually allowed the reader to experience some suspense before giving Alin to Mar. But even the trials that Mar faced were not that difficult...he seemed to kill the horse with ease and survive the raging, cold river with ease...Where is the real conflict? Towards the end it did seem to unfold itself a little better than the beginning and overall it was a decent story...not a Jean Auel or Sue Harrison novel but it does have potential. I understand this was Joan Wolf's first pre-history fictional novel and the research, as far as I know, was good. I give it 3 stars and recommend this book to those that are running out of good pre-historical fiction books and would like something to pass the time.

    5 out of 5 stars A pre-historic love story.......2002-02-02

    I read this book at first with a bit of apprehension, would it turn into a "men are evil and women are sinless" kind of a story?
    I am happy to say it did not. It is a fresh story of love and partnership set in ancient France 14,000 years ago. Alin and Mar learn to see eye to eye in their two seperate views of life. A good yarn followed by the just as good "The Horsemasters", which is set several years later.(the young girl Fali is now the Old One)

    5 out of 5 stars Prehistoric Romance.......2001-07-09

    An enchanting tale about life in prehistoric France. How tribes interacted and customs change. A love story with a great ending. I enjoyed this book more than Jean Auel's books. Quicker paced, harder to put down.

    5 out of 5 stars The greatest book for historical fiction lovers........2000-04-14

    I read this book in my late teens and found it to be completly spell-binding. My first book that actully held me with pleasure for reading! Note; i do not believe that this book is sutiable for people under 16 years of age. But for us adults, it is wonderfull!
    Red Wolf Country (Picture Puffins)
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Another Great Wolf Story from London
    Red Wolf Country (Picture Puffins)
    Jonathan London
    Manufacturer: Puffin
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Paperback

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    ASIN: 0140564500

    Book Description

    With a poetic love and respect for wildlife, Jonathan London tells the story of two red wolves who search for a den in which to birth and raise their pups. This close-up look at endangered red wolves "brings environmental awareness to readers by[putting] readers in wolf country, running with the pack" (Kirkus Reviews). "Breathtaking paintings and a dramatic text make this wildlife adventurea stunning success." — School Library Journal

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Another Great Wolf Story from London.......2000-07-22

    She-Wolf has a secret. She and her mate are on the move, traveling through wetlands and snow covered forests. The earth stands still to listen to their song as they howl beneath the moonlit sky. They hunt together preying upon rabbits or swamp crabs. They are in search of a den. As they near a farmhouse a farmer shoots at them and they lunge into a cold icy river to escape. Struggling to survive, they search for higher and more distant lands far from humans. In spring their pups are born and we are left hoping that humans will allow them to live in their world. Again, Jonathan London magnificently captures the spirit of these great creatures while Daniel San Souci's illustrations reflect the true beauty of the endangered red wolf. In 1987, red wolves were released into wilderness areas. Now over one hundred inhabit the lands of "Red Wolf Country": Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge, Bull Island, Horn Island, St. Vincent Island and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Roland Smith, the former red wolf species coordinator for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service writes in an afterword an informative history about the red wolf. Red Wolves were plentiful in the southeastern U.S. until the mid-1960's when, through the destruction of natural habitat and thoughtless activities of hunters, trappers, ranchers and farmers, they became extinct. A few wolves were found in Texas and Louisiana and, for their own protection, they were placed in captivity and later released in N. Carolina's islands off the shores of Florida, Mississippi, and S. Carolina and , in fall 1991, in Tennessee's Great Smokies National Park. Now there are approximately 100 red wolves running free.
    Red Riding Hood Races The Big Bad Wolf
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Kids love it!
    Red Riding Hood Races The Big Bad Wolf
    Richard Paul
    Manufacturer: Twilight Press
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Hardcover

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    ASIN: 0965323811

    Book Description

    Red Riding Hood Views her wheelchair as an ability to race and defeat, the Big Bad Wolf to Grandma's House.

    Award winning author Richard Paul and Award winning Artist Eugene Clark have taken the classic Red Riding Hood tale and turned it into a fun filled, educational, ability awareness story with a message.

    "A different twist to a traditional story showing determination over adversity" Mark Wellman, Extreme Athlete, Para-Olympian

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Kids love it!.......2005-04-03

    I read this book to my preschoolers during our annual hop-a-thon for the MDA. The kids do not even think about Red being in a wheelchair until I point it out. The kids just see a familiar character and laugh at the antics in the story. It is a great book for teaching that children with disabilities are just like other children.
    Summer of the Red Wolf: A Novel
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Lingers on the mind long after read
    • A mythic journey to the highlands
    Summer of the Red Wolf: A Novel
    Morris West
    Manufacturer: William Morrow & Co
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Hardcover

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    5 out of 5 stars Lingers on the mind long after read .......2005-03-18

    Dramatically narrated by Stanley McGeagh, Summer Of The Red Wolf by Morris West is the riveting story of one man who struggled to deal with and ultimately overcome the complexities and torments of his everyday life. Traveling to Scotland to fight his own inner demons, he discovers love, honor, and himself along the way. Morris West is an experienced and accomplished novelist whose books have been translated into 27 languages. Summer Of The Red Wolf, which brilliantly showcases those feelings of restlessness and yearnings for self-discovery which so hallmarks contemporary life, is another of his masterfully written, reader engaging novels which tend to linger on the mind long after they are read and put back upon the shelf. Also available in an audiocassette format, this 8 CD Bolinda library edition is a superbly recorded, complete and unabridged production which is confidently recommended for library audiobook collections.

    4 out of 5 stars A mythic journey to the highlands.......1999-12-07

    This is the story of a man struggling with anomie who travles to scotland to fight his inner demons and discovers love, honor and himself along the way. This book has most of Mr. West's normal themes but captures the feelings of restlessness which seem to be so common in these modern times.

    Rip It!: How to Deconstruct and Reconstruct the Clothes of Your Dreams
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • If you WANT to learn to sew and get creative, get this book!
    • Sew Fast Sew Easy bring worlwide attention to the craft community
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    • Sew many Books! Sew little time!
    Rip It!: How to Deconstruct and Reconstruct the Clothes of Your Dreams
    Elissa Meyrich
    Manufacturer: Fireside
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    Why spend tons of money on humdrum designer duds when it's possible to revamp a piece you already own to create a guaranteed original that looks, fits, and feels just the way it should?

    Rip It! shows how simple and fun it can be to transform a tired wardrobe into hip, one-of-a-kind new looks without spending a dime. Elissa Meyrich, owner and teacher at the popular New York sewing boutique Sew Fast Sew Easy, has been passing her sewing secrets and style tips on to students for years. Now she shows beginners and experienced sewers everywhere how to customize pieces found at cheap chain stores, thrift shops, or the far reaches of a closet and create fabulous new designs. Rip It! includes everything you need -- basic sewing and alteration information; quick sewing methods; where to find supplies; advice on which fabrics to use; important cutting rules; plus illustrated layouts, drawings, and instructions that show you how to:

    Cool, crafty, and brimming with creative ideas, Rip It! is a hands-on handbook that will show you how to give your clothes sass, sparkle, and your own signature style.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars If you WANT to learn to sew and get creative, get this book!.......2007-10-11

    This book has been wonderful for my 14 yr. old daughter. She learned to sew with the Sew Fast Sew Easy book and moved into this book. Now she's reconstructing all sorts of crazy stuff. It's a fun and creative outlet for my kid. I'm happy she has picked up a positive hobby.

    5 out of 5 stars Sew Fast Sew Easy bring worlwide attention to the craft community.......2007-10-10

    Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/RCPC7DO9SFZKT This news segment was shot at Sew Fast Sew Easy during a class there.Sew Fast Sew Easy: All You Need to Know When You Start to Sew

    5 out of 5 stars A company that knows their stuff. [...].......2007-10-09

    I bought the Sew Fast Sew Easy book for my girlfriend and she's been making all sorts of stuff. On the company website they have online classes. She took the men's underwear class and now I'll never run out of briefs. She also did the lacy tanga panty video for herself. Thank you Sew Fast Sew Easy! So I got her this book to move onto. I hit a home run with it. She now watches project runway with a new appreciation.

    5 out of 5 stars nothing but the best.......2007-10-08

    I love this book. I'm totally stoked on the projects I've created with it. I've learned a lot from this book unlike another boring sewing book my mom gave me, "Sewing for dummies". This is a rad beginner book as well as alterations and fittings. Any level of sewing should be able to get something from it. I also think the Sew Fast Sew Easy book is a great book to have first.
    Sew Fast Sew Easy: All You Need to Know When You Start to Sew

    5 out of 5 stars Sew many Books! Sew little time!.......2007-09-26

    I got the Sew Fast Sew Easy book and loved it so I bought this book also. It was cheaper than some of the others and well worth it. I had a really good time doing the projects in this book and learned some more on tailoring and heming. This would be a great gift for anyone who likes to get creative and mess around.
    Sew Fast Sew Easy: All You Need to Know When You Start to Sew
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Perfect!
    • If you WANT to learn to sew, get this book!
    • Sew Fast Sew Easy's sewing class bring worldwide attention to the craft community
    • A company that knows their stuff. www.sewfastseweasy.com
    • Totally Tubular
    Sew Fast Sew Easy: All You Need to Know When You Start to Sew
    Elissa K. Meyrich
    Manufacturer: St. Martin's Griffin
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Paperback

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    ASIN: 0312269099

    Book Description

    So many people dream of creating their own style, doing some simple repairs, or making a few accessories. This book is for all of these people, and teaches everyone how easy sewing can be.Sew Fast Sew Easy includes: Patterns and instructions for a simple envelope pillow, a fashionable skirt, and a hip tote bag Tips on creating your sewing survival kitwhich tools are needed and why Hints on how to buy and use a commercial pattern Understanding fabric personalitybuying the right fabric for a project Complete glossary of terms How to overcome fear of sewing machines Rules of cutting and hand-finishing.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Perfect!.......2007-10-12

    I got this book and learned how to sew in elastic. I'm now making my own bathing suits. Living in Southern California I go through a lot of bathing suits and they're not cheap! I'm extremly happy with my amazon purchase.

    5 out of 5 stars If you WANT to learn to sew, get this book!.......2007-10-11

    This is one of the best sewing books that I've come across. I bought it for my 14 year old daughter who wants to learn to sew. Going over the projects and the information in this book, it covers everything you'll need to know to start sewing. My daughter loves it and is having fun with sewing. I'm getting her the Rip It! book as well. And nice job on the news video below!

    5 out of 5 stars Sew Fast Sew Easy's sewing class bring worldwide attention to the craft community.......2007-10-10

    Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R3MDFIJ3C3O7W9 Rip It!: How to Deconstruct and Reconstruct the Clothes of Your Dreams

    5 out of 5 stars A company that knows their stuff. www.sewfastseweasy.com.......2007-10-09

    So I bought this book for my girlfriend who wanted to learn to sew after becoming obsessed with project runway. After receiving the book I did a little research on the company. They offer sewing classes to the public in New York City and have been for the past 15 years. I found that they had online video classes and my girlfriend took the men's underwear video. She wont stop making me briefs and I love it. She also made some lacy tanga panties for herself from another one of their videos. Thank you Sew fast Sew easy!!

    5 out of 5 stars Totally Tubular.......2007-10-08

    This book is radical. My mom got me a couple sewing books. This is by far my fav. The other she got me, "sewing for dummies" was boring and didn't include patterns to work on. This book taught me a lot and I moved on to the Rip It! book which I also love. Do the skirt pattern and add a belt, it's so hot right now. I love wearing the clothes I've made to school. You won't be dissapointed
    Make $$$ At Home Teaching Kids To Sew (Learn how to)
    Average customer rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    • This is a sales pamphlet disguised as a book
    Make $$$ At Home Teaching Kids To Sew (Learn how to)
    Carolyn Curtis
    Manufacturer: Kids Can Sew & Craft
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Plastic Comb

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    ASIN: 1890962066

    Book Description

    This book describes in detail how a stay-at-home mom can start a home-based business teaching kids to sew. This book includes easy to follow directions, clip art and sample flyers.

    Customer Reviews:

    2 out of 5 stars This is a sales pamphlet disguised as a book.......2004-03-23

    I received this book today and I'm just sick to my stomach that I paid so much for a sales gimmic. Each chapter describes in detail why you need to buy thier franchise and patterns to have a sewing business. You won't be able to take this book and start teaching students. There's not even information about their pricing or franchise fees. I feel like I was ripped off. To top it off the book is cheaply bound in a spiral and printed on the front of a page and the back is blank. So the number of pages is deceptive. Don't waste your money on this one, keep looking.
    Start to Sew: All the Basics Plus Learn-to-Sew Projects
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Satisfied
    Start to Sew: All the Basics Plus Learn-to-Sew Projects
    Creative Publishing international
    Manufacturer: Creative Publishing international
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Paperback

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    ASIN: 1589232062

    Book Description

    Machine sewing for the absolute beginner, for under $10. Start to Sew is the perfect first book for new sewers. Thorough instructions and step-by-step photographs expertly guide beginners through the basics of sewing. At a value price under $10, here is everything they need to get started, from buying supplies to sewing a seam. Six projects teach new skills, each project building on the next, while creating a real dcor or fashion project. Whether the goal is to teach a kid to sew, decorate your home, figure out how to use your first sewing machine, or experiment with a wonderfully creative craft, Start to Sew makes sewing fun and successful from the start.

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    4 out of 5 stars Satisfied.......2007-01-10

    I recieved what I order in a timley manner. This is a reliable seller
    Learn to Sew (Creative Arts & Crafts)
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      Learn to Sew (Creative Arts & Crafts)
      Chris Jefferys
      Manufacturer: Creative Arts & Crafts
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      ASIN: 1580112439

      Book Description

      Sew for function, sew for decor, or sew for fun! Learn to Sew presents the unique, timeless craft in an easy-to-follow guide for the beginner. Essential techniques are fully explained, allowing readers to learn each method, then use it to create something from scratch. From easy seams and buttonholes, to adding pleats and zippers, all the basic methods are covered.The 11 featured projects include throw pillows, tab-top curtains, and an adorable child's apron. Complete with full-color photography and clear, step-by-step instructions, Learn to Sew is the perfect way to learn to sew - like a pro!
      Begin to sew;: Learn the science way of sewing
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        Viola B Herington
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        THE BLESSED HOME QUILT: And Other Learn-as-you-sew Projects (That Patchwork Place)
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          Cori Derksen , and Myra Harder
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          Discover essential quiltmaking techniques as you stitch—when you're done, you'll have a bounty of beautiful quilts to grace your home. Soft, subtle colors and charming themes make these quilts perfect for gifts too.

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          Learn to Sew
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            ProductGroup: Book
            Binding: Paperback

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            Learn To Sew - Book No. S-21
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              Spool Cotton Company
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              ProductGroup: Book
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              ASIN: B000IYCAUG
              Miss Patch's Learn-To-Sew Book
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                Manufacturer: Harcourt, Brace & World
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