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Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close: A Novel

Jonathan Safran Foer

Houghton Mifflin, 2005

Incredible
Having finished this book, imbued with a newfound appreciation for the mystery and fragility of life, I quit my job and moved across the country. I finished the book sitting on a toilet in a Motel Six on Easter, and thought, I need to change my life. A note about ...

My Life as a Furry Red Monster: What Being Elmo Has Taught Me About Life, Love and Laughing Out Loud

Kevin Clash, Gary Brozek

Broadway, 2006

Fantastic
As the mother of an Elmo-crazy toddler, I became intrigued with the little red guy and started looking on You-Tube for interviews with his puppeteer. I found him to be hysterically funny and never willing to comprimise Elmo's status as a "3 and a half year old" to get ...

X-Rated Shots: More than 50 Shots We Dare You to Say Out Loud (Running Press Miniature Editions)

Staff of Topic Entertainment Inc.

Running Press Miniature Editions, 2004

Hit of the party!
These have been a lot of fun to try out. while the book is small (portable ;) this has been worth it. my friends and I have had tons of fun with this.

Quiet Loud (Leslie Patricelli board books)

Candlewick, 2003

Simple and Cute
My one year old son and I read every night. The colors and the simplicity of the idea makes it easy for him to understand and learn. So further emphasize the difference in quiet and loud, I use my voice, and he laughs.

Too Loud, Too Bright, Too Fast, Too Tight: What to Do If You Are Sensory Defensive in an Overstimulating World

Sharon Heller

Harper Paperbacks, 2003

This book has had a huge impact on the way I view myself
This is all new information to me, and incredibly welcome! I never knew there were others who simply couldn't function if the music was too loud, or who needed to sleep in a sleeping bag or with very heavy blankets. I sort of came across this by accident. It helps a ...

For Laughing Out Loud: Poems to Tickle Your Funnybone

Knopf Books for Young Readers, 1991

The best of the best
The only thing that may rival a book of poems by the master of children's poetry, Jack Prelutsky, is a collection of humorous poems selected by Jack Prelutsky. Not to give too much away, how can anyone resist a 2-page poem about collecting pancakes, or a limerick to do ...

Living Out Loud

Keri (Author/Illustrator) Smith

Chronicle Books, 2003

Bless you, Keri!
If you're not looking for fun, colourful whimsy & an off the wall experience, then don't get this book. It's carefree, gorgeous, filled with playfulness and encourages the child in all of us out to play. I loved the way it's presented, although I couldn't bear to ...

Silent Letters Loud and Clear

Robin Pulver

Holiday House, 2008

A Fun Way to Teach Silent Letters
A fun book about teaching silent letters. The kids in Mr. Wright's class are at it again. They get tired of silent letters and write to the local newspaper decrying their use. The paper prints the letter minus silent letters and a firestorm develops. People have ...

Too Loud a Solitude

Bohumil Hrabal

Harvest Books, 1992

Regressus ad originem
The main character in this book compacts waste paper and banished books before they are burned. For him, it is a hell of a job, because he considers that books are 'human beings' and that burning books equals the Auschwitz crematorium. 'Heaven is not humane', but at ...

Why We Suck: A Feel Good Guide to Staying Fat, Loud, Lazy and Stupid

Dr. Denis Leary

Viking Adult, 2008

Couldn't stop laughing
Hilarious. The kind of biting comedy that could only come from Denis Leary. The book tackles some of the most absurd things about our culture in a very funny and un-PC way. I would definitely recommend this book.

Mac Attack! #2 (DANIEL BOOM AKA LOUD BOY)
David Steinberg

Grosset & Dunlap, 2008

A chapter book story in a graphic novel format! In this mouthwatering sequel, Eda Grossweiner is the distasteful lunch lady at Daniel?s school who loves to serve gross glop. She is recruited by Kid-Rid Industries to brainwash kids into being polite and obedient?yuck! Once again, Daniel and his friends call upon their superpowers to confront the ...

For Praying Out Loud: Interfaith Prayers for Public Occasions

L. Annie Foerster

Skinner House Books, 2003

For Anyone Who Prays in Interfaith Settings
Because of the vast theological diversity within their congregations, Unitarian Universalists have become masters of inclusive prayer. Retired Unitarian Universalist minister L. Annie Foerster gathers that wisdom in For Praying Out Loud. About 20% of the book is ...

You Are Not Your Own: Living Loud for God

Jason Perry, Steve Keels

B&H Publishing Group, 2002

Thank you for sharing, Jason!
Jason Perry became an adult while with the very popular Christian boy band Plus One (he left the group at the end of 2002). Once you read this book, you will realize that he also grew up spiritually as well. Think of "You Are Not Your Own: Living Loud For God" as an ...

Algebra Out Loud: Learning Mathematics Through Reading and Writing Activities

Pat, Ph.D. Mower

Jossey-Bass, 2003

Great for teaching high school math!
I am a student working on my bachelor's to teach high school math. I bought this book as a resource for my reading class. It is so awesome I even included it in my term paper. It has examples of all the things and more that we were taught in that class. This book ...

Leading Out Loud: Inspiring Change Through Authentic Communications, New and Revised

Terry Pearce

Jossey-Bass, 2003

The Great Communicator Won't Have Anything on You
The second edition of Pearce's book provides both insight and practical advice for persons who want to lead and inspire change. Organized in two parts, the book begins with an examination of leadership and a path for developing a "message platform for change," and it ...