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The Book of Famous Paintings is truly an impressive book. The reproduction of the paintings are wonderful and the text about each painting is simple and engaging.

• Information about each painting, artist and art style is discussed


• Includes 35 of the world's best known and loved paintings


• Some of the paintings included are Mona Lisa, Girl with a Pearl Earring, Van Gogh’s Sunflowers and The Scream

Hard Back book, $16.99

Reach For The Stars!! is a pledge based reading incentive program that works like a read-a-thon. We put books into the hands of students and reward them for reading. At the same time, it provides the school or organization cash and/or books.

What is the goal of the program?
The goal of Reach for the Stars!! is for the children to read, or be read to for 300 minutes over a two week period of time. This is an average of 30 minutes per weekday as recommended by educational experts.

Who can participate?
This program is designed to benefit any organizational group, such as schools, individual classrooms, clubs, preschools, church groups, youth groups, homeschool groups, charities, businesses and public libraries.

How does the program work?
Parents and children ask friends, family, people they know (NO door-to-door), to sponsor them and encourage them in their daily reading by pledging any amount. Ask your organization if corporate sponsors are available.

How do the kids benefit?
They develop the important habit of daily reading! They receive Usborne books and other prizes for participating! The Reach for the Stars program helps children discover the joy of reading and gives them the opportunity to choose their very own Usborne books to keep!

How can your organization benefit?
Minimum 100% return on student pledges – in form of books and/or cash!

We do all the work – Hassle Free – just choose your free books!

Earn free award winning educational books of your choice from over 1800 Usborne and Kane/Miller titles for classrooms and libraries!

Kids earn free books of their choice too – so excitement about reading extends beyond the program dates!

Program Options
Reach for the Stars has a flexible option to meet all your needs.

• Fund Raiser Program
  100% of pledges returned in the form of books from the Usborne catalog and cash to the participants & organization.
  •30% in CASH is given to the organization
  •50% in books is given to the children with pledges
  •20% in books is given to the organization
  (percentages are flexible)


• Book Bonanza Program
  100% of pledges returned in the form of books to participants & organization
  •50% in books is given to the children with pledges
  •50% in books is given to the organization
  (percentages are flexible)

Ask me how your organization can receive an extra 10% in books in addition to the percentages above!

If you would like more information about Reach for the Stars and/or you would like to schedule a Reach for the Stars event with your school/organization, send me an email.

What we can offer a school or library

• Current catalog, online & searchable
• Online accounts for 24/7 purchasing
• Highest quality library binding available, including original publisher’s covers
• HIGH fill rate of 99% since you order directly from EDC which owns the marketing rights for Usborne and Kane/Miller titles in the USA.
• Backordering optional
• Quick delivery time, 4-14 days
• Cataloging & processing available
• Selection & order assistance available at no charge
• Credit Cards, Purchase Orders, Invoicing, and Checks Accepted
• 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
• E-mail for quick response to any questions

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More information on:
Book Fairs
Read-A-Thon
Fundraisers
Matching Grant Program
Library Bindings & Cataloging
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Anyone interested in fantastic free books? Book an Usborne Books and More show with me in the month of May, and not only will you get our incredible hostess benefits, but I will throw in $25 extra in free books! Plus, if you book a show by May 15th, you will also get $20 in books for only $5! Contact me today to schedule a show!!

Host an online show and still get many free books. For an eShow the benefits are as follows.

Free Book Allowance Chart

Retails Sales Free Books $85.00 - $124.99 $15.00 $125.00 - $149.99 $20.00 $150.00 - $174.99 $25.00 $175.00 - $199.99 $30.00 $200.00 - $249.99 $35.00 $250.00 - $299.99 $45.00 $300.00 - $349.99 $55.00

The allowance extends as high as your sales go. Simply add $10.00 to the Free Books total for every $50.00 you spend over the $350.00 mark. There is a $2.00 fee for the free books.

If you spend $35 you qualify for a Monthly Special too!

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The many outstanding features of Usborne books make them perfect and worthwhile for children with special needs.

"Talk About" Realistic Illustrations - Usborne books are filled with action, detail and visual stimulation.

Interactive - this important feature of Usborne books encourages communication and participation in the reading experience.

Step-by-step - all Usborne activity books and cards have step-by-step instructions and illustrations. This is ideal for sequencing, breaking things
down into parts, and increased understanding.

Problem-solving tasks - many Usborne books, such as the lift-the-flap books, puzzle adventure books, slot books and sticker books, encourage problem-solving skills at many levels. These same books are activity-based which is optimal for children with special learning needs.

Text in Bite-size chunks - the information in Usborne Books is arranged on the page in manageable bite-sized pieces, to increase attention, understanding, and comprehension.

Multi-functional - the books are applicable to a wide range of students for a variety of goals

High quality - Usborne books are durable and inexpensive. They are made to last, with sturdy bindings and acid-free pages.

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Speech and Language
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD)
Sensory Integration Disorder (SID)
Autism/Asperger's
Learning Disabilities

Excellent board books to aid babies and toddlers in learning their first words. Board books from Usborne are filled with fun pictures to make learning fun and the board books are extra durable to withstand the hard use from babies and toddlers. See all First Words books for babies and toddlers

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Whether it's for Mother's Day, a birthday, Christmas, or any other day of the year, you can make lovely things to give to your Mom (Granny, Aunt or Teacher) using this really fabulous book. Follow the simple step-by-step instructions and find out how to make pretty cards and presents that everyone will love.

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ENTER to win the first four books in the Conspiracy 365 Series – January, February, March & April

See the Trailer and find out more about this exciting New Series

Five chances to win. Drawing will be held April 30, 2010.

Meet Oliver and his family, download fun games, coloring pages and more.








ENTER to win a three book set of the NEW Oliver Moon Series











Five chances to win! Drawing will be held April 30th 2010

   

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1. Remember: The art of listening is acquired.
2. The first time you read a book, discuss the cover illustration.
3. Read slowly enough or the child to build mental pictures.
4. Use plenty of expression, change your tone of voice, and adjust your pace to fit the story.
5. Encourage involvement; invite the child to turn pages for you.
6. Ask "What do you think is going to happen next?"
7. During repeat readings of a predictable book, stop at key phrases and allow the child to provide the words.
8. If you can't finish a chapter, find a suspenseful spot at which to stop.
9. Paper, crayons and pencils allow active children to keep their hands busy while listening.
10. Reading aloud comes naturally to very few people. To do it with ease takes practice. It's worth it!

Based on "Thirty DO's to Remember when Reading Aloud" by Jim Trelease

Changing the World...One Book at a Time!

Good children's literature appeals not only to the child in the adult, but to the adult in the child.
~ Anonymous ~

Books are not made for furniture, but there is nothing else that so beautifully furnishes a house.
~ Henry Ward Beecher ~

Children are made readers on the laps of their parents.(1994)
~ Emilie Buchwald ~

The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.
~ Dr. Seuss ~

A home without books is a body without soul.
~ Marcus Tullius Cicero ~


I've traveled the world twice over,
Met the famous; saints and sinners,
Poets and artists, kings and queens,
Old stars and hopeful beginners,
I've been where no-one's been before,
Learned secrets from writers and cooks
All with one library ticket
To the wonderful world of books.
~ Anonymous ~

Show me the books he loves and I shall know the man far better than through mortal friends.
~ Dawn Adams ~

Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.
~ Joseph Addison ~

The man who doesn't read good books has no advantage over the man who can't read them.
~ Mark Twain ~

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