Warts Books

John Olander's FIELD GUIDE TO MONSTERS discusses monster habitats, habits, historical evidence and more, offering over twenty 'undocumented' monsters for casual thought. From the Dark Ooze to a household Snouted Grabber, a fun visual and written description evolves.

I picked this up at the library last night. I did not have it on my list just noticed it in the new books section. My 8-year-old son loved it and even my 15-year-old daughter looked at it with him some. I think our favorite was the Leech-Eel and we all have been slamming the toilet seats just in case. My son was a little worried about the Corner Cat. I would not recommend this for kids that are prone to nightmares or worry about monsters. I would recommend it for ages 8 and up.

A great monster book for kids who aren't too squeamish and love a "scientific" presentation of "facts". A lot of fun.

He absolutely loves this book. Its great for his imagination and he loves trying to remember them all by heart. He even had me buy him an empty book so that he could add his own monsters too. It's one of my favorite things I bought him for christmas.

A fantastic guide for would-be monster hunters in your home. Each creature has a 2 page entry detailing it's likely location, what it likes to eat and most importantly, if it's harmful to people and how to protect yourself against it. Quite a few, if not all, also have some reproduction of a 'historical' sighting of the monster. The distressed pages of the book give it the feel of something you might accidentally find tucked away in the attic.

Most of the critters are funny and harmless, but a few might give the younger ones a fright. In particular, the Bedwolf which lurks under your bed...I always wondered what the thing under the bed looked like and now I'm glad I never knew as a kid! This one will literally have them jumping into bed so their ankles don't come within grabbing distance of the Bedwolf' six arms.

Another favorite is the Corner Cat (felis angulosa), a very skinny kitty that stands on it's hind legs and jumps out from corners to bite your ankles. Perhaps realted to the Lovecraftian Hounds of Tindalos?

All in all, this is a terrific collection of original beasties sure to spark the imagination of monster enthusiasts young and old.

Worry Wart Wes, is definitely stressed. Tolya L. Thompson deals with the realities of today's children in bright, bold, and successful colors. The color draws the children in and keeps them wanting more. If you are looking for pastel baby blues in soothing colors in a book, then this book is not for you. The pictures are wonderful and almost realistic. Have you ever seen an appealing wart? Well you won't see it in this book either. The rhyme is designed to develop phonemic awareness, and it works. The children walk around repeating phrases in the book; which ultimately helps them retain and recognize words in the future. If your child doesn't sit through this story write the author and get some tips on how to utilize the book. The children are entertained until the end of the story, and always ask you to "READ IT AGAIN!"

In Worry Wart Wes, Ms. Thompson is able to capture the mind and imagination of young children, particularly when they are faced with everyday stress. She brings this to life with her words and rhymes and with the colorful and imaginative illustrations. The smartie series is a fun and creative means of helping children deal with physical and mental changes in their life

I highly reccomend Tolya Thompson's books Loud Lips Lucy & Worry Wart Wes. Her unique rythmes are complimented by colorful & fun illustrations. The books are extremely entertaining as well as eductational. The smartie at the end of the book explaines the medical problem that her character has. This promotes health & awareness from a young age. I have never before read a childrens book which incorporates such important topics.

The second book in the "Smarties Series" from Savor Publishing House, Worry Wart Wes is the story of a stressed out young boy. Told in singsong rhyme by Tolya L. Thompson, and brought to life with vibrant color illustrations by Juan R. Perez, Worry Wart Wes shows how a young boy named Wes learns to counter rising pressures with simple relaxation techniques - taking a deep breath and then blowing out the awful thoughts and stressors inside. A "smartie" note for both kids and parents at the end of Worry Wart Wes offers wisdom about the negative effects of too much stress in children.

Worry Wart Wes (and Loud Mouth Lucy) are wonderful books. I saw them at a friends house and I immediately asked where I could get a copy for myself. I can't wait until my 2 year old is a litte bit older and can appreciate it. Right now he just loves looking at the beautiful, vibrant pictures. Tolya's books will DEFINITELY be a part of my child's library.

I found this book to be very good for normalizing chronic STDs for women and displaying a wide range of coping strategies and reactions to infection. As a doctoral student, I found it helpful to review the data in a much more readable way!

I have just finished reading Damaged Goods? and I highly recommend it. This well researched book provides a fascinating and informative read into the lives of women with chronic sexually transmitted diseases. Adina Nack, through her sophisticated analysis, gives voice to a population that largely remains silent in today's society. While herpes and HPV affect millions of Americans, they are topics that are rarely discussed. The impact of this book should not be limited to people who share the condition, as this book can also provide valuable insight for both clinicians in the field and the general public. One can only hope that exploring the concerns and challenges faced by women with these conditions will help not only others with herpes and HPV, but also assist in decreasing the stigma surrounding the conditions.

If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with one of these STDs, then this is the first book to read! It's detailed, without being too academic. The women's stories are compelling, and the author really makes you think about how harmful those stereotypes about STDs can be, especially those about the types of women who get STDs. I also appreciated the author's honesty in revealing her own struggles with HPV.

As a mother of a young woman living with HPV, this book helped me understand her feelings and fears. Whether your daughter is 13 or 30, this is a must read for parents. After sharing this book ,we were able to sit down and begin a dialogue. Her mood swings and anger that had been directed at me were really symptoms of her trying to cope with her diagnosis. I didn't realize how alone and "damaged" my daughter felt. Our relationship is so much stronger now.

How dare "Gooch"(if that is his real name) claim such an outragious statement! Mr. Friedman was one of the hardest-working caricaturists in business from the time period in which he used innumerable ammounts of dots in his work(and certainly the same for hard-working cartoonists, right up there with Henriette Valium)! I admire his work greatly, and I would not prefer it to many cartoonists if in fact your "rapidograph" statement was indeed (psssh!) true! From now on, research something before ya write a review claiming something you obviously made up, thinking no one could have such great talent. And claiming that Vonnegut got "high-minded" when compairing Drew to Goya is an insult to both Mr. Friedman, and Mr. Vonnegut. Furthermore, I will enjoy your reply and/or apology and/or insult posted on this fair site, that is, if you will stop being insulted, and actually take in what I have typed. May the Earth smell of Drew Friedman's philosophical celebrity skewerings evermore, amen.

Ya see? This is what happens when 2 shlubs waste their precious time watching Sandler & Young on THE MIKE DOUGLAS SHOW. (Didn't Bruce ever tell them to go outside and get some fresh air?)

Josh's wordage really outdid itself in ENTERTAINMENT FREAK (my favorite thingy). Wherein the word "entertainment" takes on the hypnotic quality of a mantra. The sour crabby look on Miriam's face happens to be the greatest pictorial rendering of anything since...oh...I'd have to go back to Margaret Keane in her prime.

In case you're curious, Drew accomplishes his stuff with something called a rapidograph. Kurt Vonnegut got all high-minded by claiming that Drew is right up there with Goya. But I very much doubt if Goya or Van Gogh or even Ernie Bushmiller (the illustrious illustrator of NANCY & SLUGGO) could've been capable of the meticulous subtlety on display here.

Mr. Gooch McCracken is quite incorrect. Drew Friedman has NEVER used a rapidograph pen in his work, EVER. He uses a Crowquill pen with a HUNT nib, the reason being that the line drawn by a rapidograph does not vary. Mr Friedman is much more of a true ARTIST than THAT.

The Friedman brothers are without a doubt two of the most brilliant satirists alive. Warts and All contains capsule biographies of a variety of obscure individuals and bygone celebrities. There are odd juxtapositions of serial killers and celebrities. The artwork (meticulously crafted with rapidograph) is excellent. Warts and All is dark, very dark comedy. It is not for everyone. However, if the reader is familiar with the references, one can appreciate what a virtuoso work this is. Highly recommended for the twisted lay person.

Ms. Forgette's poetry has a rhythm to it that flows. With the skill of a jazz drummer, her metres naturally carry we, the readers, from verse to verse when suddenlly...she drops a break in the cadence that sweeps my breath away. Her meanings cover the gamut from simple questionings on the meaning of life to deep sensual imagery. While many of her poems contain a lot of deep meanings and are very advanced, suitable for the advanced reader, most of her poems are accessible to all - rare for modern poetry, I add. And yet, even the most difficult poems still contain those beautiful rhythms that made my heart skip a beat the first poem of her's that I read.

Being a straight male, it is not often that I find myself reading a book of poetry. However after reading this book I have a new interst.
Ms. Forgette really got my attention and I look forward to more.
I wholeheartedly recommend this book as a gift to guys who you never thought would enjoy this type of work.
Try it.

I can not recommend this collection enough! Maryellen has a fluid style that takes you on a soulful journey into the real and unknown! She has an unbelievable ability to create images and surprise you at every turn! I would love to hear the author live! Remarkable!

A wonderful and creative twist on the traditional fairy tales children are familiar with. Packed with colorful characters that captivate the young and older children alike. Having read this book to 4th and 5th graders it is proven to entertain and leave the students wanting more! For those who enjoy creating "voices" for their characters this book is a definite must. Enjoy!

Guaranteed to capture the minds and imaginations of your children. This is a collection of wonderful short tales as told by Bob, the cookie-baking rat, in his clever effort to stave off two very hungry cats... The stories are short enough to keep the attention of toddlers and allow for breaks... oh yes, did I mention the cookie breaks? Another wonderful work by children's author Mary Hanson!

I was honored to pick up this second volume of a sort of "trilogy." The thing that caught me about it right away was the way the turbulence of the 1960s comes across in this book. Immediately, you feel as if you're living in that time period and mingling with these characters. I think the prose in this book is flawless and it's the main reason we get to see so much into the time, places, and the character's lives. I have to admit, I was a little puzzled throughout the book with the warts and sofourth. I thought it was an intriguing part of the character and the story. I found that it's one of those books you read and then after you're finished, you know you like it but you can't put your finger on what it is you like about it. But a few weeks after you read it, the story and the characters are still in your head. That's what I found amazing about it.

where do i start? what a book! i had read vision quest in middle school and was blown away by the authors characters and the way he drew you deep into their lives and minds. well, that was nothing. mysterious ways is the best book i've ever read, hands down. the characters are wonderfully compelling, and davis' ability to put you in the middle of someplace you've never been is...almost scary. my visits to spokane, wa and other parts of the pacific northwest in davis' writing are almost more real to me than my own true memories. i've read this book 7 or more times, and i know i will read many more times before i'm done. if there was any justice, this book would have never gone out of print. if you ever happen to read this...thank you mr. davis. you've given me a wonderful gift.

Edward C. Robinson's Ms. Mean-Wart is an original, high-spirited, smoothly written, and enthusiastically recommended novel of adventure about Joel, a young Englishman, and Felicia, an Englishwoman, who are thrown together in a bizarre experience of laced with eccentricity and oddity. Together, Felicia and Joel must strive to escape the bizarre Ms. Mean-Wart and her friends, in an exhilarating chase through mysteries, romance, and queer paralysis of purpose.

I enjoyed this book very much. It is entertaining and prompted me to look up stars and movies mentioned in the book.

This book highlights all the pertinent aspect of a good leader. It speaks to the entire packaging, actually, and has a great illustration that breaks it all down into its component parts. It will be a text much used for years to come by universities everywhere.