Staff Favorites & Reviews

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No staff is entirely static, staying exactly the same for years with no additions or subtractions. We realize that, but we're also pretty proud of our current personnel, and the many ways they've helped shape Exodus Books and point it in some unforeseen and wonderful directions. So, in 2011 we started asking each individual to share their favorite books, curricula, games, etc., and these pages are the result.

Because sharing favorites is fairly personal, we thought you should get to know each of these peculiar persons and asked them all to write a main bio, as well as section-specific bios. These are partly to show why they selected the titles and products in their lists, and partly just to show you that Exodus Books is inhabited by real people who do real things.

One of our biggest in-store services is making recommendations and helping people find what works best for them. These lists aren't as customer-specific, but they serve the same purpose—we're not just trying to parade our excellent taste or prove that we're literate, we're trying to help you discover things you may never have found otherwise, and maybe to rediscover some old favorites.

It's probably a fact universally true of book-lovers: given the chance, they'll talk your ear off about the books they love, the books they hate, and all the books you'll never read but that are really much better than the well-known books you will read. This isn't pretension. It's simply what happens to those who love words and want to share them. We've tried to cut the talk down here, though we'll gladly answer any pertinent questions.

With that, we present Staff Favorites. You'll find some overlap (lots of people seem to like The Chronicles of Narnia), but rarely if ever will you find complete consensus on a single title, product, or curriculum line. That's why we let everyone make their own lists: you know the official Exodus stance by reading our reviews, but the individuality that makes our store unique and awesome is what's on display here. Enjoy, and don't judge too harshly.

	Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day by Judith Viorst from Atheneum for Preschool-2nd grade in Picture Books (Location: PICTURE) $7.64 $3.20 (1 in stock)
	And I Mean It, Stanley by Crosby Bonsall 1^st edition from HarperCollins for Preschool-1st grade in I Can Read Books (Location: EAR-ICR) $5.09 $2.00 (1 in stock)
	Bats by Lily Wood from Scholastic Inc. for Kindergarten-3rd grade in Early Readers (Location: EAR-MISC) $2.00 (1 in stock)
	Best Trick by Rebecca Lewis from Sonlight Curriculum, Ltd. for Preschool-1st grade in Early Readers (Location: EAR-MISC) $2.80 (3 in stock)
	Big Ball of String by Marion Holland from Random House Books for Young Readers for Preschool- 3rd Grade in Beginner Books (Location: EAR-BB) $3.60 (2 in stock)
	Biggest Bear by Lynd Ward from Sandpiper Books Realistic Animal Stories for Preschool-1st grade 1953 Caldecott Medal winner in Picture Books (Location: PICTURE) $10.19 $4.00 (1 in stock)
	Bugs! National Geographic Kids Pre-reader by Shira Evans from National Geographic for Preschool-Kindergarten in National Geographic Early Readers (Location: EAR-NGR) $2.00 (1 in stock)
	Bugs, Beetles, and Butterflies Puffin Science Easy-to-Read Level 1 by Harriet Ziefert, illustrated by Lisa Flather from Puffin Books for Preschool-1st grade in Early Readers (Location: EAR-MISC) $2.80 (1 in stock)
	Buzz, Bee! National Geographic Kids Pre-reader by Jennifer Szymanski from National Geographic for Preschool-Kindergarten in National Geographic Early Readers (Location: EAR-NGR) $2.00 (1 in stock)
	Christian Studies Enrichment - Grade K-2 from Memoria Press for Kindergarten-2nd grade in Memoria Press Christian Studies (Location: BIB-MPCS) $10.50 (1 in stock)
	DK Readers: Diving Dolphin DK Readers Level 1 by Karen Wallace from DK Children for Preschool- 3rd Grade in DK Readers (Location: EAR-DK) $2.00 (1 in stock)
	Dog Named Sniff #1 Level 1A by Jenny Phillips, illustrated by Zoe Bennett from The Good and the Beautiful for Kindergarten-2nd grade in GATB Language Arts & Reading (Location: CUR-GABELA) $4.25 (2 in stock)
	Dr. Dooriddles A2 by John H. Doolittle from Critical Thinking Books for Preschool-2nd grade in Dr. Funster & Dr. Dooriddles (Location: LOG-DR) $10.99 $6.00 (1 in stock)
	Emperor and the Kite by Jane Yolen from Putnam Juvenile for Kindergarten-2nd grade 1968 Caldecott Honor Book in Picture Books (Location: PICTURE) $5.94 $2.80 (1 in stock)
	Emperor Penguins by Roberta Edwards from Grosset & Dunlap for Kindergarten-2nd grade in Penguin Young Readers / All Aboard Readers (Location: EAR-PYR) $2.00 (1 in stock)
	Fall Leaves by Mary Packard from Cartwheel Books for Kindergarten-3rd grade in Scholastic / Hello Reader! (Location: EAR-SCH) $1.20 (1 in stock)
	Families Around the World by Jo E. Moore from Evan-Moor Educational Publishers for Preschool-1st grade in Diversity & Multicultural Books (Location: HISMC-MUL) $2.40 (1 in stock)
	Family Math for Young Children by Grace Davila Coates, Jean Kerr Stenmark 4^th edition from Equals for Preschool-3rd grade in Math Reference & Teaching Aids (Location: MATR-TA) $12.00 (1 in stock)
	Fantastic Frogs! Hello Reader! Level 2 by Fay Robinson from Scholastic Inc. for Kindergarten-2nd grade in Scholastic / Hello Reader! (Location: EAR-SCH) $1.60 (1 in stock)
	Flutter, Butterfly! National Geographic Kids Pre-reader by Shelby Alinsky from National Geographic for Preschool-Kindergarten in National Geographic Early Readers (Location: EAR-NGR) $2.40 (1 in stock)
	Footprints in the Snow A Hello Reader! Book Level 1 by Cynthia Benjamin from Scholastic Inc. for Preschool-1st grade in Scholastic / Hello Reader! (Location: EAR-SCH) $1.60 (3 in stock)
	Fox and His Friends by Edward Marshall, illustrated by James Marshall from Scholastic Inc. for Kindergarten-2nd grade in Early Readers (Location: EAR-MISC) $2.80 (1 in stock)
	Funny Little Woman by Arlene Mosel & Blair Lent Reissue from Puffin Books 1973 Caldecott Medal winner in Picture Books (Location: PICTURE) $5.09 $2.80 (1 in stock)
	Games for Math Playful Ways to Help Your Child Learn Math by Peggy Kaye from Random House for Kindergarten-3rd grade in Math Games & Activities (Location: MATR-GAM) $18.00 $9.50 (4 in stock)
	Great Snakes! Hello Reader! Level 2 by Fay Robinson from Scholastic Inc. for Preschool-3rd grade in Scholastic / Hello Reader! (Location: EAR-SCH) $2.00 (1 in stock)
	Gullywasher (bilingual) El chaparron torencial by Joyce Rossi from Luna Rising for Nursery-2nd grade in Picture Books (Location: PICTURE) $7.61 $4.00 (1 in stock)
	Harriet Tubman: Freedom Fighter I Can Read! Level 2 by Nadia L. Hohn, illustrated by Gustavo Mazali from HarperCollins for Kindergarten-3rd grade in I Can Read Books (Location: EAR-ICR) $2.40 (1 in stock)
	Harry and the Lady Next Door An I Can Read Book Level 1 by Gene Zion from HarperCollins Realistic Animal Stories for Preschool-1st grade in I Can Read Books (Location: EAR-ICR) $5.09 $2.40 (1 in stock)
	He's Got the Whole World in His Hands from Zonderkidz for Kindergarten-1st grade in I Can Read Books (Location: EAR-ICR) $3.00 (1 in stock)
	Helen Keller: The World at Her Fingertips I Can Read! Level 2 by Sarah Albee, illustrated by Gustavo Mazali from HarperCollins for Kindergarten-3rd grade in I Can Read Books (Location: EAR-ICR) $2.40 (1 in stock)
	Hello, Penguin! National Geographic Kids Pre-reader by Kathryn Williams from National Geographic for Preschool-Kindergarten in National Geographic Early Readers (Location: EAR-NGR) $2.00 (1 in stock)
	I Can Read It! - 4 Volumes by John Holzmann from Avyx, Inc. for Kindergarten-3rd grade in Miscellaneous Phonics (Location: PHO-MISC) $24.00 (1 in stock)
	I Spy a Scary Monster by Jean Marzollo from Cartwheel Books for Preschool-2nd grade in Scholastic / Hello Reader! (Location: EAR-SCH) $1.60 (1 in stock)
	John the Baptist BibleTime Books by Carine Mackenzie from Christian Focus Publications for Nursery-2nd grade in BibleTime & BibleWise Books (Location: BIBR-BTW) $2.00 (1 in stock)
	Jump and Run Dick and Jane readers from Grosset & Dunlap for Preschool-Kindergarten in Penguin Young Readers / All Aboard Readers (Location: EAR-PYR) $5.09 $2.00 (1 in stock)
	King's Chessboard by David Birch & Devis Grebu Reprint from Puffin Books for Kindergarten-3rd grade in Picture Books (Location: PICTURE) $5.94 $2.80 (1 in stock)
	Life Skills for Kids Equipping Your Child for the Real World by Christine M. Field from Shaw Books for ages 6 and up in Life Skills for Kids (Location: SS-LIFE) $18.00 $9.00 (1 in stock)
	Ling & Ting: Not Exactly the Same! Passport to Reading Level 3 by Grace Lin Passport to Reading Level 3 for Preschool-1st grade Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Honor Book in Early Readers (Location: EAR-MISC) $4.24 $2.40 (2 in stock)
	Little House by Virginia Lee Burton from Sandpiper Books Personification Stories for Preschool-3rd grade 1943 Caldecott Medal winner in Picture Books (Location: PICTURE) $8.49 $4.00 (1 in stock)
	Little Island by Margaret Wise Brown, Leonard Weisgard from Dragonfly Books Picture Books for Preschool-2nd grade 1947 Caldecott Medal winner in Picture Books (Location: PICTURE) $7.64 $4.00 (1 in stock)
	Long, Tall Lincoln I Can Read! Level 2 by Jennifer Dussling, illustrated by Chin Ko from HarperCollins for Kindergarten-3rd grade in I Can Read Books (Location: EAR-ICR) $2.40 (1 in stock)
	Math in Focus Kindergarten A - Teacher's Edition from Marshall Cavendish Education in Old Edition Math (Location: OMAT) $15.00 (1 in stock)
	Mommy, Teach Me to Read! by Barbara Curtis from B&H Books for Nursery-1st grade in Miscellaneous Phonics (Location: PHO-MISC) $8.00 (1 in stock)
	More Than Moccasins by Laurie Carlson from Chicago Review Press for Kindergarten-6th grade in Native American History (Location: HISA-19NAT) $6.40 (2 in stock)
	Much More Than the ABCs by Judith Schickedanz from National Association for the Education of Young Ch for Preschool-1st grade in Miscellaneous Phonics (Location: PHO-MISC) $6.00 (1 in stock)
	Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters An African Tale by John Steptoe from Scholastic Inc. for Preschool-3rd grade 1988 Caldecott Honor Book in Picture Books (Location: PICTURE) $2.00 (2 in stock)
	My Dog's the Best! Hello Reader! Level 1 by Stephanie Calmenson from Cartwheel Books for Preschool-1st grade in Scholastic / Hello Reader! (Location: EAR-SCH) $1.60 (1 in stock)
	My First Bob Books: Pre-Reader Collection Alphabet and Pre-Reading Skills by Lynn Maslen Kertell from Scholastic Reference for Preschool-Kindergarten in Bob Books (Location: EAR-BOB) $10.00 (1 in stock)
	Mystery of the Missing Peas Level 1B by Tessa Greene, illustrated by Shannon Vogus from The Good and the Beautiful for Kindergarten-2nd grade in Early Readers (Location: EAR-MISC) $3.83 (1 in stock)
	Niagara Falls Wonders of America Ready-to-Read Level 1 by Marion Dane Bauer from Simon Spotlight for Preschool-1st grade in Ready-to-Read (Location: EAR-R2R) $2.00 (1 in stock)
	Noah's Ark by Peter Spier from Dell Publishing Bible Stories for Preschool-2nd grade 1978 Caldecott Medal winner in Picture Books (Location: PICTURE) $7.64 $4.00 (1 in stock)
	Now You See Me... Step Into Reading: Step 2 (Reading with Help) by Tish Rabe, illustrated by Christopher Moroney from Random House for Preschool-1st grade in Step into Reading (Location: EAR-STEP) $1.60 (1 in stock)
	Official Sassafras SciDat Logbook 2 Anatomy Sassafras Science by Johnny Congo & Paige Hudson 2^nd edition from Elemental Science for Kindergarten-5th grade in Sassafras Science (Location: SCICUR-SAS) $8.00 (1 in stock)
	Official Sassafras SciDat Logbook 6 Astronomy Sassafras Science by Johnny Congo & Paige Hudson from Elemental Science for Kindergarten-5th grade in Sassafras Science (Location: SCICUR-SAS) $8.00 (1 in stock)
	Old Story New Ten Minute Devotions to Draw Your Family to God by Marty Machowski from New Growth Press for Kindergarten-6th grade in Family Worship (Location: BIBR-FAWO) $24.99 $14.00 (1 in stock)
	Once a Mouse by Marcia Brown 2^nd edition from Aladdin Paperbacks Fairy Tales, Fables, and Legends for Kindergarten-3rd grade 1962 Caldecott Medal Winner in Picture Books (Location: PICTURE) $6.79 $3.60 (1 in stock)
	Paul: Journeys of Adventure BibleWise Books by Carine Mackenzie from Christian Focus Publications for Preschool-3rd grade in BibleTime & BibleWise Books (Location: BIBR-BTW) $2.00 (1 in stock)
	Physics Pre-Level 1 - Laboratory Workbook (old) by Rebecca W Keller Ph.D. from Gravitas Publications, Inc. for Kindergarten-4th grade in Real Science-4-Kids (old editions) (Location: OSCI-RS4K) $10.00 (1 in stock)
	Physics Pre-Level 1 - Student Text (old) by Rebecca W Keller Ph.D. from Gravitas Publications, Inc. for Kindergarten-4th grade in Real Science-4-Kids (old editions) (Location: OSCI-RS4K) $8.00 (1 in stock)
	Poppleton and Friends by Cynthia Rylant, illustrated by Mark Teague from Scholastic Inc. for Preschool-3rd Grade in Picture Books (Location: PICTURE) $2.00 (1 in stock)
	Quick Chick Puffin Easy-To-Read Level 1 by Julia Hoban, illustrated by Lillian Hoban from Puffin Books for Preschool-1st grade in Early Readers (Location: EAR-MISC) $3.00 (1 in stock)
	Rocky Mountains Wonders of America by Marion Dane Bauer from Simon Spotlight for Preschool-1st grade in Ready-to-Read (Location: EAR-R2R) $2.00 (1 in stock)
	Rooster Crows A Book of American Rhymes and Jingles by Maud & Miska Petersham Fir from Aladdin Paperbacks for Kindergarten-4th grade 1946 Caldecott Medal winner in Poetry for Children (Location: POET-CHIL) $6.79 $3.20 (2 in stock)
	Sassafras Guide to Anatomy Activity Manual Sassafras Science by Johnny Congo & Paige Hudson from Elemental Science for Kindergarten-5th grade in Sassafras Science (Location: SCICUR-SAS) $12.00 (2 in stock)
	Sassafras Guide to Astronomy Activity Manual Sassafras Science by Johnny Congo & Paige Hudson from Elemental Science for Kindergarten-5th grade in Sassafras Science (Location: SCICUR-SAS) $12.00 (1 in stock)
	Sassafras Guide to Earth Science Activity Manual Sassafras Science by Johnny Congo & Paige Hudson from Elemental Science for Kindergarten-5th grade in Sassafras Science (Location: SCICUR-SAS) $14.00 (2 in stock)
	Sassafras Guide to Geology Activity Manual Sassafras Science by Johnny Congo & Paige Hudson from Elemental Science for Kindergarten-5th grade in Sassafras Science (Location: SCICUR-SAS) $14.00 (2 in stock)
	Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 1 Zoology Sassafras Science by Johnny Congo & Paige Hudson from Elemental Science for Kindergarten-5th grade in Sassafras Science (Location: SCICUR-SAS) $11.00 (2 in stock)
	Sassafras Science Adventures Volume 2 Anatomy Sassafras Science by Johnny Congo & Paige Hudson from Elemental Science for Kindergarten-5th grade in Sassafras Science (Location: SCICUR-SAS) $11.00 (2 in stock)
	Saul The Miracle on the Road BibleWise Books by Carine Mackenzie from Christian Focus Publications for Preschool-3rd grade in BibleTime & BibleWise Books (Location: BIBR-BTW) $2.00 (1 in stock)
	Simon Peter the Disciple BibleTime Books by Carine Mackenzie from Christian Focus Publications for Nursery-2nd grade in BibleTime & BibleWise Books (Location: BIBR-BTW) $2.00 (1 in stock)
	Slower Than a Snail by Anne Schreiber from Scholastic Inc. in Scholastic / Hello Reader! (Location: EAR-SCH) $0.80 (1 in stock)
	Spaceships and Rockets DK Readers Level 2 by Deborah Lock from DK Publishing for Kindergarten-2nd grade in DK Readers (Location: EAR-DK) $2.00 (1 in stock)
	Spell to Write and Read (really old) by Wanda Sanseri from Back Home Industries for Kindergarten-12th grade Cathy Duffy's 100 Top Picks in Old Edition English / Language Arts (Location: OLAN) $15.00 (1 in stock)
	Step This Way Step Into Reading: Step 2 (Reading with Help) by Tish Rabe, illustrated by Tom Brannon from Random House for Preschool-1st grade in Step into Reading (Location: EAR-STEP) $1.60 (1 in stock)
	Story of Jumping Mouse A Native American Legend by John Steptoe from Scholastic Inc. Native American Fable for Preschool-2nd grade 1985 Caldecott Honor Book in Picture Books (Location: PICTURE) $2.00 (1 in stock)
	Story S-T-R-E-T-C-H-E-R-S Activities to Expand Children's Favorite Books by Shirley C. Raines & Robert J. Canady from Gryphon House for Preschool- 3rd Grade in Preschool / Early Learning / Kindergarten (Location: PRE-EAR) $7.00 (2 in stock)
	Story S-T-R-E-T-C-H-E-R-S for the Primary Grades Activities to Expand Children's Favorite Books by Shirley C. Raines & Robert J. Canady from Gryphon House for Kindergarten-4th grade in Preschool / Early Learning / Kindergarten (Location: PRE-EAR) $7.00 (1 in stock)
	Story, A Story by Gail E. Haley Reprint from Aladdin Paperbacks for Preschool- 3rd Grade 1971 Caldecott Medal winner in Picture Books (Location: PICTURE) $6.79 $3.60 (2 in stock)
	Sweet Clara and the Freedom Quilt by Deborah Hopkinson 1^st edition from Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. for Preschool- 3rd Grade in Picture Books (Location: PICTURE) $6.79 $3.60 (1 in stock)
	Swing, Sloth! Explore the Rain Forest National Geographic Kids Pre-reader by Susan B. Neuman from National Geographic for Preschool-Kindergarten in National Geographic Early Readers (Location: EAR-NGR) $2.00 (1 in stock)
	Sword in the Stone by Grace Maccarone from Cartwheel Books in Scholastic / Hello Reader! (Location: EAR-SCH) $1.20 (1 in stock)
	Three R's by Ruth Beechick from Arrow Press for Kindergarten-3rd grade in Practical Home Schooling (Location: HSR-PRAC) $10.20 $5.60 (2 in stock)
	We Are Growing! by Laurie Keller from Scholastic Inc. for Kindergarten-2nd grade in Early Readers (Location: EAR-MISC) $2.40 (1 in stock)
	We Look Dick and Jane readers from Grosset & Dunlap for Preschool-Kindergarten in Penguin Young Readers / All Aboard Readers (Location: EAR-PYR) $5.09 $2.00 (1 in stock)
	Whales and Dolphins A Hello Reader! Book Level 1 by Peter and Connie Roop from Scholastic Inc. for Preschool-1st grade in Scholastic / Hello Reader! (Location: EAR-SCH) $1.60 (1 in stock)
	Whatever the Weather A DK Eyewitness Reader Level 1 by Karen Wallace from DK Publishing for Preschool-1st grade in DK Readers (Location: EAR-DK) $4.24 $2.40 (2 in stock)
	Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak from HarperCollins Fantasy for Kindergarten-3rd grade 1964 Caldecott Medal winner in Picture Books (Location: PICTURE) $7.61 $4.00 (1 in stock)
	Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears by Verna Aardema, Leo & Diane Dillon from Puffin Books for Kindergarten-3rd grade 1976 Caldecott Medal winner in Picture Books (Location: PICTURE) $7.64 $3.60 (1 in stock)
	Young Child as Scientist by Christine Chaille, Lory Britain 2^nd edition from Allyn and Bacon for Preschool-4th grade in Preschool Science (Location: PRE-SCI) $9.50 (1 in stock)

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