Epinions Recent Reviews for redhowell

An Excellent Artistic Book on Form, Style and Technique

Mon, 1 Jun 2009 18:57:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author redhowell - As an artist, I often look for new and exciting cghallenges to enhance my artwork and bring a lifelike feeling to my drawings.Lee Hammond covers the basics in materials and how to select and use them properly in the most efficient manner. ...

Knowing what to expect helps relieve anxiety

Fri, 4 Apr 2008 14:58:34 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author redhowell - Shellia’s broken arm set us on a course of reading kid’s books related to medicine. The fall from the monkey bars at a local park resulted in a compound break – she snapped the tip off the ulna requiring surgery to place three pins and a...

Shellia Loves Math with Little Nine

Thu, 3 Apr 2008 13:14:03 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author redhowell - My Nine Book is one of a series of ten books introducing numbers and beginning steps to math. I used this book while working with Shellia on math concepts when homeschooling her. She especially liked the book resulting in our now owning a copy!...

My Daughter now WANTS to get enough Sleep!

Wed, 2 Apr 2008 22:47:36 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author redhowell - I discovered this book while homeschooling Shellia while she had a broken arm, needed surgery and multiple weeks of physical therapy. She was unable to attend traditional classes due to the need for her to be able to take care of personal needs...

Ambulances in Detail for Youngsters

Wed, 2 Apr 2008 20:26:01 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author redhowell - Shellia, my daughter, loves anything with a siren and ambulances fit right up there at the top of the list! We bought this book, Ambulances at our library when they discontinued carrying it – love those bargains. This ten-cent copy has provided...

Subira Subira – Patience, Patience

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 14:01:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author redhowell - The Book, Plot and Characters This hardcover book was originally published by Clarion Books, which is a subsidiary of Houghton Mifflin in 2002 under ISBN # 039591809X and is now available by Houghton Mifflin under ISBN# 0618689265 in a...

Whose Ears Are These? Now, we know!!!

Fri, 22 Dec 2006 11:32:00 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author redhowell - Shellia and I found a new series of books recently and have decided to do a few reviews on them. This series is a scientific exploration of animals and how specific body parts work, a relation to how we are similar and lots of extra info at the end of...

Sometime Enough is Enough

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 18:25:49 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author redhowell - For my most recent sociology class I needed to write a movie review of the movie Enough as part of a portfolio project. The review is written from a sociological perspective based on material learned in the class. I have found that many of my other...

How and Why Leaves Change Colors

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 16:11:57 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author redhowell - The Book, Plot and Characters This 32 page, Level 1 Scholastic Reader, measures 9 x 6 in its paperback format with portrait orientation, gives the non-fictional scientific explanation of how and why leaves turn color in the fall signifying the...

How People and Horses Came Together...

Wed, 18 Jan 2006 12:00:15 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author redhowell - Shellia (my three-year-old co-reviewer) and I both enjoyed the story as well as the brightly detailed graphics that accompanied it. The Book, Plot and Characters This fictional legend written by Paul Goble explains how the horse came to...

Poor little mushed up guy...

Sat, 14 Jan 2006 19:41:09 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author redhowell - I was amazed, after having read many other children’s books, how many lessons were packed into the pages of this book. Shellia loved the stories, but had a little difficulty with understanding the lessons taught. At three, it was simply a story...

How Coyote brought fire to the people

Fri, 13 Jan 2006 16:49:41 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author redhowell - Coyote and the Fire Stick Shellia (my three-year-old co-reviewer) and I both enjoyed this book, but Shellia had issue with the coyote stealing. Type of Book, the Plot and Characters This book is considered children’s fiction...

It's not just a candy bar, anymore...

Thu, 12 Jan 2006 11:06:54 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author redhowell - The name of the review is based on an interaction with Shellia. When I said "Milky Way," the first words out of Shellia's mouth were, "I want candy!" Shellia and I read the Story of the Milky Way last night before bed. Shellia (my three-year-old...

How Sun and Moon came to live in the sky...

Wed, 11 Jan 2006 14:25:13 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author redhowell - Why Sun and Moon Live in the Sky This book is currently at the bottom of both my and my daughter’s list. While the concept of the story is wonderful, and simplistic, and it is illustrated by beautiful graphics, it has many flaws detailed...

The Story of the Creation of the Navajo People

Tue, 10 Jan 2006 18:05:47 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author redhowell - The Navajo people provided this story of the Kokopelli. The artwork in the book is acrylic paints, on textured paper, according to the author, Gail E. Haley, in a note in the back of the book. The author produced all of the artwork and the detail is...

Now, I know the Way

Tue, 10 Jan 2006 12:57:48 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author redhowell - The Way to Rainy Mountain, is the tale of the Kiowa tribe told by N. Scott Momaday, an ancestor to the people. The rich, black and white ink drawings, depicting symbols of the people, were created by his father, Al Momaday. This short book is...

And the winner is....

Tue, 10 Jan 2006 12:37:49 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author redhowell - This story is based on a traditional Seneca story and is told by Joseph Bruchac and James Bruchac. The wonderful illustrations were created by Jose Aruego and Ariane Dewey. Turtle’s Race with Beaver is about a turtle that lived in a...

Caillou - an analysis for a psych class

Mon, 9 Jan 2006 16:38:08 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author redhowell - I actually reviewed this as part of an assignment for my Psych 101 class, in which I needed to analyze a children's cartoon with emphasis on reviewing stereotypes and gender identity. It provides an interesting perspective! Caillou, an...

Smoke Signals - a Satirical Comedy

Mon, 9 Jan 2006 10:52:43 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author redhowell - This is one of the best movies I have seen in a long time. The tale of two young men whose lives were torn by tragic beginnings on a reservation in Idaho. While the movie focuses on their journey to retrieve the ashes of Victor Joseph, an alcoholic who...

What's It all About?

Sun, 4 Jan 2004 19:41:41 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author redhowell - The Hokey Pokey! Yes, that is the correct answer according to Elmo and little Shelia Marin! Elmo knows what it is all about - The Hokey Pokey. In a matter of minutes this singing and chattering little red guy stole my babys' heart. The little rotator...

Fisher-Price “Little People” Fun Sounds and Quarry

Fri, 2 Jan 2004 20:47:12 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author redhowell - This great little toy comes with the three “AA” batteries fully loaded! These provide the means for the sound activation when the crane is rotated (or even bumped), or the button is pushed. The light and sound feature engages when the lever is...

Ok for an E-mail Romance

Sun, 9 Dec 2001 11:33:29 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author redhowell - I have seen and/or own the majority of films that Tom Hanks has ever starred in. This was part of the reason that I chose to watch this 119 minute comedy-romance starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan which was released in 1997. It received a PG rating due to...

Sleepless in Seattle

Sat, 8 Dec 2001 22:50:35 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author redhowell - Sleepless in Seattle is a spectacular movie by Tom Hanks. It rates right up there at the top of the charts with Big and Money Pit! This one is a need to own movie for Tom Hanks fans! I do not own a copy of this one, because my son does. This entitles...

Suggest Products: Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine

Fri, 7 Dec 2001 08:45:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author redhowell - Being a mystery reader, I really enjoy Alfred Hitchcock Mystery Magazine. I only occasionally pick up a copy now, but I used to read this magazine faithfully when my father subscribed to it when I was young.

The short stories in this...

Charity Organizations: What is a Charity Organization?

Thu, 6 Dec 2001 10:17:07 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author redhowell - Having worked for a non-profit organization in Michigan for more than fifteen years and now employed with a non-profit in Baltimore, MD for almost a year, I feel qualified to address this topic!

Charity, or non-profit organizations, provide a...