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It's official. The vampire craze will never end. But is that a bad thing? These blood-sucking beasts are suddenly friendlier, funnier and a whole lot more entertaining than the traditional coffin-sleeping, horror-movie, Bram Stoker-version we're used to. And, they're popping up in places we would never – ever – have expected, such as the well-known kiddie series, "Dick and Jane."  Grosset & Dunlap is launching "Dick and Jane and Vampires," a new version of the classics, which have been used to teach kids early-reading skills since the 1930s.   At first, readers wonder if the Vampire is actually friendly, but it turns out, he's not as bad as he looks. Instead, Vampire takes part in typical, everyday activities such as playing in the park, grocery shopping and even helping out when toys get lost. Set against easy language – "See Jane. See Jane Go. See Jane Go Fast." – and vibrant, classic images, now with Vampire, children will learn simple sentence structure and basic language skills. Though the selection – which includes three separate stories, "We Look and Find," "We Run and Hide," and "We Work and Play" – is best for ages five and up, it's perfectly harmless, so you don't need to worry about scaring your kiddies silly. The book doesn't hit stores till August, but I was so amused, I wanted to tell you now. 'Dick and Jane and Vampires' [ages five and up] By Laura Marchesani; illustrated by Tommy Hunt (Grosset & Dunlap; 144 pages; $9.99)  Kristen Schott is OC Family's children's book editor. Be sure to check out "Storytime," my video book reviews, for more fun facts about stories you and your kiddies must read. 'Stella is a Star!' Why Bree? Another book-into-a-movie moment A Book and A Buck Bedtime books Are you ready for 'Toy Story 3'? Keep young ones reading with this program A book about meeting in the middle Read with this innovative app Why do kids have all the fun? Get a look at Walter Diemer's invention Created for children, by children Ever heard of Dustpan, Texas? Looking back at the genre that started it all Do you know a 'Tiny Art Director'? 'How to Draw With Drew' Summer books Author spotlight: Henry Winkler Borders launches Double Dog Dare Reading Challenge 'Zack the Prairie Dog' Oh, what a kid-book world Young adult and children's lit in 1 place Earth Day is coming! Author spotlight: Rhonda Fischer 'That Cat Can't Stay' Calling all book lovers 'Where the Mild Things Are' by Maurice Send-up That dog's gettin' old 'Prentice Hall: The American Experience' Pick up this springtime counting book One whimsical story Anaheim Public Library launches book donation campaign Gosh, I love Spoonfuls of Stories 'Are You My Mother?' Poetry for kiddies Books aplenty in O.C. Vocab – it's not a nightmare anymore 'What reading can do for your kiddies' A look back Book with no words 'Pickle Things' Book vs. Kindle A world of magic awaits Hearts and hugs? 'Rita and Whatsit' Colds and books More 'Twilight'? 'Princess and the Frog' Where do you read? Are they really 'Indestructible'? Book journals 'Weezer Changes the World' 'All Kinds of Families' |
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