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Monday, June 6, 2022
Daddies and Daughters Stick Together by Aissatou Balde and Diariatou Sow, illustrated by Nandi L. Fernandez
Friday, June 3, 2022
Review of Daddies and Daughters Stick Together by Aissatou Balde and Diariatou Sow, illustrated by Nandi L. Fernandez
Diari doesn’t mind when Mommy goes into the city for work, because she and her little sister, Fatima, get to spend the whole day with Daddy.
From when the moon trades places with the sun until the sun trades places with the moon, daddies and daughters do everything together.
A day with Daddy means cooking, learning, dancing, and playing. After all, Daddy knows that with a little imagination, a sense of fun, and a lot of love, every part of a normal day can feel special!
Monday, May 4, 2020
Review of Where Is Home, Daddy Bear? by Nicola O'Byrne
Evie Bear and Dad are moving. But as they leave their old home behind and set off on their long drive toward the new, Evie Bear is full of questions. “What if I don't like it there?“ she worries. “How will I make new friends?“ But her dad reassures her with wise and comforting words, and by the end of their journey, Evie Bear comes to realize that she can feel at home anywhere, as long as Dad is with her.
Featuring endearing bears and lustrous mixed media art, Where Is Home, Daddy Bear? is a simple yet thoughtful tale that considers the question of the true meaning of home.
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**My thoughts**
I was immediately intrigued by this book just by looking at the cover. It's a beautiful spring day, and the colors are just intoxicating and calming and lovely. And then there is the look of absolute adoration on the young bear's face as she looks up at her father. So it's already inviting to open up and read.
Evie and her father are moving to a new home. Evie is understandably worried about having to start over and has a lot of the usual questions that young children do. Her most perplexing concern is understanding from where she comes now. She feels like she has lost some of her sense of self. And that makes total sense.
As they make their way on their adventure, Evie keeps asking her father where home is. And he gives some great explanations about how home is more than just the house that you live in. And then finally, she gets it.
This is such a sweet story. I think it is amplified by the beautiful pictures along the way. I just loved all of the illustrations depicting their adventures on the way to their new home. One of my favorites is of them in the diner when they stop off for blueberry pancakes.
It will be good for children to read as they are getting ready to move and feel a little disoriented during the process.
There is one little part of the story that is missing, and that is where is Evie's mom? I am guessing perhaps she passed away? She only appears in a picture toward the end, but is never mentioned. I know some children are going to pick up on that and also have some questions.
But overall, I did really like this book and give it 4.5 stars overall.
Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for honoring my request for a review copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
'Oh Brother! Why Is He My Brother?' by A. Law Shettleworth
Blurb:
Whether you have ever had a little brother or not, everyone will appreciate the annoying little pest they can sometimes be. In this story, one little brother’s (Richard) overly adventuresome nature saves the day for his older sister (Katie).
Learning to appreciate our siblings can be a challenge. This little story, written by A. Law Shettleworth will teach all children how to look at their little brother or sister in a brand new light.
Read an excerpt:
He started to flap his arms like a bird and roll all over the floor. Katie came down the stairs, and Richard kept rolling on the ground…
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Daughter of an African American father and a Chinese mother, Antonette Yolanda Drayton grew up in Hong Kong, where she attended Chinese schools before moving back to the United States in 1997. While in Hong Kong, she was given the Chinese name Kayee Law (羅加怡). Antonette earned a bachelor’s degree in advertising from San Jose State University, and resides in California with her husband and two sons.
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Monday, March 23, 2015
'Nightmare Schmightmare' by Spencer Platt
Blurb:
Nightmares? Nightmare Schmightmare is a fun book about dealing with the monsters that creep into our children’s dreams with silly and creative solutions. Join this father and son duo as they roast marshmallows with dragons breathe, defeat a rock monster with paper airplanes, brush a sharks teeth and much more.
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Thursday, March 19, 2015
#FREE 3/19 'Gnomes of the Night' by Itzik Klein
Blurb:
Between brushing his teeth, taking a shower, and being a kid, Ryan can't be bothered with another chore.
That is until his dad warns him about the Night Gnomes, who snatch up misplaced items and may claim them as their own.
At first, Ryan doesn't listen, but when his discarded shoes go missing, he has no choice but to use his secret detective skills and so he braves the night in search of the mysterious gnomes. What he finds, though, is even more than he bargained for.
In this wonderfully illustrated children’s book, funny, rhyming story, with great children book characters, young Ryan shares a few laughs with his Dad while he unravels this mystery.
There is nothing in the world that Itzik loves more than spending time with his family. Whether they are reading books, watching movies, listening to music, or just talking and learning from each other, there is no more cherished time of day than when he is surrounded by his wife and three kids. Because of his love for his children, and in order to help other people share quality time with their families, he finally decided to shirk his 9 to 5--more often 9 to 9—job and dust off his writing gloves in the hope that many more families will be able to connect in the same way that his now can.
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Friday, March 13, 2015
'The Gnomes of the Night' by Itzik Klein
Blurb:
Between brushing his teeth, taking a shower, and being a kid, Ryan can't be bothered with another chore.
That is until his dad warns him about the Night Gnomes, who snatch up misplaced items and may claim them as their own.
At first, Ryan doesn't listen, but when his discarded shoes go missing, he has no choice but to use his secret detective skills and so he braves the night in search of the mysterious gnomes. What he finds, though, is even more than he bargained for.
In this wonderfully illustrated children’s book, funny, rhyming story, with great children book characters, young Ryan shares a few laughs with his Dad while he unravels this mystery.
Enjoy these sneak peeks into the book!
There is nothing in the world that Itzik loves more than spending time with his family. Whether they are reading books, watching movies, listening to music, or just talking and learning from each other, there is no more cherished time of day than when he is surrounded by his wife and three kids. Because of his love for his children, and in order to help other people share quality time with their families, he finally decided to shirk his 9 to 5--more often 9 to 9—job and dust off his writing gloves in the hope that many more families will be able to connect in the same way that his now can.
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Tuesday, November 11, 2014
'A Month of Bedtime Stories' by Neil Roy McFarlane
Blurb:
A cow that eats bananas and lives in the trees! Bees that pilot submarines through uncharted puddles! An elevator that descends to the centre of the Earth! Cowardly dinosaurs! Alien Dogs! Vertiginous squirrels! Time-traveling slugs! Disco-dancing horses!
They’re all here in this collection of weird and wonderful bedtime stories, a month’s worth of fantastic tales to guarantee any child thirty-one dream-filled nights.
Read an excerpt:
From “The Submarine Full of Bees”
You went up to the hole and you put in your hand, feeling around for the honey.
“I say!” said a voice. “You there. The human child with the funny nose. What are you up to?”
You looked up and there, hovering right in front of your funny nose, was the Queen Bee, complete with a crown and sceptre.
“Are you trying to steal my honey, what?” she asked in a posh voice.
“Oh no, not at all,” you spluttered, quickly taking your hand out of the hole.
“I’m the Queen, don’t cha know, so please address me as ‘Your Highness’.”
“Sorry, Your Highness. I wasn’t trying to steal your honey at all.”
“So, what were you doing with your hand up my hive hole?” asked the Queen suspiciously.
“Oh. That … I was, erm, I was just, erm …” But you didn’t know what to say.
“Never mind,” said the Queen. “I’ve got a job for you, don’t cha know. Can you steer a submarine?”
Read rave reviews!
"Written with a great love of vocabulary, with a musical style [...] this book is not a month of bedtime stories, but a lifetime of them." - Carole P. Roman, Kirkus Best of 2012 Award-winning Author
"Neil Roy McFarlane likely has as fine a sense of humor as anyone writing today… Looney, wacky, imaginative and borderline crazy tales that McFarlane pens with absolute abandon." - Grady Harp, Hall of Fame Amazon Top 100 Reviewer / Vine Voice
"I keep trying to get Mama to read more than one at night time - there are enough for a whole month but I don't want to take that long to read them all!" - Raif (Age 5) San Francisco Book Review
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Neil Roy McFarlane lives and works in Devon, UK. He knew he wanted to be a writer at the age of eight and after being many other things in the intervening years (an EFL teacher, a care assistant, an assistant editor, a film subtitler, a garbage collector, a postman…) he has now returned to his original dream. He writes in a variety of genres, including radio drama, screenplays, children's and adult fiction. He recently returned to university as a mature student to gain an MA in English.
Friday, April 11, 2014
'Hugs From Dad' by Kevin Payne
Blurb:
Big hugs, small hugs, even cheeky monkey hugs - Dad's can do them all! A wobbly penguin hug might make you giggle and a tickly octopus hug might make you wriggle but the question is...which is the best hug of all?
A book celebrating all the different hugs a dad shares with his children. Perfect for little ones to share with dads and have fun acting out the story afterwards!
A book celebrating all the different hugs a dad shares with his children. Perfect for little ones to share with dads and have fun acting out the story afterwards!
My portfolio can be found at www.andonart.co.uk
On fiverr at http://www.fiverr.com/kekekiko
On twitter @hugsfromdad
My blog can be found at www.hugsfromdad.co.uk
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Review of 'A Bad, Mad, Sad Day for Mama Bear' by Mayra Calvani
A Bad Mad Sad Day for Mama Bear
By
Mayra Calvani
Book blurb:
Little Bear offers Mama Bear various items to make her feel better, but she’s too busy to notice—until he gives her his super, so good, so very special dolly. Silly humor, alliteration, repetition, and onomatopoeia make this a fun read-aloud story. A celebration of the special love shared between mother and child. For ages 3-7.
Available as ebook, softcover and hardcover.
Illustrations by KC Snider
Guardian Angel Publishing
Hardcover ISBN: 9781616334345; $15.95
Softcover ISBN: 9781616334352; $10.95
eBook ISBN: 9781616334369; $4.99
24 pages
Review snippets:
"Mayra Calvani magically intertwines two generations perspectives of one's bad mad sad day through caring efforts and that together difficulties can be overcome. A Bad Mad Sad Day for Mama Bear is sure to be a delightful time shared by parents and their young muses." --Amazon reviewer
"The humor of the story, married with the artwork, leaps off the page. After seeing the illustrations, you can't imagine the story any other way. With so much to read and see on every page, it is truly captivating - a delight for eye and ear." --Amazon reviewer
"Enter Mayra Calvani's world with this sweet and funny story about a little bear that wants to help his overwhelmed mom, who is having a bad, sad and mad day. A great story teaching the little ones, in a fun way, that adults aren't perfect and can have bad days too. Children will enjoy the illustrations. A wonderful gift for this upcoming Christmas!" --Amazon reviewer
**My thoughts**
Mommies have bad days, too. So many books focus on a child having a bad day, but few take a look at the adults in children's lives. As children become more aware of their impact on the world around them, their compassionate side kicks in. They seek ways of making their loved ones feel better. Little Bear recognizes that Mama Bear is having a bad, sad day and tries really hard to make her feel better. I like how the book shows him trying to think of ways to make Mama feel better. It's very much the way that a young child would try to help.
I do also like the illustrations in this book. In a more digital age, more of the illustrations have a more computerized feel to them and aren't quite as appealing. These were a refreshing throwback to more traditional books.
I felt sad for Little Bear, because he was trying so hard to help his mom, and she just didn't seem to notice him. I think this book is also a good reminder to parents that even when having a bad day, kids are still there and want to give you love.
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Mayra Calvani writes fiction and nonfiction for children and adults and has authored over a dozen books, some of which have won awards. Her stories, reviews, interviews and articles have appeared on numerous publications such as The Writer, Writer’s Journal, Multicultural Review, and Bloomsbury Review, among many others. She gives one-on-one workshops on the art of picture book writing. When she’s not writing, reading, editing or reviewing, she enjoys walking her dog, traveling, and spending time with her family. Represented by Serendipity Literary.
Website: http://www.mayrassecretbookcase.com/
Blog: http://mayrassecretbookcase.blogspot.be/
Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mayra-Calvanis-Fan-Page/162383023775888?ref=hl
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Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/272703.Mayra_Calvani
Friday, February 7, 2014
'Learn to Tie a Tie With the Rabbit & the Fox' by Sybrina Durant
Book blurb:
"Learn To Tie A Tie With The Rabbit and the Fox" is a cute story offering a fun and simple lesson for tying a "school boy knot" in a tie. It's a family activity book meant to make it fun for parents to teach their children the most popular method for tying a tie. It is so easy, in fact, that a very young child can quickly master it, especially with help of this little tale. If you are young at heart, you will be rooting for the little rabbit to escape the snapping jaws of the very hungry fox as they race through the forest mimicking the motions of tying a tie. The accompanying song can be heard for free at sybrina.com.
~~37 rave reviews on Amazon give this book an average of 4.8 out of 5 *s! It has helped everyone, from children to adults, learn how to tie a tie! Also a great tool for special needs children. The accompanying song is an additional beneficial tool.~~
Buy it on Amazon
Get to know more about Sybrian Durant, the creator:
Website: http://www.sybrina.com
Facebook Fan Pages: https://www.facebook.com/SybrinaPublishing?ref=hl
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Sunday, December 22, 2013
'The Monster Store' by Orit Avni-Barron, M.D.
Dealing with monsters is no easy task. While some people try to deny their existence, others fight, trying to make them leave. But as every child and parent knows, some monsters just won’t go away! In this well rhymed book Dr. Avni-Barron, a Harvard psychiatrist, offers a new, delightful way of dealing with this challenging situation and the fears it represents.
Read an excerpt:
"Want a monster to banish your scariest fears,
Or with tails that are sharp as a tack?
Or maybe a monster with big rubber ears
That can stretch out for miles and snap back?"
About the author:
My book, "The Monster Store" is a well rhymed, Dr. Seuss style children's book (though parents and grandparents find it useful and appealing as well) depicting a fun and effective way to deal with fears (=monsters).
Friday, October 25, 2013
'Truthy Ruthy' by Sari Barel
ASIN: B00D7BVTIQ
Genre: Children's books age 4-8, Values
Book blurb:
What can you do with a cute little girl, who does not always tell the truth?
Ruthy is a sweet 5 year old girl, who has gotten used to not telling the truth. She breaks the rules and says, "It wasn't me!"
Nothing helps until Dad comes up with an idea that changes the rules of the game.
Now Ruthy is "Truthy Ruthy". Bravo, Daddy!
How does Dad change the rules? Read our humorous, fun story to find out!It's a must for all children and parents, preschool teachers, therapists and coaches.
The book includes free quality gifts for the free time of the summer vacations in with suggestions for entertaining true-or-false games for family activities and a template for a Certificate of Excellence with suggestions for small gestures of communication between family members as a Certificate of Excellence for being a good friend…
Reviews
GinaR at insatiablereaders.blogspot.com -http://insatiablereaders.blogspot.co.il/2013/07/truthy-ruthy-by-sari-barel.html - wrote:
“This is a short and sweet story aimed at reminding children (of all ages) why telling the truth is not only something mommy and daddy want for them to do but a best practice to last their whole life through… Ruthy comes to realize with the help of her tricky (but in a good way) parents that saying what you mean and meaning what you say are a very important part of being able to trust someone and so a lesson learned is born and shared… Recommended read for all ages but especially for those with little ones in their lives. Ruthy and her family will brighten your day in a big BIG way but also leave you with something relevant to your every day life. A great combo indeed.”
J. Chambers TOP 50 REVIEWER on Amazon, wrote:
“…Instead of responding by yelling and screaming or with a spanking, Ruthy’s dad used a bit of psychology to turn the tables on Ruthy and show her why lying had consequences… This story by Sari Barel teaches a valuable lesson about why being honest and truthful is the best policy for both kids and grownups. It’s a short, simple story that should hold a kid’s attention long enough to make the point.”
Grady Harp HALL OF FAME TOP 50 REVIEWER VINE VOICE on Amazon, wrote:
“ …Sari Barel has created a fun book that gives parents insight on how to correct a certain behavioral problem - and have fun doing it... Not only is this little story entertaining but it also carries a very unique way of learning how to stop not telling the truth. This book is a joint venture for children and parents, and as usual Sari Barel handles it very well indeed.”
“Through My books I aim at helping the readers to realize that the concept of creativity is a state of mind” Says Sari Barel, An expert in development of creative thinking, an author, a copywriter, a coach and a mediator, “I inspire adults and children to escape from restrictive thinking and realize their full potential to live their lives happily.”
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Sari Barel is an international expert and workshop leader in the development of creative thinking and the co-author of the “Think Like a Zebra®” method and book series.
Sari is a graduate from the ISEME, University of Swinburne, Australia with a Master’s Degree in MEI or Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Sari is a copywriter, scriptwriter, and actor also specializes in education, coaching, meditation and marketing communication. Sari has written many books to inspire adults and children to let go of restrictive thinking and expand their horizons to realize full potential in their respective lives. The book “Mommy do you really love me” is yet another attempt to help parents and children.
Website: http://truthyruthy.weebly.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Childrens-Books/628672983823543 https://twitter.com/SariBarel
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SariBarel
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
'Mommy, Do you really love me?" by Sari Barel
This cute children's book is about Mommy's love for her children…
"Mommy, do you really love me?" is a question asked by children at every age and every stage.
Even lovely Jessica delighted to discover that each mom has her own way of loving her children and that her mother loved her very much.
How did she learn this? Read our humorous, fun story to find out!
A free and really great gift is included with the book — a set of colorful gift cards for the children to print for their mothers or fathers that encourage loving communication within the family.
It's a must for all children and parents, preschool teachers, therapists and coaches.
A free and really great gift is included with the book — a set of colorful printable cards for the children to print for their mothers or fathers that encourage loving communication within the family.
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Reviews:
Grady Harp HALL OF FAME TOP 50 REVIEWER VINE VOICE wrote: "Sari Barel stated goal is to help as many people as possible -adults and children - to escape restrictive thinking patterns and realize their full potential, not only in their life's work, but in their entire life experience. That goal has inspired her recent writing, a series of books for parents, to help them help their children think outside the box… The story may appear simple, but it is realistic and entertaining and certainly addresses some issues all children have. Very well done!."
J. Chambers TOP 50 REVIEWER wrote: "…Mommy, do you really love me?" has a nice lesson for youngsters: parenting styles may vary, but each parent loves their children in their own way."
Sari Barel is an international expert and workshop leader in the development of creative thinking and the co-author of the “Think Like a Zebra®” method and book series.
Sari is a graduate from the ISEME, University of Swinburne, Australia with a Master’s Degree in MEI or Master of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Sari is a copywriter, scriptwriter, and actor also specializes in education, coaching, meditation and marketing communication. Sari has written many books to inspire adults and children to let go of restrictive thinking and expand their horizons to realize full potential in their respective lives. The book “Mommy do you really love me” is yet another attempt to help parents and children.
What inspired me to write my book?
My source of inspiration for writing this book was my oldest son who surprised me so much I almost needed to call a mobile intensive care unit to help me get my breath back. This all happened when one day my five year-old son said to me “Mom, I thought that you love me less than other mothers and today I realized that you just trust me!” I was shocked. That is what my beloved son has been carrying around in his young heart? Apparently so!!!! And why? Because a mother of one of his preschool friends almost fainted when he got a black eye, and he thought that is how a loving mother behaves. Because our neighbor offered painkillers to her children every time their heads hurt, whereas I offered a kiss. The principle here is quite clear, right? It was one of those magical and significant moments. Twenty years have gone by since then. Our relationship is a particularly good and loving one.
Try to imagine what would have happened if my son hadn’t had this insight? If he hadn’t told me what he’d been feeling? If he’d grown up with the heavy weight of his mother loving him less? It was this thought that drove me to write this book. I didn’t want any boy or girl to carry a wrong impression around with them. I wanted all parents to know that their children don’t take it for granted that they, their parents, love them; that people in every family would say each day how much they love each other.
What do I hope readers will take away from my book?
I hope that young readers will enjoy (!) and receive love from my book. My vision is to bring — a flexible way of thinking that they will stay for the duration of their entire lives, together with the insight that parents each have their own way to love. And that is perfectly alright.
As an expert in developing creating thinking, a coach and a mediator, I have tried to provide tools to use in discussions about the difference between reality and perception, about expectations, about love, and about not taking anything for granted. And of course — I would be delighted if the cards I have developed will lead to the communication of love and giving. The cards are made so that children can give their parents small gifts of love —a kiss, hug, help, empathy, and what not?
Follow Sari Barel:
Website: http://mommydoyoureallyloveme.weebly.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SariBarel
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