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Charlie and The Magic Tree
Charlie and The Magic Tree is a heartwarming celebration of wonder, imagination, and self-love. Set in a vibrant park where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, this beautifully illustrated children’s book invites readers into a world where magic lives in nature and in ourselves.
The story follows Charlie, a curious and spirited young girl who stumbles upon a magical tree. What unfolds is a whimsical journey filled with surprises, delightful creatures, and an enchanting bond of friendship. But what truly makes this book stand out is how it weaves visual and emotional richness together with a powerful message of representation.
From the first page, the illustrations shine. The characters, African American children in a lovely spectrum of brown skin tones, are depicted with care and joy. The colors are bold and lively, capturing the magic of the story and the magic of real-world diversity. Every page is a visual affirmation.
This children’s book doesn’t just entertain, it empowers. It speaks directly to children of color, offering them a mirror in which they can see their worth and their wonder. And for children of all backgrounds, it opens a window into the beauty of difference and the joy of shared humanity.
Charlie and The Magic Tree isn’t just a picture book to read, it’s a book to treasure, gift, and revisit often. Its artistry and message are both timeless and timely. A must-have for every child’s bookshelf.
Pages: 26 | ASIN : B0CLZRDRH2
Ellie Cat Wants To Know How To Wake Up Happy Everyday
Ellie cat wants to have a happy day. She tries really hard to be happy. She tries and tries and then goes out and does a variety of different activities that make her happy. And they do, and it’s wonderful, and she comes to realize that the only thing between her and happiness is a choice that she has to make every day.
Ellie Cat Wants To Know How To Wake Up Happy Everyday follows an adorable little cat that tries so desperately to be happy. I loved following her on her adorable journey toward happiness. I loved seeing her sit with her cute friends and tell them that they make her happy. It was so lovely.
Embedded in this charming tale is a powerful life lesson for little readers – happiness can be a choice. What if, instead of waiting for joy to find us, we chase after it ourselves? You can choose to have happy thoughts and go and enjoy the things in life that make you happy. That’s the brilliant and inspiring message that this picture book imparts.
Penned by Sam Rice, Ellie Cat Wants To Know How To Wake Up Happy Everyday is more than just a children’s picture book. It’s an endearing narrative with delightful illustrations that not only entertains but also nurtures a can-do spirit in young hearts. It’s a lovingly crafted ode to positivity, resilience, and the age-old wisdom that happiness is, indeed, an inside job.
Pages: 29 | ASIN : B0C12DKNBP
Wonderful, Marvelous, Magnificent You
Children need to know that they are special, and loved, and that they can rely on Jesus. Author Abbey Feldkamp has written a dazzling children’s book that will warm children’s hearts. This vibrant picture book is a love letter to young ones. I can imagine me saying this quote from the book to my child, “I love you so much, in all of your ways, in all of our moments, all of our days.” Every rhyme contains wonderfully emotive, loving and empowering words just like this.
Every page of this inspiring picture book contains a wonderfully hand-drawn illustration that depicts different children in a variety of joyous situations. I loved the diversity in this book. There are so many different people from different cultures and races represented in this heartfelt kid’s book. There is even a beautiful child with vitiligo on one of the pages, which I think is underrepresented in children’s literature. Children will love how bright the artwork is and how expressive each character is. The stunning artwork will surely keep the attention of little ones as their parents read them this magnificent story at bedtime. And what a sweet message this book sends them off to bed with.
Wonderful, Marvelous, Magnificent is a short but impactful children’s book that will inspire faith in kids and motivate them to think about what makes them special, and to embrace it because God made them that way. This is a picture book that exudes love and is filled with cute illustrations. I highly recommend this to parents or to anyone who wants to give a beautiful gift to a young child.
Pages: 20 | ASIN: B0BKR6T4YC
The Ghost of the Torn Underpants
A ghost has the unfortunate luck of getting bestowed the name Ghost of the Torn Underpants. Now the way it works is once another ghost gives a name to an unnamed ghost, it can not be changed; that is just how it works. Upset and frustrated at the constant teasing he endured after receiving this name, Ghost of the Torn Underpants moved to a new mansion alone. He was very lonely, but it was better than being teased nonstop over a name he could not change.
One day the ghost postman brought him an invitation to a party at his old mansion. He decided to give it a try as he was lonely all alone. He found a girl ghost sitting alone when he arrived, looking sad. When he asked her what her name was, she shyly said it was Ghost of the Backwards Dress. She was teased just as much as he was, and they formed a friendship. Together they learned to love their unique names and realize being different does not make you a bad person or less worthy of friendship and respect.
The Ghost of the Torn Underpants, written by Isabel Ricardo and illustrated by Pedro Pires, is a captivating children’s story about differences and accepting those that are not the same as you. With the increase in diversity in schools, there are many names children have never heard before. I think this book is an excellent resource for teachers and parents to show that names are unique and not something to be teased about. Ricardo teaches children about acceptance of themselves and others, standing up for themselves, and the value of friendship.
The bold and beautiful watercolor illustrations bring this meaningful story to life. The Ghost of the Torn Underpants has bright red hair that waves like a flame. This makes him stand out visually as well as his name, drawing attention from the other ghosts that fit a more traditional appearance. All the illustrations are engaging with small details that children can pick up on and look for. This is further enhanced by an exercise at the end of the book. The author asks questions about what children saw in the pictures, like how many letters the postman carries.
The Ghost of the Torn Underpants is a well-crafted children’s book combining important messages about acceptance, diversity, and friendship. The author writes in a manner that young kindergarten children will understand the message but is mature enough that children in older grades will be drawn to the story as well.
Pages: 37 | ASIN : B08QG9NGK8
Grandma, Granddad, We Want to Praise God
Grandma, Granddad, We Want to Praise God is the third book in the Families Growing in Faith series. This beautiful children’s book follows children as they question their grandparents about how and when they should praise God. They want to know what praise is and how they should go about offering praise to God. The answers they get sometimes surprise the children, and they are astonished at all the ways that they can show God thanks and praise each and every day.
Author Vanessa Fortenberry, with illustrator Sharon Grey, tells the heartwarming story of children, from all ethnic backgrounds, asking their grandparents about God. Each page shows a different family and asks a different question. The rhyming stanzas will engage and entertain young readers and make for fun family reading. Each situation can be read and discussed as its own topic, making this a great study book for young children as well. Kids will love seeing how things they love to do each day, like singing, dancing, and attending church, are all ways that you can praise God.
The illustrations are done in a soft portrait style using a combination of bold and muted colors to create dynamic images that will capture the attention of children looking through this book. The diversity of scenery and subjects makes it so that each child can find a situation they can personally relate to in this fantastic book.
Grandma, Granddad, We Want to Praise God is a beautifully written picture book that captures the meaning of faith and love for God. The lyrical story combined with the memorable images create a children’s book that preschoolers and kindergarteners will love to read over and over again. Adults will find the story meaningful and will want to read it as much as the kids. This lovely book will teach praise and worship in a gentle and engaging manner.
Pages: 30 | ASIN : B08SJ1N7M6
Who will save Butterball?
Julia Seaborn Author Interview
BUTTERBALL Goes to the Beach is an educational children’s picture book about a dog who explores the beach. What was the inspiration for the setup to this delightful book?
I’ve always enjoyed the beach environment and am fascinated by the range of different creatures that live in this setting. I thought it would be nice for children to read about a small dog meeting these creatures.
Do you have a dog or poodle of your own? Did you put any of their traits into the book?
Yes, I do have a miniature poodle, we live by the beach and he is a very inquisitive little dog.
I enjoyed the educational material sprinkled throughout the book. What do you hope readers take away from this book?
I hope young children who share this book with an adult will have a better understanding of the different creatures that live in the marine environment. This book also might help them with numbers and counting.
What is the next book that you are working on and when will it be available?
Yes, I do have further plans for another book which should be published within the next 6-12mths. I have yet to decide whether it will be another book about Butterball or another canine character.
Author Links: GoodReads | Website
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Butterball is stranded on some rocks.
It is too dangerous to swim back to shore.
Who will save Butterball?
Butterball the poodle is the colour of butter and loves playing with a ball.
Join Butterball as she goes to the beach and meets Tickles the octopus, Starlet the starfish and Shelley the turtle.
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