Ghost Town Detective Agency Finds... One Ghost Too Many! Cool Debut Co-Authored by New Aspiring Writer Gavin M. Garza!

Double-Dog Dare

"You better take that back!"
Rosie Barnes ground her teeth and pointed at Tommy Marshal. She blew the ends of her fire-red hair out of her face with a puff from the corner of her mouth. Chase Williams tried to get her to calm down. It was something he was used to doing.
"It's okay," Chase said.
"No, it's not," she insisted. "Tommy's going to take it back."
Tommy stood with his arms crossed in the middle of the Gum Springs Elementary cafeteria. A ornery grin covered covered his face as a growing sea of children filled in around him.
"I'm not taking anything back." Tommy said. "The Williams family is the reason everyone calls this city Ghost Town."
That was in fact true, and both Rosie and Chase knew it well. The Williams family had been a part of the original founders of Gum Springs, and the stories of their involvement with ghosts and curses was a familiar tale...

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One Ghost Too Many!

Ghost Town Detective Agency

By Gavin M. Garza

Michael W. Garza

"We all know the Williams
house is haunted," Tommy
continued. "And Old Lady
Williams talks to ghosts."
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If you know children who are already into celebrating Halloween and all of its "scary" things, then the Debut book, One Ghost Too Many, is certainly recommended for your consideration. The main characters are third grade students at Gum Springs Elementary and are part of the Williams family, those who had originally founded their town, Gum Springs..

So here's the catch... Everybody in town knew the stories and believed their town had ghosts. But when an argument erupted at school when a local boy who enjoyed starting trouble, started making fun of the family, specifically that the Williams house was haunted and that "Old Lady Williams" talked to ghosts...

This series targets new independent readers with easy to follow plots and grade level appropriate text. Help build a better reader today.
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At first Rosie was the only one defending her family, but when Tommy called his great-grandmother Old Lady Williams, Chase got upset. Still, he wasn't prepared when Rosie taunted, "We'll show you..." And that is how it was declared that they would spend the night in the Williams house!" Especially when they got the "double-dog dare you" challenge...

Chase was terrified. Rosie yelled, "You're on!"

By that time, their cousin got involved and soon the news was all over the school of the "death-defying sleepover." Only after that did Chase calm down enough to ask Rosie, "are you crazy?"

Hey, what could happen. Their great-grandmother would be there, right? In fact, she was very happy to have the three come to visit and the kids did have a good time eating and sharing with her.. 

But what would happen that night when their great-grandmother had gone to bed? Especially when noises started and they were too excited not to investigate... Was their imaginations worse than what would happen?

I loved the story behind the the reason for the ghost town. It is a perfect blend of history as well as a way to begin and continue the series. Kudos to the writers!

In fact, the mystery is an important part, so I'm already curious as to how the next story will allow another historical artifact to be returned!

The book itself is quite well done, with easy double-spaced pages and line drawings that are fitted into the narrative so that we are able to meet the characters and see some of the action as it occurs. And, yes, there was indeed a ghost in the house! Be prepared to meet him...but it's really not too scary, so quite in line with the age of the children in the book...  Do check it out because it really is a great introduction from both a historical as well as minimal horror story...

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Gavin M. Garza spends most of his days adventuring in elementary school and buried in homework. He hopes to be a famous football or baseball player someday, but he'll settle for being an engineer if he has to. He watched his dad write a book one day and thought I bet I could do that, so he did.

Michael W. Garza often finds himself wondering where his inspiration will come from next and in what form his imagination will bring it to life. The outcomes regularly surprise him, and it's always his ambition to amaze those curious enough to follow him and take in those results. He hopes everyone will find something that frightens, surprises, or simply astonishes them... WWW.MWGARZA.COM

Love Letters from God Introduces Biblical Women to Young Girls in Contemporary Bible Stories...

The Letter

Dear Friend,

How are you? I just had to send a note to tell you how much I care about you.

I saw you yesterday as you were talking with your friends. I waited all day hoping you would want to talk with me too. I gave you a sunset to close your day and a cool breeze to rest you - and I waited. You never came. It hurt me - but I still love you because I am your friend.

I saw you sleeping last night and longed to touch your brow so I spilled moonlight upon your face. Again I waited, wanting to rush down so we could talk. I have so many gifts for you! You awoke and rushed off to work. My tears were in the rain.

If you would only listen to me! I love you! I try to tell you in blue skies and in the quiet green grass. I whisper it in leaves on the trees and breathe it in colors of flowers, shout it to you in mountain streams, give the birds love songs to sing. I clothe you with warm sunshine and perfume the air with nature scents. My love for you is deeper than the ocean, and bigger that the biggest need in your heart!

Ask me! Talk with me! Please don't forget me. I have so much to share with you!

I won't hassle you any further: It is YOUR decision. I have chosen you and I will wait--

I love you. Your friend,

JESUS

Love Letters from God:

Bible Stories for a Girl's Heart

By Glenys Nellist

Illustrated by Rachel Clowes

The First Girl

Genesis 3

Eve

God's Wonderful Words to You

I have made you.--Isiah 46:4

God clapped his hands in delight as Eve opened her eyes for the very first time. She was wonderful! After six days of creating the world--painting the skies, stirring the seas, and filling the earth with life--here was God's masterpiece, his glorious finishing touch to the world. Here was Eve, made by God's own hand. And she was good.

God smiled as Eve rose to her feet, grabbed Adam's hand, and ran barefoot through the garden. But someone else was watching Eve too. He was hiding quietly in the grass, watching and waiting for his chance to steal Eve's happiness. And one day, he made his move.

"Good morning, Eve," the slimy serpent whispered. "I'm going to try this delicious fruit for breakfast. Would you like some?"

"No," replied Eve. "I'm hungry, but that's the one fruit God told us not to eat. I can't stay in the garden if I eat that."

"Oh my goodness!" The serpent laughed. "You don't have to eat the whole thing! Surely God won't mind if you just try it?"

Even took the fruit. She had never held, smelled, or seen a more delicious fruit. She took a bit and then gave some to Adam. In that instant, Even knew she had done something terribly wrong. Now she would have to leave the Garden of Eden forever.

But before she left, God had a surprise for her. He was waiting at the gates to cover her with new, warm clothes. And as Eve walked away, she knew she was forever covered in God's love and forgiveness. God had made her, and she was good.

Your Love Letter from God...Dear Glenda, Can you imagine how thrilled I was when I saw Eve? She was the first first girl I made, and she made creation complete. Did you know I feel the same way when I see you? Just like I made Eve, I made you too--and everything I make is good. So remember this--even if you make some bad choices like Eve did, talk to me about it, I will cover you with my love and forgiveness, just like I covered Eve. You are good. I love you... Your Creater, GOD

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Many years ago I was given or bought a plaque of The Letter--a letter from Jesus, to me, His friend... I had kept it near before I moved and it had been still boxed up for some time... Recently I found it--ironically--or maybe a God Incident-- around the same time I received Love Letters from God for review... What a delightful surprise to see that the book was written much like this favorite Letter that I had read and reread so many times!

There is an entire series, but I was so happy to have my first book to be the Bible Stories for a Girl's Heart... Both historically and in contemporary times, it is important, in my opinion, for young girls to learn about their being loved, having a friend who knows each of their names, and who promises to be with them at all times. That promise has sustained me through many years and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to highly recommend this book to all of you.

I wanted to at least share one of the stories on my blog so that the full extent of the book could be visualized... Check out the short book trailer available to see the wonderful presentation of the material. In the first story, we find Adam and Eve in the garden--a beautiful two-page spread showing those who were already there---rabbits, squirrels, sheep, butterflies, against the blue sky and surrounded with so many different flowers surrounding, of course, the Apple Tree...and the "slimy snake."

The story is written in easy, happily joyful words that correctly includes the basic story, but in a softer version... But somewhere on the page will be the Biblical reference as well! What a delight to have this alternate book to the Bible...Me, having my own experience with the King James Version, many years ago, found it was tedious and confusing--and quite scary... I believe this book, and certainly others, give a young child the awareness of Biblical history so that it becomes a part of their reading, but does not place the child into trying to understand a story that is well beyond their years in many ways... The emphasis is on Love...God's Love... 

On each page there is a little Love Letter which allows you to write in the child's name so that when she opens it, it is personalized and then it's just like getting a letter from God! I included my own story of getting such a letter and how I've cherished it over the years... Imagine, the young girl who will have the opportunity to first read a story, and then have God further explain it in a personal note too! A Delightful addition that makes this book, in my opinion, a step above--an opportunity for each reader to come to recognize that God...Jesus...and, later, the Holy Spirit...talks to each of us! 

There are fourteen different stories that shares about women of all ages, including the Widow's mite story from Luke 21: 1-4... Still, each is titled with a "girl" and in this case, is called "The Generous Girl. I didn't have any problem with that, for surely, we would realize that the Widow in her older years, would merely reflect the feelings she had when she was a younger girl. The stories include well known women including Esther, Mary, the Mother of Jesus, Martha and Mary and Mary Magdalene who was the first person who saw Jesus at His Resurrection... The stories each share an one-word attribute about the Biblical woman which establishes how the reader can consider the girl in the story--The Servant Girl, The Hopeful Girl, etc. I was impressed with the detail, the carefully interpreted story line to make it suitable for young girls...

This book is definitely worthy to be added to your home library, but it's certainly also recommended that each reader be encouraged to continually read and think about the stories, perhaps with their mother who can answer questions, if raised.  I have to again emphasize the quality of the book, the attention given to detail, as well as the outstanding art work available to be enjoyed by readers--yes, readers of all ages, like I did... I think it is important to teach children in their early years, don't you? Let them get to know their Creator in this simply adorable book!

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Although I live in Michigan, USA, I was born and raised in a little village in northern England.

I grew up in a big old house, with two wonderful parents and seven siblings. My dad was the one who introduced me to the gospel. My mum was the one who encouraged me to work with children.

And at primary school, my teacher was the one who urged me to write. One day a week, I was one of the lucky few withdrawn from the classroom to sit in big, comfy armchairs in the teachers' lounge. There, in front of a roaring log fire, with pencil and paper at the ready, I would write.

I never would have imagined that four decades later, I would be blessed enough to be an author of children's books, or be married to a wonderful husband, or be mum to four sons, and a grandma too. But of course, no eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him. (1 Corinthians 2:9)

And to God, alone, be the glory.

Meet KLUMPITY - HOP The Three-Legged Turtle From the Wonderful World of Kulalahuloo

KLUMPITY - HOP

The Three-Legged Turtle 

Have you ever been to Kulalabuloo…. ? 

Where the flowers seem to blossom the whole year through 

Where the sun keeps on shining when the rain starts to fall 

And where nobody has any worries at all ? 

Well - I've been there - and the tales I could tell 

Of the wonderful creatures I once knew so well …

There's the Gold One - a lion who only eats

 fruits, walnuts and berries and succulent roots. 

There's Trubbledidi, the Chimpanzee, 

Blog, the frog and the One-Eyed flea, 

And so many more that I can recall It would take me

a lifetime to write of them all. 

But I must tell you the story of Klumpity-Hop 

The three-legged tortoise who just couldn't stop 

Dancing the waltz. It was easy, you see - 

He didn't have four legs - he only had three

I first met this tortoise - when wandering alone - ! 

stumbled over what I thought was a stone. 

With a grunt and a whistle, he poked out his head 

And I really can't tell you the things that he said.

He was terribly angry - as well he might be 

So I really don't blame him for shouting at me. 

But, after a while, I'm happy to tell, 

His temper subsided as I polished his shell...

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KLUMPITY - HOP

The Three-Legged Turtle 

By Susan Colquhoun

Kulalabuloo African Stories for children Book 1

This is the first time I've started out a review to highlight the difficult time I had in finding this book...after my initial purchase via a link about the book... First, what will readers call it? By the series name, which is not on the book covers? By the specific subtitle, which, for this book, was not even on the cover...or by the entire title:subtitle. It seemed to me to attempt to use the same front cover for the book needs to be made easier for new readers... At a minimum, the series title should be in small letters on the cover...and for this particular book, it needs to be differentiated by subtitle, as are the rest of the now available books... To explain my point, when I went back to write my review, I did not get the right book, because I didn't know the subtitle... This is a note to parents who will need to ensure which exact book they will purchase. For the children, they'll just have to find this first book about Klumptity-Hop...someway...

On the other hand, I really do believe the book is wonderful. I wish I could have gotten permission to use a couple of internal pictures...but I couldn't verify the author, since there were multiple persons with the name and no reference to the books on sites I found... 

On the very first page, we read...

Come ! Sing along to Kulalabuloo ! ‘Blog’ the frog - From a later story

Ah, excuse me...but why am I being asked to sing a song that I couldn't possibly know in this book???

But aside from the editing and technical issues of marketing the series...

A young boy, apparently, who is shown in pictures, but not named since the poetry is in first-person of that individual telling the story (another oversight in my opinion), has stumbled upon Klumpity-Hop, while he was out walking in Kulalahuloo. In getting to know each other, Klumpity-Hop reveals that he is looking for a partner with whom he could waltz (something he loves to do) and for possibly a longer relationship...

Hmmm, I was going to tell you a little more, but I find that the problems outweigh my ability to recommend this book at this time...Sorry to say... Here's hoping that the author gets help in getting her wonderful stories into a better, edited format...


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Susan Colquhoun was born in Lincoln, England, but her family emigrated to Rhodesia - (now Zimbabwe) - in 1950. Sue spent the vast majority of her life in Africa, where she developed a deep affinity for - and knowledge of - Africa’s mysterious presence. This becomes readily apparent when you read her lovely verses and see her delightful illustrations in these magical ‘Kulalabuloo’ tales. These stories were written and illustrated many years ago and only after Sue’s return to the United Kingdom in 2010, was she finally persuaded to share them. computers and i-pads and things, and we used to read bedtime stories to our children. My mother used to say to me - as she settled me on her knee - ‘Snuggle close and listen to my heartbeat as I tell you a story.’ That memory made me want to write stories to the beat of MY heart. Through the use of rhyme and rhythm, I hope I have achieved that ambition…..” Susan has lived a very exciting life about which she is modestly reticent, but she is now retired near Chichester, where she is closer to her beloved children.

There Should Be A World-Wide Hugging Day According to Efrat Shoham!

OK, I admit it, I get most of my hugs from my cats since retirement...But, that's pretty cool in my book! Even when I'm not in the mood--like when I'm reading a good book--that seems to be the most important time for my cat to need a hug, hugs...or more hugs...

Seriously, how can you not accept a hug?!

Well, there may be some children--of all ages--who have not had the opportunity to experience the joy of hugs. Efrat Shoham imagined just what that would be like and decided to help children/people who aren't quite sure how to give or receive a hug...

Did you know that anybody can learn how to hug...and like it?!

One of the first suggestions made by the author is to check out videos that show animals hugging...So I did just that...

Bears, deer, monkeys, meerkats, rabbits, cats, tigers, lions, seals, frogs, penguins, elephants, and many more animals hug. Even if it's just a hug of trunks...

Have you ever just went up to somebody, put out your arms, and...hugged that person? Well, if animals do it, there must be a reason, right?

If you are too shy to just throw out open arms, Efrat Shoham has created 15 hugging suggestions for beginners... You know, I can actually feel the love exploding out of this author. She makes us smile. She makes us happy... She makes us realize that we can love and be loved...

So how does she do it this time? Well, she and her illustrator has put together various animal figures and given us 15 occasions when you just might feel free to hug somebody... noting that they are the most necessary and basic embraces... You can even take a page each day to learn each hug and practice all that day!

There are two little cubs acting as narrators and they guide us on our way!

The Sandwich Hug! Think of a sandwich, maybe peanut butter and jam...Yes the bread completely encloses those other two items! You may decide you want to be inside of that big hug, like the peanut butter and jam... Or you may want to be just one slice of bread...maybe like a half hug??? Me, I want to feel both of those slices (arms) around me, holding me sooooo tight! And that's exactly what the picture shows...two rabbits with the baby bunny snuggled in between the two parents...

Of course, I've had many more years of being able to practice hugging, so I hold on pretty tightly to those I love...But don't worry, begin to hug at your own pace! If you have a pet, maybe you can practice with your little friend who gives unconditional love...

Next is the Pick Me Up Hug...and many pets are known for this...placing their paws up to the other and waiting to be picked up and held close! I've never had a cat that has not done this at one time or another...some every time I'm around... Human Babies oftentimes start to do this, wanting to be picked up, especially by a beloved parent or grandparent... and hugging normally continues throughout childhood and into older years...

The Group Hug is showing on the front cover...Have you ever participated in a hug with multiple people? This one may take a while and is sometimes based on trust, don't you think?

The eye-to-eye hug, I think, was my favorite one...you know standing together sharing a big hug...but, in this case, this hug was between two porcupines! Whew, you really have to love somebody to risk a quill or two!

The cubs move through the book making a short statement about the next hug and then each hug is provided in cartoonish characters that are colorful and imaginative. Again, the book is short enough to be skimmed, but with each notation about a different type of hug, the child can begin to form ideas about the whole concept of...hugging...another person...

You know, I have to add that hugging used to be much more a part of our culture and has declined to a great extent...Way back in my non-verbal class at the university, I remember we did exercises about eye contact...and touching... Most people crave these connections, but there are some who abuse those natural feelings. This book can also be of use when, with an older child, parents talk to them about stranger danger... Efrat Shoham is so effective in teaching children about loving...God's love... Let's also use this loving book to share and teach children when and how hugs are one of the greatest feelings of God's love provided to us...

Highly recommended...


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Efrat Shoham is an Israeli writer, content editor and independent publisher (The Pink Camel).

Shoham grew up in a small agricultural village in Israel. Her father was a farmer and her mother – a teacher and librarian. She lives with her family in Tel Aviv, on a small street lined with eucalyptus, mulberry and loquat trees, where 3 rabbits from the nearby kindergarten run wild. 

She thinks and believes that curiosity, imagination, humor, green fields, fresh mango or avocado and pink camels are some of the keys to a good and happy life.

Heading to Israel Today - Carole P. Roman as Tour Guide!

Having just read another children's book by Israeli author, Efrat Shoham, I was happy to have just received If You Were Me and Lived in...Israel... Many of us here in America have long dreamed of traveling to Jerusalem...For me, this is a wonderful opportunity to have a taste of that journey...

Judaism, Christianity, Islam, and the Baha'i
faiths consider Israel as a Holy Land.
~~~

You might live in Jerusalem. It is one of the oldest cities in the world with a long and interesting history.

In 1538 AD, Suleiman the Magnificent, a Turkish king, built a wall around the old city. It is divided into four neighborhoods known as the Christian, Armenian, Muslim, and Jewish quarters. Each group has ancient and important buildings in their section that brings millions of tourists to the city every year to learn and celebrate their religions.

                                    ~~~

If You Were Me and Lived in Israel:

A Child's Introduction to Culture Around the World

By Carole P. Roman

Illustrated by Kelsea Wierenga

Your name might be Noah, Yonaton, or Yosef if you are a boy. Your parents might have chosen Talia, Maya, or Shira if you are a girl...

When you call for Mommy, you would say Ima. Your daddy would respond to Abba...

When you have visitors they take a trip to the Dead Sea. It is the lowest spot in earth that can be reached by a car or bus. It is 1371 feet below sea level. It is also called the Salt Sea. People call it the Dead Sea because you won't find a fish or another living thing in it. The water is too salty, and nothing can survive. It is a well known spa, and many people travel there to soak in the water to make them feel better.

Children enjoy watching and playing what they call football (what we call soccer), track and field...Many will work hard to get into the Maccabiah Games which is an international contest that is held every four years in Israel to find the best athletes...

They also enjoy practicing Krav Maga, having taken lessons to learn these special self-defense martial arts--often the younger sisters will watch their brother, buba, and imitate the moves...

I would be excited to be able to visit the celebration of Purim which arrives during the spring. It is a day to remember the ancient Queen Esther who  saved her people from an evil king. Children dress up in costumes to celebrate this holiday. The Book of Esther (The Megillat) is read. Then a dinner is available. Charity for the poor and special baskets of candy and treats are given to friends and relatives. There is a parade as well.  A special noisemaker is available for everyone...and when the evil king's name is mentioned, everybody makes noise so the name can't be heard!

I learned something I'd wondered about for years...that is, why do those from Israel read and write from the right side of the paper. I learned that in ancient times people used stone tablets instead of paper to write things down. They had to carve the surface of the stone using a hammer and chisel. The writer had to hold the hammer in his stronger hand, which was usually his right one so that he could make an impression on the rock. It was easier to go from the right to the left... I wasn't surprised when the first word that came to my mind when I read this... it was based on Tradition... and instantly one of my favorite songs from Fiddler on the Roof came to mind...

Well, these trips are all too short, but there is still more available in the book...for instance, readers will learn some of the language and some of the foods available.  While the books are all in the same format, I thought the artwork in this one was especially beautiful...Kudos to Kelsea Wierenga...

A Continually Outstanding Series...Start at the beginning...or with this one! Highly recommended...

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The UNUSUALASAURUSES...By Efrat Shoham... Prepare to Smile...

While reading a book, it seems like most will bring back memories for me. A book about dinosaurs naturally brought to mind my great-nephew, Brandon, who, when small, loved to collect and play with tiny dinosaurs and he would provide us each of the names...at least the real names...

But Efrat Shoham imagined for our children just what it might be like if we really learned how dinosaurs who lived many, many years ago were quite different...say, for instance, they might have had more human experiences???

Never Ever Whatsoever has anyone ever seen or spoken to a live dinosaur. So, what if dinosaurs could really talk, smile, cry, dream, dance, play and joke?

Shoham has selected 15 different dinosaurs and given them...

personality...  Say what? Yes, personality, just like humans...And she does it sooooo simply. She does it by creating a name for this particular dinosaur and then places that personality dinosaur into a single picture. The author then suggests that as we get to know each one, they just might remind us of some people--family, friends--who you know already!

Be prepared to Smile... or chuckle... 

Now here is the first type of personality dinosaur - The Explorersaurus! What do you think he might be found doing?  Why, I'll bet he might be looking for treasure...or maybe already knows he wants to be an archaeologist! And do you know what his real dinosaur name is? 

This particular dinosaur has become famous in recent years...even playing Dino the Dinosaur in a Fred Flintstone Christmas story! But many of his friends have not become so well known... Especially with their personality names!

Meet the Chilipeppersaurus! Yikes, this might actually be Dino, who is pink in the video...but is now red! Guess who eats tooooo many red peppers!

My favorite was the Nononosaurus! Can you guess why he was called that? Maybe you know somebody who it seems is always saying NO!

The pictures are in cartoon style like the front cover, just placing the particular type of dinosaur into a human setting based upon their personality title. After an introduction, there is minimal dialogue...merely the announcement of the personality dinosaur and then the picture... Readers can easily skim the book in less than five minutes...The enjoyment comes from trying to say the name😖, think about what the name may mean and then turn to the picture and explore what you think as to whether the name fits the scene/dino and whether you know anybody who could be called a, for instance, The Dontwannagotobedasaurus!

Also check out the back of the book to find a link to obtain free coloring pages! This is a great book to begin just as a picture book with children or for an older child who can develop a basic understanding of dinosaurs, but in a funny, human fashion. I would challenge readers to take advantage of the book to merge with a teaching process on the real names of these ancient earth beings... Highly recommended...


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Efrat Shoham is an Israeli writer, content editor and independentt publisher (The Pink Camel).

Shoham grew up in a small agricultural village in Israel. Her father was a farmer and her mother – a teacher and librarian. She lives with her family in Tel Aviv, on a small street lined with eucalyptus, mulberry and loquat trees, where 3 rabbits from the nearby kindergarten run wild. 

She thinks and believes that curiosity, imagination, humor, green fields, fresh mango or avocado and pink camels are some of the keys to a good and happy life.

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Mixed Feelings About Cave Kiddos and A Sunny Day

When I first saw this book, I figured it would be something like stories that help children learn basics...such as The Ten Little Indians teaches counting... The blurb reflected no special statement about its audience, if that was indeed intended. It was only after I read a review on Amazon which had given a low rating that I learned that the book "might" be for learning disabled children... Logically, my next thought was about whether this should be specifically shared before you buy the book? There are pros and cons, I am sure;  but I tend to go toward letting the potential buyer know in advance. You know...something like, Cave Kiddos-Helping Delayed Speakers...

The book is centered on a group of cave kids who would, at that time, be learning or creating a language. In this case, they are discovering water and that you drink it. One child cries Waaa! - whether he just cried out or whether it was what it had been called before,  we do not know...

The first page says Remember to talk and act like a Cave Kiddo showing a club...

Ok, if a child has a learning disability, then responding to that statement will require an adult to teach them how to act like a cave kiddo... If the child would already know that...then the rest of the book, in my opinion, is too elementary--there is only one word that is taught in the book...

I think the father and author Eric Jay Cash has a strong and wonderful desire to create something special for the speech and development learning of children. And the effort in putting together this book is obvious. There certainly would be a need for books that are attractive and will draw the attention of children. However, without experience other than my own, I am aware that most children are so different in this wide spectrum of challenges that it would be impossible to provide the needs for more than one or two specific children.

It seems to me using books that are routinely available, could be selected with the importance placed on the illustrations, and that the child should be challenged and guided through the use of those books, with help as needed.

This book would be delightful for picture oriented children of any age, but mainly in very early ages. I must say that this review is mainly my own personal opinion. The book itself does not help readers, in making a decision as to its usability for children of early ages, without making assumptions as to its intent and for which child it would benefit. I think that is a problem.

In the end, I do come back to my original thought, I do not recommend the book. Now I will add if it is being considered for a challenged child,  except as chosen for a specific child, as decided by the parent or relative.


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