Book Review/Giveaway: Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns about Courage. Ends March 22nd.

Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns about Courage by Howard Binkow

About the Book: This book explains to 4-8 year olds in a simple playful way how to work with fear issues.

My Review: For the past few weeks Howard have been afraid of the dark, make believe monsters under his bed, loud noises, high places and scared of his first day at his new school that he decided not to leave his room ever again.

But while looking out of his window one day he saw a baby bird looking in. It was the most important moment of that’s bird’s life. It’s his first day of learning how to fly. But Howard was worried that the bird would fall. But he learnt an important message that day when the bird told him “if you’re not afraid, you can’t be BRAVE.” He learnt that even birds and superheroes are afraid but that doesn’t stop them from doing what they do.

For the first time Howard wasn’t afraid of the dark or the make believe monsters under his bed. He learnt it was okay to be afraid and slept well that night. He woke up the next day looking forward to attending school.

Children can relate to Howard’s fears.  Children will learn it is normal and healthy to feel fear and that fear protect them from danger. The illustration by Jeremy Norton helps tell the story. I highly recommend this book for every household with children and for classroom teaching.

You can check out animated versions of this book on their website, http://www.wedolisten.org Click on Animated Books and Lessons & Posters. Awards and reviews can be viewed for each of their books by clicking on Hardcover Books.

Ages: 4 and up

Pages: 32

Disclaimer: As per FTC guidelines, I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest review. I received no monetary compensation. All opinions expressed here are mine and mine alone.

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The author will give one winner in the US or Canada a complimentary copy of Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns About Courage.

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Winner is #1 – bevarcher

Book Review/Giveaway: Silent Sally: A Story About Being a DOER. Ends March 17th

Silent Sally by Eric Walls

About the Book: “Silent Sally” is the delightful story of a quite little girl who is always helping others not with words but with deeds. Her classmates think she’s odd. But slowly through her quiet, constant giving, the whole school recognizes her real worth and what it means to be a silent doer. “Silent Sally” will help your kids learn an important lesson: God wants us to not just HEAR, but practice DOING what His word says by following Christ’s example of sacrifice and compassion in serving and giving to others.

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My Review: What an interesting story to learn that one silent girl name Sally could make a big difference by being a doer. Sally was never a talkative girl like her classmates. For Sally, to talk is fine, but being a doer for her was a good example to others.

Sally will water the plants, feed the school pet, and when the recess bell chimed, the kids will ran outside while leaving their toys scattered all over the floor. She will make sure she picks them all up before stepping outside. Sally will go out of her way to help her school mates. One day John notice when she pick up his books and watch her as she went out of her way to help others. Then her classmates started to notice and wonder why she does what she do without asking for help. They soon where encouraged to think abou the needs of others, to be a doer.

The author has a note to parents at the end of the story about James 1:22 which will encourage them to teach their children how to become a doer.

The illustrations are very positive and help tells the story. I recommend this book for every house hold with children and for classroom teaching.

Disclaimer: As per FTC guidelines, I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest review. I received no monetary compensation. All opinions expressed here are mine and mine alone.

To order http://www.horizonlightmedia.com/order-now.html

Pages: 32

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Winner is #3 – allison

Giveaway: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Ends March 17th

In celebration of the Movie “Oz the Great and Powerful” We at Mymcbooks will like to give two winners a classic book of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L Frank Baum.

About the Movie: Oz the Great and Powerful is an upcoming 2013 American fantasy adventure film directed by Sam Raimi. The film is inspired by L. Frank Baum’s 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and is set before the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz. Read all about it http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oz_the_Great_and_Powerful

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Junior Classics for Young Readers)

 

About the Book: This story is the door to the world of wonder and magic. It is a new set of childhood friends. It is a far-away place where wishes are granted and dreams become real – yet where the heart still yearns for home.

Frank Baum’s timeless classic The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was the first uniquely American fairy tale. A combination of enchanting fantasy and piercing social commentary, this remarkable story has entertained and beguiled readers of all ages since it was first published in 1900.

Age 7 and up

Pages: 179

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Winner #14 – Andrew T. Kuligowski – The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

 

Winner #5 – katie neustadter – The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Book Review/Giveaway: Alex and Tony Help Stop Bullying. Ends March 15th

Alex and Tony Help Stop Bullying by Antonee Boykin and illustrated by Dia Reddo

 

About the Book: One day during recess, twin brothers Alex and Tony see their friend EJ standing alone and looking very sad. After talking to him, they find out that EJ isn’t playing because he was told he couldn’t, by a bully named Manny in his class. EJ tells Alex and Tony that Manny has been bothering him for quite some time and he’s afraid. At home, the siblings discuss EJ’s problem with their parents and learn all about bullying. Alex and Tony are worried about their friend and realize that it’s their responsibility to help.

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My Review: This is an interesting topic that children and parents can relate too. After Alex and Tony found EJ standing alone in the gym and had a sad look on his face, they decided to find out what was wrong. EJ explained to them that their school mate Manny told him not to play with anybody. Manny bothered him all the time and he wish he didn’t even have to come to school.

Later that day Alex and Tony asked their parent why are some kids so mean? They told them about EJ and Manny. Their parent explained to them that bullying is wrong and that the only way to help is to report the bully.

Please note, If  you or someone is been bullied you should talk to someone you trust. Children have the power to reduce bullying in schools by speaking up.

This is a great book for parents to read to their children and for teachers to share with their students, to educate them about bullies and the signs of bullying.

The art works by Dia Reddo helps tell the story. I highly recommend this book in all school.

Pages: 30

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the Author to review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255

 

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Winner is #5 – cassandra mccann

Book Review/Giveaway: Mismatched Moira. Ends March 15th

Mismatched Moira by Alisa Brookins, illustrated by Linda Merritt

About the Book: Little Moira Goldstein has crowned herself The Queen of Color and why shouldn’t she? Who else but Moira would pair red sweatpants with a fuchsia tutu and top it off with a pink pompom sweater? What style! What fun! What color! Trouble is no one else in her family is very colorful…or are they?

My Review: Moira is the Queen of color. She happens to be the only one in the Goldstein family who pairs a hot pink with a fire engine red. She will wear one yellow sneaker with a black shoe.  She is a fashionista and crowns herself the Queen of Color. Her family couldn’t understand why she loves to mismatch her clothing. Her mother even suggested in picking out her clothes for school but Moira feels she is capable in doing so herself, as she is the Queen of Color she feels colorful and fabulous.

This is a nice book for every little girl that loves to dress themselves no matter how mismatched her clothing is, she still feel fabulous. Book illustrated by Linda K. Merritt.

Pages: 40

Disclaimer: As per FTC guidelines, I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for my honest review. I received no monetary compensation. All opinions expressed here are mine and mine alone.

About the Author: Alisa Brookins lives with her family near Dallas, Texas. Although Moira remains unchallenged as The Queen of Color, Alisa has been known to go out occasionally in sweatpants and a pink tutu.

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Winner is #7 – Teresa Young

Book Review/Giveaway: My Daddy Wears a Different Kind of Suit to Work. Ends Feb 28th

My Daddy Wears a Different Kind of Suit to Work written by Josephine Amy Dituri and Joseph Dituri

About the Book: My Daddy Wears a Different Kind of Suit to Work is a full color illustrated children’s book that allows you to share the marvels of the undersea world with your children through radiant pictures and a heartwarming tale. Translated by the 13 year old author to Spanish in the back, this novel approach to a dual language book is the epitome of a language lesson.

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My Review: Have you ever wondered what kind of job your father has, is it an unusual job? Most kids think if their father isn’t wearing a business suit to work then his job isn’t important. This story is told by a 14 year old girl whose dad works underwater.

She goes on to describe what his work as a Diving Officer is. The special suit needed to protect him from the cold water and the sea creatures.  The decompression chamber used to treat divers that are sick. How the oceans provide shipping routes and phytoplankton which provides oxygen. How you feel cooler near the beach because the ocean absorbs heat, and how important it is to protect the oceans.

This wonderfully illustrated book has 25 fun-loving pages in English and in Spanish.

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About the Authors: Joseph earned his B.S. in Computer Science from the University of South Carolina and his Master’s degree in Astronautical Engineering from Naval Post Graduate School. He is an active duty Naval Engineering Officer (Diving Officer) with 21 years of leadership and management experience. He served five tours at diving and salvage commands and has worked in every facet of diving from underwater ship’s husbandry to saturation diving. Joe’s commitment to AME is completely voluntary and remains separate from his military duties. In a civilian capacity Joseph has trained hundreds of technical divers to dive and physicians in the use of hyperbaric medicine. He is the author of numerous diver-training manuals, a contributing author to the Navy Diving Manual and has been published in several journals including those produced by the American Society of Naval Engineers and American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Joseph is also a stockholder of IANTD, the largest technical diver-training agency in the world. He serves as the Training Director and holds instructor trainer ratings in every form of diving. Joseph is married and has three children. He enjoys skydiving and has a long-term goal of being an astronaut upon retirement from military service.

Josephine Dituri is 14 years old and a freshman in high school at the time of publication. She enjoys reading and writing fantasy. She gains inspiration from the ocean.

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Black History Month 2013 Giveaway Part 2. Ends Feb 28th

The year is 2174.  The place is Zimbabwe, Africa.  Three adventurous children escape their parents’ heavily guarded mansion to explore the dangerous world outside.  They soon learn how dangerous it really is.  Tendai, the oldest boy, is their leader, although he worries about being brave enough. Rita, his sister, is an expert at starting fights.  Kuda, his little brother, is willing to try anything. They are quickly enslaved in a plastic mine ruled by the terrifying She Elephant and her army of vlei people. Vlei people have been living in the dump so long they look like piles of trash.  The children flee them to find new perils.  They are pursued by the Ear, the Eye and the Arm, detectives hired by the children’s parents, who always seem to arrive too late. The worst danger of all lies at the top of the Mile High MacIlwaine, a hotel so tall that it sways like a tree in the wind.  For up there are not merely humans, but spirits whose aim is to devour the souls of Zimbabwe.

The Scrapyard Detectives. The Scrapyard Detectives are on the case! Join Robert, Jinn and Raymond as they solve the mysteries that affect their community, and learn valuable lessons about teamwork and diversity.

A moving history of the struggle of African-Americans for equal education rights from colonial times to the present.

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Winner is #5 – Lily K

Black History Month 2013 Giveaway Part 1. Ends Feb 14th

In keeping with the celebration of Black History Month, Mymcbooks will feature 2 set of Giveaways for Black History Month. The 1st of February and the 15th of February. There will be 1 winner taking home four books.

African America – From Slavery to Glory – 48 Documentary Collection.

This 48 documentary collection celebrates the life, culture and accomplishments of the Most Influential African Americans. It portrays a riveting history of slavery through detailed reenactments, interviews and first hand accounts of this haunting past.

One Crazy Summer

Set during one of the most tumultuous years in recent American history, One Crazy Summer is the heartbreaking, funny tale of three girls who travel to Oakland, California, in 1968 in search of the mother who abandoned them. It’s an unforgettable story told by a distinguished author of books for children and teens, Rita Williams-Garcia.

Home Now by Lesley Beake

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Book Review/Giveaway: Dewi & the Seeds of Doom and Vin and the Dorky Duet. Ends Feb 17th

Dewi and the Seeds of Doom by Maggie Lyons

About the Book: When Dewi is clobbered by a falling rat, the nosy Welsh dragon snoops his way into a challenging predicament. Helped by a toad with a passion for chemical wart cures, Dewi discovers that a megalomaniac baron is secretly breeding mutant corn at an unfriendly castle. To thwart the genetically modified-corn baron’s sickening plan, he must use moxie and firepower in a series of catastrophe-skirting capers.

My Review: Dewi is a Welsh dragon, and he is the son of Owen, Dragon of Pembroke. While Dewi was out he was hit on the nose by something that fell from the sky which turns out to be a sick rat drop off by a kestrel. Something didn’t seem right with this sick rat so Dewi decided to investigate with the help of his friend Mr. Jones the toad.

After talking to the kestrel who dropped the rat and with some important information from the sick rat named Bomber, Dewi decided to check out the Castle Gloomsgor. What he saw made his spines rise like a row of hot red peppers along his back. There laid a row of cages full of rats and the evil Baron Doom and his servant Peegor are doing a weird chemistry experiment with corn.  Dewi needs to bring this to the attention of the Royal Welsh Court. Will they believe him or would he has to come up with a solution himself? This makes for a good mystery and a detective story.

I really enjoyed reading this book but I wish it had some illustration to help tell the story.

Vin and the Dorky Duet by Maggie Lyons

About the Book: When he walks through the door and sees the sharky grin on his sister’s face, Vin rightly suspects Meg is hatching a plot. Worse still, he’s central to the outcome. Meg tells him everyone expects him to play her duet for trumpet and piano at the student concert. Vin is horrified.

His only escape is to persuade another trumpet player to take his place. Meg has the hunky Brad Stewart in mind, and she challenges Vin to introduce her to him. To do that he must first befriend Brad’s nerdy brother, Eyeballs, the last person Vin wants to be friends with until Meg’s promise of a David Beckham autographed soccer jersey changes the seventh-grader’s mind. He has five days to accomplish his mission—Operation BS.

Vin’s game plan, thwarted by exploding fish tanks, magnetic compost heaps, man-eating bubble baths, and other disasters ultimately succeeds, but not exactly as he expects …

94 pages.

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Winner – #2 – Lydia Harpe

3rd Annual Dreaming of Books Giveaway Hop

3rd Annual Dreaming of Books Giveaway Hop

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Make New Friends – Includes Music CD

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The Winner is #31 – APRIL DOSS