Review By CAROLYN M. MULLIN You won’t find flashy graphics, cartoon characters or even comedy in this work by award-winning children’s author Douglas Wood. Instead, you’ll stumble upon a refuge of peaceful moments that only nature, animals and people can provide. The “secret” hinted at in the book’s title is the simple observation, satisfaction or […]
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The Secret of Saying Thanks
April 15th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Books
Tags: Animals·Carolyn M. Mullin·Companion Animals·Dogs·Douglas Wood·Early Elementary·Female Protagonist·Nature·Prayer·Preschoolers·Spiritual·Thankfulness·Thanks·Thanksgiving
The Twelve Gifts of Birth
May 18th, 2010 · No Comments · Books
Review By MARSHA RAKESTRAW It’s never too early to begin nurturing healthy, humane qualities in children, and The Twelve Gifts of Birth by Charlene Costanzo serves as an inspiring and magical touchstone toward character, confidence and self-respect. The story begins by revealing the “secret” that fairy godmothers, or “wisewomen,” bestow 12 gifts upon all children […]
Tags: Books that Teach Character·Charlene Costanzo·Compassion·Confidence·Early Elementary·Marsha Rakestraw·Preschoolers·Spiritual