A Bonus Mom? The Power in One Word.
What if the word “step” was changed to “bonus?”
That easy and brilliant word change empowers the child of divorce with an entirely different feeling! That word came from Tami Butcher, who offers a perspective from her own experience in her new easy to read children's book, "My Bonus Mom."
Synopsis: This book, geared towards younger children, is based on Tami's own experiences as a child. She captures the emotions children may experience as they deal with divorce and adjust to remarriage. The children work through their feelings of dismay, fear and anger, and grow to love dad's new wife, whom they come to think of as their bonus mom. Twice the attention, twice the love, twice the fun and twice as many birthday presents! What's not to love?
“I loved my stepmom so much, I always felt that calling her a “step” mom did not do her justice. My mom loved her too, and was thankful that she could be there when she could not. I would like to take away that negative term so many movies and fairytales portray."
Review: if you have kids and are getting divorced, this is a great book to get to read with your kids, especially if they are young. Initial attitude can go a LONG way in how your kids and your ex-spouse all get along. Tami does a great job in the book of showing parents who think of their kids feelings, and respect them, but do move on with their lives. Her book gives a very positive spin to the old evil parents scenario, and offers up a great way for kids to look at the situation- as a bonus, an extra, a PLUS! By taking what society tells us is a negative, and showing how it can be great for kids.
If you have friends or family members going through/went through a divorce with kids, get them this book! The kids will thank you!
About the Author: Tami graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in business communications and later earned a teaching degree from Grand Canyon University. It was while teaching seventh-graders at Phoenix Prep Academy, that she made it her goal to write a children's book. But first, she married the love of her life, Mike, and started a family. She currently has three children ages 6, 9 and 13.
Always a philanthropic person, Butcher dedicates her time to helping others in need. She is currently a member of the East Valley Women s League, that raises funds for more than 13 projects for women and children. Tami gives time to New Hope Church, an inner-city church located in the most impoverished ZIP code in Arizona, and she teaches Art Masterpiece to kindergarten and third-grade classes in Chandler, which lacks the funds for regular Art classes. Currently, Butcher resides in Chandler, Ariz. with her husband and three children, where she helps with the family restaurant business.
Her mother and "bonus dad" own two popular restaurants in Phoenix, Rustler's Rooste Steakhouse and Aunt Chilada's. Check out her website for more info: www.mybonusmombook.com
About the Illustrator: Feras Nouf is a graduate of the Faculty of Fine Arts in Damascus, Syria. His creative talents have reached far beyond Syria, and he has become a sought-out illustrator internationally.
Disclosure / Disclaimer: I was offered this book, free of charge,from the author, for review purposes on this blog. No other compensation, monetary or in kind, has been received or implied for this post. Nor was I told what to say.
What if the word “step” was changed to “bonus?”
That easy and brilliant word change empowers the child of divorce with an entirely different feeling! That word came from Tami Butcher, who offers a perspective from her own experience in her new easy to read children's book, "My Bonus Mom."
Synopsis: This book, geared towards younger children, is based on Tami's own experiences as a child. She captures the emotions children may experience as they deal with divorce and adjust to remarriage. The children work through their feelings of dismay, fear and anger, and grow to love dad's new wife, whom they come to think of as their bonus mom. Twice the attention, twice the love, twice the fun and twice as many birthday presents! What's not to love?
“I loved my stepmom so much, I always felt that calling her a “step” mom did not do her justice. My mom loved her too, and was thankful that she could be there when she could not. I would like to take away that negative term so many movies and fairytales portray."
Review: if you have kids and are getting divorced, this is a great book to get to read with your kids, especially if they are young. Initial attitude can go a LONG way in how your kids and your ex-spouse all get along. Tami does a great job in the book of showing parents who think of their kids feelings, and respect them, but do move on with their lives. Her book gives a very positive spin to the old evil parents scenario, and offers up a great way for kids to look at the situation- as a bonus, an extra, a PLUS! By taking what society tells us is a negative, and showing how it can be great for kids.
If you have friends or family members going through/went through a divorce with kids, get them this book! The kids will thank you!
About the Author: Tami graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in business communications and later earned a teaching degree from Grand Canyon University. It was while teaching seventh-graders at Phoenix Prep Academy, that she made it her goal to write a children's book. But first, she married the love of her life, Mike, and started a family. She currently has three children ages 6, 9 and 13.
Always a philanthropic person, Butcher dedicates her time to helping others in need. She is currently a member of the East Valley Women s League, that raises funds for more than 13 projects for women and children. Tami gives time to New Hope Church, an inner-city church located in the most impoverished ZIP code in Arizona, and she teaches Art Masterpiece to kindergarten and third-grade classes in Chandler, which lacks the funds for regular Art classes. Currently, Butcher resides in Chandler, Ariz. with her husband and three children, where she helps with the family restaurant business.
Her mother and "bonus dad" own two popular restaurants in Phoenix, Rustler's Rooste Steakhouse and Aunt Chilada's. Check out her website for more info: www.mybonusmombook.com
About the Illustrator: Feras Nouf is a graduate of the Faculty of Fine Arts in Damascus, Syria. His creative talents have reached far beyond Syria, and he has become a sought-out illustrator internationally.
Disclosure / Disclaimer: I was offered this book, free of charge,from the author, for review purposes on this blog. No other compensation, monetary or in kind, has been received or implied for this post. Nor was I told what to say.
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