Synopsis:
The first book in the Shine Bright Kids series: Can't-Wait Willow!
Willow is so excited that the Over-the-Top Circus has finally come to town! The only problem is, that when left to her own devices, she can’t say “no” to some good things. On the way to the show, she is distracted by enticing treats and fun that she just can’t turn down. Willow arrives late and is sad to find that, not only has she has run out of time, but money, and she won’t be able to enjoy the pink cotton candy she’s been dreaming of. Willow is given valuable advice and a second chance and is ultimately taught the lesson that sometimes in life you have to say “no” to good things to end up with something great!
Review:
If your kids are like Willow, and mine is, anticipation and WAITING, are just NOT cohesive in their small brains! Their Pavlovian response triggers are way too short! So I was interested to see what Miss Grace would think about this book, and about how waiting can be the best thing in the world, whereas not waiting can be disasterous. I was not disappointed! She eagerly turned the pages and sang out the 'chorus' and was very sad indeed when Willow couldn't go to the circus. We then had a LONG discussion on the kindness of the ringmaster and how waiting for things, like presents at Christmas and your birthday, makes them that much better! Lesson well learned! She loved looking for the star on every page and discussing WHY he was sad or happy!
This is a great teaching book, both for parents, and for younger Sunday school classes, and we highly recommend it, and can't wait for the next book (Must-Have Marvin) in the series, due out next year!
Be sure to check out the Shine Bright Kids website and discover hoe to make your own "Learning to Shine" book and find out how Star was born!
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About Shine Bright Kids:
The Shine Bright Kids series provides children and their families with a relevant framework to help instill solid values and teach the importance of making good choices. The series teaches principles including: using good judgment, taking responsibility, self-control,having a positive attitude, and demonstrating perseverance. Check out their website at www.ShineBrightKids.com for free reward charts, activities and other parenting resources.
About the Author: (Recognize the last name Ziglar?!?)
Christy Ziglar, financial planner, mother of twins and niece of legendary motivator and the world’s original optimist, Zig Ziglar, is bringing the same timeless wisdom and ageless advice to an entirely new, younger audience through her new Shine Bright Kids picture book series.Christy is available for Q&A, author interviews, Skype calls, etc, check out the website for links to contact her.!
About the Illustrator:
Luanne Marten has
illustrated about 30 children’s books for educational and trade publishers as well as many children’s magazine pieces, greeting cards, and other licensed products. She holds a BFA in Illustration and Graphic Design from the University of Kansas and a BA in Social Work/Sociology from Iowa State University. Luanne grew up on an Iowa, and had a pig named Frank when she was 10! Now she lives in the Kansas City area and has four grown sons and one delightful granddaughter. IShe also enjoys sewing, piano, choir, and collecting quotes, but has no pig these days! Check out her website for more!
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My daughter (now 5) doesn't spend her money yet, doesn't really earn an allowance yet. But, she is finally learning some consequences like you'll burn your mouth if you don't wait or your balloon will float away if you can't keep a hold of it.
ReplyDeleteThey are too young to spend money but enjoy the idea of looking forward to saving for something special. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com
ReplyDeleteA gameboy.
ReplyDeleteMy son got bday money and spent it on a book and a 4pack dvd set.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter is really impatient when it comes to money, she spends it on those trinket machines at the store. I would love for her to set her sights on something and save her money and wait....
ReplyDeleteI love personalized children's books. I remember a fun book my parents gave my brother and I. They were personalized with our own names but spelled backwards. So my character was a giraffe named 'Kerred'. I thought that was so cool. My brother's book had a lion named 'Yeldarb'. I still like to call him that every now and again...and he's 47.
ReplyDeleteMy children have not waited for dinner. They like to come eat bits and pieces before it's all done!
ReplyDeleteI think what we found is that she's not patient about chips. lol
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