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Sunday, February 19, 2012

Our books!

Our books are not only printed in the USA, they are green, and give back to organizations that make a difference in the lives of children. Portions of the proceeds from all book sales go to places like Johns Hopkins Children's Center and Flashes of Hope. Help us to make a difference, while giving the gift of a great book to that precious child in your life.

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Thursday, February 2, 2012

Another nice review for Samson's Tale

Here is a nice review of Samson's Tale by Rebecca Reid of the Rebecca Reads blog, an insightful blog that highlights and reviews the classics, nonfiction, and children's literature!

"Samson’s Tale by Carla Mooney and illustrated by Kathleen Spade (Story Pie Press, 2011) is a sensitive story about a boy dealing with recovery from leukemia, as viewed from the perspective of his best friend, his dog Samson. By telling the story from the dog’s perspective, there is appropriate distance for the reader, thus avoiding melodrama that otherwise might belittle the delicate story. Samson the dog wags his tail when he sees Daniel return home (finally) from the hospital, and he comforts and supports Daniel during his ill days. With this perspective, the story of Daniel’s recovery is memorable, and it shows what a loved one (in Daniel’s case, his best friend Samson) can do to support an ill child. The mixed media illustrations treat the story with sensitivity as well, and the overall result is one that may comfort children dealing with sick family or friends. " ~Rebecca Reid