REVIEWED BY J.M. NORTHUPI read this charming story with my youngest granddaughter today and she absolutely loved it. She said the illustrations were “beautiful” and she remained highly engaged throughout the entire story. The only negative was that I had to decline when she asked me to sing the songs to her. Of course, she was elated when I explained there was a soundtrack we could get to listen to them since I wasn’t able to sight read music.
I always thrill at the enthusiasm children have for literature, whether they are mine or not. Seeing my granddaughter light up today made this book even more special to me than just knowing the endearing story of its origin (I am friends with the author and this book was inspired by the difficult birth of her son, which thankfully they both survived). It reminded me that every story is a connection, and I was thankful… to have that connection with my friend and her story of overcoming peril, with my granddaughter and the memories created in sharing this reading experience with her, and also the experiences I had with being honored to publish this book as a mother who endured her own difficult pregnancies and births.
I recommend this book. I do so not because it is a wonderful early reader for young kids and not because it’s inspirational, reminding our children that love washes away all flaws – which it most certainly does. No I recommend it because I want you to experience the feeling I had when I saw my granddaughter’s reaction to it. I want you to have the blessing of seeing a child’s love for art and literature… and their curiosity for the music that enhances it.
I always thrill at the enthusiasm children have for literature, whether they are mine or not. Seeing my granddaughter light up today made this book even more special to me than just knowing the endearing story of its origin (I am friends with the author and this book was inspired by the difficult birth of her son, which thankfully they both survived). It reminded me that every story is a connection, and I was thankful… to have that connection with my friend and her story of overcoming peril, with my granddaughter and the memories created in sharing this reading experience with her, and also the experiences I had with being honored to publish this book as a mother who endured her own difficult pregnancies and births.
I recommend this book. I do so not because it is a wonderful early reader for young kids and not because it’s inspirational, reminding our children that love washes away all flaws – which it most certainly does. No I recommend it because I want you to experience the feeling I had when I saw my granddaughter’s reaction to it. I want you to have the blessing of seeing a child’s love for art and literature… and their curiosity for the music that enhances it.
REVIEWED BY J.M. NORTHUPEndearing and Encouraging
Inspired Kids is an appropriate name for this book and series. It is lovely in how it encourages kids to explore their world and who they are. I like the empowerment it gives to kids to be independent and adventurous while being mindful of the love and care of their family.
I love how the children in this story get excited about the small accomplishments that are so big in their lives. As adults we forget just how important these small steps are in the moment they occur for the kids, but the author caught their excitement brilliantly with the, “look at me!” I smiled as I thought of my own children and grandchildren making these momentous milestones in life.
This is an endearing book for adults to read with their littles. However, it is also a fun book for our young readers to pick up and practice their reading skills with. It is colorful and vibrant… I definitely recommend it.
I love how the children in this story get excited about the small accomplishments that are so big in their lives. As adults we forget just how important these small steps are in the moment they occur for the kids, but the author caught their excitement brilliantly with the, “look at me!” I smiled as I thought of my own children and grandchildren making these momentous milestones in life.
This is an endearing book for adults to read with their littles. However, it is also a fun book for our young readers to pick up and practice their reading skills with. It is colorful and vibrant… I definitely recommend it.
REVIEWED BY J.M. NORTHUPAn Empowering Book and Great Way To Close Trilogy
What a cute book. I am thrilled to share this with my grandkids for so many reasons. The main one is that it empowers kids to be proud who they are, as they are.
I love the message of this story (and series). Love makes us perfect (book 1), look what I can do as I discover my world (book 2), and all the quirky things about me make me special (book 3). How inspirational and charming, right?
I definitely recommend this book. I think in a time when kids (and people, in general) hear so many negative things, it is nice to have such a positive text. Something that tells kids laugh, explore, and be happy. This book does that while leaving you with a sense of joy.
I love the message of this story (and series). Love makes us perfect (book 1), look what I can do as I discover my world (book 2), and all the quirky things about me make me special (book 3). How inspirational and charming, right?
I definitely recommend this book. I think in a time when kids (and people, in general) hear so many negative things, it is nice to have such a positive text. Something that tells kids laugh, explore, and be happy. This book does that while leaving you with a sense of joy.
J.M. NORTHUP 