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MY THOUGHTS ON "THE RAINDROP" BY BRIAN MCCLURE

THE RAINDROP

BY BRIAN MCCLURE

Illustrated by Buddy Plumlee

Published:    February 1st 2006 by Universal Flag Publishing

Details:    Hardcover, 36 pages
isbn:     1933426012 (isbn13: 9781933426013)

This book is about a raindrop that begins in the clouds thinking it has no purpose and then is shown going through the water cycle and learning that it does have a purpose. I thought this book was great. I read this book to my two younger boys one is 5 and the other is 10. Although the 10 year old has learned this in school already he very much enjoyed it and it was a good learning tool for the 5 year old. The rhyming of the book is very catchy and I think is very useful in keeping their attention as well as the wonderful pictures in this book. Both of the boys really liked looking at the pictures which go very well with this story.


It is well written and is a very informative book which taught the boys the water cycle without them realizing they were learning something. I liked that and I really liked the fact that it teaches them a lesson that you are important and you do have a purpose. Everything has a purpose you just might not know exactly what it is until you get to the end of the cycle.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Ohio born native Brian McClure is the Founder and President of The Universal Flag and its affiliate companies. He is an author, human rights advocate and messenger of the oneness of all. Inside of the Universal Flag Companies, he set up a Non Profit Foundation to help relieve the suffering which he has witnessed in third world countries, along with spreading the Universal Flags throughout the World. The flag was recently paraded and flown at The United Nations as part of World Peace Day.

Brian has been interviewed on countless national radio shows and has been in a number of publications including CNN, CBS & NBC TV. He is the host the hit radio show, "A Call To Consciousness" – which is heard weekly on KTLK 1150AM in Los Angeles and KFNX 110AM in Phoenix Arizona.

He has spoken at many organizations, churches and institutions including The Agape Spiritual Center, The Inside Edge and The Onion based at the Unity Spiritual movement Center. Brian’s humanitarian efforts have extended worldwide. Recently Brian took it upon himself to visit and document impoverished communities in Sierra Leone which had just ended an 11 year war several years before, and Uganda. Upon his return he has been very proactive creating awareness about the real conditions which go largely unreported in the US.

Brian once stated: ''The power of a symbol cannot be underestimated. Politicians use symbols to gather and mobilize support. Corporations use logos to create effective, profitable brand loyalties. Now, the world has a new symbol, the Universal Flag is one that calls forth promise and potential for all. It defines our interconnectedness and oneness with ALL.” As Brian has said many times, “the Universal Flag Symbol acts as a signpost reminding us of our deepest truths. The symbol represents a world filled with infinite possibilities.”



Brian has developed an awareness of equality among all people and nationalities. His primary goal is to help people remember that inside each of us we hold the higher truths that are transforming our world.

Though the uplifting rhymes and profound messages of acceptance, respect and understanding, author Brian D. McClure educates and entertains children, parents and grandparents in the adventurous journey of The Raindrop. In this story, The Raindrop experiences many emotions as it travels from feelings of uselessness to the discovery of its importance and Interdependence of all things big and small.


The Raindrop like the other seven books in The Brian D. McClure Children’s book series offer universal life lessons that empower and educate the whole family.

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I would like to thank the author Brian D. McClure, Pump up your books and The Cadence Group for giving me the opportunity to review this great book and a big thanks to Cheryl for putting up with the e-mails and the questions we have as bloggers.  Everyone has been great to work with.  Thanks.

I was provided this book from the author Brian D. McClure and Universal Flag Publishing. This review is of my own honest opinion on the book that I have recieved from this company free of charge to do this review and that in no way influences the way I do my reviews. I am under no obligation to give a positive or negative review. All reviews are of my own thoughts and should not influence a non-purchase on any item soley based on my reviews as these are only my own opinions.

THE RAINDROP BY BRIAN D. MCCLURE GIVEAWAY 1 COPY

 THE RAINDROP

BY BRIAN D. MCCLURE

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DESCRIPTION (from publisher)

Though the uplifting rhymes and profound messages of acceptance, respect and understanding, author Brian D. McClure educates and entertains children, parents and grandparents in the adventurous journey of The Raindrop. In this story, The Raindrop experiences many emotions as it travels from feelings of uselessness to the discovery of its importance and Interdependence of all things big and small.

The Raindrop like the other seven books in The Brian D. McClure Children's book series offer universal life lessons that empower and educate the whole family.

I have been given an opportunity to give away 1 copy of this book.

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MY THOUGHTS ON PENNY & RIO THE MYSTERIOUS BACKYARD MEETING

PENNY & RIO "THE MYSTERIOUS BACKYARD MEETING"

BY JENNIFER SWANSON

ILLUSTRATED BY ROSITA SCHANDY & NEAL WOOTEN

This is a cute story about two dogs named Penny and Rio. One of the dogs lays around and sleeps and the other one seems to be on the go most of the time. She is always wondering what the other animals are up to. She is all for protecting hers and the neighbors house from the other animals and keeps up until she finds out the real reason the other animals are having meetings in her yard and trying to get in her neighbors house.

This is an early chapter book which is geared for learning and is the first in a series. My 10 year old started reading this book and was getting a bit confused trying to figure out which dog was talking. He is ADHD and sometimes has a hard time concentrating. I then went ahead and read the book to him and the 5 year old and he understood it fine then. The kids enjoyed this story and it really sounded like our 2 dogs. One of them is layed back and the other just bounces off the walls running from door to door wanting to get out and see whats in the yard so the kids could really relate to that. The kids both followed along with the story quite well and are ready to read the second book now. All in all I would say this book is good and the kids did enjoy the story and the pictures and it is a book that they will want to here again.

A bit of interesting information about Jennifer Swanson

Aside from writing books about dogs, Jennifer is committed to helping animals. She firmly believes in adopting dogs, and has taught her children the same values. “There are so many wonderful dogs out there, just waiting for a good home. I feel we need to help them become the great companions that they are meant to be.”

I would like to thank Jennifer Swanson for giving me the opportunity to read and review her book.

I was provided this book from the author Jennifer Swanson through Mom Relations. This review is of my own honest opinion on the book that I have recieved from the author free of charge to do this review and that in no way influences the way I do my reviews. I am under no obligation to give a positive or negative review. All reviews are of my own thoughts and should not influence a non-purchase on any item soley based on my reviews as these are only my own opinions.

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MY THOUGHTS ON~The Adventures of Joe-Joe Nut & Biscuit Bill - Case #1 The Great Pie Catastrophe by Renee Hand

The Adventures of Joe-Joe Nut & Biscuit Bill - Case #1 The Great Pie Catastrophe

BY RENEE HAND

published:     March 1st 2010 by North Star Press

details:     Paperback, 48 pages

isbn:     087839351X (isbn13: 9780878393510)

  

DESCRIPTION (from publisher)

Down in Acorn Valley, just before the 42nd Annual Pie Festival could begin, a crime was committed. Someone stole Miss Cluck's Blueberry Pie that she was going to enter into the Pie Contest. Who did she call to come to her aid? She called the best detectives in the valley of course, Joe-Joe Nut and Biscut Bill Animal Detectives. As the discover clues and gather facts, the hunt begins and Joe-Joe and Biscuit follow animal tracks that lead them to four different suspects. Bears, ducks, frogs, racoons...oh my! But who committed the crime? Use your deduction and reasoning skills to solve the case along with Joe-Joe and Biscuit. Learn about animal tracks and some of the animals who make them. Can the case be solved before the judging of the pies? Come find out in Book #1: The Great Pie Catastrophe. 

MY THOUGHTS

This book was a very good learning tool for my son who is 10. Before I received this book to review I had a meeting with my son's teacher and was told that he needed to work on reading for 15-30 min every night to build up his reading and comprehension skills. He is ADHD and has a very hard time concentrating and comprehending when reading. He reads great and with good speed but tends to not care about remembering any of it mostly because of lack of concentration. He of course didn't want anything to do with it at first because he thought it was more work for him to do. I am very pleased to say that he did very well with this book and after starting to read it actually enjoyed it. I think that the way it is designed that it was easier for him to remember because of each chapter going into detail with the clues and then it follows up. It seems to be written in a way that the kids like the story and it keeps them interested and they want to learn more. I had him reading it to his little brother and his brother was asking questions and he was really doing well telling his brother about the clues and explaining things. They liked reading the animal facts and questions in the back of the book and all about the animal tracks. I feel that this book is well written and was really a great learning tool that the kids actually had fun with and didn't even realize they were learning at the same time.

Please check out Renee's website.  She has some great books out and will be releasing the second in this series of books The Adventures of Joe-Joe Nut & Biscuit Bill in the Fall of 2010. 

 I would really like to thank Renee Hand for giving me the opportunity to read and review this great book.

I was provided this book from Renee Hand. This review is of my own honest opinion on the book that I have recieved from her free of charge to do this review and that in no way influences the way I do my reviews. I am under no obligation to give a positive or negative review. All reviews are of my own thoughts and should not influence a non-purchase on any item soley based on my reviews as these are only my own opinions.

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MY THOUGHTS ON "I HAS A HOTDOG" BY PROFESSOR HAPPYCAT

published : April 20th 2010 by Grand Central Publishing

details: Paperback, 192 pages
isbn: 0446566381 (isbn13: 9780446566384)

description (from publisher): I HAS A BWAIN!!1!
An you thawt we dint! Now Professor Happycat tells you what's in it and, from I HAS A HOTDOG.com and beyond, lets over 200 LOLdogs loose on the world, all barking the truth about kibble, toys, and bad kitties. This collection of favorites and never-before-seen photos will have you barking for more!

For all you hoomins, a LOLdog is a kay-nine picture with a funny, misspelled caption.
I HAS A BWAIN!!1! An you thawt we dint! Now Professor Happycat tells you what's in it and, from I HAS A HOTDOG.com and beyond, lets over 200 LOLdogs loose on the world, all barking the truth about kibble, toys, and bad kitties. This collection of favorites and never-before-seen photos will have you barking for more!

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MY THOUGHTS

I read the book and thought it was a little difficult to read at first because of the way the words were spelled I kept having to re-read a few things but then found out after handing it to the kids it was just me they read it fine (probably cause it is just the way they would have spelled it). They didn't have a problem sounding the words out at all and my 10 yr old read the words fine it didn't slow him down a bit. The pictures are great I really liked that about the book because I happen to love dogs I have a few of my own. The kids flew through the book the younger one couldn't read all the words yet so the older one was reading it to him. He thought he was a comedian and his little brother was just laughing so hard. I really like the fact that they were actually in the same room together reading and laughing together with this book instead of fighting like they normally do. My kids keep walking around repeating there favorite sayings from the book. One of the sayings that is the 5 yr olds favorite is "I didn't hit you...I high-fived your face. They are still laughing about that one. I would recommend this book as this is one I would buy for my kids I see them reading this one over and over again.

I would like to thank Ben Huh (aka Professor Happycat), Hachette Book Group & The Product Review Place for the opportunity to review this book.

I was provided this book from Hachette Book Group through The Product Review Place. This review is of my own honest opinion on the book that I have recieved from this company free of charge to do this review and that in no way influences the way I do my reviews. I am under no obligation to give a positive or negative review. All reviews are of my own thoughts and should not influence a non-purchase on any item soley based on my reviews as these are only my own opinions.

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