Must Have Marvin by Christy Ziglar Book Review and Giveaway (FlyBy Blog Promotions)

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I read Must-Have Marvin! (Shine Bright Kids series), in exchange for honest review from FlyBy Blog Promotions. The book was written by Christy Ziglar and illustrated by Luanne Marten. The book was published by Ideals Childrens Books. The book is also part of the Shine Bright Kids series.

About Must Have Marvin

Must Have Marvin is the second book in the Shine Bright Kids series. The book teaches kids how friendships have more importance than material things. 

About Shine Bright Kids (from Media Kit)

Choose Right. Shine Bright.

The Shine Bright Kids series provides children and their families with a framework to teach the importance of making good choices. The principles that will be explored include: using good judgment, taking responsibility, having a positive attitude, and demonstrating perseverance.

About the Author: Christy Ziglar (from media kit)

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.

About the Illustrator: Luanne Marten

Thanks to her first-grade teacher, who recognized her superior skills in drawing a robin, Luanne Marten has been drawing, painting, and sketching ever since. She is a great experimenter and has a fresh, whimsical approach that brings her characters to life.

My Review:

The book was a short read about Marvin, who wanted everything he saw, immediately. He put his material possessions before his friendships. He has to learn to value friendships more than new clothes or a new robot. Kalen loved the book. He ran off with the book, shortly after I read it to him, and started flipping through the pages. 

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Hugo the Happy Starfish Book Reviews (Tomoson)

I read Hugo the Happy Starfish: the secret to happiness and Hugo the Happy Starfish: the last bully in exchange for review from Tomoson.  I received hardback books. The books were written by Suzy Liebermann.

I have read Hugo's books before on Amazon. I loved the Secret to Happiness; The Island of Optimism, and the Joy of Nothing. I also bought the Island of Enthusiasm, Maps (not a Hugo book, but a great Liebermann book). Other non-Hugo books I have are Transportation, Role Models, The School, Commit to be Fit, Cinderella, Recycling, and The Earth. The books are educational and fun to read. The books also teach kids about important topics such as bullying and sharing.

Hugo the happy starfish: The last bully

Hugo is a happy starfish, with a big heart. While, swimming along through the ocean, Hugo notices a friend getting bullied. Hugo steps in for his friend and also starts an anti-bullying club. Hugo wanted to stop all sea creatures from being bullied. Hugo maintained a positive attitude throughout the book. He did not resort to attacking or insulting others. The book was a great lesson in character development. The book was a quick read. It also used easy-to-understand language. The books was not too short, but not too long to lose a child's interest. I enjoyed reading the book.

Hugo the happy starfish: the secret to happiness


Hugo is sad and looks for ways to be happy. He tries fishing  and treasure hunting, but feels sad immediately after. He learns that happiness comes from within, in addition to making new friends, sharing, and helping friends. Children can learn about empathy, social responsibility, and empowerment through giving and sharing.

The Secret to Happiness is also an award winning children's book. It was an award winning finalist in the Children's Mind/Body/Spirit category of the USA Best books of 2012, sponsored by USA Book News. Once again, I enjoyed reading this book. The book was also colorful and alive. The story was just long enough to capture my children's attention, which I loved. This is a great book to read.


About the books:

• Teaches character development
• Each book offers themed vocabulary to introduce Spanish. 
• Each book also comes with worksheets to download on the website. 
• The books are available in seven languages

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I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Elefante by Vanita Oelschlager

I read Elefante, in exchange for review from Netgalley.Com. The book was wrote by Vanita Oelschlager and published by Vanita books. I read the books to the kiddies and they enjoyed the book. The book was a quick read (10 pages on Reader for PC). The book talked about how Elefante forgot some things, which made others sad. but when He remembered, he made others glad. The book tells of family and friendship. The moral: we should remember to do and say nice things for our friends and family. If we forget, they are sad.

The Silly Looking Thing by Eva M. Sakmar-Sullivan

I reviewed The Silly Looking Thing by Eva M. Sakmar-Sullivan, in exchange for review from Netgalley.com The book was published by Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.

I enjoyed reading The Silly Looking Thing (SLT). The froggie wants friends, but wants his friends to look a certain way. He wants his friends to look like him He does not want to play with the SLT because he looks different.

The book was a quick read (40 pages on Reader for PC). The book has lots of pictures. I read the book to my youngest. I choose the book because I have two special need kids. Not everyone wants to play with them, especially Brad. Brad is different. He doesn't look like or act like them. The SLT in the book wanted a friend, a playmate, someone to swim with. He did not want to be lonely or be an outcast. The book does have a happy ending though.