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Wooffer – Children’s Paperback Parade
Wooffer is a collection of thirty-three compendious animal-adventure children stories originally written near Betty Fasig for her family. The center letter is Wooffer, a difficult dachshund puppy that “mom”, the founder, receives as a surprise Xmas talent from her fun-loving family.
A hostess of animals discernment the pages of Wooffer, including Old Agnes the mouse, caring and defensive Margaret the hen, Marygrey the expecting rabbit, a proud and attractive peacock named Cho Lee who loves to promenade his bunkum and falls in sweetie with a quail, and a- friends Ibie the Ibis and Maudie the horse.
The stories are thoughtfully placed in chronological brotherhood, fairly down to the season. It even includes a Xmas history! This is a record about a puppy that changes the opinions of those around him, wins hearts and becomes a reliable, fearless friend. Wooffer earns respect from all the animals for miles far and becomes a hint of a inscription by means of the time he grows up.
Generally fervid, game of and light-hearted, Wooffer also tackles real-life issues from moving, loneliness, gaining reverence, discerning reality from what one is told, getting dissolute, overcoming bullies and more.
Having out a handful years on a smallholding in my youth, I picture germs of truth in the physical relationships and can substantiate the strange and wonderful bonds that happen between species. The epilogue provides a dangerous closure by revealing how all the animals still reoccur to the identical block annually and devote time with Wooffer and his friends discussing the time-worn times and having new adventures.
Inserted on occasion are a few delightful non-professional drawings of bounce and adventures on the farmstead that are unshakable to entertain children. The double is a photograph of the stimulus in behalf of the main trait – the originator’s dog – which gives a more unromantic feel to the publication than a characterization or design could have done.
The order’s underlying thesis is that no trouble how bantam a living soul may think they are, or how grudging of a fashion they may do – they can frame a unlikeness to the lives of those ’round them. And this is an encouraging thought.
Wooffer is an omitting engage for the purpose bedtime stories, but will be unsurpassed enjoyed when reading to groups of children. Written audio books for free in such a way that the reader can handily portray the animals and situations with their say, the book is steadfast to unseat giggles of cheer to groups of children. As such, I have in mind Wooffer would be an capital besides to the bookshelves of libraries, schools, daycare centers and the like.
Star – Book Review
Tom Peters crafted a moving, educational animal adventure story in his novel Star. This is a dog-lover’s fiction – written for a young adult audience. Any young person who loves animals, or wants to own a dog should read this book.
Without preaching, Tom enlightens humans to the plight of dogs. He brings understanding to how they see things and why they behave the way they do. The most moving moral to the story for me was shown through the main character (a dog named Star) whose owners had school, work, play and friends &ndash while Star has only them. It really puts their world into perspective. I was torn and sorrowed by the incidents in the kennel and animal shelter. I definitely feel for the plight of animal shelters and because of this book, I feel compelled to try and do a little more to help.
Star is a courageous, loving lab-rottweiler cross who goes through many adventures from being ‘rescued’ from a puppy mill, abandoned in a forest, being stolen by a trucker and used by jewelry thieves. Star ensures a place in the readers’ heart through his self-less rescue of a little boy and his generous, loving heart.
I do not think a reader could put down this book without being moved by the great heart that Star displayed repeatedly. There are many lessons here for young adults from the dangers in the world, to the plight of pets and the strength of love.
ISBN#: 1553521927
Author: Tom Peters
Publisher: Tree Side Press
Willa’s Poppy – Book Review
Willa’s Poppy is a 166-page young adult, thriller-adventure with a hero-element in a subtle theme of rising above challenges and making a difference in the world. Animal lovers, rescue shelter workers and all readers from 8-18 will adore Poppy’s adventures. Because the author also gives insight into an adult’s life through their feelings and experiences with their careers, this book may serve as a tool to bring understanding and awareness in families.
Willa’s Poppy is about the exciting adventures of a girl and her puppy as they grow to maturity. Willa, a young teenager, struggled in school. Her desires for a bloodhound dog enabled her to earn the pet through better grades. Always a bit of a loner with only one true friend, Willa easily took to training and befriending the rescued puppy. Bonding with her beloved Poppy brings Willa out of her shell where she blooms into a bright flower. The family has subtle difficulties, but the entire family comes together when Poppy locates a missing child and rescues both Willa and her baby brother, from a dangerous criminal.
Author of 5 other books, WWII veteran, farmer and garlic specialist Chester Aaron creates a wonderful, heart-warming story in which the hero is Willa’s dog &ndash Poppy. The only noticeable negative point is the poor quality of the front cover design. Otherwise, I heartily recommend this book.
ISBN#: 1-55410-282-0
Author: Chester Aaron
Publisher: Zumaya Publications
Wooffer – Children’s Book Review
Wooffer is a collection of thirty-three short animal-adventure children stories originally written by Betty Fasig for her family. The center character is Wooffer, a hairy dachshund puppy that “mom”, the author, receives as a surprise Xmas gift from her fun-loving family.
A host of animals grace the pages of Wooffer, including Old Agnes the mouse, thoughtful and protective Margaret the hen, Marygrey the pregnant rabbit, a proud and endearing peacock named Cho Lee who loves to strut his stuff and falls in love with a quail, and best friends Ibie the Ibis and Maudie the horse.
The stories are thoughtfully placed in chronological order, right down to the season. It even includes a Xmas story! This is a book about a puppy that changes the opinions of those around him, wins hearts and becomes a reliable, heroic friend. Wooffer earns respect from all the animals for miles around and becomes a bit of a legend by the time he grows up.
Generally warm, fun and light-hearted, Wooffer also tackles real-life issues from moving, loneliness, gaining respect, discerning truth from what one is told, getting lost, overcoming bullies and more.
Having spent a few years on a farm in my youth, I see germs of truth in the animal relationships and can verify the strange and wonderful bonds that happen between species. The epilogue provides a nice closure by revealing how all the animals still return to the same area annually and spend time with Wooffer and his friends discussing the old times and having new adventures.
Inserted occasionally are several adorable amateur drawings of life and adventures on the farm that are sure to entertain children. The cover is a photograph of the inspiration for the main character &ndash the author’s dog – which gives a more realistic feel to the book than a characterization or drawing could have done.
The book’s underlying theme is that no matter how small a person may think they are, or how small of a thing they may do &ndash they can make a difference to the lives of those around them. And this is an encouraging thought.
Wooffer is an excellent book for bedtime stories, but will be best enjoyed when reading to groups of children. Written in such a way that the reader can easily characterize the animals and situations with their voice, the book is sure to bring giggles of joy to groups of children. As such, I think Wooffer would be an excellent addition to the bookshelves of libraries, schools, daycare centers and the like.
ISBN#: 1-4137-5587-9
Author: Betty Fasig
Publisher: Publish America