Posted on February 13th, 2013 by pajamapress
“…Alma Fullerton has written this simple but eloquent account of how giving is a boon to both the giver and the recipient. A wise Chinese proverb says: “A lot of fragrance always clings to the hand of one that gives roses.” That is certainly true of Kato. Hats off to Fullerton and illustrator Karen Patkau for this touching African tale about generosity and kindness!” —Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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Posted in A Good Trade | Tagged a-good-trade, africa, alma-fullerton, book, children, karen-patkau, kids, picture-book, reading, Review, spirituality-and-practice, uganda
Posted on November 23rd, 2012 by pajamapress
Author and illustrator Rebecca Bender has fashioned a delightful children’s picture book for kids ages 4 through 7. It is one thing for people to laugh with one another in unison and quite another thing to laugh at others. Seeing his friend humiliated and unhappy brings out Bird’s caring and creativity. Don’t Laugh at Giraffe covers both the good and the bad sides of laughter.
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Posted in Don't Laugh at Giraffe | Tagged caring, childrens-book, creativity, dont-laugh-at-giraffe, friendship, laughter, Pajama Press, picture-book, rebecca-bender, Review, spirituality-and-practice, teasing
“…Alma Fullerton has written this simple but eloquent account of how giving is a boon to both the giver and the recipient. A wise Chinese proverb says: “A lot of fragrance always clings to the hand of one that gives roses.” That is certainly true of Kato. Hats off to Fullerton and illustrator Karen Patkau for this touching African tale about generosity and kindness!” —Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat