Upbeat story, positive message, delightful illustrations

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	• Toad Catchers' Creek: Children's Empowerment Series (Children's Empowerment) (Children's Empowerment) Brian Weiner Illusion Factory, 2005 - 42 pages average customer review:based on 14 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

A Modern Classic !

A young boy named Chris wants to give up in the face of a challenge. He finds inspiration in a story shared by his father, and he grows as a result.

Told in buoyant verse, this story is an entertaining introduction to the idea that achieving begins with believing.

The father/son relationship is a special element of this story and is celebrated in the author's dedication: "[To my father] for the many loving lessons he spent his time teaching me."

Martin Cannon's vivid illustrations create a captivating setting for this delightful story.

Truly a quality production destined to be a modern classic.

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A Mom's Choice Awards Recipient!

The Mom's Choice Awards® honors excellence in family-friendly media, products and services. An esteemed panel of judges includes education, media and other experts as well as parents, children, librarians, performing artists, producers, medical and business professionals, authors, scientists and others. A sampling of the panel members includes: Dr. Twila C. Liggett, Ten-time Emmy-winner, professor and founder of Reading Rainbow; Julie Aigner-Clark, Creator of Baby Einstein and The Safe Side Project; Jodee Blanco, New York Times Best-Selling Author; LeAnn Thieman, Motivational speaker and coauthor of seven Chicken Soup For The Soul books; Florrie Binford-Kichler, Founder of Patria Press, Inc.- an award-winning independent publisher and Member of The Children's Book Council; Tara Paterson, Certified Parent Coach, and founder of The Just For Mom Foundation(tm) and the Mom's Choice Awards®. Parents and educators look for the Mom's Choice Awards® seal in selecting quality materials and products for children and families. This book has been honored by this distinguished award.

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Toad Catchers' Creek

This little gem of a book is both inspiring and fun. I read it and realized that we need more books like this one... books that empower our children to know that they can DO ANYTHING. Maybe if we had all been inspired that way as children, the world would be a better place. Read this book with your child. Read this book when you need a boost just for you. Don't tell me it's impossible until AFTER I have already done it. Congratulations to the creators on their brilliance and their insight. A breath of fresh air....

A Modern Classic - Recieves Mom's Choice Award!

In this enchanting tale endorsed by Dr. Laura Slessinger, a young boy named Chris wants to give up in the face of a challenge. He finds inspiration in a story shared by his father, and he grows as a result.

Told in buoyant verse, this story is an entertaining introduction to the idea that achieving begins with believing.

The father/son relationship is a special element of this story and is celebrated in the author's dedication: "[To my father] for the many loving lessons he spent his time teaching me."

Martin Cannon's vivid illustrations create a captivating setting for this delightful story.

Truly a quality production destined to be a modern classic.

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Upbeat story, positive message, delightful illustrations

The whimsical cover of this oversized book is a feast for the eyes and sure to captivate children before they even open the book. The story inside doesn't disappoint. Decorated with upbeat, brightly colored pictures, every page is lush and appealing. The oversized text and fun pictures bounce off the page, combining to address the issue of childhood fears and the importance of believing in yourself. The positive message of this charming book is perfect for kids of all ages.

Marsha Jordan
Author of Hugs, Hope, and Peanut Butter
Inspirational Essays Illustrated by Seriously Ill Children
www.hugsandhope.org/pb.htm

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Chris, a young boy of 6, is playing in the park at Toad Catchers' Creek with his friends when he decides to attempt to cross the legendary monkey bars. On first attempt, he fails and falls to the ground?in the process he loses his self-confidence and is embarrassed in front of his playmates. Chris' father consoles him and tells Chris the story of a Macaw named Screech who was afraid to fly. Screech allowed this fear to dominate his existence until one day, his friend Tracker falls from a branch high in the rainforest. As Screech watches him plummet towards the ground, Screech gathers all of his courage and uses the four magic words that his mother had taught him? I CAN DO IT. Armed with his mother's magic and his true courage, Screech takes off from his nest, catches Tracker and returns him safely to the ground. Screech, now the hero, has realized that he did have the power to overcome his fear and succeed where he had failed in the past.

Once Chris hears the story, his father encourages him to use the magic words and try the monkey bars again. This time he gets all the way across and learns that he too, has the power to grow and overcome his fear. The story ends with his father telling Chris that one day Chris will share this knowledge with his child and he too will know how it feels to see his child succeed.

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