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Featured Author: Jennifer LB Leese, ASTORYWEAVER'S Book Reviews (http://www.geocities.com/ladyjiraff/aswbr.html) Rating: *****
I CAN GROW! by Mrs. Mouse is a charming story about a little rock that is determined to grow and change into something spectacular just like the flowers, rain, leaves, worms, and grass around him.
As Rock watches the bulbs shoot up out of the ground and turn into beautiful flowers, tiny seeds turn into tall green grass, worms turn into beautiful butterflies, and rain turn into snow as the weather changes, he begins to feel alone in his little world.
He starts to wonder why hasn't he changed into something wonderful and different.
I CAN GROW is for children, but anyone who enjoys dreams and life will love it too.
The adorable 53-page full color illustrations by Moonstar captured my attention instantly, and enhanced the delightful storyline.
My three small children, ages 4 to 10, loved it!
The author, known as Mrs. Mouse, is married to a military man, and is a biased mother to her daughter. She enjoys feeding the birds and watching things grow on her little farm where she raises countless adopted cats and dogs, chickens, and a large garden.
I CAN GROW is her first published book.
Follow Rock as he struggles to grow! Highly recommended by ASTORYWEAVER'S Book Reviews.
Featured Author: Rita Hestand for Rita's Kid Reviews (http://www.crosswinds.net/~willysworld/Reviews3.htm) Rating *****
Red Leaf is sitting in the garden enjoying the sun when something falls on her. Since it is small and almost round and brown, she thinks it's a rock. So she tells it, it's a rock. Then something falls on the Little Rock, it's Fall Rain, then something swishes by, it's Winter Wind, then Fall Rain and Winter Wind join and there is Snow. Little Rock is cold, then warm, then wet. Soon the sun comes out.
A Crocus grows near Little Rock, then a Daffodil. Little Rock tells them he can grow too. They shake their heads and tell him he can't. Little Rock tries and tries to grow.
Tulip comes out and lifts Little Rock high up in the air. Little Rock is thrilled, but Tulip tells him he can't grow too. Little Rock tries and tries.
A Robin flies near, a butterfly, and Wiggly Worm lifts Little Rock up for a minute. But still Little Rock doesn't grow, but he still thinks he can grow.
Ms. Mouse has captured the heart of determination for children and turned it into a wonderful magical place where wishes and dreams come true. This is one delightful little story your child won't soon forget. The pictures are beautifully done, and the story will warm any child's heart. A must read for parent and child!
Featured Author: Linda Aksomits, author of the Gopher Gulch folktales at http://www.gophergulch.com I Can Grow!, by Mrs. Mouse, is a wonderfully told tale. Its language is simple, yet lyrical, with a rhythm that matches the passage of time in the story. The artwork, by Moonstar, provides an excellent complement to the text. Bright enough to attract little readers, the artist provides interesting textures and shading, to create very professional illustrations.
Little Rock, the hero of the story, is a compelling character, with whom children will readily identify. As he moves through the seasons meeting various other inhabitants of the world, Little Rock learns how things grow, and how rocks can't. The ending of the story is extremely fulfilling, providing us with worthwhile themes of acceptance, and yet, reaching for our dreams, for we truly don't know who we are or what we can achieve if we don't try.
I highly recommend Mrs. Mouse's first book, and expect that there will be many more exceptional stories to come from this talented author.
Featured Author: Judy, a satisfied reader I Can Grow! is a delightfully written book for children. While it can be read to a child and enjoyed by both listener and reader, the writing is easy enough to be read aloud by young readers. It shows the determination to "never give up", and the belief children have that "all things are possible".
The illustrations are charming and bring the words to life in a magical way.
Featured Author: Carolyn Scheidies, Author's Choice Book Reviews (http:/pages.ivillage.com/crscheidies/bookreviews/id4.html) A sweet story with soft focus, fun illustrations about a hard little rock that tried with all his might to grow like the flowers around him. It was only when he gave up that he discovered a whole new future.
Our perceptions of ourselves are sometimes molded by what those around us believe, but those perceptions aren't always truth. Though this isn't a "Christian" story, it would make a good starting point to talk about how God makes each one special, and how he has a wonderful plan for each life that we may not even imagine now.
Featured Author: Sharon Wren, http:/i.am/overworkedandunderpaid I Can Grow tells the story of Little Rock, who lands in a garden one fall day. Little Rock stays through the winter and when the first spring flowers begin to appear, he decides that he can grow just like they do. He tries and tries and finally something happens that surprises everyone. Along the way he meets friends like Wiggledy Worm and Tulip. There's also Crocus and Daffodil, who are sure that Little Rock is just a rock with a silly dream.
This sweet story not only teaches children about nature's cycles and plants, but also shows them that just about anything is possible if they keep trying. Moonstar's illustrations are absolutely darling and I would love to hang them in my son's bedroom. I just can't wait for him to wake up from his nap so I can share this charming tale with him!
Featured Author: Joyce Lavene for Lagniappe Book Reviews (http://www.joyceandjimlavene.com) I CAN GROW is a cute little book. The pictures by Moonstar are very pretty and nicely done. I thought the story was very nice too. But I spend a lot of time in my garden and a whole book about growing things, especially a rock who wants to grow like a flower, appealed to me.
My four-year-old grandson was another story. I'm not sure what age group this was written for but it wasn't for him. He couldn't get interested in the storyline and was up and looking for something else to do before we reached ten pages.
My granddaughter, however, loved the pictures. She's almost two. She laughed and pointed at them and listened intently for a few minutes. Unfortunately, the book was too long for her.
I read the book by myself after they were gone and I enjoyed it. I don't have any qualms about recommending it to parents or grandparents for their children. There's probably an age group between my two little ones that this would fit beautifully! And if not, you can read it and smile to yourself when no one's looking!
Featured Author: Christine Spindler, E-Books for kids (http://www.dreamwater.com/spindler) Little Rock, a friendly pebble, envies the flowers because they can grow. How he'd love to grow, too, instead of just lying around in the dirt. He spends a whole year trying real hard. Some garden creatures encourage him, others think he's a bit away in the head: a rock can't reach for the sky and that's that. Tulip allows Little Rock to ride up on her leaves, but that's not like "real" growing, is it? The seasons change and Little Rock sinks into the mud where Wiggledy Worm keeps him company. Exhausted by all that trying to grow, Little Rock falls asleep ... and awakes to a startling surprise!
The characters in "I Can Grow!" are as charming as their creator, Mrs. Mouse. The story unfolds with delightful ease - the hallmark of excellent writing.
There is a hidden "lesson" in the book: the importance of confidence. The constant repetition of "I Can Grow!" turns into a mantra for Little Rock - and also for the reader. I've made it a habit now to stretch my arms high above my head and say: "I can grow" when I wake up in the morning. There's no better way to start the day on a positive note and to be prepared for all sorts of personal growth you can achieve in every waking hour.
The 53 first-class illustrations are available as a free coloring book. Like the cover art, they are bright and optimistic and absolutely endearing.
Featured Author: Christina Lewis, Kids Book Shelf (http://www.kidsbookshelf.com) More than anything Little Rock wants to grow like the beautiful flowers in the garden. Through wind and rain, sunshine and snow it tries really, really hard but nothing happens. One day a tulip starts growing under Little Rock, lifting it higher and higher in the air, and it was happy because it felt like it was growing too! But when a strong wind knocks Little Rock to the ground it sinks into the wet muddy earth, and there it sleeps until the bright warm sun comes out. Little Rock is wakened by a voice telling it to "grow" and it realizes that it's not a rock after all, it is a beautiful summer flower named Freesia. This wonderful story will delight children as they experience Little Rock's happiness about growing and the amazing illustrations bring the story to life!
Featured Author: Sheri McGathy, Author of Elfen Gold I Can Grow by Mrs. Mouse is a delightful story that is both entertaining and educational.
The colorful illustrations add a wonderful back drop to a story plot that gently teaches some very important lessons about nature, as well as accepting yourself.
I Can Grow is a bright, cheerful book that your children will enjoy.
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