Friendship Day Books

Dark Day of the Soul is grounded in a strong sense of the elements of story and aware of the path that must be traveled in order to connect the reader with the characters. The narrative weaves together interesting and unique plot points into a compelling and enjoyable read without resorting to extraneous devices to maintain the reader's interest. Shocking elements are not overly marinated in sentimental storytelling and are left to resonate with the reader for their own sake. When the writing begins to get thick with emotion, just at the point when the reader knows that a wrenching of the heart is imminent, the story allows that emotion to tackle us and then takes a gentle turn back to the more common interplay between the two protagonists and the friendship they hide.
Dark Day merges elements of conventional literary fiction with occasional, unconventional use of media interplay to carry the reader through an inspiring story of friendship and compassion. Conventional in the sense that this tale ambles along through a unique narrative, Dark Day is unconventional in that it incorporates television news commentary, radio news, and even computer transactions that read like international archive search information to propel its focus, namely what people will do, what danger they will subject themselves to, in order to protect what they love and cherish. Who would you die for? Or, harder to answer, who would die for you?

A young hispanic girl, born of migrant farmer parents dreams of castles and chivalry...A young, rich Parisien boy, longs for companionship. The two meet at a baseball game and..... A great story for those who have felt loneliness in childhood and in later years. The illustrations are equally haunting and beautiful.

A great "happy ending" for 6 to adult.

The Day It All Blew Away is a playful look at the complexities of life and friendship and the challenges and gifts of heads and hats. Beautifully produced and broken down into 3 parts, Cinar's book can be enjoyed on multiple levels by readers of all ages. If you love children's books you should have this one.

If you don't believe me, ask the kids.
The following reviews are from children in my class.

Kaitlin, age 11.
This book was very funny and the illustrations were AWESOME. I think people of all ages would like this book.

Miran, age 10.
LOVE THE BOOK!!!!!!!
I love the pictures and the fancy words!!
The looks and expressions were great!!!!
I really like the details and the cover of the book!!!!!!!!
I love the way you chose the design for the letters!!!!!!!!!!
The book was so funny!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am devastated to see that the translation is incorrect! "Sapo" is a Rana (Frog), and Sepo is actually the Sapo (Toad)! This is actually important because scientifically Sepo has the characteristics of a Sapo (a toad) he is slower and more lazy than "Sapo" who is actually a rana (frog). Frogs are quicker than toads. They should have been named "Rana" (Frog) and "Sapo" (Toad), and Sepo should be the one named Sapo.
I just did a unit on frogs and toads and noticed that in the English version there are a lot of factual similarities to characteristics of frogs and toads but then when I read it in Spanish I was so upset to see they had been misnamed. I actually went through and scratched out and switched the names myself so the kids won't be confused. I wish I could communicate this translation mishap to Arnold Lobel who seems to take care in including important details in writing about his characters. This is a great book to use when teaching about Amphibians and teaching across the curriculum, however if you want to be scientifically correct you will have to do what I did and change the names yourself.

Delightfully written beginning reader! My Rachel, (6 yrs.) became an immediate fan of the charming characters in this story. The chapter breaks only encourage the reader to find out more of Kate and Digby's friendship and what they'll do together next. Like any good storybook, the author and the illustrator have together created new friends for children to relate to and treasure. A joy!

My children love this book and want to listen to it over and over again. I think the Dinofours series are great because they teach children good manners in a way that children can relate to.

What else would you expect from Disney?! The story tells about how all the Hundred Acre Woods characters get together on Friendship Day and share something special with the other. It is a wonderful story to share with young children and adults alike. I would recommend it for ages 3+, although the younger ages would surely like the pictures. My son (3) loves the story and now I am getting an additional copy to send to a very dear adult friend, as a token gift.

I thought this book was the best! I'd say it was probably the best book I've ever read. I love being able to read a Christian book that's really good. So if you're looking for the perfect Christian book, you may want to read this book. Trust me its the best. I am going to read all the books in the series. Buchanan & Randall are really good authors!. So what are you waiting for. Go out to the bookstore right now and get the best book ever. You'll really enjoy it because I now I did.

The Rainbow Fairy books are a favorite of my daughter's. She has read many of them and loves when we get her a new one.

Great book! one of my Favorites.