Amazing story of hard work and guts for kids
934721
I am impressed with Six Good Innings, having spent time in Toms River and seeing the environment, it is amazing the work that goes into developing the next best Little League team.  The timing of this book coming out at the beginnning of the Little League WS is great too.  You hear about these young people putting in long hours to become the best in their age group, in their town.  Some have historically gone on to the pros.  Is this hard work any different than what goes into being a Child Prodigy in Piano or Violin?  Great work and encouraging.  Worth it for those who want to see their kids get involved in sports.
4624809
This a wonderful book that teaches children of all ages that hard work and persistence helps them accomplish big things.
4036117
Beautiful illustrations, great story with a lot of anticipation, and most importantly fantastic lesson on the importance of hard work, It's a favorite among my boys.
1453151
Great read and story of a boy meeting real challenges and the people who help him.
4700290
Well written story of adversity and courage that every child should read.
140885
A truly amazing story of hard work, motivation and talent that led from a village in rural Haiti to medical school, a Ph. D. and a faculty position at a major medical school. It gave me great insight into the lives of young people living in a nation in political and economic turmoil and the combination of merit, luck, tenacity, and hard work necessary to suceed sgainst the odds. I enjoyed it immensely.
2324996
A amazing story that will teach kids about life lessons which is very important! Also, it also has some humor which is great!! I would totally recommend to get this for your kids!! Great story!!
4077258
amazing and interesting story.  As for the age of the children when their father dies leaving them all along.  Despite what some may think - their being too young to manage on their own - is wrong thinking.  There are many young kids (at least back then) when learn how to work and provide for their families from the time they are born, or at least as soon as they are able to do anything.  They learn from very young ages to work, to help, to contribute to their families. -  Plus in small towns where they grew up, they were not seen everyday so no one was the wiser.
That said, this story does become a Romance(s) but only after they are grown.
--- The fact that at their young ages they could take care of the sheep & goats -did not surprise me.  What was so amazing was that a young boy who could create so much would be considered to have a high IQ.  And even though this is Fiction, I really really would love to see & live in their cave - simply amazing.
1535465
There isn't a kid who hasn't been asked what they want to be when they grow up. You usually get the standard answers of cop, firefighter, teacher or veterinarian but when they want to be a soldier, it really takes on a special meaning. When I Grow Up, I Want To Be in the Army is not only one of those books that will inspire kids but it was fun and educational.

The book centered around a young student who was asked to do a project for school. He was to answer the question of what he wanted to be when he grew up in the form of a project to be presented in class. Just like every other kid who wants to be a millions things, he talked with his dad, and narrowed down the possibilities when he discovered that his dad and father were soldiers. While taking a trip to the Army surplus store, we see Jake's project come to life.

Growing up as a grandchild of a retired Army soldier, this was such a delight to read. There was so much about the Army that I didn't know despite growing up and being around a military family. It was filled with such an engaging story that was complimented with beautiful illustrations, historical facts and real life pictures that really captured everything that I feel the Army is about. You learn about everything from the weapons, the levels of service, the types of personnel and honors. What I thought was really special for me that will honor the bravery of their work was in the beginning of the book, there is the Soldier's Creed. It sums up everything of who they are. Whether you are a child of a military parent or someone who wants to learn about the army, I feel this would be such a valuable book that will not only educate and inspire but really will help your child really appreciate the value of our service members.
1818274
Amazing story of courage and love many Latinamerican kids experience in search of a better life. Ms. Nazario has outdone hersel with this story.she gives us a window into the very complex issue of ilegal migration, and the complication affecting the neighborhood who host them. She did a great work in revealing the problem. The book is informative.
4247865
This book is amazing and depicts a similar story that a lot of kids can relate to. The author was very meticulous about his choice of words and his story is very inspirational..GREAT BOOK!!!!
4463990
This is one of the most energizing books I have read in awhile.  Why? It provides thirty examples of young people from sixteen countries, I mean really young, one starting at age five, who have had a very positive impact on their country and in many cases the world, through their efforts.

There are multiple reasons why this book is impressive in its message and how it is structured. First the message.  These stories are real, and every one of them involved kids identifying something that they felt was wrong and then doing something successful about it.  Not one of the examples was easy.  This was not kids going to their parents and their parents taking over.  In many cases their parents were an obstacle. It was kids doing something that many said could not be done.

Now the structure.  It is organized by the nature of the projects described in each chapter.  The five chapters are Kids Saving the Environment, Kids Standing Up for Themselves, Kids Helping Others, Kids Overcoming Challenges, Kids Using Talents and Creativity.  The stories are short and very easy to read, with pictures and graphics that help the story move ahead.  There are Fast Fact boxes that provide information about the country where the action is occurring, or the kid taking action, or the success of the initiative.  There are also Get Inspired postcard images in most chapters that provide information about how the reader can get involved in efforts that promote the particular initiative that has been described in the chapter.

The Bibliography at the end of the book provides additional information about articles, books and other resources related to each chapter.  Finally, the publisher Free Spirit needs a shout out. They have published other books about kids doing amazing things including Real Kids, Real Stories, Real Character&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Real-Kids-Real-Stories-Real-Character-Choices-That-Matter-Around-the-World/dp/1631980262/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Real Kids, Real Stories, Real Character: Choices That Matter Around the World</a>

Bottom Line - this is an inspiring and at the same time very informative book for anybody interested in identifying ways to improve our world and the resources that support that goal.
2899728
Love, love, love this book!  Isatou is truly an amazing woman and her story needed to be told.  Thanks to author Miranda Paul for bringing Isatou Ceesay's story to the hands of children across America!

I've found that the story is engaging for a wide range of students (1-8 so far, have not read it to high schoolers yet) and the illustrations are bright and colorful for little ones as well.  A simply told story of how one person can stand up and make big change if they have the determination.  A great addition to any school or classroom library!
227280
This is a superb story of three children who triumph over child abuse, neglect and homelessness.  Against all odds they find a way to make a new life for themselves.  The author does a wonderful job of taking us into the world of abused and homeless children without making us sad or resorting to any offensive material.  For anyone who has had a difficult childhood, this book will be inspirational.
I would like to see a copy in every school library and hopefully one day made into a movie.
837681
This is an autobiography of an amazing little girl who is born with some physical challenges which were thought to permanently limit her activities.  But not for this girl!  She is determined to overcome all through hard work and fortitude.  With the help of her never tiring father she learns not only to walk, but goes on to become a competitive horse rider.  This was not a result of wishful thinking but of trying and falling and trying again.

This story will inspire anyone who reads it.  Apart from teaching children what it takes to become a horse rider, it also shows children how to love and care for their special animals and how to truly be a friend to all.

I like that it is written in a very gentle voice which helps children to see that anyone can achieve great things if only they never give up.
2944263
Just awesome. Every kid  over the age of 10  should read this to be reminded of how lucky they are and to  take lessons  from this amazing story.  Life is too easy for kids today. I had my 10 year old son read it and he loved it and learned a lot. I hope it sticks with him.
272964
This book will keep kids engaged simply by looking at the beautiful illustrations. But the story will also  motivate girls and boys to try something new and inspire them to work for something they want.  They will discover that working for something they want can bring great rewards.  It's a great book to read to a young child and an older child will love discovering the book on their own.