Animals in My Hair  a Book Made With Love
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Being a big fan of Mili Fays artwork, I just had to get this book for myself ;-)
But as I was reading it, one thing stroke me the most: this book is Made With Love!
Love flows through the poetry of every line and shines in every stroke of Milis wonderful illustrations. Love for the artwork, love for the story and love for the reader, for all the kids who want to be entertained and at the same time need to be taught.
Animals in My Hair is a great gift idea for parents and a pure joy for kids.
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Peggy Frezon has penned an animal short story compilation that blows similar publications out of the water. The reader experiences a veritable Noah's Ark marching through the pages. Not limited to the 4 legged, creatures with 8 legs, 2 legs, too few legs and no legs move capably through the pages and right into our hearts. Cute animals and animals with faces only a mother could love both receive their due. Tales of the author's own pets, both past and present are aptly intertwined with animals owned by others and animals in the news. This book can be read in snatches and grabs due to it's short story format but this is sometimes difficult to put down, as one story flows seamlessly into the next. Interspersed throughout are also scientific facts of everything from the health benefits of being with animals to instances in which animals can further medical advances or serve to ease the hardships of humans needing companion animals. The stories will coax tears from you and make you laugh out loud. If you don't have a pet, you will want one after reading this. This well rounded book has it all. It is an inspirational, whimsical, bittersweet, informational and devotional book all rolled up into one. There are well placed biblical verses at the conclusion of some of the stories, but not so many that you wouldn't feel comfortable lending or gifting this to anyone you know regardless of their faith. For someone like me who always looks for the animal stories first in magazines, this was a treasure trove. It will forever color the way I view the relationships between animals and the humans who love them. Although the book was generous in length, I admit to being disappointed when I reached the end.
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Some of my favorite stories in the book are ways in which animals are acquired. There is a huge variety! It's interesting to read about how an animal shelter gets started, and how many crazy things can happen along the way. It seems like there is an adventure every day. If you would like to have your pet-lover's heart warmed, give this book a read.
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I absolutely loved this book and wish there were more written on this level of warmth and understanding.  I especially like the way that humor was mixed throughout the book, along with deep love and understanding for animals and the wonderful joy they are able to bring into our lives.
  I just lost my Doxie companion to kidney failure,  and this book was touching and comforting to me at this particular time.  I would recommend this for anyone who loves animals, and even those people who are not as animal friendly as some of us.  The author shows in this book just how animals and humans relate, and how very much we all have in common.
Read this book---you will not be sorry you did!
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The title of this book is what caused me to read it - being a life long dog lover, it seemed like a book I should read. I wasn't disappointed.  It's a wonderful book, light hearted, easy to read, with great stories that teach us valuable lessons. Once I picked it up to begin reading it, I couldn't put it down. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves animals, or anyone who is looking for a great book to share with their kids or grandkids, because the messages and lessons offered are so positive.
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Beautiful and lovely book. I love the scenery and pictures in the book.  You will learn and understand our kind and loving nature of our feathered and furry friends.
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I can't even say how much I love this book. The animals were one of the best choices I made. I love animals, of course, who doesn't? But I didn't think I would feel this sense of intimacy and coziness with them once I started coloring them.

I've only done the very first pattern, in fact, it's the book cover, it's not even a full picture as the corners of the page are still glued to where it is not 100% there, but I couldn't let it go. And I've put pictures of some of my most favorite pictures in the book, still not colored but you can see.

The patterns are beautiful, and you go from a medium to a super high level of detail, so you can choose easier ones if you are feeling more relaxed or crunched for time or you can go for the super complex ones if you have all your crayons sharpened and you're feeling super alert so you can stay in the line :)!

I love Blue Star books. They are one image per page, nothing on the back, so you can tear it out and do with it as you please. Don't forget to add several sheets of white paper if you are using gel pens, so they don't bleed through to the next book.

Hope this helps you make a decision and the book is so cheap, really, even if you were interested in just a few of these lovely patterns, it's worth it. I can't wait to go through the next patterns!
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I loved this book. My husband  and I  have had the  pleasure of sharing our lives, and home with three of these wonderful and special dogs.
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My first impression of this book, was how beautifully it was produced. Printed on all gloss paper and full of fantastic color photos.
  All the stories are true. John R. Steedly is also a professional nature photographer. The photos just add to the sense of knowing Buddy and John.
  I sensed the powerful, almost indescribable bond between this man and his "best friend". It is warm, tender & sad. Be prepared to take a wonderful ride with Buddy and Mr. Steedly. Bring your kleenex too.
  If you love dogs, I guarantee you will enjoy this book.
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Absolutely adorable, that is how I feel about this book. Inside we meet Seamus the Sheltie, a dog with the personality that shines through in every adventure he has. Our author, James Beverly, takes us on one adventure to another with Seamus and his neighborhood friends as they face challenges in their part of the world
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Using the animal world our author brings front and center issues such as fear, being different, befriending bullies, and a touching story of Christmas, just to name a few. Every story hits upon an issue in life that not only children must deal with but adults as well. Seamus is so likeable and his wisdom carries each story to a perfect conclusion. The tales bring forth a myriad of emotions that young and old can relate to, as many experiences they have lived through are played out, or experiences they will taste in this life one time or another.

At first I had a little trouble reading our loveable four legged dogs language, but in time I breezed along with it. I think it is one of the perks that sets this book apart from others. You can turn to the back for a glossary of his words if you need help understanding them. There is also a discussion section and photos of the real Seamus and friends. I liked the illustrations as well, my favorite was Seamus and the mice, precious.

All in all I feel this is a great learning book for young and old. The stories always end with a positive note and bring satisfaction to the reader. It's fun to join in a story and see the interaction of the animals, their behavior in different situations, and the outcome. I recommend this book, it's a good one.
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A very beautiful story and I recommend this for anyone who loves animals. There should be more books like this on the market, and I am eagerly awaiting Volume 2 :)
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Being a dog lover, I thought this was an absolutely wonderful book.  The pictures are amazing, and I love the fact that they are of children and their dogs from many different countries.  I don't even think I read the words the first two times I looked at the book!!  I just looked at all the pictures of the doggies...and loved seeing the children in their different environments.  I hope you enjoy this book as much as my Infant Room children and I did!!!:)
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I have used this book in my class with children up to age 7, and they are completely enthralled with it.  First we notice the Purple Puppy and look at what he sees on each page.  Then I sing the song as I turn the pages.  The photos are so special and the message of being loved because God made you is conveyed in a very appealing and heartwarming way.
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This book is a delight! Pictures are adorable and imaginative. I look forward to reading other of the Churchmans' books. Sheep are an especial favorite of mine and to have a book highlight how sheep are not just "farm animals" is a awesome. I've had the gift of raising orphan lambs - and this book shows how all creatures need love and understanding.
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This is a heart-warming picture book with adorable illustrations of animal parents and animal children. There is a huge variety of animals and includes raccoons, snakes, and platypuses. The animal parents and animal children do many fun things with each other such as reading or riding on a swing. They also snuggle and hug a lot, showing their affection and love for each other. The messages the book send through both the words and pictures are very sweet and warms up your heart. The book is also reversible and one side shows the child's perspective while the other side shows the parent's perspective.

It's a great book to read to your kids while snuggling with them!
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If you have ever shared your heart and soul with animals that you truly loved, YOU MUST READ THIS BOOK. I cried. I read it out loud to my dog and six cats during our read aloud time before bed. The illustrations are unbelievable, they will touch you deep within your heart. Give. It to friends who need it. There is a line in the book that reads "and when Angels whisper in animal ears, it is your voice that each animal hears." That line touched me so profoundly and everyone I have given a copy of this book has mentioned that specific line to me. It can be such a great source of comfort. Buy one for yourself and several to give to friends who deserve it. You will know who they are. God knows who we are.
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I loved this book also a dog lover of my many friends over the years I agree that our canine friends bring love oflifeto us if we just listen to them ad follow their loving ways. Thank you for this very dear and special story Marsha