Little book, big message
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Bob Eddy demonstrates his passion for brevity and clarity in his treatise for dealing with the real world, Graymanship.  He cites our affinity to label things with often empty words, and then try to solve the empty words rather than reality.  The fact that the book is not massive invites one to give it a "quick read." To effectively utilize this work, one would do well to ponder each chapter and look for their own past experiences that could have moved far more smoothly with the knowledge just imparted.

To view a world shaking event where the "Management of Organizational Imperfection" was totally absent, return to December 7, 1941.  Despite a warning message ten days earlier that things were not going well with the Japanese, and to be on the alert, nothing positive occurred.  Effective tools, i. e., radar, long range reconnaissance aircraft, torpedo nets, etc. were simply ignored.  With all the petty bickering and organizational jealousy, it becomes understandable how this fiasco came to pass.  Sadly Bob Eddy had yet to write his book.

Yes Pearl Harbor was a sneak attack, but two hours earlier the United States fired the first shot when the Navy sank a midget Japanese submarine heading for the harbor.  Of course no one quite knew what to do with this information.
1086372
This is a really cute little book about love and how we should be living together.  Children have asked me to read this to them several times and it has a message that I want them to learn and to remember in order to live in a kind, loving world.
3968918
I really liked this book. It is a short story, suitable for young children. It conveys a very positive message about Xmas, but about other values, such as respect for animals, for the environment, for our planet and for our fellow human beings.

And the pictures are amazing!

I would highly recommend buying this for a toddler.
580911
This message is for all of us with children.  Even if you don't have a child, but have a part in a niece or nephew's life, this book speaks to us all.  Its message is too important to keep our head in the sand and not talk about.  Our futures are dependent on us doing hard things and raising grateful kids who want to be difference makers.  I highly recommend this book.  I read it the first time, then re-read slowly, and now am reading parts with my husband.  There are good ideas, great discussion points, and much to think about.
4006805
Why? is a small book with a big message. It will make you think about your life in important and profound ways. It will remind you why you are here and how to find the meaning and purpose in your life. "When you forget the reason why you're here, every life choice is a blind one. You find yourself choosing friends and partners and jobs and communities without a sense of where you're headed or what truly matters. Life becomes a collection of events, obligations, disappointments and moments of relief--a long effort to avoid pain and find pleasure. And happiness becomes a visitor, showing up at odd moments and disappearing again." I finished reading the book days ago, but the message has stayed with me.  This is a beautiful book that everyone should read.
2367729
I truly love the message in this little book filled with really cute drawings that covey the message. love it really glad I purchased it.
3893410
This book has beautiful colors and illustrations that are simple. The message is good for adults, but would also be excellent for kids who are just starting to be curious about the spiritual world.  It has a very positive message.
382911
A thoughtfully written book with an inspiring message
4632785
Short , colorful, and a positive message at the end. Perfect. I wish the "message" was carried out throughout the book.
336019
short but seet, with a good take home message
4392930
What a sweet little book! It's very Japanese in it's essence: of good quality, small format, simple yet to the point illustrations and a very wise message. This book is for kids to read and for adults to ponder.
797370
I love this little book! Becky does a fantastic job first showing the importance of parents' words to their children. You can't just say anything and expect your child to respond favorably. I love that Becky makes it clear that deliberate, carefully chosen words of affirmation, encouragement, and life bring out the best in your child. And what better words are those than the living and active words of God Himself. The book is broken down into categories that answer some of the most common concerns children face as they are being shaped for life: safety, fear, blessing and provision, relationship with God, character, and salvation. The blessings are taken straight from the Bible and have been proven effective generation after generation. I love to have these words of blessing at my fingertips to bring healing, confidence, and peace to any situation my child needs reassurance or reinforcement for.
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I bought several copies of this for a Bible study I was leading, It's such a great little read. Don't let the small size fool you. Great things really do come in small packages, and this is no exception. The simplicity and humility in Brother Lawrence's letters is profound. There is so much wisdom and truth contained in this little book. You will be encouraged and challenged to lean into God's presence, and it will be a book that you will return to time and again.
4279412
This short story eloquently shares a message that can resonate with both adults and children.
4099299
I adore this cute little book. It is small, yet contains so many meaningful quotes and short messages that remind each of us to keep our chin up and find the silver lining in each situation that comes our way.  I bought a dozen or so copies and every now and then drop them in a co-workers mailbox with a short note if I notice them feeling a bit down, or mail one off to a friend who is going through a tough time.  I just gave a copy along with some chicken soup to a neighbor who is going through chemotherapy and feeling very blue.  I keep a copy for myself inside my nightside next to my bed so that I can flip through the pages and end my day on a positive note.  I wish they weren't out of print and so hard to find now.  Makes a great gift for yourself and your loved ones.
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I liked the way this short and simple book delivered its message in a manner easily understandable to small children. The start of the story introduces the two characters as ordinary little boys that children can relate to. The book then tackles the subjects of bullying and deafness in a fun and innovative way. I also liked the serious bit at the end that teaches children how to communicate in sign language.
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This is a WONDERFUL board book for a small child. Heck, it's a wonderful message to give to an older child.

It's very simple. It's just written in the voice of a parent telling a child how he or she is loved. And how that love is unconditional and forever. If there is a better message you can say to your kids, I don't know what it is.

Each page shows a small boy doing something simple. So the child you are reading it to can easily figure out the context of the image. For example a kid is holding ice cream and balloons and is happy, and on the next page the ice cream has fallen on the ground and the balloons have floated away and the kid is crying. And each page says "I love you when you are happy/sad/goofy/bad/mad/good/silly/etc"

There is no story, so to speak. It's just page after page of different situations where a parent loves their child.

The illustrations are very well done. The colors are vibrant and really pop off the page, easily engaging a small child.

This book has been a particular favorite in my house across 2 kids now. I highly recommend it as a solid choice for a bedtime book.