An Ode to the Power of Imagination!!!
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An acquaintance at my local yoga studio turned me on to this title, and I am so glad she did! If you value imagination in children, this  is a great addition to your family library, not only for the message it sends loud and clear (ironically, of course, since it's about a mime!!!) but for the quality of the illustrations alone. BEAUTIFULLY drawn pages come to life. It has the creativity and social relevance of Dr. Seuss, with the soft wisdom of Leo Lionni, and the narrative ambition of Kevin Henkes. The best part? After reading it to my daughters, they spent the next hour pretending to be mimes!
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What an incredible imagination some people have
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This yummy paperback is just great for those little minds with big imaginations, as well as those beginning readers!!!!! Erica  does a wonderful job of keeping the story fun, inspiring and uplifting!!! Congratulations to our dear daughter for all her hard work and perseverance:-)  Erica, it all paid off!! Your father, your family, and I are all so PROUD of you. Keep up your awesome  work !  We love you very much:-)
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This is a great book to bring your children on an adventure of the mind. Fun, imaginative, and interesting. A journey into a land of thought and creativity! My kids want me to read it to them everyday!
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THE MOST IN DEPTH JOURNEY THROUGH THE OCEAN OF IMAGINATION I HAVE FOUND YET!
A must read for any who is looking for true creative, scientific , or mystical inspiration...

My Salute to Olaf Stapledon,
I Found Star Maker the most inspiring and inspired book I have read thus far in my life's experience! Call me mad if you wish, but, by the way this book is written and by the language used to describe this adventure, I may discern that this adventure really did happen through means of the imagination of Olaf Stapledon! If you are on the path to enlightenment, then I must sincerely urge you to see this perspective. It is beyond most's ability to imagine and will take you on a wild ride through the universe! I also must note that at the time this was written, there was not the level of knowledge we have today, there was many times less. I Urge You to read this account of a true journey through the depths of the Sea of Imagination! Are You Up For It?
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Wow! Science fiction at its best!  Mr. Pendleton's illustrations are waay cool too!
Read this book!!!!! I loved it as it stirred my imagination and gave me a glimpse of what our future holds for us.
With overpopulation, eco problems and all, such an aerial device would come in handy!
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What a treat!  I loved every word of this book.  I was instantly absorbed . . . . transported into another world that I could somehow relate to.  But how could that be, since it is a "magical" world?  I guess Nanette O'Neal has tapped into something inside all of us.  Something we felt as children, but somehow forgot about as we grew up.  I just know that I felt at home in this world.  Ms. O'Neal  has quite a flair for storytelling.  Her characters instantly came alive; her clever imagery and palpable metaphors bounce off the page into your psyche.  It's quite the page-turner as well - an action packed, fun-filled adventure!!  You won't want to put it down.  Both Kids and adults will enjoy this wonderful book.  As a teacher of 4th and 5th grade students, I can see them being thoroughly engaged in this delightful, well written story.  I can want to read the next one!!!!
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Moonbeam Dreams is a delightful children's fantasy book and a wonderful bed time story so perfect for all the little people, like my Grandson's, to all who are "young at heart"! Gina browning brilliantly invites us all to visit the "land of Beddie-Byes" with her bright and beautiful illustrations along with her Dr. Seuss- like- rhymes.

The book begins with the invitation to put on "white wings of love" that will take you anywhere in fantasy land. I love Gina's choice of words that paint pictures for the reader such as: "Imagine your bed in a bowl of sweet cream - floating down rivers of marbles and beads."

Then with this easy read picture book, you'll continue with the journey meeting very interesting characters created from Gina's wonderful imagination such as newts in lycra pantsuits, blue frogs in the trees, butterflies dripping with gems from their wings and gorgeous illustrations of mermaids and seahorses that are a delight for any young reader to see!

What I especially love about Moonbeam Dreams  is the warm, positive, fun loving story that encourages children to keep dreaming... to really believe and wish "the right wish"! Gina concludes with, "The sky is NO limit! So let yourself IN it! Whatever you wish will be right!"

***** Stars and I recommend Moonbeam Dreams to friends... worth buying!
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This book must fall into the hands of our children! Its effervescent spirit and sense of wonder remind me of all that is in the sought after tales our kids have asked us to repeat over and over again. It deftly weaves God as a loving Universal Source Energy into its narrative where magic and myth become real and believable. One cannot help but smile when one reads this adventure which transcends all dogma and shines a luminosity on metaphysical truths. For me I find this an excellent read for all our children as they come in with new understandings and an ability to teach.
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The author of Halcyon Wings, is most brilliant and talented poet, whose writings only continue to excel in the depth of emotion:borne out of many experiences, doubtless, and also from the inspirational writers of old, from whom Nithin Purple has been inspired. . .P B Shelley being amongst the uppermost.

It was a pleasure to read this book. When I first heard news of publication, I was also inspired to pursue my dream to publish, and I was and still am delighted to know and read work from the most talented poet. His mind for understanding native language and also English, is pretty impressive, to put it very mildly. How cleverly Percy Bysshe Shelley issues forth from the pen to screen to the page!

Nothing like reading enchanting poetry in this our time which retains elements of antiquity of bygone years! Superb and brilliant writing like this, in my humble opinion, should not be overlook'd nor placed upon a shelf to be forgotten; nay, instead, the light should arise and glow upon Halcyon Wings, and the pure gemstones, so rare and magnificent they be, glisten as the stars in the night sky. . .so that many others may also enjoy them!

I look forward to reading more work from the most talented writer I have known! Truly remarkable reading of excellent and extraordinary talented mind. Take a bow, Nithin, for ye have done exceeding great work here!

Best regards to thee,
~Timothy
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Donohue's Dead City-Lyrics is an enticing collection that will inspire your imagination to enjoy the ride as it takes you on an amalgam of journeys to experiences, places and emotions that is both unique and powerful. Your inner musician will surely pick up the tune that Donohue so skillfully crafts that provoked foot tapping from this reader and appreciation for an original take on this form of the art. My personal favorite; 'Sunken Moon'. Dead City-Lyrics is a must read!
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What an amazing imagination Jeff Carlson has!! Highly educated with a mind open enough to take a thought and transfer, whirl and twirl it into a fabulous story that takes us from our dull lives to an amazing world filled with excitement and glorious Sunfish! Bravo, job well done! Read this book, it's a crazy new adventure, you'll have a blast!
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A great read for anyone looking to use his imagination and creativity
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Have you ever gone out in the winter time to look at the lights? If you close your eyes almost all the way and look just through your lashes the lights become this wonderful haze of color and your body is filled with this energy of the magic surrounding you. THAT is what The Forgotten One's is. A breath of fresh air in the world of words, a little hint of chaos in your linear thinking and a sparkle of magic in a world that it utterly mundane. This book will bring you to the edges of your imagination and back again, it is such a whirlwind of fantastic there are not enough words for it. One of the top reads of 2013!
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Mama's Purse celebrates a soaring and vivid imagination. Author A.J. Irving takes the reader on a magical ride inside of Mama's Purse where you will find more than just breath mints, pens, tissue, and band-aids (not that those items are in MY purse! *ahem*). As you turn each page, you will discover something wilder and wackier each time. From bassoons and goons to a plane and chow mein there are plenty of opportunities for young children to expand their minds and vocabulary.

Along with the wildly creative animals, food, actions, objects, and concepts in the book come some bright, colourful, computer-generated illustrations. I think young children would really be drawn to the images and could spend considerable time perusing them.

The book features rhyming verse and for the most part, the rhyming is really good, but there are a few spots that perhaps lack some cadence. This becomes more noticeable when you try to read it out loud to children and you stumble over words trying to keep the rhythm going. Overall though, it's very well done.

My Bottom Line:

Overall, this is a creative and fun book to read to young children. It also opens up a discussion to stretch children's imagination by asking "What would you find in YOUR Mama's Purse?" The wackier, the better! This is a sweet little picture book that I think young children (aged 2 to 5) would enjoy reading with their parents (especially with Mama!)

*** This book was provided to us free-of-charge by the author in exchange for an honest review.***
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This amazement and wonderment massages your brain and allows you to truly contemplate about Greek tragedy, philosophy, and theology. Hmmmmm.....so interesting and surreal and have me craving for more as I read this magical novel. So surreal and enticing. I was captivated by the original and funky book cover as well, that drew me in to read the novel right away. I savored every word as I read Plato Blinked. I love that everything is in harmony and everything is filled with goodness in this fascinating novel. Join me and experience the enchantment. This is an amazing book and I highly recommend it to everyone! You rock Heather Pioro!
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A telling story of youths explorations and adventures. Allow yourself to be immersed in this wonderful book and to forget the world around you. In it's place will be the time honored traditions of discovery and wonder that will leave you wanting more. I surprised myself by turning page after page on my tablet when ever I had a chance. I think you will also!
Great book and this is coming from an avid reader of fantasy!! I would suggest this to anyone.