What
the grown-ups are saying
What the kids are saying |
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| “I
teach preschool and the children love your book. Great
book!” |
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Annette
Kelley, Owner
“Annette’s Wiggles and Giggles” preschool |
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“Spriggles
is perfect! As
superintendent, each month I read to a different
elementary class. I try to choose a book that is not only
entertaining, but contains a strong and uplifting message
for students and will engage them in some meaningful
dialogue.” |
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Dr.
Paula Papponi, Superintendent
Jemez Valley, NM
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| “Remarkable
and highly recommended…reviewer’s choice!” |
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James
A. Cox
Midwest Book Review |
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| "They
are great! Five stars!" |
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Jenny
Wanderscheid
ChildFun.com |
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| "…a
unique and enticing book which children adore. It engages
both parent and child in an interactive guessing game
which makes reading the book extra special fun for both
adult and child. I am recommending it to my Head Start
Policy Council." |
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Bernice
Gordon, Head of Parent Involvement
New York City Head Start |
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| “Beautiful
job! The inspiration and motivation the messages deliver
are simple, powerful, and BIG smile provoking.” |
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Rexanne
Mancini
Parenting Web Review |
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| “My
three year-old daughter loves her Spriggles book. We read
it almost every night at bedtime and she loves to open the
flaps and encourage the characters. It is a great way to
keep her engaged in our nightly reading time.” |
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Kristin
McDonald-Stone, Director
Michigan Head Start Association
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| "The
Spriggles book series provides a great foundation for
teaching children to be responsible and positive learners.
Their emphasis on goal setting is a critical building
block to all learning that takes place in children's
lives." |
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Pam
Griffith, teacher
Rose Pioneer Elementary, Holly, MI |
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| “…kids
of all ages will enjoy Spriggles!” |
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National
Children’s Literacy Foundation |
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| "As
an educator, I review many educational and motivational
materials. Spriggles Motivational Books for Children
should be in in every parent's home
as well as all school libraries. These inspirational books
inspire,
educate and encourage children to be the best they can be
in all the 'right' ways. It's a really fun way for
children to learn the important things in life. These
books are a wonderful way to invest in the future of all
children. I give them my 'highest' recommendation and
endorse them for all parents." |
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Barbara
Joy Clarke
Educator and author of
"How to Have Amazing Kids -
A Simple and Sensible Guide to Raising Children"
President of ClarkeHouse -
the House that Builds GOOD Citizens |
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| "Gets
kids started early on eating right, exercising, and
forming positive images of their body. Spriggles motivates
kids to move..and most importantly, have fun." |
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Marie E. Saunders,
Fitness Professional
1998 / 1999 International Aerobic Champion |
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| “Spriggles
provides all the right messages our children need to lead
them on the path of positive achievement and emotional
growth.” |
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Peter
Lowe
Success Strategist™
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| “The
illustrations are cute and appealing, and the message of
the book is expressed in such a clever way. The rhyming of
the text creates extra enjoyment for the young at
heart.” |
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Kim
Collins, Mom and Science Discovery Teacher
Mt. Clemens, MI
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| “As
liaison to the homeless children and youth, I take it with
me as I go to several schools. They all join in excitedly
as I read your book.”
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Nita
Elks, Homeless Liaison
Rapides Parish, Louisiana
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| “…should
‘take off’…it’s about self-esteem and the rhymes
are really cute.”
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Publisher’s
Weekly
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| “…very
creative and the purpose behind it extremely honorable.”
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Anthony
Robbins
Motivational Speaker and Author
“Personal Power”
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These comments were received
from the fourth grade class at the Concorde Academy of
Boyne City, MI following a school visit by the authors.
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"I love your
Spriggles books. I read it every day after school. It
encourages me before tests."
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Peter
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"I really
appreciate it that you came in and shared your inspiration
with us. I hope I can write a book like you when I grow
up."
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Andy M.
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"I really like what
you taught us. I really enjoy all your books."
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William
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"Thank you for
coming here to talk about your books. I liked your
poems because they were really funny. You use rhyming
words well."
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Amanda T.
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"I think it's really nice
that you created this wonderful book."
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Michael
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"My favorite saying
is 'Aim high, Butterfly.' I think the reason that you
wrote this book is because you want us to keep
trying."
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Emma
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"Everyone in the
book worked together. They tried their hardest. I feel
special when I wear fancy clothes just like Pete
Porcupine."
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Becky H.
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"My favorite book
was the first one because of one of the sayings. It was
'Study hard, Saint Bernard.' It inspires me to study as
hard as I can."
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Spencer K.
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"Thank you for
coming. That was the best part of my day. I read the book
all the time."
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Emily B.
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"My favorite things are
the illustrations."
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Brendan B.
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