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!” |
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.” |
Dr. Paula Papponi, Superintendent
Jemez Valley, NM |
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| “Remarkable and highly recommended…reviewer’s choice!” |
James A. Cox
Midwest Book Review |
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| "They are great! Five
stars!" |
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." |
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.” |
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.” |
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." |
Pam Griffith, teacher
Rose Pioneer Elementary, Holly, MI |
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| “…kids of all ages will enjoy Spriggles!” |
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'shome 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." |
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." |
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.” |
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.” |
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." |
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." |
Andy M. |
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| "I really like what you taught us. I really
enjoy all your books." |
| 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." |
Amanda T. |
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| "I think it's really nice that you created this
wonderful book." |
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." |
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." |
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." |
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." |
Emily B. |
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| "My favorite things are the illustrations." |
Brendan B. |
