Friday, November 8, 2013

The Little Girl That Wanted a Tail Book Review



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 About the Book

Sometimes kids feel like they can't be real, and who they are inside, they often try to hide it. This was true for a little girl named Millicent, who learned that being different, is alright. As a matter of fact, the only things that make us the same are our differences.

With bullying and mean behavior running rampant in our communities, it is important that our children are taught a code of conduct that promotes love, acceptance, and respect for themselves and others.

Product Details:
List Price: $21.99
Paperback: 28 pages
Publisher: XLIBRIS (September 20, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1479716685
ISBN-13: 978-1479716685:




My Review
I love children's books, especially when they have a good message. I really like what this book is trying to show a child. It's ok to be different. Millicent in the book was different because she liked playing that she had different tails. The only thing I didn't like was the language that Millicent used. Nothing bad but not really age appropriate. Here is an example of Millicent while they are shopping and people are making fun of her. This is what she says while in tears: "I don't think they appreciate my innovation. I don't wanna wear it anymore! I've lost my motivation. "
Now would a child really say this or even know what that means? Honestly I think it would be more confusing for a young child to read that section. But aside from that this is a good story for children to embrace their differences. 

" I received this book from FIRST and the author for free in exchange for an honest review."



It is time for a FIRST Wild Card Tour book review! If you wish to join the FIRST blog alliance, just click the button. We are a group of reviewers who tour Christian books. A Wild Card post includes a brief bio of the author and a full chapter from each book toured. The reason it is called a FIRST Wild Card Tour is that you never know if the book will be fiction, non~fiction, for young, or for old...or for somewhere in between! Enjoy your free peek into the book!

You never know when I might play a wild card on you!



Today's Wild Card author is:


and the book:

XLIBRIS (September 20, 2012))

***Special thanks to Mykah Montgomery for sending me a review copy.***

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Mykah Montgomery is the CEO of Mylaan Entertainment. She is an author, songwriter, producer, actress, filmmaker, and member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. She currently resides in Oakland, CA.

She carries forward a family tradition of artistic innovation, as the granddaughter of renowned jazz pianist and vibraphonist Buddy Montgomery, and grandniece of legendary jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery and bassist Monk.

Formally with the girls group Emage, she recorded an album with PolyGram / Mercury Records In addition, she has recorded or shared the stage with Oscar winner Jamie Foxx, The Backstreet Boys, Blacksheep, and Buddy Montgomery. Mykah’s musical compositions received rave reviews in the UK and Japan, which peaked at #7 in just 2 weeks after its release. Her executive produced debut album, ME & U, can be found on ITunes, Amazon.com, or mylaanent.com.

Mykah has written two Christian themed books, the first, I Am Because She Was, is being made into a movie. The second, “The Little Girl Who Wanted A Tail, coupled with its theme song, “DIFFERENT”, was inspired by her lovely daughter Mylaan.

She loves hearing from her readers at mylaanent@yahoo.com or mykah@mylaanent.com.

Song available @ http://mylaanent.com/product/different/ iTunes and Amazon.com

Visit the author's website.









AND NOW...THE FIRST PAGES (Click on pictures to enlarge):








1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Hello Michelle,
Thank you so much for your review and feedback. I agree that some of the vocabulary was a bit advanced for smaller children. However, they were strategically chosen in an effort to introduce new vocabulary words to a young audience. This is something I have done with my daughter since she was 2 years old. I've always used words that I knew she didn't know, so we could have a conversation about the word meanings while expanding her vocabulary.
I pray that it does the same for other moms as they explain the meaning of the words to their children. :-)
Be well and have a wonderful weekend.