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THE BOY WHO LOVED TO SHIM-SHAM SHIMMY written and illustrated by M.D. Osborne ($7.50, hard cover, 38 colorful pages, 9x12, suggested age range: 5-10 years, Category: Children's Picture Reader) Tim and Boomps share a special relationship; they're as close as two peanuts in the same dimpled shell. Timmy loves to tap dance for his grandfather whether it’s at home, in the workshop, at the beach, or in the yard with Tim’s dog, Murph. Boomps encourages his grandson’s love for dancing by giving Tim a special gift. But the gift creates an unexpected turn of events for Timmy and his favorite toy, the Shim-Sham Shimmy Man. Send us an email with instructions for autographing or inscribing your copy!
What people are saying about THE BOY WHO LOVED TO SHIM-SHAM SHIMMY:
"The illustrations have a quotidian lyricism. And those shoes....Who else gives life to shoelaces?"
Michael G.
"I bought this book for my five-year-old son, but my teen-aged daughter and I both cried after we read it first. It's a beautiful book."
Nancy K.
"This is a great, heartfelt story about a boy and his grandpa. I really enjoyed the story. Great illustrations."
Madilyn G.
"I really enjoyed this book because the writing wasn't 'dumbed down' for kids. I loved it. It was refreshing."
Mary B.
What people are saying about THE RESCUE OF MR. GOLDSMITH ($7.00):
"Imaginatively written and colorfully illustrated by M.D. Osborne, The Rescue of Mr. Goldsmith is accompanied by a dramatic recording of the story on CD. The Rescue Of Mr. Goldsmith is the story of some neighborhood birds who are busy eating seeds, berries and insects to help them survive the long dark days of a quickly approaching winter. But eating isn't the only thing in a bird life! When a starving golden beetle needs help, a chickadee, a cardinal, a junco, and even a greedy little nuthatch help him out. The Rescue Of Mr. Goldsmith is a charming, original, and very highly recommended story for children that, in addition to being wonderfully entertaining, also carries an implicit and positive message to young readers about the worthwhileness of helping others."
MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW
"I was pleasantly surprised reading The Rescue of Mr. Goldsmith. The story is well-crafted, humorous, and carries a warm message. I enjoyed each of the characters, especially Nutty, the cantankerous nuthatch. In an era of "everybody for themselves," Rescue reminds us of the responsibilities we have for each other and of the unforeseen rewards of caring and generosity. The author has skillfully anchored a variety of proverbs into the story and has issued a challenge to her young readers at the conclusion of the story to find each of the proverbs that are scattered throughout the text. The illustrations are uniquely creative, produced "with gouache, paper scraps, colored pens and pencils," adding an aura of authenticity to a book where the primary characters are birds.
In short, I would recommend The Rescue of Mr. Goldsmith without reservation. It is a story that should be entertaining for young and old readers alike."
Arnie Rassler
