The Magic Word - Midwest Book Review
Date of Review:
Aug.15.2011
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Reviewer:
Midwest Book Review
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Children's Bookwatch
"The Magic Word" is a versed tale about a rude little girl named Elizabeth Keys, who never said "please." Sharing, taking turns, cooperating in play, these were not for Elizabeth. But when her mother suggests they plan a birthday party, with invitations, how many friends would come to Elizabeth's party? After a few tears and some disappointment, Elizabeth learns about the magic word, "please," from her wise mother. Changing her manners is not always easy, but Elizabeth tries. She discovers the Golden Rule is good for me and you. Brightly illustrated and jauntily presented, "The Magic Word" is a clever presentation of a wise lesson for children 5 and up. – Midwest Book Review
I was very impressed with Sherrill Cannon’s expert use of rhyme. Not only does the text flow smoothly and rhythmically, it weaves a story that totally makes sense and stays on target without fail due to forced rhyme. And because it is done so well and is so comfortable and fun to read, the reader and listener will be quite entertained
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—Biblioreads – Children’s Book Reviews
About Sherrill
>I am a former teacher and the author of four rhymed children’s stories, Peter and the Whimper-Whineys, Santa’s Birthday Gift and The Magic Word and "Gimme-Jimmy" by Sherrill S. Cannon. Six of my children's plays, Have You Seen My Little Lamb...
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St. Jude's Childrens, Washington National Cathedral, Native American College Fund, Toys for Tots, American Red Cross, ALA of PA, Duke University, National...
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