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Most if not all children grow up being told and taking to heart the story of the Three Little Pigs and that big bad wolf that would huff and puff and blow all those houses down. My children know this story well in and out with no surprise in-between. That is until just recently when I introduced a version of this tale called “Huff and Puff” by author Claudia Rueda that puts a fun unexpected twist on this classic story!

In this version of the Three Little Pigs, it allows for the children being read to as well as the reader, to play the part of the big bad wolf. Through this tale children can interact thanks to the unique three interior die-cut holes to blow the houses down created by the little pigs. My daughter got a real kick out being able to interact and giggled till the story ended!

The illustrations are done in watercolor style with a soft pale pen outline. And the story is written very simply and would be a great early reader book, in my opinion. Myself and my children loved the surprise ending we received as we huffed and puffed after the last little pigs home. We’ve read this book numerous time and would highly recommend it as an engaging book that any young child would enjoy.

You can purchase Huff & Puff: Can You Blow Down the Houses of the Three Little Pigs? for $10.36 and it’s also eligible for free shipping at Amazon.com.

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Real – The Book from David Malcolm on Vimeo.

“REAL” is a collection of 60 inspirational stories by Shelley Malcolm, with photos by Terilee Dawn Ouimette. The stories are deeply revealing, while the photos are anonymous, focusing only on each subject’s hands. Subjects range from adolescent to elderly, from former gangster to humble homeless, international refugee to hero-housewife, from pro athlete to Hollywood celebrity. While “Real” is her first published book, Malcolm is no stranger to creative projects, as co-owner and restorer of an historic chapel, La Perla del Mar in Shell Beach, CA, and a set designer for theater and film.

My Thoughts…

Real is a book that will truly move you. There is nothing more encouraging and inspirational than the stories of others that come from many different backgrounds and lifestyles. Of the the sixty stories in the book, each are categorized accordingly in the following topics; Courage, Hope, Renewal, Work, Dreams, Balance, Wisdom and Acceptance, Inspiration, Purpose, Life, and Love. Stories are paired with stunning yet simplistic photos that illustrate and focus on the subjects life and shared story.

We all have stories. Real will challenge you in your walk in life. It will make you think of where you are, where you’ve been , and where you may be going. I really enjoyed this book and imagine that anyone who picks it up will also. Not many books move me in such a way. This one filled me with emotion, gave me goosebumps, and tugged at my heartstrings. It makes me ponder, how will I be remembered and how is it that I’m seen in the eyes of others as well as God.

100% of the proceeds of this book goes to fund several charities – if you’d like to learn more, go to the website – MarthaMartha. Make sure and check out their notecards while you are there.

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Disclaimer: I was sent the above product mentioned for review. This review is 100% my opinion and has not been edited or reviewed by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this product review.

Want to give your child a gift that will stand out among the rest, How about making your child the hero of their own story?

Going far beyond simple name insertion, Champion Me Books offers the highest level of customization available for children’s books.  The stories showcase humor, heroics and adventure so that both parent and child will enjoy reading them out loud. These books aid in parent-child bonding, building confidence, and promoting diversity. Every ethnicity is representable. The books are currently being translated into Spanish, with other languages slated to follow.

The Process!

Step #1: Select a Book. You can preview the text from the “Books” page. There are currently four fun titles suitable for both boys and girls to choose from! And you can choose whether you’d like print or e-book format.

Step #2: Create an caricature to look like the child you intend on getting the book for! This step is a lot of fun. You can choose from a variety of faces, eyes, mouths, hair styles, and the specific colors of the  costume that the character will be wearing.

Step #3- You can then preview pages from the book you choose with your created caricature! I had a lot of fun with this option and previewed every story with different created characters before making my purchase.

Step #4 – You can now Order the book you created! But, If you’d like to purchase a gift certificate to the site, you can totally do that too!

A side note is that I think the website was done well. It’s very colorful and user friendly! The About section talks about the creators and illustrators behind the books. I really liked the little snippet about them and that they added photos of themselves as children.
My daughter’s reaction to the soft cover book we created was fantastic! She got really excited to see a book featuring her. And it was the perfect fit because she’s into gadgets and robots! I must say the book was of great quality. The pages were glossy and smooth and the colors really stood out! The story was inspiring and adventurous and my daughter has already asked me to read this one over and over again! I am excited about purchasing a few more of these books for her and for my son!

I was also sent a digital ebook copy of the book I created to view. It looks great on my Android phone and on my original Kindle (even though it’s in black and white). I can’t wait to pull this one up on a color e-reader soon. Sometimes on the go, I would love to read to my child say in a busy waiting room. I think pulling up her favorite book would be a good distraction and  it opens the doors for some one on one bonding time.

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Buy it! How about creating a book for the child or children in your life at Champion Me Books? If you are interested in purchasing, be sure to use the code “connected2christ” for a 5% discount. I think these books would make a wonderful gift for anytime especially now if you are thinking about Christmas gifts!  Paperback books are $24.95 and eBooks (pdf or epub files) are $9.95.

Disclaimer: I was sent the above product mentioned for review. This review is 100% my opinion and has not been edited or reviewed by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this product review.