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Honey the Hero (The Bird Brain Books)
by
Emlyn Chand (Goodreads Author),
S. Shaw
Honey, an inquisitive young parakeet living in the Australian Outback, decides to become a superhero after she spies a human family watching Superman. Since she already has the power of flight, all she needs to do is create a costume to conceal her true identity and then fly off in search of animals that need rescuing.
Unfortunately, every time she tries to help, Honey only...more
Unfortunately, every time she tries to help, Honey only...more
Paperback, 42 pages
Published
April 24th 2012
by Evolved Publishing
(first published April 21st 2012)
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I received this book as an advanced copy from the author and so glad I did. What a cute story to share with kids. Charming and warm a nice lesson for kids to learn that no matter how small, how often you feel you mess things up, and that you are not helpful everyone has there time. Everyone has their moment when the shine and are superheros and are needed to preform tasks that not all people can do.
If you remember I had the chance to review Emlyn’s other book, Poppy the Proud in December and while I had concerns at first about it not being Christian those concerns were quickly laid to rest – which is exactly what has happened with Honey the Hero. Honey is a cute little parakeet who lives in the adventurous Outback and runs into animals that seem to need her help but her wanting to be a hero soon becomes a thing of the past when she messes up several ‘rescues’ – so what is a bird to do that...more
I received a complimentary copy of this book as a part of a book tour in exchange for a fair and honest review.
Honey the Hero by Emlyn Chand is an sweet, enchanting tale which encourages children to help each other. Set in Australia, with well drawn illustrations of animals native to the region, Ms. Chand's tale is an inspiration to be the best we can be and look beyond ourselves. While written for the 4-6 year old age group, I found the story cute and entertaining.
Inspired by something she sees...more
Honey the Hero by Emlyn Chand is an sweet, enchanting tale which encourages children to help each other. Set in Australia, with well drawn illustrations of animals native to the region, Ms. Chand's tale is an inspiration to be the best we can be and look beyond ourselves. While written for the 4-6 year old age group, I found the story cute and entertaining.
Inspired by something she sees...more
This is actually my second review of a book written by Emlyn Chand, and another book in her Bird Brain Series.
My 7 year old and I read Honey the Hero! together and she loved it. She has actually asked me to read it to her each night!!
Honey reminds me of toddler, always wanting to help but sometimes being to much help. Sometimes we don't realize it but our "help" is actually the opposite. It doesn't mean that our intentions are not from the heart, or that there isn't a "job" out there for us. We...more
My 7 year old and I read Honey the Hero! together and she loved it. She has actually asked me to read it to her each night!!
Honey reminds me of toddler, always wanting to help but sometimes being to much help. Sometimes we don't realize it but our "help" is actually the opposite. It doesn't mean that our intentions are not from the heart, or that there isn't a "job" out there for us. We...more
Kindle Version (free via author for honest review)
I read this book and I also read it with my son. I thought it was an extremely cute story with a very lovable main character. All Honey wants to do is help people like the super hero she saw on the human TV, but she just can't seem to get it quite right. She tries too hard and ends up making some mistakes. I thought it was a cute story with a nice lesson mixed in too. Now, my son is ten years old, so a bit old for children's books per say, but I...more
I read this book and I also read it with my son. I thought it was an extremely cute story with a very lovable main character. All Honey wants to do is help people like the super hero she saw on the human TV, but she just can't seem to get it quite right. She tries too hard and ends up making some mistakes. I thought it was a cute story with a nice lesson mixed in too. Now, my son is ten years old, so a bit old for children's books per say, but I...more
As you know, I love kids' books. I also love books about animals. A perfect combination is a book for kids about animals! Know what's even more perfect? Animals who talk and have feelings. I love it. Can't get enough of it.
So I was thrilled when my bestie Emlyn Chand of Novel Publicity begged asked me to review her kids' book Honey the Hero. Honey is a little birdie who wants to be a superhero. What's not to love about that?Here's what the buzz is saying:
Let me tell you about Honey. She’s a cur...more
So I was thrilled when my bestie Emlyn Chand of Novel Publicity begged asked me to review her kids' book Honey the Hero. Honey is a little birdie who wants to be a superhero. What's not to love about that?Here's what the buzz is saying:
Let me tell you about Honey. She’s a cur...more
The book up for review is “Honey the Hero” by Emlyn Chand.
This book is geared for the age group of 5-7.
Honey the main character is a little young birdie from Australia. She is also curious as she flies all over her home talking and meeting new friends. One day as she is observing some humans she saw on their tv a hero who had a cape.
Seeing the hero fly through the air fighting crime she gets in her head why not her? Flying came naturally to her, she could be a hero also.
Going back home she cre...more
This book is geared for the age group of 5-7.
Honey the main character is a little young birdie from Australia. She is also curious as she flies all over her home talking and meeting new friends. One day as she is observing some humans she saw on their tv a hero who had a cape.
Seeing the hero fly through the air fighting crime she gets in her head why not her? Flying came naturally to her, she could be a hero also.
Going back home she cre...more
I received an ARC of this cute little children's book about a little parakeet with a zest for fun and excitement. Having previously read a YA book by this author, Farsighted, I was excited and curious to see how her children's book would come about. Honey is a curious little parakeet that goes out each day looking for adventure. One day Honey decides she wants to be a super hero. Unfortunately, it seems she tends to cause trouble rather than preventing it.
But, in the end Honey finds a way that e...more
But, in the end Honey finds a way that e...more
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Apr 22, 2012
Naomi Leadbeater
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
all kids everywheres, and nostalgic adults
Recommended to Naomi by:
Novel Publicly, Emlyn Chand
his post was inspired by "How to write like 'The Stig' drives" on M J Wright's blog. I read his blog specifically because I'm never sure what he's going to write about next. He's always got a different point of view, and can write from many different angles. His writing allows one to view different scenarios and possibilities rather than predictable ones. How to write like 'The Stig' drives centered around influential writers, and why they're writing 'Stig's'
If all you do is read his bio at the...more
If all you do is read his bio at the...more
Honey is an inquisitive young parakeet living in the Australian Outback. She decides to become a hero after spying a human family watching Superman. As she already has the power of flight, she just needs to create a costume to conceal her identity and find animals that need help.
Unfortunately, every time she tries to help, she only manages to make matters worse. But what happens when someone really needs her help. Will Honey rise to the challenge?
Honey is a charming character that is sweetly inn...more
Unfortunately, every time she tries to help, she only manages to make matters worse. But what happens when someone really needs her help. Will Honey rise to the challenge?
Honey is a charming character that is sweetly inn...more
From the very first words Honey the Parakeet comes across as sweet, and charming. She’s a very curious bird and likes to watch everything she comes across as she flies around the Australian Outback. She is especially interested in people and this is when she first sees a superhero.
Honey thinks it would be great to help out people in trouble. And she can already fly…hmmm….So she gets to work fashioning her super hero disguise with the help of some grass and a leaf.
Things however soon get more com...more
Honey thinks it would be great to help out people in trouble. And she can already fly…hmmm….So she gets to work fashioning her super hero disguise with the help of some grass and a leaf.
Things however soon get more com...more
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Honey the Hero was a fun read and I found myself caught up in the adventures of this small hero with the BIG heart:)
The story follows the small bird, who one day arrives upon the home of a human family, Hero watches through the window as the family seemingly enjoys and loves the heroic character on a television program they were watching. Hero, decides that she could also be a hero and thus well loved!
So with ample amounts of confidence, she fashions herself a super hero's outfit:) Namely a shap...more
The story follows the small bird, who one day arrives upon the home of a human family, Hero watches through the window as the family seemingly enjoys and loves the heroic character on a television program they were watching. Hero, decides that she could also be a hero and thus well loved!
So with ample amounts of confidence, she fashions herself a super hero's outfit:) Namely a shap...more
What do you do when you’re a young parakeet living in the Australian Outback and you long to explore your world? You become a superhero, that’s what you do.
At least that’s what Honey, the star of Emlyn Chand’s newly released kids book, does.
Inspired by a television show Honey watches through the window of a cottage on her travels, Honey decides to dedicate her life to helping other animals in need. The tricky part is who gets to decide if an animal really needs help.
Honey flits through the Outba...more
At least that’s what Honey, the star of Emlyn Chand’s newly released kids book, does.
Inspired by a television show Honey watches through the window of a cottage on her travels, Honey decides to dedicate her life to helping other animals in need. The tricky part is who gets to decide if an animal really needs help.
Honey flits through the Outba...more
I loved the storyline in Honey the Hero. Having been an overachieving kid-and starting to see some of the same tendencies in my own child-I saw the incredible value in a tale of wanting to do something so badly, being unsuccessful at it, and yet abiding by the old "try, try again" adage. Honey teaches kids about perseverance, about rising from failure, and about never letting things get in the way of your passion. As if that wasn't enough, it also teaches them the value in helping others! It is...more
honey the hero.... is a nice read for children of single digit age groups.. d most imp. thing about this illustrated kids' story is that it presents them wid simple yet moral understanding about this world.. I liked it.. bt one thing I found missing was the 'lesson' -- don't put urslf in others' troubles without their request/permission/suggestion// rather help those who seem to be really in trouble (only after making a proper questionnaire) and those who ask for ur help, whether bigger or small...more
A charming story about a young parakeet who wants to be a superhero and help other animals in the Australian outback where she lives. She makes herself a mask out of grass and a cape from a leaf before setting off in search of animals in need of help. Unfortunately things don’t quite go according to plan and in the beginning everything she does seems to make things worse.
Written in simple easy to read words with beautiful illustrations Honey the Hero is an ideal book to share with young readers...more
Written in simple easy to read words with beautiful illustrations Honey the Hero is an ideal book to share with young readers...more
I just read Honey the Hero, and this is another winner from author Emlyn Chand and illustrator Sarah Shaw. It's the story of a parkeet in Australia who desperately wants to be a superhero and fight crime while helping people. So she dons a big leaf for a cape and ties a piece of grass with two holes poked in it over her eyes for a mask, and sets off to help all her animal friends in the outback.
Only problem is, as it happens so often in a child's life, the best intentions go awry and her friends...more
Only problem is, as it happens so often in a child's life, the best intentions go awry and her friends...more
This is my favorite of the series so far. I think it has something to do with the fact that my daughter loves super heroes, and this one made me think of her. She would have loved this book when she was an early reader, and the message is fantastic. Again, readers and parents will be reminded of what is really important. It's not always about doing big things, but it is about having your heart in the right spot. There is also something to be said for trying too hard. The pictures really added to...more
Honey is a parakeet living in Australia. She is a very adventurous bird who loved to watch everything around her. One day she sees a family watching a movie about a super hero and decides that she wants to be a super hero too. The adventurous bird flies around the outback trying to help other animals only to fail three times. However, the lesson of the story shines through here to show kids that you shouldn't give up and that even though you are small, it doesn't mean you can't help others. Hone...more
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Book Review: Honey The Hero By Emlyn Chand: A Must Read Book For The Kid Within Every Person
39 reviews on amazon.com with an average rating of 4.7 say it all. To prove that what is on Amazon is not by chance, the same can be seen on GoodReads where this book has been rated by 54 readers and the average rating is 4.5. Honey The Hero A Bird Brain Book by Emlyn Chand is a fantastic children book and for all adults who have a child within them. As a child, I r...more
Book Review: Honey The Hero By Emlyn Chand: A Must Read Book For The Kid Within Every Person
39 reviews on amazon.com with an average rating of 4.7 say it all. To prove that what is on Amazon is not by chance, the same can be seen on GoodReads where this book has been rated by 54 readers and the average rating is 4.5. Honey The Hero A Bird Brain Book by Emlyn Chand is a fantastic children book and for all adults who have a child within them. As a child, I r...more
Honey the Hero is a story about a little parakeet that wants to be a super-hero. After putting together her disguise, she heads off in search of others in need of help, but ends up making a mess of things.
Honey is charming and makes you laugh at her pure innocence. Her character is much like that of other children; unaware of her actions and wanting desperately to help. The message Chand offers children is one of determination and courage.
My children thoroughly enjoyed Honey's story. The messa...more
Honey is charming and makes you laugh at her pure innocence. Her character is much like that of other children; unaware of her actions and wanting desperately to help. The message Chand offers children is one of determination and courage.
My children thoroughly enjoyed Honey's story. The messa...more
(This review was written by a 4yr old & a 6 yr old with help from their nanny)
4yr old girl: I like that she was a superhero and I like the dingos laughing in the picture!
6yr old boy: I was happy the baby dingo found his mom with Honey's help!
They both enjoyed the story and the pictures and want to read more!
- I will say, as the person who read it to them, some of the word choices seemed a little adult and I had to stop and explain a few things to them, but all and all they seemed to enjoy it...more
4yr old girl: I like that she was a superhero and I like the dingos laughing in the picture!
6yr old boy: I was happy the baby dingo found his mom with Honey's help!
They both enjoyed the story and the pictures and want to read more!
- I will say, as the person who read it to them, some of the word choices seemed a little adult and I had to stop and explain a few things to them, but all and all they seemed to enjoy it...more
In the Outback of Australia Honey the parakeet was restless and wanted out of the nest so she could fly and explore. She was especially interested in people. As she looked in the window of someones home the people were watching a super hero on television. How exciting Honey thought. She wanted to be a super hero. She could already fly do all she needed was the costume. Out of a large leaf she made a cape and with a blade of grass she fashioned a mask.
Now all she needed to do was find someone to...more
Now all she needed to do was find someone to...more
Living in the Australian Outback, Honey has a thirst for life and knowledge that circumvents everything she's ever known. She loves her family, her friends, and dreams of doing more for them whenever possible. When she comes across a family watching a Superman movie one day, she decides that's what she wants to do with her life. She wants to be a superhero in order to help those in need.
Taking a shine to the idea, she soon sets off to create her costume. Everything she needs in order to mask her...more
Taking a shine to the idea, she soon sets off to create her costume. Everything she needs in order to mask her...more
I am in love with this series of books! My boys love them too. In this book Honey the parakeet wants to be a superhero. Every time he tries though it goes awry. Thank goodness she doesn't give up though because in the end she is a hero. I love the keep trying message in this. My boys both have some issues that frustrate them, and it's so nice to sit and read a story where it's encouraging them to keep going. The story is so engaging and the illustrations are bright and attention catching. 5/5!
Honey the Hero is a charming picture book about a small keet with a big heart.
This little bird dreams of saving the day, but everyone she ‘rescues’ never seems to appreciate the help. On the verge of giving up, Honey turns to Mama Bird for a quick cuddle and words of wisdom. In the end, she discovers that even the smallest of creatures can be super.
This beautifully illustrated children’s book is sure to capture your heart and the imagination of children everywhere.
This little bird dreams of saving the day, but everyone she ‘rescues’ never seems to appreciate the help. On the verge of giving up, Honey turns to Mama Bird for a quick cuddle and words of wisdom. In the end, she discovers that even the smallest of creatures can be super.
This beautifully illustrated children’s book is sure to capture your heart and the imagination of children everywhere.
Honey the Hero is a sweet book about a parakeet who tries to be a superhero. I must admit that while I absolutely love my e-reader for regular novels I definitely don't like it for kids books. It seems odd not to have real paper in my hands when reading for kids. Otherwise the book is one of those books that will likely illicit a giggle or two from your six year old. I'm not nuts about the art work. I've always been one who loves more old fashioned illustrations.
I won this book through Goodreads. This is a great book for kids in kindergarten to grade 2 or maybe 3. I love the fact it was about a parakeet because many children have them as pets and will relate it to their own bird. I also thought it was great that it was set in Australia where the birds still live in the wild plus the introduction of all the native animals. It ended with a great message.
Sometimes we need to learn we do not have to be who we are not to be special. Being your self can be one of the most important lessons there are in life--as Honey finds out.
Beautiful Pictures illustrate this wonderful child's book that even parents can learn from; to teach the importance of growing up special means being the face you see in the mirror.
A good book to read and reread to your child.
Beautiful Pictures illustrate this wonderful child's book that even parents can learn from; to teach the importance of growing up special means being the face you see in the mirror.
A good book to read and reread to your child.
Sometimes, especially when we're very young, our intentions are excellent but our attempts to help aren't so helpful. But we can learn to get better about telling what's a help and what's a hindrance.
That's what Honey the Hero learns in this lovely book. The illustrations are as charming as the story. Young readers will enjoy this book, and older readers will enjoy reading it to them!
That's what Honey the Hero learns in this lovely book. The illustrations are as charming as the story. Young readers will enjoy this book, and older readers will enjoy reading it to them!
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Emlyn Chand emerged from the womb with a fountain pen clutched in her left hand (true story). When she's not writing, she runs a large book club in Ann Arbor and is the president of author PR firm Novel Publicity Best known for her Young Adult novels, she is also developing a small, but devoted, following to her children's book series and is beginning to dabble in other genres as well. Emlyn enjoy...more
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