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Ordinary Mary's Extraordinary Deed
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It can when she's Ordinary Mary-an ordinary girl from an ordinary school, on her way to her ordinary house-who stumbles upon ordinary blueberrie... read full description


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Jan 19, 2009
Wendy rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Added this one to my Christmas book collection this year although it is not a Christmas book (it just gave me a good excuse to buy it, and I ended up giving several as gifts). Delightful little tale and explanation of the "pay it forward" idea. A great tool for an object lesson on service or the great impact little acts of service can have. A good message for kids and adults alike.
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Apr 26, 2011
Ashley rated it: 1 of 5 stars
Not going to lie, I did not like this book. Although it has a good message that one ordinary person can make a world of difference and change lives of many through a ripple effect, I felt like the story just went on and on. I couldn't wait for it to be over. I have a hard time with the use of the same words over and over again, "One ORDINARY day, skipping on her way from her ORDINARY school to her ORDINARY house, she passed an ORDINARY vacant lot filled with ORDINARY bushes, growing ORDINAR More...
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Jun 20, 2007
Hazel rated it: 1 of 5 stars
The premise is slightly cliche; Ordinary Mary does a good deed, and the reader watches the ripple effect of good deeds as each person who benefits from one person's good deed in turn does five good deeds. Quickly, the benefits of kindness reach everyone in the world (this is shown by a two page display of mathematical figures that reach 6,103,515,625 within 14 days of each person accomplishing five deeds.) The premise could be successful, but this book doesn't manage it.

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Feb 12, 2010
Lon rated it: 4 of 5 stars
I received this book as a gift. That evening I read it to my wife and daughter Emma. Emma immediately asked she could read it to her first grade class. It has a wonderful message. There is a surprise and moving dose of reality three pages from the end (don't peek!). The challenge, of course, is to learn to do ordinary extraordinary deeds.
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Sep 29, 2010
Inspired Kathy rated it: 5 of 5 stars
What a cute children's picture book with a great message.

Ordinary Mary's Extraordinary Deed by Emily Pearson introduces the ideas of "Pay It Forward" and "What Goes Around Comes Around" in a fun, inspiring way.

For the rest of my review:
http://iamareadernotawriter.blogspot.com...
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Oct 07, 2010
Ann rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Awesome! Pictures and impact of "paying it forward" by serving in little ways that make a big difference and change the world, on a level that even very little children will understand. Loved it!
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Oct 13, 2008
Lain rated it: 3 of 5 stars
I love the concept behind this book -- that ordinary, everyday kindnesses can have far-reaching results. But the book was simply too long and complicated for young children to understand. I tried to read this to my four-year-old, and she had little patience for the wordy story. She also showed absolutely no interest in the mathematics of how one person can affect many. And my older kids (ages 8 and 10) found the story too simplistic.

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Oct 14, 2011
Hannah rated it: 5 of 5 stars
One of the sweetest picture books. With a great message at that. Enjoyable for all ages.
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Feb 03, 2011
Kate Hastings rated it: 3 of 5 stars
Grades K-4. A Random-Acts of Kindness/ Pay it Forward book. Great illustrations.
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Apr 26, 2011
Nathan rated it: 4 of 5 stars
My 8-year-old liked and understood this book.
My 4-year-old didn't.
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Feb 10, 2011
Rachael rated it: 5 of 5 stars
Loved, Loved, Loved this book! Everyone needs to read it seriously!
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Apr 29, 2009
Stephanie rated it: 5 of 5 stars
I highly recommend this picture book! It's simple, yet inspiring.
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Jan 28, 2009
Jennifer rated it: 5 of 5 stars
This is a great Children's Book. It has a good message.
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Aug 02, 2007
JustOneMoreBook.com rated it: 5 of 5 stars
This story introduces the Pay It Forward concept of rippling kindess to the picture book crowd.

Listen to our chat about this book on our JustOneMoreBook.com Children's Book Podcast:

http://www.justonemorebook.com/2006/09/0...
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Apr 10, 2008
Marla rated it: 5 of 5 stars
This book has such a great message for children and adults. Sometimes we think that our actions have little impact on others. This book shows us that even a small act can make a big difference!
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Jul 22, 2011
ChayAbbyCaydenAsher rated it: 5 of 5 stars
This book was a little too wordy, and not enough action for the kids enjoyment, but the message was clear and profound to them and also to me.
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Aug 07, 2008
Rachee rated it: 5 of 5 stars
One of my very favorite childrens books with and amazing message for children and adults.
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Feb 06, 2008
Becca rated it: 5 of 5 stars
I think this is such a cute book with a great message - shouldn't we all be serving others?
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Dec 14, 2011
Dee Ann rated it: 5 of 5 stars
This is a great book that shows how one small act of kindness can change many things.
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May 13, 2008
Alicia rated it: 4 of 5 stars
Great motivation to do kind deeds each day!
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Mar 20, 2008
Billy Jack rated it: 4 of 5 stars
One of the best books that a kid can read.
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Apr 10, 2008
Becky rated it: 5 of 5 stars
A family favorite!
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Jan 18, 2012
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Sep 12, 2011
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May 17, 2011
Sue rated it: 5 of 5 stars
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