Reassuring advice for every day of the year
From an esteemed husband-and-wife team comes a book of daily advice and insight. In date... read full description
From an esteemed husband-and-wife team comes a book of daily advice and insight. In date... read full description
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Oct 10, 2010
Malbadeen
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If I had a 10ish year old girl in my life, I would get this for her for Christmas.
Here's an example of a passage from the book that helps explain why: "Would you bite into something without knowing what it is? Swallow something without tasting it? no. You wouldn't eat it until you trusted it. So why are we quicker to judge a person than a vegetable?"
I can totally imagine a pre-pubescent girl reading that, nodding in solemn agreement and copying it on her notebook for further More...
Here's an example of a passage from the book that helps explain why: "Would you bite into something without knowing what it is? Swallow something without tasting it? no. You wouldn't eat it until you trusted it. So why are we quicker to judge a person than a vegetable?"
I can totally imagine a pre-pubescent girl reading that, nodding in solemn agreement and copying it on her notebook for further More...
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Jan 03, 2011
Josiah
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Jerry and Eileen Spinelli working together to create a book! What has more potential to be wonderful than that? A blending of the offbeat wit and warm, sweet wisdom of two of the best authors of books for young readers among writers of this generation was certain to produce some memorable moments.
At its best, Today I Will allows the remarkable wisdom of its creators to flow like sweet honey; or, like a healing salve for the wounds that the outside world inflicts over time. It's a bo More...
At its best, Today I Will allows the remarkable wisdom of its creators to flow like sweet honey; or, like a healing salve for the wounds that the outside world inflicts over time. It's a bo More...
Dec 20, 2011
Ashlyn
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I thought this was a wonderful book, it was full of inspirational quotes that try to improve your life and give you better thinking. I would reccommend this ages of 8+. This is the kind of book that makes you feel more positive page by page. I think it would be best if you read one page each day, and focused on that goal for that day, and so on. So you might want to read another book while you are reading this one.
Jan 23, 2011
Bschulman87
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I got this for my niece. But I thought I should probably read through it before giving it to her as my brother is protective. It is a book of daily devotions with quotes from children's literature that are then explained in context with today's pop culture. Each day ends with a positive action statement. Since Kelsey is a big reader and heading into preteen years, I think she will really enjoy this and could start reading at whatever date I finally get it to her.
Sep 02, 2011
Carrie
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An inspirational entry for each day that incorporates a quote from a children's book. I enjoyed the literary connections, although found it a stretch to try to relate to some of the struggles that young kids face. Maybe I thought it would be more nostalgic... no, Jerry and Eileen speak directly to their audience of children. And I hope at least some take their advice!
May 08, 2010
Jennifer
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Reviewed by Melanie Foust for TeensReadToo.com
In TODAY I WILL, each day has a page dedicated to it, full of all kinds of things like being a good friend, following your dreams, the importance of taking responsibility for your own actions, and so much more. Each entry starts off with a quote from a book. Then comes a few sentences expounding upon the quote, showing how it could possibly apply to the reader's life.
Each page also has an illustration of some sort. The illustr More...
In TODAY I WILL, each day has a page dedicated to it, full of all kinds of things like being a good friend, following your dreams, the importance of taking responsibility for your own actions, and so much more. Each entry starts off with a quote from a book. Then comes a few sentences expounding upon the quote, showing how it could possibly apply to the reader's life.
Each page also has an illustration of some sort. The illustr More...
Aug 06, 2011
Mary Louise
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Inspirational quotes from children's literature on many subjects become daily advice to the reader. Both of the renowned, married children's authors, Eileen and Jerry Spinelli, expand each quote from their point of view and then challenge the reader to action.
Feb 01, 2010
Kris
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I want this book for me, and I want Jerry and Eileen to adopt me. Every day there's a quote from a children's book and an encouraging thought: Today I will.... "enrich my life: I will shut my mouth. I will make no noise. I will pursue silence. I will.. listen."
Oct 24, 2011
Bethe
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looking for inspirational quotes from children's books to decorate the library walls, I stumbled upon this book, a quote a day with explanations, advice and challenges for kids to try. perfect for pre-teens, wish my nieces were younger.
Dec 24, 2009
Good things to keep in mind, but I'm just not a daily affirmations kind of girl...
Dec 01, 2009
Angie
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Great gift book! Happy and inspirational...all inspired by children's literature.
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