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Prayer Monsters
Pi Fright Skates into Trouble: A Story about Integrity
What happens when Pi Fright is tempted by a top-of-the-line new skateboard? Will he make the right choice, or will he take money that doesn't belong to him to make his dream come true? Pi learns that prayer is the answer when you have a hard decision to make.
Children and their parents alike will fall in love with the Frights. This funny and endearing family of monsters will teach kids the importance of talking to God first when they are afraid, when things go wrong, or when they need guidance for making good choices. And they will learn that God always answers prayer.
Children and their parents alike will fall in love with the Frights. This funny and endearing family of monsters will teach kids the importance of talking to God first when they are afraid, when things go wrong, or when they need guidance for making good choices. And they will learn that God always answers prayer.
32 pages, Hardcover
Published November 7, 2017
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About the author
Tracey Madder
4 books22 followersTracey Madder is an author and content creator for children. She has over ten years of experience in the entertainment industry, working internationally as a model, actress, and photographer. Then she stepped out of the spotlight to raise a family, and now it is the title of “stay-at-home mom” that she is most proud of.
Inspired by her four kids, Tracey began creating children’s content in 2014. She is the author/creator of The Story Travelers Bible and the Prayer Monsters brand.
Inspired by her four kids, Tracey began creating children’s content in 2014. She is the author/creator of The Story Travelers Bible and the Prayer Monsters brand.
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October 31, 2017
I’ve adored the books in the Prayer Monster series, but I struggled with the message of this book. The scripture reference for this book is. Isaiah 56:11
“This is what the Lord says: “Be just and fair to all. Do what is right and good.”
**Spoiler** This is a story of integrity I had a tough time with. I enjoyed the beginning of the story and loved the illustrations. All is going well until Zippi replies to his dad when he’s confronted about stealing money from a fund-raising event at school. The dad tells him he’ll have to return the skateboard he bought with the money he stole because stealing is never right.
Zippi replies, “Dad, I want to try to make things right. What if…” He whispers the rest of his plan in his dad’s ear. Dad agrees to the plan. Dad gives Zippi the money for the uniforms.” Then you see Zippi doing chores in order to make up the money his dad gave him. Then at the end gives the skateboard away. That doesn’t make things right in my mind.
All the other books in this series are wonderful. But the message this story sends is confusing to me. I would have liked it better if Zippi went to the fund-raising committee and confessed what he had done and gave back the money. That would have him dealing with his deeds face to face, up close and personal. (I would have liked to see that happen in the book ) Instead, he whispers into his father’s ear (the reader has no idea what was said) and it then states his dad gave him the money for the uniforms making things alright. That didn’t feel right to me. The ends didn’t justify the means when at the end he gives the skateboard away. (the reason he stole the money in the first place was to buy the board)
I would have felt better had his dad not given him the money. He returned the board to the store, gave that money to the school and then he worked around the house and outside to raise the money to buy the skateboard for his friend. Maybe the friend could have gone to the shop and picked out the board. Making it a huge blessing.
The other books in this series are fun, heartfelt and lend themselves to great discussions with young ones. I guess this one does too but I struggle with the message it gives readers and it dealing with Integrity. I highly recommend the other books I this series.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”
Nora St. Laurent
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“This is what the Lord says: “Be just and fair to all. Do what is right and good.”
**Spoiler** This is a story of integrity I had a tough time with. I enjoyed the beginning of the story and loved the illustrations. All is going well until Zippi replies to his dad when he’s confronted about stealing money from a fund-raising event at school. The dad tells him he’ll have to return the skateboard he bought with the money he stole because stealing is never right.
Zippi replies, “Dad, I want to try to make things right. What if…” He whispers the rest of his plan in his dad’s ear. Dad agrees to the plan. Dad gives Zippi the money for the uniforms.” Then you see Zippi doing chores in order to make up the money his dad gave him. Then at the end gives the skateboard away. That doesn’t make things right in my mind.
All the other books in this series are wonderful. But the message this story sends is confusing to me. I would have liked it better if Zippi went to the fund-raising committee and confessed what he had done and gave back the money. That would have him dealing with his deeds face to face, up close and personal. (I would have liked to see that happen in the book ) Instead, he whispers into his father’s ear (the reader has no idea what was said) and it then states his dad gave him the money for the uniforms making things alright. That didn’t feel right to me. The ends didn’t justify the means when at the end he gives the skateboard away. (the reason he stole the money in the first place was to buy the board)
I would have felt better had his dad not given him the money. He returned the board to the store, gave that money to the school and then he worked around the house and outside to raise the money to buy the skateboard for his friend. Maybe the friend could have gone to the shop and picked out the board. Making it a huge blessing.
The other books in this series are fun, heartfelt and lend themselves to great discussions with young ones. I guess this one does too but I struggle with the message it gives readers and it dealing with Integrity. I highly recommend the other books I this series.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”
Nora St. Laurent
TBCN Where Book Fun Begins! www.bookfun.org
The Book Club Network blog www.psalm516.blogspot.com
Book Fun Magazine
SVP Promotions
January 17, 2018
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Pi Fright is about a boy that steals money to buy himself a new skateboard because he's jealous of one of his friends skateboards. I like the illustrations in the book and the message it sends about doing the right thing and sharing with others. There is a religious element to the book, but it doesn't overwhelm the story and adds nicely to it.
Pi Fright is about a boy that steals money to buy himself a new skateboard because he's jealous of one of his friends skateboards. I like the illustrations in the book and the message it sends about doing the right thing and sharing with others. There is a religious element to the book, but it doesn't overwhelm the story and adds nicely to it.
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