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The Murky Shadow and the Special Gift
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What would you do if your kid was afraid of the dark?
What would you do if every night he would imagine a murky shadow that threatens to swallow him?
Join Tommy on his resourceful journey through his imaginary world to find a way to beat his fear.
Along the story you will discover how he would handle his feelings and emotions,
attain his bravery and get a - DOUBLE GIFT - reward!
This children's book is a great read for beginner reading at the age of 6-8.
It can also partly answer the question "How to parent".
Followed with 13 fascinating illustrations the story encourages children
to develop courage, leadership and self esteem.
It is also a great source for improving reading proficiency.
Get your exclusive privilege for a FREE Parents' Guide!
With the parents' guide you will get enriching information on:
* The fear of darkness
* Practical tips for overcoming it
* Fun activities for the whole family
Grab your copy today and enjoy the reading!
What would you do if your kid was afraid of the dark?
What would you do if every night he would imagine a murky shadow that threatens to swallow him?
Join Tommy on his resourceful journey through his imaginary world to find a way to beat his fear.
Along the story you will discover how he would handle his feelings and emotions,
attain his bravery and get a - DOUBLE GIFT - reward!
This children's book is a great read for beginner reading at the age of 6-8.
It can also partly answer the question "How to parent".
Followed with 13 fascinating illustrations the story encourages children
to develop courage, leadership and self esteem.
It is also a great source for improving reading proficiency.
Get your exclusive privilege for a FREE Parents' Guide!
With the parents' guide you will get enriching information on:
* The fear of darkness
* Practical tips for overcoming it
* Fun activities for the whole family
Grab your copy today and enjoy the reading!
23 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 1, 2013
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August 29, 2013
First of all, I love the cover of this well-written children's book. The colorful illustrations by Yuval Harpaz certainly add much pleasure to the reading experience and are sure to be enjoyed by its young reading audience.
Secondly, Tommy has a huge problem which is very common amongst young children. He is a young boy who is afraid of the dark. He sees shadows and lets his imagination run wild. Of course, his fears are most prevalent at bedtime and he is making every effort to get over them with the help of his parents. During the day, Tommy spends time trying to figure out how to catch the Murky Shadow that is so obvious at night. He is very resourceful in trying to help himself but appears to have little success in eliminating the Murky Shadow. After one particularly bad night, Tommy's dad decides to make more of an effort to help Tommy overcome his fears.
I think "The Murky Shadow and the Special Gift" is a wonderful opportunity for parents to address 'normal' fear of the dark situations with young children. I also think it will reassure children that there is nothing to be afraid of and perhaps get them to better deal with their fears just like Tommy did. Kudos to Author Yuval Harpaz for dealing with a very common problem in a delightful and creative way!
Inspirational Author & Book Reviewer ~ Dolores Ayotte
Growing Up & Liking It
Secondly, Tommy has a huge problem which is very common amongst young children. He is a young boy who is afraid of the dark. He sees shadows and lets his imagination run wild. Of course, his fears are most prevalent at bedtime and he is making every effort to get over them with the help of his parents. During the day, Tommy spends time trying to figure out how to catch the Murky Shadow that is so obvious at night. He is very resourceful in trying to help himself but appears to have little success in eliminating the Murky Shadow. After one particularly bad night, Tommy's dad decides to make more of an effort to help Tommy overcome his fears.
I think "The Murky Shadow and the Special Gift" is a wonderful opportunity for parents to address 'normal' fear of the dark situations with young children. I also think it will reassure children that there is nothing to be afraid of and perhaps get them to better deal with their fears just like Tommy did. Kudos to Author Yuval Harpaz for dealing with a very common problem in a delightful and creative way!
Inspirational Author & Book Reviewer ~ Dolores Ayotte
Growing Up & Liking It
March 25, 2015
Have you ever been afraid of the dark or thought there were monsters that lived under the bed that came out at night? Perhaps your children do. Most children go through a period in their lives with this fear. This book is perfect for them. Perfect for you too because it is something you can read together and use to help them overcome their fear of the dark.
The pictures that go with the story are simple, but go well with the story and almost explain the story by themselves. The cover picture is excellent as it shows Tommy’s fear of the dark as the monster he calls the Murky Shadow.
I liked how the author gave control over the fear of the dark to the child simply by teaching the child he or she had the power over it with courage and the ability to turn on the light switch.
I think this is a good book to help children develop courage, self-esteem and understand that they don’t have to be afraid of the dark. I gave it 4 stars.
Thank you to the author for providing a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review. A positive opinion was not required. All thoughts are my own.
This review was published on my blog Shelf Full of Books http://kathrynsshelffullofbooks.blogs...
The pictures that go with the story are simple, but go well with the story and almost explain the story by themselves. The cover picture is excellent as it shows Tommy’s fear of the dark as the monster he calls the Murky Shadow.
I liked how the author gave control over the fear of the dark to the child simply by teaching the child he or she had the power over it with courage and the ability to turn on the light switch.
I think this is a good book to help children develop courage, self-esteem and understand that they don’t have to be afraid of the dark. I gave it 4 stars.
Thank you to the author for providing a copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review. A positive opinion was not required. All thoughts are my own.
This review was published on my blog Shelf Full of Books http://kathrynsshelffullofbooks.blogs...
September 6, 2013
Are you afraid of the dark?
Do you see murky shadows after the lights are turned out?
Well Tommy does!
At first his parents don't understand.
But after many sleepless nights his parents finally set out to help him.
Read how Tommy finds a way to beat his fear.
And along the way you will discover how he handles his emotions and learns about bravery.
In the end he gets not one, but two special gifts!
This book is great for beginner readers.
It can also help parents understand how to boost a child in learning about courage and self esteem.
"Don't miss the exclusive privilege for a FREE Parents' Guide! It has enriching details on the fear of darkness, practical tips for overcoming it and some fun activities for the whole family."
WONDERFUL pictures really add to the message!
A GREAT, GREAT BOOK!
AND it is based on a TRUE LIFE EXPERIENCE!
Do you see murky shadows after the lights are turned out?
Well Tommy does!
At first his parents don't understand.
But after many sleepless nights his parents finally set out to help him.
Read how Tommy finds a way to beat his fear.
And along the way you will discover how he handles his emotions and learns about bravery.
In the end he gets not one, but two special gifts!
This book is great for beginner readers.
It can also help parents understand how to boost a child in learning about courage and self esteem.
"Don't miss the exclusive privilege for a FREE Parents' Guide! It has enriching details on the fear of darkness, practical tips for overcoming it and some fun activities for the whole family."
WONDERFUL pictures really add to the message!
A GREAT, GREAT BOOK!
AND it is based on a TRUE LIFE EXPERIENCE!
December 31, 2013
The Murky Shadow and the Special Gift
Few colorful illustrations, children's book about a boy who is no longer afraid of the shadow and monsters that hide under his bed.
The author has also made a gift available to you in helping your child not be afraid also. Explains why the child was scared.
Interesting to learn what Tommy had done to get rid of the murky shadow.
Love what the parents guide Tommy to do on his own to get over his fears. Excerpts from the other works by the author are highlighted at the end.
Love gift IN the book that you can also get.
Few colorful illustrations, children's book about a boy who is no longer afraid of the shadow and monsters that hide under his bed.
The author has also made a gift available to you in helping your child not be afraid also. Explains why the child was scared.
Interesting to learn what Tommy had done to get rid of the murky shadow.
Love what the parents guide Tommy to do on his own to get over his fears. Excerpts from the other works by the author are highlighted at the end.
Love gift IN the book that you can also get.
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April 11, 2014How does a little kid get over his fear of the dark? My friend Yuval took this one scary moment of his life and made a wonderful little thriller out of it. I liked it so much I edited it for him.
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