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Too Many Things!
Jamie's parents love to shop, but he thinks they have too many things. He'll do whatever it takes to keep his family from the stores this weekend. Can Jamie show his parents that they have more than they need? What will they do with the stuff they already have?
38 pages, Hardcover
Published February 1, 2017
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About the author
Tracy Bryan
95 books12 followersTracy Bryan is an award winning self-published author for kids aged 4-12. She writes whimsical non-fiction picture books about emotions, coping skills, mental health and mindfulness.
Tracy also likes to tackle social issues and speak directly to her readers about important topics that affect everyone. Tracy hopes to educate, inspire and empower kids and their families with her books.
Currently, Tracy is releasing her debut fiction picture book called Put Away Your Phone! For more details and a quick preview, click here.
Tracy writes a monthly personal Blog for adults on her website and one for kids aged 6-12 called The Awesomeness Blog. Follow her on Facebook , Twitter , Goodreads & Amazon.
To learn more about Tracy or contact her, please email tracy@tracybryan.com or visit her website tracybryan.com.
Tracy also likes to tackle social issues and speak directly to her readers about important topics that affect everyone. Tracy hopes to educate, inspire and empower kids and their families with her books.
Currently, Tracy is releasing her debut fiction picture book called Put Away Your Phone! For more details and a quick preview, click here.
Tracy writes a monthly personal Blog for adults on her website and one for kids aged 6-12 called The Awesomeness Blog. Follow her on Facebook , Twitter , Goodreads & Amazon.
To learn more about Tracy or contact her, please email tracy@tracybryan.com or visit her website tracybryan.com.
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February 12, 2017
Jamie is frustrated that his parents love to go shopping, just for the sake of it. They frequently go on shopping sprees, returning with goods that they simply don’t need. Jamie pleads with them to stop buying so much wasteful stuff, when they already have so much they don’t use (and probably never will). His parents stop and think about their actions. With so many people out in the world who cannot afford to buy beautiful things, Jamie and his parents decide to clean out the house and the car, selling everything they do not need, in a massive yard sale. When they walk back inside the house, after the sale is complete, they are astonished at the difference their actions have made.
I very much enjoyed this book and the message that it sends. Tracy Bryan conveys how wasteful our spending can be – sometimes way too often – and not only gives reasons for us to be more thoughtful in our spending (or saving our money), but also raises some ideas in how to utilize our funds more thriftily. In having a yard sale, Jamie and his parents are able to rid themselves of all of the wasteful things they own, whilst benefitting people who would not, usually, be able to afford such luxuries. Not only were others given a unique opportunity with the yard sale, but Jamie and his folks were able to appreciate how much the “less is more” approach can be, in one’s own home. I recommend Too Many Things! to adults and children alike, showing that sometimes, others can benefit from the sale of items in your home, which would otherwise gather dust, and that your bank balance could start to regain its healthy status.
- Rosie Malezer for Readers’ Favorite
I very much enjoyed this book and the message that it sends. Tracy Bryan conveys how wasteful our spending can be – sometimes way too often – and not only gives reasons for us to be more thoughtful in our spending (or saving our money), but also raises some ideas in how to utilize our funds more thriftily. In having a yard sale, Jamie and his parents are able to rid themselves of all of the wasteful things they own, whilst benefitting people who would not, usually, be able to afford such luxuries. Not only were others given a unique opportunity with the yard sale, but Jamie and his folks were able to appreciate how much the “less is more” approach can be, in one’s own home. I recommend Too Many Things! to adults and children alike, showing that sometimes, others can benefit from the sale of items in your home, which would otherwise gather dust, and that your bank balance could start to regain its healthy status.
- Rosie Malezer for Readers’ Favorite
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