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The Backpack
The Backpack is not only a fun rhyming picture book, but a primer on treating others how we wish to be treated. Children will enjoy the colorful illustrations and rhymes. Parents will appreciate the lesson on caring and friendship.
27 pages, Paperback
Published February 12, 2019
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About the author
Lindsay C. Barry
3 books10 followersLindsay C. Barry grew up in the only town in Pennsylvania. She developed her love of reading and writing at a young age, and even more so when she stumbled upon a magical world called Narnia.
With her mother as her high school English teacher, and drama teacher...and creative writing teacher, writing was ingrained in Lindsay's upbringing. Graduating from The Pennsylvania State University with a degree in Communication, Lindsay started her career in the advertising world where she helped manage accounts.
During an internship, she may or may not have dressed up as a strawberry and run around a baseball field (she was hired after that internship so it was worth it).
Later, Lindsay switched career paths and worked as an executive assistant in an executive search firm. The best day of work was meeting Robert Redford and having him say, "Oh hi Lindsay!"
During her time living in Washington, D.C., Lindsay met her future husband and three years later they welcomed their first son. Two years and two days later, they welcomed their second son (and decided two boys made their family complete).
Now with two boys, two cats, two guppies with ever-changing names and one red Beta fish named Goldie, Lindsay considers herself a Mom-Trepreneur and expert good night story reader.
Her sons' love of trains and outer space and her love of getting them to go to sleep inspired her first children's book, Journey to Constellation Station.
...and she still loves visiting her hometown of Bloomsburg, especially during Fair season where she can be found in line for a potato pancake at the green stand. It's a Bloomsburg thing.
With her mother as her high school English teacher, and drama teacher...and creative writing teacher, writing was ingrained in Lindsay's upbringing. Graduating from The Pennsylvania State University with a degree in Communication, Lindsay started her career in the advertising world where she helped manage accounts.
During an internship, she may or may not have dressed up as a strawberry and run around a baseball field (she was hired after that internship so it was worth it).
Later, Lindsay switched career paths and worked as an executive assistant in an executive search firm. The best day of work was meeting Robert Redford and having him say, "Oh hi Lindsay!"
During her time living in Washington, D.C., Lindsay met her future husband and three years later they welcomed their first son. Two years and two days later, they welcomed their second son (and decided two boys made their family complete).
Now with two boys, two cats, two guppies with ever-changing names and one red Beta fish named Goldie, Lindsay considers herself a Mom-Trepreneur and expert good night story reader.
Her sons' love of trains and outer space and her love of getting them to go to sleep inspired her first children's book, Journey to Constellation Station.
...and she still loves visiting her hometown of Bloomsburg, especially during Fair season where she can be found in line for a potato pancake at the green stand. It's a Bloomsburg thing.
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April 8, 2019
Barry writes a beautiful story of childhood that centers around friends and the importance of what's inside of everyone. Barry delivers powerful messages that will be easily received by children and impact even adults that read along. This is a perfect addition to any child's library.
August 1, 2019
The girls backpack fell apart right before school was to start.
The search for 1 I liked was endless.
There were so many styles, materials, kinds, & colors to choose from.
Dad looked at the price tag, but this was the 1 I wanted.
It had everything.
The 1st day of school a boy was getting teased on the bus.
His backpack was what the other kids didn’t like.
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review. Only an honest one.
A very awesome book cover, great colored pictures & proper font & writing style. A very well written children’s educational story book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great children’s educational movie, a classroom PP, an animated cartoon, or better yet a mini TV series. There is no doubt in my mind this is a very easy rating of 5 stars.
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Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
The search for 1 I liked was endless.
There were so many styles, materials, kinds, & colors to choose from.
Dad looked at the price tag, but this was the 1 I wanted.
It had everything.
The 1st day of school a boy was getting teased on the bus.
His backpack was what the other kids didn’t like.
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review. Only an honest one.
A very awesome book cover, great colored pictures & proper font & writing style. A very well written children’s educational story book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great children’s educational movie, a classroom PP, an animated cartoon, or better yet a mini TV series. There is no doubt in my mind this is a very easy rating of 5 stars.
Thank you for the free author; BookSends; Amazon Digital Services LLC.; book
Tony Parsons MSW (Washburn)
July 17, 2019
The message in this book is so simple: Don't judge; be kind. I love that it's written from the little girl's perspective and that she overcomes her skepticism and ignores the rude comments of others to reach out and make friends with the "weird kid" with the old, beat up backpack.
This book teaches kindness and open-mindedness in direct way that's easy for my kids (2 and 4) to understand. We absolutely love it.
This book teaches kindness and open-mindedness in direct way that's easy for my kids (2 and 4) to understand. We absolutely love it.
April 6, 2019
A sweet, lyrical story of wanting one thing but ending up with another--and being much the better for it. Lindsay Barry is a gifted author and this book shows her connection to the whimsical, sometimes confusing world of children and their attempts to navigate their way through it. Its satisfying moral is simple but not preachy. The illustrations are beautiful. A great book for all readers!
September 12, 2019
It was a sweet story with an important lesson. But it seemed to be missing... something.
July 16, 2019
A wonderful story about learning it's what is on the inside that counts and about making new friends. I really loved the storyline and the moral behind it. The illustrations are really nice too. I would say this is the perfect addition to any child's library.
November 22, 2020
Wonderful
Well written rhymes, beautifully done illustrations. A light up backpack and a skateboard, what more could you want from a children’s book?
Well written rhymes, beautifully done illustrations. A light up backpack and a skateboard, what more could you want from a children’s book?
May 10, 2019
The theme of this book is that it is what is inside that counts. It’s a nice theme. But that is about it. The book tries and fails to rhyme. Many rhymes are missed, there is no cadence, and it just comes out sounding harsh. Plus there are story threads left open that are never woven in. Such as when dad shakes his head at the price. Then the story goes into a new kid and skateboarding? It’s like a second story attached itself to the first one. As for the illustrations. Not really my thing. Nothing about this book says “buy me”.
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