Children's Books >> Percy’s Special Gift
Product Details
Paperback: 36 pages
Publisher: PublishingGurus.com (April 25, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 8190969307
ISBN-13: 978-8190969307
Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 8.2 x 0.1 inches
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Percy’s Special Gift (Volume 1)
MaryAnn De Salva
Betsy Gordon (editor) Wicked Sunny (illustrator)
Price:$13.95
“Percy is different from the other pelicans. His older brother Jabber constantly picks on him. No one knows about Percy’s secret… a special gift that enables him to protect those he loves. This endearing little hero will delight young readers, while teaching them a valuable life lesson.”
About the Author
After 34 years of teaching high school English, MaryAnn DeSalva, a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, retired, and with her husband Dwight, began their journeys between Green Bay, Wisconsin, and Pass Christian, Mississippi.
It was in The Pass where the pelicans touched her heart and her imagination, and became the subject for her first children’s book, PERCY’S SPECIAL GIFT. The book is intended not only to amuse and entertain young listeners and readers, but also to inspire a respect for themselves and an acceptance of differences in others.
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Editorial Review:
This debut children’s book by retired high-school English teacher MaryAnn De Salva is a delight to the eyes and the heart. De Salva was inspired by the pelicans of Pass Christian, Mississippi, where she and her husband spend part of each year.
Flora and Oliver Pelican set up their nest on Rocky Island, in a colony of pelicans who (like De Salva and her husband) migrate there annually. Two baby pelicans soon hatch. Jabber, the first-born, turns out to be big and strong – and noisy, and something of a bully. Percy, hatched several days later, is smaller, quieter, and much sweeter-tempered. In addition, Percy has something that might be considered a flaw among pelicans: a tooth, which shows every time he smiles.
Percy’s mother is beautifully supportive and encouraging to her little pelican. She assures him again and again that he is special, and his tooth is a special gift… “but how you use it will be what is important.” Sure enough, as Percy grows, he discovers that his tooth gives him the power to find things that are missing, the power to call upon extra strength within himself when necessary, and the power to use his special gift to help the ones he loves.
This book is an excellent choice for children who have not quite outgrown books with attractive and interesting pictures, but who are beginning to enjoy “chapter books.” Perfect for reading aloud, and equally good for the child who has begun to read on his own, PERCY’S SPECIAL GIFT will delight children from kindergarten age through the early grades.
Stunningly beautiful full-color illustrations by Wicked Sunny illuminate the book. The combination of gorgeous pictures, an endearing little hero, and a life lesson worth learning makes PERCY’S SPECIAL GIFT an outstanding small book. We look forward to De Salva’s next offering to “all the children of the world.”
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9 Reviews for “Percy’s Special Gift”
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Having worked with children of all ages I received Percy as a gift and went back and ordered books to send to my friends. It is a lesson for all children that is provided in a fun and understanding manner. . . everyone is special. The illustrations are stunning and remind me of the Gulf Coast cities of the US. Makes a special present for all.
Virginia, Dayton, Ohio
This is definately a must read. The story is perfect for children and the illustrations are breathtaking. I have visited the Gulf Coast and through this book I can now share this wonderful adventure with children of all ages.
S. Bearder, California
This is a very unique and special book for Children. It simply explains how special we all are. I highly recommend this fun and easy reading book for children at the first grade level. The illustrations are stunning, my son felt like the could reach out and touch the pelicans. Well done!
Anonymous
We gave this fantastic book to our grandchildren for summer reading. Grandma has read the story to our grand daughter many times; each time finding the tooth is a new adventure. Our grandson has mastered reading skills early and takes pride in reading “his favorite book” to all that will listen to him. Percy’s message is loud and clear and gives us all hope that we should use our gifts/talents to make our world a better place to live. We see that this is the authors first book; we hope to see many more tales about Percy and his special gift.
Frank Haag, SAN DIEGO, CA, US
My autistic son, age 14, received a copy of Percy’s Special Gift as a suprise present from a friend. We sat down and read the book together. When we had finished he looked up at me and said: “Mine I’m special just like Percy.” Of course it brought tears to my eyes. This book is so meaningful to all children – each are special in their own way. Thank you for Percy!
Sandy
Percy’s Special Gift is a sweet, sweet book and I recommend it to people of all ages.
Valeria Wagner, Oakland, CA, USA
This is a great book. My 6 year old grandson loved the book and pictures. He continues to talk about this wonderful book on a daily basis. I have read it to hm many times and he learns something different every time! He is trying to figure out what his special gift is.
Barbara M. Koppe, Pass Christian, MS
Sam – “Percy is great, brilliant, the best story ever because Percy’s tooth helped him do everything and helped him to be good.”
Adam – “Percy and Jabbar are two brothers just like me and Sam – are they twins?”
Adam & Sam Greaney, Dalkey, Co. Dublin, Ireland
What a special story! I can’t wait to see what adventures Percy and Jabber get into next…
Patsy Brichta