- Paperback: 40 pages
- Publisher: Harper Books (15 Oct 2011)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0957053002
- ISBN-13: 978-0957053007
- Product Dimensions: 24.4 x 20.4 x 0.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,151,058 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Product Description
Sammy is a sun with a really big problem. He's lost his shine and just doesn't know how to get it back! But three spaceships - Jimmy, Jenny and Johnny - think they've got the answer. Sammy isn't sure that anything will help, but what has he got to lose? And as the spaceships argue, something totally unexpected happens...A wonderfully imaginative story that shows that anything is possible when we decide to take action, as ACTION is the key to unlocking the power that lies within us all.
About the Author
Helena Harper was born in Surrey, England, daughter of a German mother and English father, who met in Hamburg at the end of World War II. After graduating in German and International Relations, Helena spent two years in banking before deciding to train as a teacher. She has always loved to write fantasy stories for young children, and in the past few years has also discovered the joys of writing poetry for adults. Pep, Polish and Paint is Helena's first children's book and is preceded by two collections of stories in verse, drawn from her professional experiences (It's a Teacher's Life...!) and family situation (Family & More - Enemies or Friends?).
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Format:Paperback
We have three children under 3 years.
Our children thoroughly enjoyed Pep, Polish and Paint, and continue to do so.
The story is masterfully written and is beautifully illustrated. The story has purpose, and this is mindfully woven into the theme.
We look forward to Helena's next children's story!
Our children thoroughly enjoyed Pep, Polish and Paint, and continue to do so.
The story is masterfully written and is beautifully illustrated. The story has purpose, and this is mindfully woven into the theme.
We look forward to Helena's next children's story!
Format:Paperback
"Pep, Polish and Paint" is the latest book by Helena Harper. This is Helena's first book specifically for children, rather than just being about them!
This is a story about poor old Sammy the Sun, who is very sad as he has lost hist shine.... Fortunately for Sammy, or unfortunately, he has three kind friends, all of which think they know the best way to make him happy again!
Children will love the well thought out storyline portrayed by Helena, and will be fully engaged by Malachy McKinney's illustrations, which are bright, bold and full of character!
Adults will also find the story amusing as this is exactly what we try to make ourselves feel better - RedBull/Coffee, a shower/make-over or a new set of clothes - but do they really make you feel better, or is it in fact something else that really makes you truly happy about yourself?!
...Read the book with your kids and find out!
Bill Andrews
Bill @theeducast
[...]
This is a story about poor old Sammy the Sun, who is very sad as he has lost hist shine.... Fortunately for Sammy, or unfortunately, he has three kind friends, all of which think they know the best way to make him happy again!
Children will love the well thought out storyline portrayed by Helena, and will be fully engaged by Malachy McKinney's illustrations, which are bright, bold and full of character!
Adults will also find the story amusing as this is exactly what we try to make ourselves feel better - RedBull/Coffee, a shower/make-over or a new set of clothes - but do they really make you feel better, or is it in fact something else that really makes you truly happy about yourself?!
...Read the book with your kids and find out!
Bill Andrews
Bill @theeducast
[...]
Helena Harper uses her skill as a teacher to develop this charming fantasy all children will love.
4 Nov 2011
Format:Hardcover
Sammy the Sun was miserable because he lost his shine. He didn't know what to do to get it back. Jimmy the spaceship told him about a pep-me-up drink and promise to bring some to Sammy.
Jenny the spaceship came by next and she said Sammy needed polish and she would bring some back to him. Then Jenny flew off too. Lastly, Johnny the spaceship came along and said Sammy needed new paint and he would bring some along the next time he came by.
Sammy wasn't sure any of these things would help get back his shine. It all sounds so
confusing to him. Sammy waited and waited a long time for them all to return. He began to think they forgot all about him.
But all three did returned and they did help Sammy, but in an very unexpected way!
Pep, Polish and Paint is a delightfully clever story with an important message for children on how some things come from within us! Helena Harper uses her skill as a teacher to develop this charming fantasy all children will love. Malachy McKinney's illustrations are engaging and imaginative.
Children's worksheets and coloring sheets are available at [...]
You can learn more about Helena Harper at: [...]
~Author and Illustrator J.D. Holiday
Jenny the spaceship came by next and she said Sammy needed polish and she would bring some back to him. Then Jenny flew off too. Lastly, Johnny the spaceship came along and said Sammy needed new paint and he would bring some along the next time he came by.
Sammy wasn't sure any of these things would help get back his shine. It all sounds so
confusing to him. Sammy waited and waited a long time for them all to return. He began to think they forgot all about him.
But all three did returned and they did help Sammy, but in an very unexpected way!
Pep, Polish and Paint is a delightfully clever story with an important message for children on how some things come from within us! Helena Harper uses her skill as a teacher to develop this charming fantasy all children will love. Malachy McKinney's illustrations are engaging and imaginative.
Children's worksheets and coloring sheets are available at [...]
You can learn more about Helena Harper at: [...]
~Author and Illustrator J.D. Holiday
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