Featured Official Review: Dynomike: What's Heartfulness?

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Re: Featured Official Review: Dynomike: What's Heartfulness?

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This was my first time seeing a Dynomike children's book. The Author's use of bright colours and interesting names for his characters draws one in initially. Then his use of the actions of the characters draws one in deeper. Such an important lesson for children written in an exceptional way!
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Can't Wait to read this book. It's books like these that bridge what we would like our children to learn, and how to understand that lesson.
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This seems like a great children's book being both funny and educational. The characters are all relatable and the kindness lesson they learn could be highly impactful for kids. The vivid illustrations are a plus too. Thanks for a wonderful review!
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This sounds like a really fun and useful resource for the young reader. It apparently checks all of the boxes a good children's book should. Since there are others in the series, I'm sure they are all good resources.
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This sounds like an adorable book for children! I love that Jack Brussels' friends gave up some of their fun time to make both Jack and his mom have a better day! 'Heartfulness' (being kind) is one of the things that is high on my list of what we should teach children! Thanks for the excellent review!
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The message of kindness is a wonderful one to send to children, and the book even gives an example of how it can be done. However, just being kind to someone as sick as Jack's mom was is not going to magically make them well. I worry that the book is inadvertently sending a message that might make children feel like they have failed when their kindness does not give the results the book shows happening so quickly. I always love reading your reviews. It's clear you thought highly of the book.
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A well-written, entertaining children's story with a beautiful, important lesson! Although this is not the first book in the series, I like the author does a great job of introducing Dynomike and his friends! Got my copy because I am a huge fan of this genre! Thank you for the amazing review!
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It's great to know that this book falls within a series and can be grasped by itself. I enjoy reading children's books for the invaluable lessons and values they are packed with. This one is no exception; kindness is a powerful life lesson everyone needs to imbibe. Thanks for the great review.
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I love children's books as they always give such valuable lessons. And this book is no exception. Teaching about kindness towards other people and growing that kindness in yourself as well is really important. Congratulations on becoming BOTD!
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Dynomike might just give Barney a run for his money! I'm excited to meet the gang! I heart you, you heart me.
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It sounds like the perfect children's book. Combining beautiful art with great writing and a heartwarming lesson are the key elements to this amazing book.
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One thing I look out in children book is the lesson the author is passing across to the reader. I must admit this book has such a touch. great review
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I have never thought of relatability before reading your review. It is, indeed, a prerequisite for the success of a children's book among its target readers.
It is never too early for children to learn about heartfulness so Dynomike is very useful and I appreciate that you thought of ways in which it could be used.
I would like to hear about the target readers' reactions to it.
Great review. Thank you!
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Thanks for the review.I love childrens books and this is a must read.
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This is a cute children's book about being kind to others. The artwork is superb and the story is well written. Congratulations to the author for being chosen as BOTD. Thanks to the reviewer for your excellent review.
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