Pancakes on a Saturday Morning (Paperback) Review

As a parent of a young child I have had the occasion to read numerous children's books.The stories usually follow the same trajectory with few unique variations.I was pleasantly surprised reading this book. This story blurs the bright line between dream and reality.Other great books in that mould are: "Where the wild things are," and "Oh the places you go."The author has penned a tale where the little boy is fully comforted by the story being told by his mother at bedtime. Although a make believe story, the events being told seems to occur in real-time to the boy and to the reader.

Reading this book brings to life the soothing warmth and sweet smells that have been so artfully illustrated. It seems odd that one might actually be able to smell by sight, but that is the delightful effect. For anyone who has ever been soothed by the warmth of hot chocolate or bewitched by the smell of a huge stack of pancakes on a cold winter morning, reading and viewing this book will rewind those memories all over again.

The characters are assured and a clear African-American aesthetic, resembling the aesthetic of other literature and art forms created during the Harlem Renaissance, is developed. The beautiful black mother is represented in a way that subtly celebrates her roots. African-American motherhood and strong womanhood is clearly on high display in both the textual elements and the illustration. The theme of a good childhood, and all the pure memories made everlasting, shone through.

I can almost picture the First Lady, Mrs. Obama, reading this story to enthraled school children one day. This dexterously written glimpse into otherwise ordinary daily life makes great bedtime reading and would be a wonderful addition to any children's book library.One of the highest compliments given for any book in this genre is that when reading this book one tends to feel positive empathy to the story and characters.

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The Other Side of Morning [Paperback] Review

This author has captured the very essence of what friendshis is all about.She's also defined how solving your problems with friends by your side through thick and thin will help you get through everytime.

I was truly amazed at how she brought the story lines together.It's very rare that you can find such an author. I am going to have this book as one of my book club choices for us to read and discuss.

It's an easy read and a page turner.You never know how they are going to handle the issues that come their way, and the most important thing I wanted to say was I love the way no one judges but how they offer their support.

Was this author reading my mind?Did she hear me praying and talking about what I needed?If not, she hit the nail on the head.

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As we take the journey into the lives of these six friends, believe me, you won't forget their names. Some of us will tend to think about our own lives and then we'll think about people we know. If you can identify with what's going on in the lives of Queen, Erin, Mia, Rekka, Lisa and Dee or you know someone who may have or be experiencing the same things, I know they are not alone and you know that you are not alone. Their stories are simple, but yet complex. Queen loves one who loves another and battles with herself and those little demons in her life. Erin has taken on another life totally; it's amazing how gurlfriend just makes her way through life and living. Mia and Lisa, well these two sisters are dealing with life's situations to the best of their ability; while Rekka will end up paying a debt she never owed. Dilemma is a better word to use and once you start reading, you will understand why. Friendships, relationships, and love are all a part of what can be found, saved, lost and rekindled on the other side. As we read through these lives, let's see where their hearts and hands take them, but you and me, we have to take that walk to: "The Other Side of Morning"

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