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Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Toni Sellers

Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray)Hay Goes Home by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another wonderful story from The Adventures of Cray. My grandkids love these books, and so do I each has a great message for kids. Cray the crab and Hay the fox set off on an adventure to Hay’s moms birthday party. Along the way they run into a few obstacles in which teach, friendship, teamwork, being kind and helpful and to be Brave. So well written and great for kids and adults.

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A Miracle in Muffin: A True Story by Darlene Duemo – Review by Angela Hayes

A Miracle In Muffin: A True StoryA Miracle In Muffin: A True Story by Darlene Duemo
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

 

3 Stars

 

A Miracle in Muffin: A True Story by Darlene Duemo which tells the author’s true story about the time her cat went missing and the faith that gave her strength during her search.
This is an illustrated children’s story book, and has a Christian, faith-based story about the power of prayer. As it is aimed at younger readers, I think children from ages 6 to 13 would probably like this story. It reminds me of ones we used to read in Sunday School.
The story is accompanied by lovely illustrations which help the story ‘come to life’.
A sweet little book for the family bookshelf.

Thank you, Darlene Duemo!

 

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Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray Series Book #4) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Angela Hayes

Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray)Hay Goes Home by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 Stars

 

Hay Goes Home is the fourth book in The Adventures of Cray series by G Pa Rhymes. I know I have said this a few times before, but this is such a great series of book. I have really enjoyed reading the charming books with my young grandchildren- Cray, Hay, Gray, Fay, and Ray have such fun adventures, and always learn something along the way.
This story sees Cray the crab and Hay the fox set off to attend a special birthday party for Hay’s mother. Their journey doesn’t go quite as planned, and Cray and Hay have to overcome a few challenges to make it to the party in time. With the help of a few new friends they find their way just in time. This teaches that it is ok to ask for help, to admit that you need help, and accepting help when it is offered. It also imparts the idea of building courage, trying new things, getting out of your comfort zone because great things can happen, being brave, friendship/making friends, being helpful, being kind, and team work. A sweet, fun little read with some great lessons to impart.
Again, this great story is accompanied by lots of lovely, bright, colourful, interesting, and captivating illustrations — which help to bring the whole story to life.
G. Pa Rhymes tells another really cute tale – which is told in a rhyming/rapping verse which adds an extra element of interest to the whole story.
Easy to read. Educational. Fun. Interesting. A cast of animal friends. Wonderful illustrations. Cute story. Well worth the read.
The series contains (so far)…
-A New Day for Cray (Book #1)
-Cray Saves the Day (Book #2)
-Beach Ball Blunder (Book #3)
-Hay Goes Home (Book #4)
Looking forward to more adventuress with Cray.
Happy Reading…

 

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Beach Ball Blunder (The Adventures of Cray Series Book #3) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Angela Hayes

Beach Ball Blunder (The Adventures of Cray on the Bay)Beach Ball Blunder by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

4.5 Stars

 

Beach Ball Blunder is the third book in The Adventures of Cray series by G Pa Rhymes. This is such a great series of book, and I have enjoyed reading them with my little grandchildren- Cray, Hay, Gray, Fay, and Ray have such fun adventures, and always learn something along the way.
As expected, this is another really cute addition to the series where we meet a ‘new’ friend, Gray the seal. Things go a little awry when Gray’s beach ball antics get out of hand, causing a little chaos at the seaside. Cray the crab, Gray the seal, Hay the fox, Fay the turtle, and Ray the seagull will need to navigate a few obstacles, learn about mistakes and consequences, learn and grow from the blunder, as well as finding forgiveness, restoring trust, true friendship, and being kind. A fun little read with some great lessons to impart.
The story is accompanied by lots of lovely, bright, colourful, interesting, and captivating illustrations — which help to bring the whole story to life.
G. Pa Rhymes tells a cute tale – which is told in a rhyming/rapping verse which adds an extra element of interest to the whole story.
Easy to read. Educational. Fun. Interesting. Beach-side setting. Animal friends. Wonderful illustrations. Cute story. Well worth the read.
The series contains (so far)…
-A New Day for Cray (Book #1)
-Cray Saves the Day (Book #2)
-Beach Ball Blunder (Book #3)
-Hay Goes Home (Book #4)
Looking forward to more adventures with Cray.
Happy Reading…

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Beach Ball Blunder (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Megan Pesek

Beach Ball Blunder (The Adventures of Cray on the Bay)Beach Ball Blunder by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Seal Gray and his friends show how important it is to tell the truth and to ask for forgiveness when you’ve wronged others. The illustrations and rhyming are the perfect combination to propel the lessons in the story even further.
My kids have enjoyed the entire series with Cray and friends!

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Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Megan Pesek

Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray)Hay Goes Home by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Hay Goes Home is a fun and easy way to show kids that it is okay to ask for help. We all need friends, just like Hay does, to help us out when we’re scared or trying new things.
The rhyming really helped draw my kids’ attention. They liked seeing the different animals too.

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Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Lorralei Hoerner

Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray)Hay Goes Home by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Hay Goes Home is part of The Adventures of Cray and another wonderful story with our friends Cray Crab and Fox Hay. My great nieces, great nephew and I were excited with another story of adventure, learning, friendship and beautiful colorful illustrations to see where Cray and Hay are off to next.

When Cray Crab was invited to go along with Fox Hay to a birthday party, this was the start of an adventure. Where this adventure leads is to seeing new animals and beautiful scenery but also lessons on helping others when needed and work as a team.

This is another wonderful story and I love the message behind each book in this series. Young and old alike can enjoy the Adventures of Cray and his friends.

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Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Kerry Baker

Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray)Hay Goes Home by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a delightful story with some familiar characters that we have already come to love. This is an author that really knows his target audience and creates wonderful stories aimed at them perfectly. My kids love picking up one of these books, and each new one instantly becomes our favourite. The story combined with the images always tells an entertaining story with a great message right at its core.
I really enjoyed sharing this book with my children. It was a great one to sit down and read together (multiple times) and we all got equal enjoyment out of it. This is a brilliant book to read as a family and we are excited to the next one this author has to offer.

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Sasha Smart by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Laura Jones

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Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Shelly Kittell

Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray on the Bay)Hay Goes Home by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a cute story about courage. Hay is trying to get home for her mom’s birthday and faces some challenges. With some help from her friends, she is able to overcome them and make it. The illustrations are fun and colorful. The story is happy and full of rhymes. A cool addition to a child’s library. Educational fun.

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Cray Saves the Day (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

Cray Saves the Day (The Adventures of Cray on the Bay)Cray Saves the Day by G. Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cray Saves the Day is Book Two in The Adventures of Cray Series. It is a children’s book told in rhymes that follows the adventures of Cray the Crab and his friends. The newest adventure has Cray, Ray the Seagull, Fay the turtle, mermaid Queen Mer May, and Hay the fox cleaning up the beach. Garbage is everywhere after the human’s have spent the day at the beach, so the group of friends work together as a team and pitch in to clean up the litter from the beach. This book teaches children the importance of kindness, friendship, teamwork, and the importance of being environmentally friendly. The illustrations are bright, beautiful, and really bring the story to life. A beautiful and whimsical read containing valuable lessons for both children and adults.

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Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Jenni Bishop

Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray on the Bay)Hay Goes Home by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Hay Goes Home is another charming story by G Pa. This beautifully illustrated tale captivates children with its rhyming prose and bright and colourful pictures.
Erica Leigh has brought to life G Pa’s unique and colourful characters. Not only is it a good story but like all his stories they come with a message that teaches children something important.
Hay Goes Home is fun and engaging as Cray and Hay set out on another adventure.
This is a great book and would be a must for any home, schools and libraries.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Cray Saves the Day (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Cindy Mayberry

Cray Saves the Day (The Adventures of Cray on the Bay)Cray Saves the Day by G. Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story is perfect to read before a day at the beach. It will remind our children how to keep the beach clean not just for us but for the animals and sea creatures we share it with. The story is fun as well as engaging. The book has many open conversations which is always a great idea as well as a learning tool. This author writes the cutest stories. They are a must on our children’s bookshelves. While this story is short, it is full of fun and information. Not to mention the beach critters are cute as well. I am looking forward to the next book in this series.

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Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Jennifer Crain

Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray on the Bay)Hay Goes Home by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I highly recommend Hay Goes Home as a delightful and heartwarming read that both parents and children will enjoy. The charming characters and colorful illustrations bring the story to life, making it engaging and entertaining for young readers.

Overall, Hay Goes Home is a wonderful book that teaches valuable life lessons in a fun and imaginative way. It is a story that children will love to read again.

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Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Julie Johnson

Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray on the Bay)Hay Goes Home by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a super cute book that talks about being brave. Hay faces some perils along the way to a birthday party but together with his friends, they make it safely.

This would be a great book to sit and read with a youngster facing a difficult situation. It can be used to help them face the situation more bravely.

The illustrations in this book are very well done as well. They are very vibrant and engaging!

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Cray Saves the Day (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

Cray Saves the Day (The Adventures of Cray on the Bay)Cray Saves the Day by G. Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Cray Saves the Day (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes

Cray Saves the Day ( The Adventures of Cray Series) is a cute children’s book that children of any age will enjoy reading. The colorful illustrations help to bring the story to life and my almost six year old son loved them. I love that this book teaches children about caring for the environment and why it’s so important. Follow along with cray and his friends as they clean up while trying to protect the environment. We highly recommend reading this book and look forward to reading more from this Author.

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Treasure Hunt (Grandma’s Closet) by Lois Wickstrom

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Genre – Kids
Page Count – 26
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When Grandma moved across town, she left four mysterious boxes in the hall closet: Feathers, Wandas, Fascinator, and Dowse. Dowse can mean soaking wet or find something valuable. In this book, Carrie does both. She hunts for gold and finds her dad’s wedding ring. She hunts for water and finds a leaky sewer pipe. Then she asks the rods to find her something valuable. She finds Grandma!

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Lois Wickstrom lives in a world where imaginary playmates are real. She doesn’t remember being born, so she finds unbirthdays are more exciting than the official once-a-year date on the calendar. She’s taken so many science classes that she believes science is the solution to almost every problem, including the dilemmas in fairy tales.

Jean Lorrah is a New York Times Best Selling author. She is also a retired English teacher, and an award winning artist. She has written Star Trek books with Jacqueline Lichtenberg, and books in worlds of her own creation. Together with Lois, she is co-author of Coal for Christmas which won the Gold Remi at Worldfest.

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Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes

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Cray the Crab and Hay the Fox head off on an exciting adventure but encounter numerous obstacles and challenges. What will happen during their trip, and who will they meet along the way? Hay Goes Home tells the story of two friends, Cray and Hay, as they embark on an exciting journey to Hay’s mother’s birthday party. They face obstacles traveling through the mountains, such as overgrown plants and a treacherous river. With the help of their new friends and each other, they bravely learn how to overcome each challenge and ultimately make it to their destination.
The book beautifully illustrates and teaches valuable lessons about courage, friendship, and the power of asking for help, making it perfect for storytime with your children or students. Hay Goes Home is the perfect book for kids who love a good adventure story! With its fun rhythmic rhyme, this book will captivate your little ones from beginning to end.
Join Cray, Fox Hay, and their friends as they work together to make it to the party on time.
Hay Goes Home teaches about bravery, friendship, and the power of asking for help, making it the perfect addition to any child’s or classroom library.

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Gary Wakstein is known to young readers as G Pa Rhymes! After a lifetime in the restaurant industry, Gary discovered his true passion: writing children’s books that teach important life lessons through the magic of rhyme and reading. Partnering with the talented illustrator Erica Leigh, G Pa Rhymes created The Adventures of Cray book series, inspired by his own family’s adventures. 

G Pa Rhymes captivates kids with his “rappin’ and rhymin'” stories and instills values like friendship, honesty, bravery, and environmental stewardship. Now a sought-after speaker, he travels to schools, museums, libraries, and anywhere else he can bring joy to children’s lives. 

G Pa Rhymes tries to inspire young readers with every book he writes. He resides in Plymouth, MA, and spends his days with his children and grandchildren on Cape Cod, Asheville, NC, and Victor, Idaho.

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Cray Saves the Day (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Gillian Fawell

Cray Saves the Day (The Adventures of Cray on the Bay)Cray Saves the Day by G. Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the 2nd book in the Cray series and if possible I think I loved it even more than the first! The prose was beautiful and the rhyming kept a steady pace without being cheesy just to achieve a match! This beautiful children’s book helps people of all ages to understand the vast impact of rubbish on the environment and how it can affect sea creatures for example. Great to read on its own, as part of the series or as part of an environmental unit in an educational setting!

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Cray Saves the Day (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Lisa Helmick

Cray Saves the Day (The Adventures of Cray on the Bay)Cray Saves the Day by G. Pa Rhymes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Another cute story with great meaning. I enjoy reading and discussing these with my grandkids. We meet a few new friends in this one. The illustration is well done and makes looking at the book very enjoyable for the younger kids. I look forward to more of Cray and his adventures.

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A Miracle In Muffin: A True Story by Darlene Duemo – Review by Stephanie Robb

A Miracle In Muffin: A True StoryA Miracle In Muffin: A True Story by Darlene Duemo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a wonderful story of faith and belief and is fantastic for young children learning more about their faith. The book is based on the authors life and was full of heart and you could tell how strong of faith the author has in God. A comforting story for the young and old alike.

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Sasha Smart by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Stephanie Robb

Sasha Smart: Short Stories for GirlsSasha Smart: Short Stories for Girls by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I wish we had this book when I was young. These stories are a perfect short read for children ages 7 and up. The stories over loads of fantastic themes including confidence, self discovery and compassion. I would highly recommend this book to all young girls.

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A Miracle In Muffin: A True Story by Darlene Duemo – Review by Daryian Lucas

A Miracle In Muffin: A True StoryA Miracle In Muffin: A True Story by Darlene Duemo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4/5 Stars
As a Christian myself, I love that this is a Christ centered book for children. I do think the language used is for older kids. It’s well written and it ministers.

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Beach Ball Blunder (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Melissa Saxton

Beach Ball Blunder (The Adventures of Cray on the Bay)Beach Ball Blunder by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a wonderful book for kids and family!
Many lessons to be learned in this book about telling the truth and the consequences of lying and the concept of guilt.
Illustrations are engaging and the book rhymes beautifully all the way through making it fun for the early reader in your life

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Cray Saves the Day (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Tonya Merritt

Cray Saves the Day (The Adventures of Cray on the Bay)Cray Saves the Day by G. Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Adventures of Cray on the Bay series are so sweet. In this story of Cray the crawfish saving the day, you’ll learn about the characters on the bay. The illustrations are wonderfully done to help illuminate the storyline. Cray and the crew are easy to compare daily life with.

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Cray Saves the Day (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Tausha Treadway

Cray Saves the Day (The Adventures of Cray on the Bay)Cray Saves the Day by G. Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Cray Saves the Day (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes. This is another great installment in the Cray on the Bay series. These books are so fun and always teach a valuable lesson. In this story Cray and his friends are upset because when its pretty outside and all the visitors come to the Bay they leave behind all their trash and it makes a mess. We also get to meet Queen Mer May the Mermaid who along with Hay, Fay and Ray decide to set the example and clean up the beach on their own. Hoping that when others see them doing this they will stop leaving messes. My 5 year old nephew loves this series and the fun rapping rhymes make him giggle every time. Such a fun series and they would make great gifts and teacher books for classrooms! Such a fun kids read!

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Cray Saves the Day (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Felicia Bates

Cray Saves the Day (The Adventures of Cray on the Bay)Cray Saves the Day by G. Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have followed a couple of Cray’s adventures with my seven year old daughter. This one was particularly fun because she read it by herself. The writing flowed with just enough challenging words that she was able to sound them out without getting frustrated and wanting to give up altogether. There is a great moral to the story as we explore the importance of keeping our “home” clean. Her favorite part was Farmer Jay. Immediately following this book she asked to read another!

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Beach Ball Blunder (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Darian Vester

Beach Ball Blunder (The Adventures of Cray on the Bay)Beach Ball Blunder by G Pa Rhymes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Such a great book for kids to help them understand that accidents do happen and that it’s okay if they do but it’s better if we don’t lie about them.
The story is easy for Little’s to follow along and I think some will connect with Grey. It’s a good reminder for them that their friends (or family) will forgive them in these situations.
Like all the other stories, Erica Leigh did a great job illustrating.

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Sasha Smart by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Darian Vester

Sasha Smart: Short Stories for GirlsSasha Smart: Short Stories for Girls by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I would recommend this book to young readers around the elementary age. I think the illustrations are great at showing her anxiousness before the story and the outcome after. I really like the positive thinking this book brings; I also think this helps parents realize that even our young age children feel pressure to succeed in school. Overall, I think it’s great the book reminds readers it’s okay to relax and try again.

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Sasha Smart by Shermaine Perry-Knights – Review by Manda Kelly

Sasha Smart: Short Stories for GirlsSasha Smart: Short Stories for Girls by Shermaine Perry-Knights
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a cute book of short stories for young girls. It promotes self confidence, self awareness, reminds them that open communication with parents is important, helps to foster positive lessons that sometimes are hard to understand, or even convey. The stories are written in a way that makes the lesson seem more relatable for young people. There are well illustrated pictures to accompany each story. I think these books would be a great addition to every home library where young ladies are growing up, as well as classrooms.

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