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Fay’s Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Cindy Rushin

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book. I love this series and the author because the stories are so uplifting and full of characters that help show children how working together can be fun and rewarding for everyone. This story of Cray and Fay’s adventure as they travel together to warmer climate was inspiring. They connected and helped so many individuals on their journey. It shows that helping each other is a great way to connect and make friends. I really recommend this series and author to parents with children who love to read.

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Fay’s Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Julie Johnson

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

When it’s time for Fay to travel to warmer waters, she wants to have a parade of animals as she goes. Along her journey, she comes across some new friends who could use some help. As she travels and makes new friends, her parade begins to form. The focus on this book is kindness and will open up dialogue to have the important conversations with young readers.

This is a great series and I recommend this for your public, school, or personal library!

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Fay’s Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Kelli Harper

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wonderfully drawn illustrations are just the cherry on top of a wonderfully written story about helping others and spreading kindness. The Adventures of Cray Series is just fantastic.

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Fay’s Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Krista Moulthrop

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This might just be my favorite book so far by this author. Great illustrations, great rhyming storyline,and as always a great lesson within. This time, about kindness. There’s also questions at the end that help your child openly chat about the story/lesson. The characters go around helping their friends with various things and learning how fulfilling it is to help others

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Fay’s Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Megan Conley

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is another fantastic addition to the Cray’s Adventure series. In this book, Fay the Turtle has to make her way to warmer waters for the winter and along the way spreads kindness by helping out her fellow creatures. I love the sing-songy nature that Rhymes writes in. It gives the story such a nice flow and rhythm to read out loud in that children love. The lessons that kids will get from this book (and all of the others) are lifelong. The illustrations are fabulous, brilliant, and so vibrant that they will capture the attention of children and adults alike. I’m also a huge fan of the discussion points at the end of the books. This is a great opportunity for teachers and parents to look for comprehension and understanding from their littles. I love this series and can’t wait for the next one!

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Fay’s Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Shelly Kittell

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Be kind to others is the first thing we talked about when we read this. This has become one of our favorite series because it teaches such wonderful values and morals. We really enjoyed reading about Fay and his friends doing so much good. The story is bright and colorful to maintain attention. Your child will love the rhythm of the story. A must for our home library.

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Fay’s Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Jennifer Crain

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“Fay’s Kindness Parade” by G Pa Rhymes is a heartwarming and uplifting story that promotes important values such as kindness, empathy, and friendship. The adorable characters, Turtle Fay and Cray, demonstrate the power of compassion through their selfless acts of helping sea creatures in need.

The author’s rhyming storytelling makes the book engaging and fun to read aloud, perfect for capturing the attention of young readers. The vibrant illustrations bring the underwater world to life, adding to the charm of the story.

This book is not only entertaining but also educational, as it teaches valuable lessons about the importance of being kind and caring towards others. It is a great resource for parents and educators looking to instill these values in children from a young age.

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Fay’s Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Carrie Reed

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another great read in the Adventures of Cray. Cray and Turtle Fay, on their way to warmer waters find many sea creatures in need of help and they wanted nothing more than to spread kindness and help those in need. Meeting many friends along the way and showing unity among all, Queen Mer May shares her instruments and they all have a nice celebration of kindness. Beautiful artwork.

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Fay’s Kindness Parade (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes

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As the chilly winds signal the arrival of winter, Turtle Fay embarks on a heartwarming journey with her friend Cray in the fifth installment of the beloved rhyming beach-themed series. In this enchanting tale, Fay and Cray set out on an adventure filled with kindness, friendship, and the joy of lending a helping flipper.

As they traverse the ocean, they encounter a series of sea creatures in need. From assisting a struggling hermit crab in finding a new shell to freeing a trapped lobster and rescuing a tangled whale, Fay and Cray exemplify the power of compassion and teamwork.

But their kindness doesn’t stop there! Along the way, they befriend a lost dolphin and help reunite him with his family, spreading love and happiness throughout the ocean community. With every act of kindness, they inspire others to join their grand parade of compassion, creating a ripple effect of positivity that warms the hearts of readers of all ages.

Filled with vibrant illustrations and rhythmic storytelling, this charming book teaches valuable lessons of empathy, gratitude, and the joy of lending a helping fin. Perfect for parents and educators seeking to instill kindness and compassion in young hearts, this enchanting tale will captivate readers and leave them with a smile that lasts long after the final page is turned.

Join Turtle Fay and Cray on their unforgettable ocean adventure, where the true magic lies in spreading kindness to all creatures, big and small.

~ AMAZON ~

 

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

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

Hay Goes Home was a very cute children’s book! The pictures are very vibrant and fun to look at! They definitely capture the eye. My daughter who is seven very much enjoyed the book with me.

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

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

Hay Goes Home is another wonderful addition in the Adventures of Cray childrens book series. This specific story is about Hay taking Cray home for her mother’s birthday. G pa talks about struggles throughout the journey, how it’s ok to ask for help if you need it, how you can rely on your friends, how to work together, and being brave. I enjoyed the beautiful illustrations along with the storyline and lessons that were able to be learned.

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Hay Goes Home (The Adventures of Cray on the Bay) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.

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

Hay the Fox and Cray the Crab are going on an adventure together, they are going to visit Jay’s mum because it is her birthday and they have been invited to the party, but it is a long way off, so they set off in good time.

As they travel, the dynamic duo see lots of animals and plants, but unfortunately, the journey isn’t as easy as they first thought and so when they reach a fast-flowing river, they must admit they need help.

Who will they find to help them get to their destination and will they be in time for the party? This is a charming book with a wonderful message about courage, kindness, and bravery in an easy-to-understand way as these two friends discover some important lessons on the way to a fun filled activity.

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

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This fantastic book from G Pa Rhymes teaches children about being honest when you make a mistake. The book is really easy for parent and child to read together. I loved the illustrations and beautiful easy to read prose.

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

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Get ready for seaside giggles and important lessons with “Beach Ball Blunder” by G Pa Rhymes! Cray the Crab and his underwater pals are back, and this time they’re learning all about honesty and the importance of owning up to mistakes.

Seal Gray LOVES his beach ball, but when a playful spin gets out of hand, things start to go a little wonky. Bouncing and bumping, the beach ball causes all sorts of mischief, and Seal Gray has a big choice to make: tell the truth or try to hide what happened?

G Pa Rhymes spins a delightful tale full of colorful characters and bouncy rhymes that will keep young readers hooked. With beautiful illustrations that capture the joy of a beach day, “Beach Ball Blunder” is more than just a fun read. It gently teaches kids about:

  • Honesty: Even when it’s hard, telling the truth is always the best choice.
  • Consequences: Our actions have effects on others, and we should be responsible.
  • Forgiveness: Everyone makes mistakes, and true friends offer understanding.

“Beach Ball Blunder” is perfect for a sunny afternoon read-aloud or a bedtime story that sparks important conversations. So grab your beach towel and dive into this charming adventure by the sea!

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

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Meet another friend of Cray. Rhyming words, and wonderful stories each with a lesson. Bright colorful and engaging illustrations. Reading these books by G Pa Rhymes is truly a great experience.

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

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My family and I get so excited when we pick up another book from this author as they quickly became one of our favorites! Rhyming always makes the story more fun, and these are unlike other rhyming books you’ll find. The illustrations are absolutely gorgeous and really do add a little more depth as you read. Somehow this author takes what seems like a complicated life lesson and makes it not only simple, but also fun! Read with the young ones in your life as we learn about the fact that accidents will occur, and what will happen if you aren’t honest. We never hesitate to pick up books from this author, and if you pick this one up, you’ll definitely see why. I highly recommend sharing this with little ones in your family and in the classroom!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The illustrations in this story are absolutely stunning. The story is another cute rhyming story. My son and I have read quite a few of these stories in this kids series. We love them and they have some great lessons. I love how each friend in the animal group goes through something and their friend always sticks by them.

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Beach Ball Blunder (The Adventures of Cray Series)by G Pa Rhymes – Reviewed by Cindy Rushin

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is such a cute little story. Cray’s friend Gray learned a valuable lesson about telling the truth no matter how difficult it may be. I love how Cray and all of his friends work together to solve problems and create a better world. I really enjoy this author and the world he has created with Cray and his friends, and I think many children will enjoy this story of Gray and his beach ball adventure.

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

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beach Ball Blunder is a cute children’s story. My son enjoys the rhyming books and all the animal characters. He likes that each character in the collection has their own book, but reappear in the others from the author. The illustrations are amazing and so colorful. This story is probably my favorite, since the message is so important and one that every kiddo needs to learn how to handle- being honest with your friends and seeing how a lie can quickly get out of control.

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Beach Ball Blunder (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by La Toya Lewis

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beach Ball Blunder by G Pa Rhymes is the third book in The Adventures of Cray Series. We meet Cray’s friend Seal Gray. Gray is having fun on the beach with his ball when it suddenly all goes wrong. We watch as Gray first denies his mistake and then does the right thing. This book is wonderful. The easy rhymes help children to engage in the story. Gray is very relatable. What child hasn’t had an accident that they were afraid to own up to? This book is great for teaching accountability. The illustrations are bright and wonderful as usual. This is another great children’s book to add to your collection.

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

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I Read this story with my little ones today and they really enjoyed it. It kept their interest the whole time and the oldest one 9 even wanted to take over reading, and read to the younger one ❤️(and he’s not a big reader ) so that was really cool. I love when children’s books have a learning undertone to it. I totally agree about lying, it only creates the snowball on the hill effect .Also I love the artwork so much, all the colors go so well with one another, pops off the pages 🥰🥰
I can’t wait to read more from this author G Pa Rhymes
Poor Little Gray with his puppy eyes.

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Beach Ball Blunder (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beach Ball Blunder is Book Three in The Adventures of Cray on the Bay Series. It is a children’s book that follows the beach adventures of Cray the Crab and his friends, Hay the Fox, Ray the Seagull, Fay the Turtle, and in this newest adventure Gray the Seal. Told in rhymes the book tells the story of Seal Gray who is on the beach playing with his beach ball when it suddenly spins out of control causing chaos along the way. Gray sees the damage that the ball has done as it crushes his friend’s sandcastle, knocks an ice cream cone out of a child’s hand, and almost hits his friends as it bounces along the beach. He decides to lie and say the ball was not his because he feels so guilty about what has happened. Afterwards, Seal Gray is overwhelmed by guilt and sadness, so he goes to his friends and confesses that it was him and his ball. His friends are understanding, and Cray the Crab explains that lying is harmful. The friends then work together to clean up the mess along the beach. This was a wonderfully written book with cute rhymes and colorful illustrations that conveyed important messages about friendship, forgiveness, kindness, and responsibility for one’s own actions. A must read for both young and old alike.

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

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

While this one may be for slightly older than my almost two year old we still loved it. He was very interested in the picture ms throughout this story always stopping me so he could have a good look at everything. As a momma I really liked to lesson to be learned within the story. I think these books are great for kiddos. Nice and easy to read with wonderful illustrations to engage kids. Short and sweet with wonderful characters. My young one may not quite understand the lesson behind the story just yet, but he was mesmerized with the are working and we’ll definitely be keeping this one to read more times as he get old enough to understand the lesson later on. Five stars and highly recommended.

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

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This one made me smile! The rhyming was done much better so the story flowed along. We meet another new friend of Cray’s who lies so he won’t get into trouble. The meaning behind the cute story in here is clear. I can’t say enough good things about the illustrations! Each page is a delight to look at. I look forward to more adventures and life lessons from Cray.

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Beach Ball Blunder (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes – Review by Dr. Anya Schultz

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Seal Gray was playing with his beachball when all of a sudden bounced away. The ball was causing havoc on the other creatures that lived at the beach. All of his friends on the beach were upset about the chaos so Gray lied and said it wasn’t his ball. This caused all the friends to start blaming others for the mess and Gray started to feel guilty. His guilt led him to need to do the right thing, so he apologized for the ball and lying. All his friends forgave him but explained how lying only makes things worse. This was a cute lessons learned book for kids teaching them that accidents happen, but lying should not.

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

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Seal Gray loves playing with his beach ball but when the ball runs amuck and does some damage to his friends activities he lies about what happened. What happens when he decides to tell the truth?

Good moral lesson story. The vibrancy of the illustrations are beautiful in this book. If you follow the adventures of Cray on the Bray, this another wonderful story in the series.

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

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a very cute story for children to own up to their responsibilities even if things do not go right. Cray the seal loves to blay beachball. The beachball spins out of control and causes inconvenience to few of his friends. Cray initially lies that it was not his ball but later a blame game starts and things get out of control. Cray steps up and owns up his mistake which makes him a very brave seal. The rhymes are simple and meaningful and illustrations are really nice. I would recommend this book to all kids.

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

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Beach Ball Blunder (The Adventures of Cray Series) by G Pa Rhymes

Beach Ball Blunder is another super cute children’s book that takes you on an adventure with cray and his friends. The illustrations are wonderful and bring the story to life. This is my favorite yet because the lesson is the same I’ve been teaching my son and that is , If you make the wrong choice or say the wrong thing there are consequences for your actions. This is a big one and it’s important to teach them about trust, friendship, telling the truth ,and forgiveness. My son is in kindergarten and we are learning about these things and more. Follow along with Gray and friends as they learn valuable lessons on their adventure. I highly recommend reading this book and my son and I are looking forward to reading more from this Author.

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

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My family loves the Adventures of Cray but this one is the best one yet. They loved all the returning characters, as well as meeting the new seal, Grey. The kids were excited to see what antics the beach ball would get into and we’re thrilled to see the throwback to A New Day for Cray.

As a parent I enjoyed this book because it teaches kids the importance of telling the truth and self accountability.

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

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Beachball Blunder was a fun read that taught us about honesty and taking ownership of your actions. I personally loved the illustrations in this book. My daughter and I especially liked Cray and Fay on the playground swings. This is the third book I’ve read with my daughter by this author. It was really cool to read watch her connect and recognize characters and scenarios from previous books “remember cray’s arm?!”. She was able to really grasp the storyline with the writing and illustrations like you would hope from any children’s book. Similarly to other books in the series, there were enough challenging words to make her proud of her reading without getting discouraged. Another great children’s
book by this author.

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