Review by raluca_mihaila -- Dynomike: Pay It Forward

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Review by raluca_mihaila -- Dynomike: Pay It Forward

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[Following is a volunteer review of "Dynomike: Pay It Forward" by Frankie B. Rabbit.]
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4 out of 4 stars
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Dynomike: Pay It Forward is a lovely children’s book that belongs to a series of stories designed to help kids learn life lessons in an entertaining way. However, each book can be read as a standalone. The book starts with a common situation that we can all relate to; Dynomike wants to buy strawberry pickles, but the store is out. The good news is that he can help Spunky with his runaway banana cart. That simple gesture puts in motion a snowball of kindness in the neighborhood. Do you think that Dynomike will get his treat?

The message of the book is simple and straightforward: do something nice for another person, without hesitating and considering an ulterior motive. You will feel good about yourself, and that is priceless. Nevertheless, when you least expect it, you will also get a reward.

I appreciated the colorful illustrations because they are very appropriate for children. The drawings are dynamic and suggestive, so the kids will also absorb the message using the images. The details are just enough to offer all the information while inciting their imagination. The dialogue is concise and catchy, suitable for the intended audience. Also, it repeats the core message as often as possible.

The presentation is flawless, as I found no mistakes due to professional editing. Also, the text features a white background that makes it very easy to read for children, parents, or grandparents. I also appreciated the personalized label for the owner of the book because it was a nice touch.

I enthusiastically recommend this story to children aged 3-7. It will be a quick read since it’s only 29 pages long.

In conclusion, I rate Dynomike: Pay It Forward by Frankie B. Rabbit 4 out of 4 stars. It is an excellent book about friendship and generosity, with fun characters and great role models. The parents will also enjoy reading this book because they will recall a simple and always actual lesson. How can you pay it forward?

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This sounds fascinating and I like the fact that the lesson is repeated to improve retention for the young readers. Thanks for the review.
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Kibetious wrote: 28 Nov 2020, 00:28 This sounds fascinating and I like the fact that the lesson is repeated to improve retention for the young readers. Thanks for the review.
Thank you very much for commenting!
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I also read this lovely children's book. You gave a good summary of the story and provided enough information to get young readers interested in it. I think this is a wonderful series to teach youngsters about moral values.

Thank you for a great review!
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Children's books aren't my genre but I feel so encouraged by the knowledge that today's children's authors aspire to weave such positive messages in their writing!

Thank you for such a lovely review :)
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It seems to me like an ideal book for the children after reading your nicely written review. Children can learn to forward the favors to those who are in need. I should be definitely giving a look at this book.
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I like the book mostly for the moral it teaches. Thanks for the detailed and insightful review.
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Josephe-Anne wrote: 28 Nov 2020, 13:58 I also read this lovely children's book. You gave a good summary of the story and provided enough information to get young readers interested in it. I think this is a wonderful series to teach youngsters about moral values.

Thank you for a great review!
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LinaJan wrote: 28 Nov 2020, 15:48 Children's books aren't my genre but I feel so encouraged by the knowledge that today's children's authors aspire to weave such positive messages in their writing!

Thank you for such a lovely review :)
Thank you very much for your comment!
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sanjus wrote: 28 Nov 2020, 21:47 It seems to me like an ideal book for the children after reading your nicely written review. Children can learn to forward the favors to those who are in need. I should be definitely giving a look at this book.
If only we would live in a world where everybody did that! Thank you for your comment.
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Saint Bruno wrote: 29 Nov 2020, 02:47 I like the book mostly for the moral it teaches. Thanks for the detailed and insightful review.
Thank you so much for taking time to comment!
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I really like the message Dynomike: Pay It Forward focuses on; it's an important lesson to teach. Thank you for your great review!
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Dominik_G wrote: 29 Nov 2020, 05:43 I really like the message Dynomike: Pay It Forward focuses on; it's an important lesson to teach. Thank you for your great review!
We should be reminded of this message from time to time! Thank you for commenting!
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I have read one book in this series and also found it lovely and educational for kids. Thank you for your lovely review.
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Maria Esposito wrote: 29 Nov 2020, 06:31 I have read one book in this series and also found it lovely and educational for kids. Thank you for your lovely review.
Thank you for your feedback! It must be a great series, for sure.
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