Two Five Star Reviews of my new Magical book

"Magical Mea Goes to School"

A Touch of Magic

By Connie Arnold on May 29, 2015

Following her previous Magical Mea and Magical Matthew books about a sister and brother who have magical powers to fix things that are broken, Penelope Cole's new book provides more entertainment and a fun story. Mea has learned that she has the magical ability which her brother Matthew had, and he wants to help her learn how to use it for good and not be seen using it. Mea wants to play and have fun doing other thing, and she doesn't want to make time for Matthew 's lessons. Mea's brother, his friend Lily, and their grandmother realize that Mea has a tendency to play tricks and has been into trouble in the past. They all hope to help her learn to do the right thing. Kevin Collier has provided the vibrant and exciting illustrations which really enhance the characters and this magical story. 

 

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Enjoyable and amusing

By Karen Wiesner on May 29, 2015

“In Magical Mea Goes to School, we visit some old friends. Mea’s brother Matt, friend Lily and Grandma Nonie want to make sure Mea doesn’t get in trouble with her magic again, but they soon learn that pressuring someone—even to do good—can backfire. Penelope Anne Cole teaches a valuable lesson about trust and good intentions in an enjoyable, amusing way. Fans of the series will enjoy seeing Mea grow up with admirable role models in her family and friends. As usual in this series, the illustrations really bring the text alive.” ~Karen Wiesner, author of Keri is Cute Cute Cute and I Can Touch the Sky http://www.karenwiesner.com

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MAGICAL MATTHEW REVIEW

Here's another great review of Magical Matthew up on Amazon.  See all the reviews on Amazon

5.0 out of 5 stars Cute book. Fun to read., March 2, 2015

By 

Karen C. - See all my reviews

This review is from: Magical Matthew (Hardcover)

Matthew is a 4 year old boy who fixes things, but he accomplishes that in a unique way. He merely thinks them fixed. However, he discovers that he can’t fix people, only things. When he tries to fix his friend Lily’s legs, he discovers that his special magic only works on things. When he tells Lily about his magic, they plan ways they can do good deeds for others.
Penelope Cole tells a wonderful story about friendship, trust and doing kind deeds. She also uses a little rhyming which adds to the cuteness of the story, Children will relate to Matthew’s situation because, well, who doesn’t dream of being a hero as a youngster.
The colorful and lively illustrations by Kevin Scott Collier help convey this delightful story to the reader.

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Ten Little Tricksters 

Receives the Literary Classics Seal of Approval

I am so pleased to announce that my PB "Ten Little Tricksters" won a Literary Classics Seal of Approval!! Woo hoo! So thrilled I am. Woot Woot!

Here is the Review up on Amazon:
 

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended for home and school libraries, February 28, 2015

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This review is from: Ten Little Tricksters (Paperback)

Ten Little Tricksters, by Penelope Anne Cole, is a cleverly bewitching children's picture book. Told in a toe-tapping tempo, while counting from ten to one, children are sure to love this whimsical Halloween themed book. A variety of kooky zombies and ghouls enter the scene one page at a time as they introduce a new number. Ten ghosties, nine goblins and so-on until one little pumpkin collects his Halloween treats.

Colorful and expressive illustrations, by Kevin Collier, are perfectly paired with this book that is likely to become a year-round favorite with youngsters.

Ten Little Tricksters comes highly recommended for home and school libraries.

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Another Review of Magical Mea

Here's another review of "Magical Mea"

4.0 out of 5 stars A good followup to Magical Matthew., January 29, 2015

By 

Susan J. Berger "Susan J Berger" (Van Nuys, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Magical Mea (Paperback)

A good followup to Magical Matthew.
Mea's big brother had magic and used it for good in secret. Mea has magic too and she doesn't want advice from anyone on how to use it. Especially her annoying big brother. Mea uses her ability to cause trouble. She love to make things disappear and watch people hunt for them.
She loves the praise she gets when she "finds" the lost things.How can Matthew and Lily make her stop. Love Kevin Scott Collier's bright colorful illustrations which accompany the text.
This is a nice follow up to Matthew and deals with wild child some of us have. A good companion book to read with "Matthew."

 

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Another Great Review of Magical Matthew

Here's another great review of "Magical Matthew:

5.0 out of 5 stars Magical Read!, January 29, 2015

By 

Susan J. Berger "Susan J Berger" (Van Nuys, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Magical Matthew (Paperback)

I love stories about a magic power and Matthew has a good one: He can fix things that are broken with a look and a wish.It's easy to keep it a secret because grownups don't believe in magic. But his best friend Lily notices that things work better when Matthew is around. When Matthew decides to tell Lily his secret, she suggests they work together and fix things that need fixing like the dirty beach. One good deed at a time. One day Matthew wakes up and his power is gone. Is their good deed adventure over?
Truly a delightful story. I look forward to reading more by Penelope Cole. This book is also available in Spanish, which I think is great!

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars Both Magical Matthew and Magical Mea are great reads for young children, January 20, 2015

By 

Deb Toor - See all my reviews

This review is from: Magical Mea (Paperback)

Magical Mea by Penelope Cole

Little Mea discovers she has a new magical gift. She decides to test her magic by making things around the house disappear: keys, a pen, a necklace. She is filled with glee as she watches her family members scramble to find their lost things. Things don’t stay lost for long. They suddenly appear again when Mea decides to find them.

Mea’s older brother Matthew and their grandmother try to convince Mea to use her magic to help others. But Mea doesn’t want to be told what to do. So she marches out of the house with her head brimming with prank ideas. She pranks her way through town with Matthew and his friend Lily in hot pursuit.

Young readers will be turning the pages to keep up with Mea’s antics. Will Matthew and Lily be able to thwart her pranks? When danger threatens, how will Mea use her magic?

Kevin Scott Collier’s vibrant illustrations bring the story alive. His portrayal of Mea’s facial expressions are entertaining.

Both Magical Matthew and Magical Mea are great reads for young children. Parents, teachers and librarians will find these books to be great additions to their collections. Magical Mea is a follow-up story to Magical Matthew. It features a sibling relationship, friendship and the consequences of good decisions and good deeds.

Here's another wonderful review of my Magical Matthew by Debra Toor.  You can see more reviews on Amazon.com:

 

 5.0 out of 5 stars A valuable addition to family and school libraries, January 20, 2015

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Deb Toor - See all my reviews

This review is from: Magical Matthew (Paperback)

Magical Matthew by Penelope Cole

Matthew is a lot like other boys: His home is bustling with activity, he plays with toys and goes on lots of adventures with his best friend. He has a little sister, a strong bond with his grandmother, and busy parents. He is a lot like other boys with two exceptions.

He has a secret magical gift. When something breaks, all he has to do is wish it fixed: toys, watches, a favorite pen, a flat tire. But no matter how hard he tries, his magic can't fix his best friend Lily's legs.

Matthew's best friend is a girl who needs a wheelchair to get around. But this doesn't stop the two pals from embarking on many adventures. Author and teacher Penelope Cole portrays Lily as a strong, spirited girl who shares both a love of adventure and helping people with Matthew. Although in the beginning of the story, Matthew tries to fix Lily's legs, the story does not emphasize her disability. Instead, it shows how Lily is just like other kids.

When Lily begins to suspect Matthew's ability, he becomes worried. Can he trust her with his secret?

When his magical abilities begin to change, Matthew discovers the value of teamwork to make things better for people. The story ends with a cute surprise that leads to the second book, Magical Mea.

Kevin Scott Collier's vivid illustrations will keep kids entertained. Young children will relate to this charming story. Magical Matthew is a great book that celebrates diversity, friendship, good citizenship, teamwork, and solving problems. It's a valuable addition to family and school libraries.