More Reviews of Magical Matthew and Magical Mea

5 Star Review:   Penelope Anne Cole has a wonderful way of teaching children that doing good and helping ...

ByGayle Pruitt on July 31, 2015

Format: Paperback

Lovely little book. Penelope Anne Cole has a wonderful way of teaching children that doing good and helping others has it's own reward. You don't have to tell everyone about your good deeds.

 

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5 Star Review:  Excellent

ByGayle Pruitton July 31, 2015

Format: Paperback

What a fun little book. Mea is a stinker. She likes to play tricks with her magic. Her brother Matt tries to teach her how to use her magic for good. Great read aloud book for children.

 

 

 

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5 Stars - Who wouldn’t want magical powers to make their day a bit easier and exciting?

by Donna M. McDine on August 2, 2015

Format: Kindle Edition

Who wouldn’t want magical powers to make their day a bit easier and exciting? I know I would! Come explore the magical world of second grader, Mea as she learns the responsibility of her powers. Intertwined with real life examples of everyday life of helping others and spending time with friends, Mea needs to come to terms of keeping her special talent secret. Will she reveal her magical talent to her friends or will she take the mature road and realize some things are better off kept to one’s self?

Find out in award-winning children’s author, Penelope Anne Cole’s latest book in the “magical” series as each character grows not only in age, but in maturity with each book. Ms. Cole has done a splendid job in engaging the reader with a fun and interesting story.

The illustrations created by Kevin Scott Collier leap from the page as the story comes to life through his creative talents.

Well done all around! Bravo!

SHARING A LOVELY 5-START REVIEW

An endearing reverse counting book that is sure to become your own little ghost or goblin's Halloween favorite!, July 19, 2015 By Kristen Zajac This review is from: Ten Little Tricksters (Paperback) An endearing reverse counting book that is sure to become your own little ghost or goblin's "Halloween favorite"! Author Penelope Ann Cole's writing has such a nice rhythm and cadence to it that parents and children alike will enjoy reading it out loud and echoing the sound effects. Illustrator Kevin Collier's colorful, vibrant, and creative depictions of the costumed trick-or-treaters bring the magic and fantasy of Halloween to life. Kids will have so much fun with this Halloween themed book they will forget they are learning to count while enjoying the antics of the ghosts, bats, skeletons, cats, monsters, and pumpkins!

A LOVELY FIVE-STAR REVIEW

5 Star Review:  A Delightful Story that Promotes Helping Others :)

ByJill Siegelon June 29, 2015

Format: Paperback

MAGICAL MEA GOES TO SCHOOL is a delightful story (both text and illustrations) about Mea, a little girl who has magic powers. This book is part of a series and I look forward to reading the other books in the series. Mea starts second grade and we learn about her first day of school. Her brother, Matthew, and Matthew’s friend, Lily, want to give Mea magic lessons, but she is resistant and plans other activities to fill her afternoons. I especially appreciated the tender family relationships in this story between Mea and Matthew, Mea and her grandmother, and Mea and Lily (who is like an extended family member). They are very sweet and loving towards Mea. A major theme of this book is to help others without expecting recognition or something in return. I think that is a wonderful theme that is hard to find in books or other mediums. It’s beautiful to read a book that encourages children to help others selflessly and the conclusion (which I won’t reveal) illustrates how meaningful helping others can be... :)

 

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More Five Star Reviews for Magical Mea Goes to School

 

5 star review -- child reveiw from student

ByZHon June 25, 2015

Format: Paperback

This book is about how Mea still pranks her brother by saying she will practice her magic but instead she is having play dates. The way she fixes things as they walk home she secretly fixes things for the surprise ending. I very much enjoyed reading this story and could relate to the main character.

 

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5 star review -- try to teach Mea how to use her powers to do good things. A chapter book

ByMary Esparza-Velaon June 11, 2015

Format: Paperback

This book is third in a series of stories written by Penelope Anne Cole. In the first book, MAGICAL MATTHEW, a little boy has magical powers and uses them to fix things just by thinking them fixed. In the second book, MAGICAL MEA, the little sister has the same powers but she uses them to hide things and play pranks on others.

MAGICAL MEA GOES TO SCHOOL is a continuation of MAGICAL MEA. In the story, Matthew, his disabled friend Lily, and Grandma Nonie, try to teach Mea how to use her powers to do good things.

A chapter book, it is both humorous and entertaining and provides a valuable lesson for children of all ages.

 

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5 Star Review -- Another Good One

ByJanet Ann Collins "Writer and Speaker"on June 4, 2015

Format: Paperback

Kids with active imaginations (and what kid doesn't have one of those?) will enjoy this book. Since other reviewers have told about the plot I won't do that here. But I will say I enjoyed the book and think young readers will also enjoy it, especially if they've already read previous books in the series.

 

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HERE'S ANOTHER 5-STAR REVIEW UP ON AMAZON

MAGICAL MEA GOES TO SCHOOL

Magical Matthew Series, Another Story to add to Your Child's Library

By Susan Hornbach on May 31, 2015

Mea is starting a new school year. She could be up to her old tricks, but brother and friend Lily are fast and hard on her case. Find out how Mea deals with her magical powers and instruction from those who care.

Magical Mea Goes to School, written by award winning author Penny Anne Cole, is another fun read in the magical Matthew series. While this story stands on its own, to better enjoy, read all of the Magical Matthew books. Mea, Matthew and friend Lily who happens to be wheelchair challenged, are changing the world for the good and teaching Mea how to better use her skills.

Enjoyable book for kids. Teaches everyday life skills for children. Illustrations by Kevin Collier are colorful and entertaining. 

 

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MAGICAL MEA GOES TO SCHOOL

A Magical Story

By Melissa Abramovitz on May 30, 2015

Magical Mea Goes To School by Penelope Cole, illustrated by Kevin Scott Collier, is the third book in Cole’s Magical series. Mea, the rambunctious little trickster who is unsure of how to best use her magical powers, is now in second grade. She knows she doesn’t want to use her magic to play tricks on people, but her brother Matthew, his friend Lily, and their Grandma Nonie are worried that Mea needs ongoing coaching to help her make good decisions. Mea avoids their magic lessons by overscheduling her calendar, but the trio finally figure out a fun way of getting their point across. Little do they know that Mea is one step ahead of them and is perfectly capable of doing the right thing on her own.
Like the other Magical stories, Magical Mea Goes To School weaves important messages into a fun plot that children will enjoy and relate to. The story explores issues such as "Each of us has unique talents and attributes" and "We can all learn to use our talents responsibly." Kids certainly do not read books to be taught a lesson, but stories like this that convey positive messages along with providing entertainment are true winners! Reviewed by award-winning children’s author Melissa Abramovitz http://www.melissaabramovitz.com

 

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