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Ten Little Tricksters

5.0 out of 5 starsAdorable book for Halloween and all year round!

By Jill Siegel on November 16, 2015

Format: Paperback

TEN LITTLE TRICKSTERS is a super adorable book for Halloween and all year round! The illustrations are delightful. The book is filled with fun Halloween characters like ghosts, goblins, and zombies, which are presented in a fun, cute style rather than as a frightening tale. I think that children would really enjoy the playful words, the backwards counting (from ten to one), and the sweet illustrations.

NEW 5 STAR REVIEW FOR MAGICAL MEA GOES TO SCHOOL

 

5.0 out of 5 starsPositive messaging from Penelope Cole

ByWise Birdon October 28, 2015

Format: Kindle Edition

I love the message of magic being inside of us all. Mea is an adorable courageous character who I hope to see more of in the future.

 *****

 NEW 4 STAR REVIEW OF MAGICAL MAX AND MAGICAL MICKEY

4.0 out of 5 stars. Penelope Anne Cole's Magical Max and Magical Mickey is a nice story that effectively highlights family

ByWise Birdon October 28, 2015

Format: Kindle Edition

Penelope Anne Cole's Magical Max and Magical Mickey is a nice story that effectively highlights family. I like that the twins work together to help their grandma with safety. The author in this series really focuses on multigenerational relationship in the family through magic.

NEW FIVE STAR REVIEW FOR MAGICAL MATTHEW

5.0 out of 5 starsLove and compassion is magical and can conquer all.

ByWise Birdon October 28, 2015

Format: Paperback

"Magical Matthew" is the first in Penelope Cole's Magic Series. I read it last and it's my favorite book in Cole's line up. Matthew is a kind and compassionate male protagonist that I wish existed more in real life. He views his "magical" abilities as a gift "a higher power" to fix problems in the world. Cole, through description, dialogue, poetic verse and supporting characters effectively highlights that magic is inside of us all. Like her main character Matthew, we all have the power to maximize our talents to help others and improve our environments.
I also love grandma Nonie and Matthew's relationship with his best friend Lily.

 *****

 NEW FIVE STAR REVIEW FOR MAGICAL MEA

5.0 out of 5 starsFantastic message of using individual talents to help others

ByWise Birdon October 28, 2015

Format: Hardcover

Award winning author Penelope Cole's "Magical Mea" is the second book in her Magical Book Series. This book starts with Mea being fed up with her big brother Matthew bossing her around--which many kids in larger families will relate. Mea contributes to her acting out by using her magic to pull pranks on her family.

However, Matthew and his friend Lily worry that Mea's behavior may lead to her to using her magic for ill-will.

But although Mea has a different approach from her brother she still ends up helping others through her individual magical talents. This book is great for reluctant readers with its bright and colorful illustrations and positive messaging.

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Magical Max and Magical Mickey

Magical Powers, Siblings, Friends and Family

By Susan Hornbach on September 30, 2015

Format: Paperback

Penelope Anne Cole has written yet another book in her magical series. Matthew and Mea are mesmerized by parental news. They are both in reminiscence of days gone by, but interrupted with new and intriguing surprises. New adventures are expected and new family additions as well. This is the best of the best in the series of Magical Matthew. The ending even has a twist. Read all of the magical series to experience the thoughts and emotions of all the characters. Children doing good deeds for the betterment of others. What more could you want in a children’s book series? Illustrations by Kevin Collier. 

 

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Magical Twins

By Amazon Customer on September 27, 2015

Format: Paperback

It's so nice to know this series isn't over even though Mea and Matt had outgrown their magical powers. When their baby brothers are born they don't know if the twins will have magical powers or not. They - and the readers - must wait a while to find out. Of course Max and Mickey do turn out to have them and use them to help a friend. It's nice to know this series can continue. 

 

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A 5-Star Review for Magical Max and Magical Matthew

5.0 out of 5 starsThe magical wonder of childhood

ByDonna M. McDine on September 23, 2015

Format: Paperback

The Magical series by award-winning children’s author, Penelope Anne Cole continues onward with another spectacular journey, this time Magical Max and Magical Mickey.
Siblings Matthew and Mea are intrigued and concerned at the sudden announcement for a family meeting. The two once magical siblings speculate as to what the meeting could be about. Stunned by the announcement of their mom’s pregnancy and impending birth of twins raise their concern that their soon to be new siblings will have magical powers as they once did. For you see, they worked hard with their Grandma Nonie to hide their once magical powers from their parents. What will happen with Matthew off at college, Mea busy with middle school and Grandma Nonie not as capable of all she once did? Will chaos ensue? Or will all the worry be for naught? Find out, as the newly expanded family takes a journey of discovery.

Penelope Anne Cole has crafted yet another “magical” story to churn the creative minds of our young muses.

The spectacular illustrations of Kevin Scott Collier create a wonderful aging process for all the characters.

NOTE: I do not receive monetary compensation nor any other incentive for my reviews.

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5.0 out of 5 starsTeaches a Valuable Lesson in a Kid-friendly Way

ByKevin McNamee "Author & Poet"on September 8, 2015

Format: Kindle Edition

Magical Mea is a second grader who needs to learn how to use her magical powers. But she keeps putting off her magic lessons. Between setting up play dates, study dates and shopping trips, Mea makes it clear that she doesn’t want any magic lessons. Her brother Matt and friend Lily finally come up with a plan to teach Mea how to use magic whether she wants to or not. After school, they meet Mea to walk her home and test her on how she could fix certain items without being seen. It turns out that Mea is so good at using her magic that even Matt and Lily don’t see her fixing anything. So Magical Mea passes her test with flying colors and later on, her magic saves the day.

Ms. Cole’s chapter book teaches a valuable lesson about not avoiding responsibility in a kid-friendly way. Prolific illustrator Kevin Collier artwork give a warm, comfy tone to this story. I think this is a great book for any child who is moving from picture books to chapter books. This book also explains what goes on in the beginning of the school year, so it may also help with any “first day of school: anxiety that may arise. I think that Magical Mea Goes to School would be a fine addition to any school or home library.

 

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5.0 out of 5 starsA Delightful Magical Story

ByKarin Larsonon September 7, 2015

Format: Kindle Edition

Magical Mea Goes to School, written by Penelope Anne Cole and illustrated by Kevin Scott Collier, is a continuation of the story and engaging characters we met in Ms. Cole’s Magical Matthew and Magical Mea books.

Mea has struggled in the past to use her magical powers for good and had to learn not to be such a trickster with her powers. Now starting 2nd grade, Mea’s brother, Matthew, his friend, Lily, and Grandma Nonie are concerned Mea won’t keep her powers “fixing things” secret and feel she needs additional training. Mea has other ideas and wants more play time so over-schedules her after school hours to avoid her “lessons.” Not that the others should be concerned. Mea shows she is perfectly capable of using her “trickster” magic for good all on her own to “save the day.”

Ms. Cole is wonderful at teaching lessons in a fun way without adult intervention and embeds important messages (“I know I helped them and that’s enough”) in a relatable and fun story kids will love. Kevin Scott Collier’s vibrant illustrations are terrific and expressive and really bring Ms. Cole’s story and characters to life.

 

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MAGICAL MATTHEW

5 Stars  Magic for Good

ByReadersReviewon August 26, 2015

Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase

I bought this book series for my 8 year old daughter. She was captivated by the illustrations and enjoyed following Matthew on his magical adventure. I image she would like some magical superpower of her own! I enjoyed the fact that Matthew chose to use his magic in a positive way, and I was delighted that Grandma Nonie guided Matthew to make his own decisions. My daughter’s favorite part of the book was the surprise ending with Matthew’s sister, and she knew there was more fun to come in the second book, Magical Mea.