Look To The Inside To See Who You Are

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Cliffy Chippy lives in Chippyville with his Mom and Dad and three brothers and three sisters. They were all chocolate chip cookies. He also lived with his regular dog Rockwell. He had a secret that made him very sad. He didn't play with the kids at school he waited and played at home with Rockwell. One day his teacher asked him to read a page during class. He couldn't do it. His classmates giggled at that. His teacher sent the children outside so she could talk with Cliffy who was crying. He told her his secret. "I wish I was a Brownie.". Did she laugh at him? Did she tell him stop, that was wrong? You get to listen/ read and find out her answer she gave Cliffy with a smile.
This is a cute book about fitting in. Even though you might look like a group of people you might not feel like you belong. This book gives a rather simple and truthful explanation to this problem. This book is also a wonderful conversation starter.

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Zig-zag your way to success one step at a time ~ Cross-Stepping Your Way to Success: The Power to Transform Your Life One Step at a Time by Carolyn Bowen

 

When surfers hit the waters, they use a technique called cross-stepping, or moving their weight forward and backward to stay standing. Cross-stepping isn't just a good idea for surfers, though - you, too, can metaphorically use the same strategy of zig-zagging motions to achieve success. In "Cross-Stepping Your Way to Success," career coach Carolyn Bowen shows you how to zig-zag your way to success one step at a time. She examines grieving, life planning, owning your power, becoming health conscious, learning to love again, and more. With "Cross-Stepping Your Way to Success," you'll discover how to maintain your balance on the choppy waters of life!

In life, we all have bad days and times when things just seem to go wrong. The author helps us all to look at life from a different angle and helps readers to find a way to overcome are problems with great information. She takes readers step by step through a plan of making life better for ourselves and others. This is a great book that will inspire and give readers that boost they might need to begin again and be better to ourselves and others.

~ PS Winn

This Year Give the Gift of Books! Cross-Stepping Your Way to Success: The Power to Transform Your Life One Step at a Time by Carolyn Bowen

 

When surfers hit the waters, they use a technique called cross-stepping, or moving their weight forward and backward to stay standing. Cross-stepping isn't just a good idea for surfers, though - you, too, can metaphorically use the same strategy of zig-zagging motions to achieve success. In "Cross-Stepping Your Way to Success," career coach Carolyn Bowen shows you how to zig-zag your way to success one step at a time. She examines grieving, life planning, owning your power, becoming health conscious, learning to love again, and more. With "Cross-Stepping Your Way to Success," you'll discover how to maintain your balance on the choppy waters of life!

In life, we all have bad days and times when things just seem to go wrong. The author helps us all to look at life from a different angle and helps readers to find a way to overcome are problems with great information. She takes readers step by step through a plan of making life better for ourselves and others. This is a great book that will inspire and give readers that boost they might need to begin again and be better to ourselves and others.

~PS Winn

This is a quick read if you are in need of a boost of inspiration and direction to reinvent yourself. Guiding you through steps and strategies to let go of the past, grieve, and let yourself heal before tackling a plan of action including considering career options, it's a bite-sized boost!  

You'll learn how to take care of yourself first in these crucial days and build a new life at any age and/or stage.  

Of two online resources listed, one is defunct and one offers a "free" career assessment tool that will bait you to purchase before you can get much actual useful information, so don't bother with them, but there is a small suggested reading list at the end of the book that you may find useful.

I received this through a Goodreads giveaway in exchange for an honest review.

~Christi

Cross-Stepping Your Way to Success: The Power to Transform Your Life One Step at a Time by Carolyn Bowen

 

When surfers hit the waters, they use a technique called cross-stepping, or moving their weight forward and backward to stay standing. Cross-stepping isn't just a good idea for surfers, though - you, too, can metaphorically use the same strategy of zig-zagging motions to achieve success. In "Cross-Stepping Your Way to Success," career coach Carolyn Bowen shows you how to zig-zag your way to success one step at a time. She examines grieving, life planning, owning your power, becoming health conscious, learning to love again, and more. With "Cross-Stepping Your Way to Success," you'll discover how to maintain your balance on the choppy waters of life!

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In life, we all have bad days and times when things just seem to go wrong. The author helps us all to look at life from a different angle and helps readers to find a way to overcome are problems with great information. She takes readers step by step through a plan of making life better for ourselves and others. This is a great book that will inspire and give readers that boost they might need to begin again and be better to ourselves and others.

~PS Winn

This is a quick read if you are in need of a boost of inspiration and direction to reinvent yourself. Guiding you through steps and strategies to let go of the past, grieve, and let yourself heal before tackling a plan of action including considering career options, it's a bite-sized boost!  

You'll learn how to take care of yourself first in these crucial days and build a new life at any age and/or stage.  

Of two online resources listed, one is defunct and one offers a "free" career assessment tool that will bait you to purchase before you can get much actual useful information, so don't bother with them, but there is a small suggested reading list at the end of the book that you may find useful.

I received this through a Goodreads giveaway in exchange for an honest review.

~Christi

YOUR YOUNG READER WILL LOVE THIS STORY ABOUT CHIPPY THE COOKIE--I WISH I WAS A BROWNIE BY MARSHA CASPER COOK

FIVE GOLDEN CHOCOLATE CHIPS

September 28, 2015

Format: Paperback

I Wish I Was A Brownie

Chocolate Chip cookies are really quite delicious but Cliffy Chippy Cliffy is not happy about being made of chocolate chips. Living with his parents, three brothers and three sisters Chiffy was the youngest. But, Chiffy really loves his dog, Rockwell who is cute, friendly and really his very best friend. But, Chiffy was really unhappy and did not smile. He never socialized during school or even after school. He lamented and pondered how it would be if he could change himself into a Brownie! Kids often feel isolated and alone and sometimes they keep these feelings to themselves and parents do not always realize that they are going through some type of inner turmoil.

When Chippy was in school and his teacher called in him to read he thought for a moment, looked around and just froze. When kids get nervous or feel threatened or afraid that can happen. The other children were not very nice when they laughed. But, his teacher Mrs. Chipster was really on target, tapped her ruler and was not happy with what the class did and sent the class outside for recess so that she could talk to Chippy.

Mrs. Chipster was a great teacher and her warm smile she hoped with allow Chippy to open up. When he told her he wanted to be a brownie instead of being angry she answered by saying: I know exactly how you feel. She explains why she understands and invited Chippy to come to her house after school and talk about his feelings. Imagine a teacher who really understands and cares so much for her students! She even had a bowl of ice cream for him and something special for Rockwell. When treats were done she led them both to the attic and she hauled out a large crate from behind a pile of books. Author Marsha Cook takes us inside the home of this teacher, allows us to understand why Chippy is so sad and helps all children learn why it is important to be who you are and gain self-esteem.

Inside the box that the teacher was looking for was a costume. Asking Chiffy to change into one of them and placing a mirror in the center of the room imagine his surprise when he saw himself as what he thought he wanted to be A BROWNIE! What he says will surprise children and readers when he realizes that just because he looks like a brownie and might want to be a brownie he just might learn a special lesson. Looking long and hard at himself dressed like a brownie in the mirror what do you think he learned and what do you think he really saw? Did he see himself as who he really is or did he see himself as a Brownie? But, he had one final question that needed to be addressed: What should he do when the other chipper’s laugh at him? The teacher’s answer is really great and if you want to learn what it is you are going to have to read this delightfully written, beautifully illustrated story for yourself.

Will Chippy remain a chocolate chip cookie filled with delicious chips or will he decide that he really wants to be a Brownie? If you really want to know if this can happen just look in the mirror, smile and decide just who is smiling back at you! This book might be for early childhood readers and children even in grades one and two but adults can learn some great lessons from Chippy and his teacher about how to deal with children that have poor self-esteem or get bullied or teased in school. Lessons in character education and letters can be written to Chippy about a time that they wanted to be something or someone else. A great five chocolate chip story!

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CHIPPY IS A COOKIE WHO'D RATHER BE A BROWNIE!

I WISH I WAS A BROWNIE 

MARSHA CASPER COOK!!!!!!!

 

Chippy isn’t happy with who he is and wants to be a brownie. With help from his teacher, Mrs. Chipster, he realizes he can be happy with who he is, if he believes in himself. Children will not only relate to what has happened to Chippy they will be pleased as they see sad Chippy become happy being himself. This is a heartwarming storybook for early readers, reading aloud at home, and as a bedtime story. Self Esteem is very important no matter what age.Kids will be learning without feeling this is a message. 

This is a great book for grandparents to have on their bookshelf so they can spend time reading together.

If you also get the audio book children will love hearing the words as they read. 

Judy K. Snider

5.0 out of 5 starsUplifting Children's Book

August 24, 2015

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The illustrations on the cover and in the book are adorable. Kids can relate to wanting to be something other than they are, and then the
joy of finding out they are wonderful as they are. It also is helpful to promote talking about bullying and feelings about wanting to "fit in".
The end of the book is happy and hopeful. I really enjoyed it.

 

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WHAT DO U DO WHEN YOU'D RATHER BE A BROWNIE INSTEAD OF A COOKIE?

I WISH I WAS A BROWNIE!!

Marsha Casper Cook

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The Magical Leaping Lizard Potion is a fun read with a subtle message. Thirteen little girls make a potion that gives them confidence and self esteem.

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A GREAT STORY ABOUT ACCEPTING AND LIKING WHO YOU ARE!

Chippy isn’t happy with who he is and wants to be a brownie. With help from his teacher, Mrs. Chipster, he realizes he can be happy with who he is, if he believes in himself.

I WISH I WAS A BROWNIE! Marsha Casper Cook

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