The Blessed Bananas earns the Literary Classics Seal of Approval

Rico, a cranky old monkey, was blessed with an abundance of bananas.  So great was his selfishness that he failed to consider the needs of others even though he had more than enough to spare.  But when tragedy befell Rico, he came to realize that his own careless and selfish ways were to blame.  When the same animals he had turned away helped Rico he soon learned that performing small acts of kindness can bring great joy to others as well as to himself. 

The Blessed Bananas, by Tayyaba Syed, is a lovely book with a powerful message about sharing and caring for others.  Lovely illustrations by Melani Putri, help further enhance this book which is recommended for home and school libraries and has earned the Literary Classics Seal of Approval.

LITERARY CLASSICS Book Awards & Reviews International Book Awards • Top Honors Youth Book Awards • Seal of Approval http://www.clcawards.org

Ice Dream's Wish earns the Literary Classics Seal of Approval

When three children build a snowman they each offer him one special gift which magically gives him a life all his own. Their snowman possesses, above all, the gift of compassion.  One day he is granted a special wish by an angel.  But Ice Dream, the snowman, selflessly uses his gift to shower others with kindness, even at great expense to himself and his very existence.  Ice Dream's Wish, by Masrin Mottahedeh, is a lovely tale which teaches children that when you give of yourself the rewards can be immeasurable.

Ice Dream's Wish is highly recommended and has earned the Literary Classics Seal of Approval.


LITERARY CLASSICS Book Awards & Reviews International Book Awards • Top Honors Youth Book Awards • Seal of Approval http://www.clcawards.org