"Must-Have Marvin" by Christy Ziglar...review and GIVEAWAY! *winner announced!*

Written by Christy Ziglar

Illustrated by Luanne Marten

ages 4 to 8

**And the WINNER IS: Kelly Kitchens!  Congratulations!!**

Marvin is a little boy who just "has to HAVE" things.  He just got a new shirt, but when he saw his friend with the same shirt AND matching glow-in-the-dark shoes...he just HAD to have them.  Soon his "have to haves" are all he thinks about.  He neglects his friends, his brother, his soccer team, and his neighbor.  All of them want to spend time with Marvin, but he's too busy daydreaming about the stuff he wants.  When he finally gets a new robot, he realizes that it's not as much fun as he thought it would be...and so he starts seeking out people to do things with--but they're busy.  It causes Marvin to realize that people...not things...are more important.

Here's my girl right before we sat down to all read the book together this afternoon.  This book was perfect for my kids!  Honestly, I try to keep the "stuff" to a minimum, going through the kids' toy chests a couple of times a year and donating or selling the things that they never play with or have outgrown.  But that still doesn't keep us from dealing with all the times we go to Walmart or play with other kids and I hear, "I want that!"  They really got the message of this book.  I am also reinforcing it by asking them questions and reminding them about times we've had when the Kindle Fire, computer, and tv have become more important than interacting with others.  This story did not have a reference to the Bible or Christian beliefs, but you could easily relate Biblical principles to the story line if you wanted to. Here's some more info you might like...

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Author Bio

Christy Ziglar, financial planner, mother of twins and niece of legendary motivator and the world’s original optimist, Zig Ziglar, is bringing the same timeless wisdom and ageless advice to an entirely new, younger audience through her new Shine Bright Kids picture book series.

About Shine Bright Kids:

Choose Right. Shine Bright.

The Shine Bright Kids series provides children and their families with a framework to teach the importance of making good choices. The principles that will be explored include: using good judgment, taking responsibility, having a positive attitude, and demonstrating perseverance.

Illustrator Bio

Thanks to her first-grade teacher, who recognized her superior skills in drawing a robin, Luanne Marten  has been drawing, painting, and sketching ever since. She is a great experimenter and has a fresh, whimsical approach that brings her characters to life. 

I think anyone who is around children can relate to this story!  If you would like to have your own copy of "Must-Have Marvin"....I'm giving one away!  All you need to do is leave me a comment here or on my facebook link and your name will be put in the drawing.  I'll pick a name on Friday, March 28th and post the winner here.  I'll probably post something else in the meantime, so don't forget to check back...or leave me your email address.  I know you'll love this book!

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