I really enjoyed reading Mato to Ms. Mannon's class at Winterpock Elementary School.
Dave Bowles
Author of "The Mockingbird Adventures" Series
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"A fantastic resource for Virginia's elementary educators. The beautifully told coming of age story can be accessed across all contents."
—Allison Jordan, assistant superintendent of King and Queen County Public Schools, Virginia "This engaging story told through the personification of a variety of backyard birds is entertaining and provides readers an insightful view about becoming comfortable and proud of who they are." —Betsy Poulsen, Ed. D., retired elementary principal, York County, Virginia "Mato's Journey is a captivating tale that entertains as well as teaches. Dave's discernment of human nature is evident as Mato wrestles with the universal desire to be special, as well as the mockingbird parents' compulsion to raise him well. "Children, adolescents, and adults alike will enjoy and relate to Mato's Journey. As the sparrow replied, 'You can't be special trying to be someone else.' "As a retired classroom teacher, I highly recommend Mato's Journey for personal, classroom, school, and civic libraries. This will definitely be a favorite read-aloud in our home." —Sharon Carpenter, retired teacher, Memphis, Tennessee |
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If you have a child, a teenager, a young adult or a 30-something in your life, Mato's Choice is a household essential. The only way to make sense of what you just read - is read this book. It's packed full. You might find society needs this lesson in humanity from Mato and Aponi. You'll never look at a mockingbird in the same way again."
-Marie "Boo" Schwartz, High School Guidance Counselor "The author has a gift of choosing all the right words to make the birds and their environments come to life. This book is an enjoyable and informative read for children as well as adults." -Brenda Martin, former teacher and elementary school principal "Mato's Choice is a must read. Parents and teachers, this is an exceptional story to have in your character-building toolkit." -Sharon Carpenter, author and retired teacher "Mato's Choice is about the power of community, caring and helping others." -Mary Shipko, Aviation Pioneer and author of "Aviatrix," and "Daring Mary" |