About the book:
The story of “Mary Elizabeth The Spotless Cow” takes us on the journey she travels to figure out how to get the cows at a new farm to like and accept her.
While she hopes to find friendship at her new home, instead she learns what it means to be different from everyone else. (Spotless!) Mary Elizabeth uses clever ideas and a sense of humor to help her on her quest for friends at the new farm.
This inspiring tale shows how perseverance in spite of obstacles, using a sound thought process to arrive at solutions and the importance of having fun, using humor and enjoying playtime can build friendships.
When you buy this book, 50% of net proceeds go to Phoenix Children’s Hospital Child Life Program to make a difference in the lives of children with critical and life threatening illnesses.
Excerpt:
Once upon a time……..there was a farm in Ohio with lots of Cows. They all had many spots to be proud of. One day a truck pulled into the farm. The back door opened and out came a new Cow. The other Cows were so excited to have a new friend!
But as the new Cow came out of the truck the other Cows looked on in shock!!! “Oh My!’’ ’’What on Earth?!”
It seems the new Cow, whose name was Mary Elizabeth, had no spots!
’’Where are your spots??!!’’ Demanded the Cow called Anna Belle. ’’I don’t have any spots. I was born spotless, you see.’’
Well, Anna Belle and the other Cows were horrified.
(Not mad, you had to be very careful about mad)
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Purchasing information: During the month of October, purchase Mary Elizabeth The Spotless Cow from the Sweetles website for only $12.00 (List price: $17.99). When you buy this book, 50% of net proceeds go to Phoenix Children’s Hospital Child Life Program. Visit http://www.sweetles.com/product/books/mary-elizabeth-the-spotless-cow-book/ for more information.
Mary Elizabeth the Spotless Cow by Salvatore Barbera
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is a book that all ages can appreciate. Racism and prejudice are still a major problem in this world–even after all these years! We are still treating people differently if they don’t look like us, and then we turn around and teach our children the same thing. This book tackles this issue in a real way, and I was truly touched at the end of the story. The story is innocuous, and I would hope this would start a powerful dialogue between parents/teachers/adults and children. There are even a few things put in the book specifically for adults that will give them a chuckle. The author is an amazing author and illustrator, and I look forward to reading more books in the series!
I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I was not financially compensated, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.
About the author:
Sal is the author and illustrator of “A Sweetles Dream”® book series. As the Creative Director for Hartman-Barbera llc, a family media & entertainment company, he is also an animator, sculptor, painter and all around fun guy. Sal lives the phrase: “A day without laughter is a wasted day”. To that end, he uses his writing, illustrating and animation skills to create endearing characters and comedic stories.
Sal’s sense of humor and empathy for his characters explore personal and social situations in ways that makes it enjoyable for both adults and children to experience together. Born in New York City, Sal moved to North Bergen, NJ where he grew up on a steep hillside neighborhood with his four older sisters. He currently lives in sunny Arizona with his wife and artistic partner, Sheri, who he defines as his inspiration. On any given day Sal might be painting, sculpting, drawing, animating, writing or enjoying one of his favorite pastimes: cooking, television, movies and golf.
Visit Sal Barbera’s website at http://www.salbarbera.com.
Mary Elizabeth The Spotless Cow Virtual Book Tour Schedule
October 1st
Interview at Blogcritics
October 2nd
Book spotlight at The Writer’s Life
October 3rd
Book review at Classic Children’s Books
Book spotlight at As the Pages Turn
October 4th
Book review at Alicia Finn Noack
October 7th
Book spotlight at 4 the Love of Books
Book spotlight at Literarily Speaking
October 8th
Book review at A Year of Jubilee Book Reviews
Book spotlight at Between the Covers
October 9th
Book spotlight at The Book Rack
October 10th
Book review at The Children’s and Teens’ Book Connection
October 11th
Guest post at Paperback Writer
Book spotlight at Review from Here
October 14th
Interview at Straight from the Author’s Mouth
October 15th
Book spotlight at Broken Teepee
Book spotlight at Beyond the Books
October 16th
Book review at Lynn’s Corner
Book trailer reveal at If Books Could Talk
October 17th
Guest post at The Story Behind the Book
October 18th
Interview at The Children’s and Teens’ Book Connection
October 21st
Book review at My Devotional Thoughts
Book spotlight at Deco My Heart
Book spotlight at A Year of Jubilee Book Reviews
October 22nd
Book review at 4 the Love of Books
October 23rd
Guest post at Mayra’s Secret Bookcase
October 25th
Book review at Mary’s Cup of Tea
October 28th
Book review at Thoughts in Progress
October 30th
Book review at Maureen’s Musings
October 31st
Book review at Blooming with Books
Guest post at Lori’s Reading Corner
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It makes me laugh, in a nice way.
Reads like a good and enjoyable book. (Y)
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Thanks for the lovely review of Sal’s book. I’m glad you enjoyed it. I thought it was great too. Hope your readers take advantage of the sale in October to pick up this great gift for a youngster they know.
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