Little Pearl's Reflection: The Secret of the Smiling Rocks - Softcover

Kinnear, Sarah Ann

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1546852980 ISBN 13: 9781546852988

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2017

Synopsis

Readers' Favorite - FIVE STAR Reviews: Children's MYSTERY ADVENTURE SERIES Ages 7+
"A beautifully illustrated, mystery adventure series of 7 volumes and activity books that encourage your child to think, imagine, and create!"
On the eve of her 7th birthday, Little Pearl and her mother travel to a nearby meadow and lie down side by side to watch the stars together. Little Pearl falls asleep. Suddenly, she is awakened by a loud CRACK! She opens her eyes to a bright flash of lightning, then she hears another CRACK! As she sits up and squints into the bright sunshine, she realizes that her mother is GONE! Little Pearl decides to search for her lost mother by following the Old Winding River that flows around their island home.
Come along again on a mysterious birthday adventure, and continue the search for Little Pearl's lost mother, Anna!
In Volume 2, "The Secret of the Smiling Rocks," meet three more of Little Pearl's new friends: Henry, a happy rock who explains part of 'The Secret' of the smiling rocks; Rosie, a pink elder crystal who tells the ancient tale of the herd of unicorns living in the caves of the Big Purple Mountain; and Syd, an adventurous turquoise snake who comes along to search by looking for Anna's footprints. Little Pearl also learns about the majestic White Unicorn who flies and helps to heal all creatures on the island of Luta.
Little Pearl's Reflection is a children's mystery adventure series of 7 books. At the conclusion of each book of the series, there are 3 thought-provoking questions for children and adults to discuss together, plus a single PUZZLE PIECE. (Can you solve the puzzle and the mystery to win another book?)
70% of all profit from sales is designated for helping children via children's hospitals, charities, schools, and Ronald McDonald Houses. Best of all - it's fun and exciting for all ages to read together!

Little Pearl's Reflection Series

• The Light in the Window (Volume 1)
• The Secret of the Smiling Rocks (Volume 2)
• When the Plants throw a Party (Volume 3)
• Mystery at Adventure Lake (Volume 4)
• Where Is Asterix? (Volume 5)
• The Song of the Unicorns (Volume 6)
• How to Ride a Rainbow (Volume 7)
• Little Pearl's Reflection: Coloring Pages
• Little Pearl's Reflection: Star Stories Activity Books 1 & 2

ORDER TODAY, ENJOY THE LITTLE PEARL ADVENTURE WITH YOUR CHILD, AND HELP A CHILDREN'S CHARITY OF YOUR CHOICE!

About this title

About the Author

Sarah Ann Kinnear, a teacher and principal for 35 years, has worked in the classroom and behind the scenes educating children and creating innovative curriculum that encourages independent thought and creative problem solving. She has always appreciated imaginative stories and learning activities that inspire children and teenagers to ask questions, think for themselves and become life-long learners. Inspired by her experiences as a mother and a teacher, Sarah wanted to write an interactive adventure series for young children who enjoy books, puzzles, and mysteries. Little Pearl's Reflection is filled with suspense and surprises, including talking animals, plants - and even a talking river. Sarah lives with her husband and dog Huey in Pensacola, Florida. Visit the author online: Littlepearlsreflection.org and on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/littlepearlsreflection

Review

From the blog, Lilacs in Literature, written by children's author Wanda Luthman - July 25, 2018"Today, I want to introduce you to a wonderfully creative and gifted children's author that I had the privilege to meet at a book event recently,  Sarah Ann Kinnear.I talked to her about her inspiration and book concept and was blown away by her multi-faceted books from being beautifully illustrated by a woman in Denmark, to the fun adventure stories told in a series of books, to the puzzle piece that is included in each book that will ultimately be something a child can put together!!More than your money's worth is included in these wonderful books, plus the positive messages inside."

Readers' Favorite 5 StarsReviewed by Jack Magnus for Readers' Favorite
 Little Pearl's Reflection: The Secret of the Smiling Rocks is an adventure story for children written by Sarah Ann Kinnear and illustrated by Bodil Sebrina Christensen. Little Pearl was enjoying looking at the scenery along the Old Winding River, when her friend, In-Out, the blue bunny with red glasses, cautioned her to be quiet. He then whispered that "they" were sleeping. Pearl asked him who they were, and he explained that the rocks were sleeping. Little Pearl marveled at such an idea. Whoever thought that rocks could sleep -- they weren't really alive or anything, were they? 

Little Pearl had realized by now that the world was quite more complicated than she had ever realized. She still hadn't found her mother, who had inexplicably disappeared. Since she began searching for her, Little Pearl had made friends with In-Out, the talking red bird named Rusty, and Olivia, a brilliant yellow and orange fish. She had also met Miss Sophie, a kind woman who had given her flower seeds. So, she wasn't really all that surprised when she noticed that the rocks by the river were actually all smiling, and indeed one small rock began to speak to her in a tiny voice while looking at her with its shiny black eyes. What he had to say gave Pearl even more clues to seek answers. The author provides discussion questions at the end of the book as well as a secret puzzle piece that can help readers discern the Pearl of Wisdom for the series.

Little Pearl's Reflection continues Little Pearl's search for her missing mom and introduces the friends she meets along the way. This allegorical story teaches kids about happiness and how to live in the present. Olivia the fish is happy when she dreams of flying. In-Out gives tantalizing clues about The Secret and leaves readers wondering just what it could be. I loved following along with Little Pearl and her friends as they explore the island. Kinnear's characters are distinct and credible and seeing how they interact with each other and care for Little Pearl is both fascinating and heartwarming. Bodil Sebrina Christensen's illustrations are enchanting and irresistible. I love watercolors and her pictures of the Old Winding River, Miss Sophie's cottage and those marvelous smiling rocks are a joy to behold. Kinnear's story is a grand selection for story time, but it's also a suitable primer for young readers to try on their own. Little Pearl's Reflection: The Secret of the Smiling Rocks is most highly recommended.

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1546852980
• ISBN 13: 9781546852988
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Christensen Bodil Sebrina
• Number of pages: 39