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The Recovery Act

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The Recovery ActWhat if everything and everybody was deemed nonessential? What would happen if everyone on Earth ended up either dead or in quarantine and computers kept us fed? Call it what you wantdystopian fiction or current eventsthis book is a warning about what might happen if we do not change directions. About the Author Cliff Brown was born in Brandon, Mississippi and grew up in a small community called Dry Creek. The son and grandson of deacons, Cliff is now

What if everything and everybody was deemed nonessential? What would happen if everyone on Earth ended up either dead or in quarantine and computers kept us fed?

Call it what you want—dystopian fiction or current events—this book is a warning about what might happen if we do not change directions.

About the Author

Cliff Brown was born in Brandon, Mississippi and grew up in a small community called Dry Creek. The son and grandson of deacons, Cliff is now a deacon in the same little Baptist church where his family served.

As a young man, Cliff finished a pre-veterinary medicine program, then joined the air national guard to pay for vet school. He finally started at Mississippi State University in the spring of 1981. Being away from home at a large university caused problems including a failed marriage, and he never did get into vet school. Cliff dropped out of college and went on to active-duty air force, and he met his second wife, Jade, while stationed in California. When Cliff returned to Mississippi, he rejoined the national guard and helped his wife start a business. Cliff has retired from the national guard but still works sixty hours each week in the business.

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SacDancer
Birmingham, US
★★★★★ 5
Beautiful book, sweet message
Format: Hardcover
Go ahead and buy it for all the kids you know
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Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2021
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AnnieB
Lexington, US
★★★★★ 5
Sensitively written and beautifully illustrated
Format: Hardcover
Why Do We Cry? is an sweetly illustrated and sensitively written book for young readers. Originally published in Spanish in 2018, this English translation released 7th April 2020 from Kids Can Press is 34 pages and available in hardcover and ebook formats. The book takes the form of a dialogue between a mother and son about why people cry and why it's good to examine and experience negative emotions so we can process them and what function tears (and crying) actually serve physiologically and emotionally. The text by Fran Pintadera (weblink in Spanish) is supported and enhanced beautifully by the nuanced illustrations by Ana Sender. This would make a superlative reading circle, library group, or classroom read for youngsters. There's a short discussion resource at the back of the book which includes some science based information on tears and the physiological functions they perform. Learning to process strong emotion in a positive and constructive manner is -vital- for development. I appreciated that the dialogue was sensitively handled and that the author chose to make the child male was a nice touch. I think that this could be a very valuable book *especially* given our current pandemic world situation. Five stars. Beautiful little book with universal relevance. Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2020
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Linsey
Birmingham, US
★★★★★ 5
A thoughtful book to normalize tears
Format: Hardcover
I'm a child life specialist I have heard many parents and providers tell kids (and teens) to "stop crying" or "there's nothing to cry about" or some other variation of that hurtful phrase. I now work with children who have a parent with a serious illness and those experiencing grief. Why Do We Cry? is an amazing resource that is relevant to the majority of situations experienced by kids in my practice. It is beautifully illustrated with images that reflect the emotion in the written content. This book embraces the many reasons people cry without overstepping a boundary by trying to explain or justify the feelings. I love the subtlety of normalizing a variety of feelings and the gentle truth that sometimes we cry without knowing why. I highly recommend this book!
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Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2022
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Jessica Page
Chelsea, US
★★★★★ 5
5 Stars!
Format: Hardcover
Mario asks his mother, “Why do we cry?” and she goes on to tell him all the different reasons that we do cry. Some of the reasons are a bit metaphorical, and might be harder for younger children to understand, but the illustrations help in those cases. (The book is aimed for 3-7 year olds, but I think the story is more fitting for ages 5 and up). The illustrations correspond well with the words on the page. The story lets children know that it is ultimately ok to cry. I feel that the book showcasing a boy asking about crying is wonderful as some boys are told NOT to cry. A few added pluses: There is also a lesson that scientifically explains about tears so children can understand some of the varying reasons that tears exist. There is also a small interactive section with activities dealing with tears that will help children express their imagination. Many thanks to Kids Can Press for granting me an e-arc to read that I chose to review. A+ on this children’s picture book!
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Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2020
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Stacy Renee
Pawtucket, US
★★★★★ 4
Learn why we cry in this great kids book!
Format: Hardcover, Format: Hardcover
I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own. "Some days we cry because we call out for a hug but all we get back is an echo." Why Do We Cry? begins with a boy asking his mother why we cry. There are many answers to such a question and the mother helps the boy explore the many reasons why we may shed tears. As the mother explains the reasons why we cry, the illustrations become a bit surreal, to show the emotions and feelings associated with crying, from sadness to anger to grief. The mother compares and contrasts, all the while weaving a poetic story about her own life or memories and emotions. This book reminds us that it is okay to cry, that crying can be a release, a way to heal, or let go. It helps us understand the difference between emotions and how they affect us. There's an educational spread at the end of the book that teaches us the different types of tears, one of which--emotional tears-- is featured in this book, what they are made of, and even how much they weigh!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2020

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