PM MOON PUBLISHERS, LLC
11-15-2007 Mosetta Penickphillips-Cermak’s story “The Wishing Flower” will be a welcome addition to any classroom or home library. The story opens the possibilities for parents to express to their children how much children are loved—that our children truly are a gift to us. While many of us think this, we may forget to say such things openly, and doing so sends a powerful, affirming message of worth and security to our children. For teachers, “The Wishing Flower” and its accompanying lesson plans can provide a more thorough understanding of the fairy tale as a literary genre, assist students in developing an awareness of their emotional reactions to such stories, and reinforce a sweet and touching message of love.
Jennifer C. Grill, Ph.D. Content Advisor, English Language Learning 8-12-07
Academic Mentor, English Language Learning
Teachers College, Western Governors University
Toll Free 877-435-7948 ext. #2001 (Eastern Time)
Salt Lake City 801-274-3280 ext. #2001
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"The concept of your book is excellent. As a child, I received few hugs and
cuddles and I can't remember my mother ever saying she loved me. Of course
she did and proved it by all she did for me but the lack of affirmation
caused insecurity that followed me into my adult life. And this was made
worse because I had little contact with my father who did not know how to be
a good dad.
Things are very different for my own children,
Rosemary."
www.rosemarymorris.co.uk
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3-13-07
"What a sweet story. It actually brought a tear to my eye."
Jacqueline Druga-Johnston
Editor in Chief
www.writerspostjournal.com
PUBLISHER'S NOTE:
"The Wishing Flower "was first published in the May 2007 edition of The Writers Post Journal.