Hi Everybody! Today I’m letting my Mom have my blog………why? Because she has a super good friend she’s known for years and years who happens to also be a writer of some truly fun and meaningful kids books and he’s just published two NEW ones so she wants to tell you all about them!
Mom? It’s all yours!
This is my good friend, George:
Let me start out by saying that I’ve known the author of these books since the late 70s/early 80s when I had the pleasure of getting to know him and working with him at a small hospital where we both worked in Administration in Arlington, Virginia. George H. Inman, Jr. was great at composing his correspondence but I didn’t know that he could ALSO craft a wonderful story until he wrote his first book, The Bumpy Pumpkin. By that time he had gotten married to a wonderful girl, moved to Georgia and had begun raising his two adorable children. His kids have been very helpful through the years being his “reviewers” and even helping to write the books with a kids’ perspective which is why they are all so very special. I can highly recommend all of the books, and this link will take you to Amazon.com where you can see all four of them! Just click HERE.
George’s books are easy to read, short stories for small children. They are crafted with love too and you can tell that when you read the stories which have a strong Christian influence and carry a message which is easily understood by kids. Here’s a very short description of each:
The Bumpy Pumpkin is all about how “special” it is being different and unique……..It’s a cute tale perfect for Halloween reading……why? Might make you think twice about that slightly lop-sided pumpkin at the farm store when you’re picking out your Halloween pumpkin to carve! The “not perfect” ones are more interesting and have more “personality” !
Every Kite Needs a String is a great story and coloring book. It’s an allegory of a person’s coming to know Jesus…….sometimes you feel like you’re stuck in place – like a kite caught in a tree – but what you think is holding you back might not be that tail on the kite – it might be your lack of faith?
The Dutiful Donkey is a very sweet story also an allegory of the Easter Story……..there was a donkey present in the manger but he may have played a much more important part than we think in that special moment in time.
Nine Naked Babies is nothing short of adorable! Perfect little book for a young girl who loves her baby dolls and enjoys being a “little mother”…….it’s an activity and coloring book with bible verses and a lesson in learning to count all rolled into one. Has adorable illustrations.
George’s kind soul and love of children along with his very strong faith shines on every page. If you know a special child who might enjoy a short read full of meaning…….please consider getting one or all of George’s books. They are VERY special – just as he and his family has been to me for many years. HERE is George’s Facebook page if you’d like to leave him a message.
I highly recommend all of them…………yes I might be just a big prejudiced but on the other hand, these are all really CUTE books – honestly! George’s book advertising is totally by word of mouth so he would be very grateful to Sammy’s loyal followers if they will pass on the link to his Amazon books on their own blogs or Facebook pages – the more the merrier.
Sammy will be back tomorrow – after all, it’s Bacon Saturday! Thanks for listening to his Mom on this one though.
HUGS, Pam (and Sam)
They do indeed sound lovely! Good luck to George and if we have any small people needing books, we’ll investigate further.
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Thanks Annie! I’m sure George will appreciate that………………..meanwhile, HAPPY FRIDAY!
Love, Pam (and Sam too!)
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Those books sound very adorable. Plus who doesn’t love a donkey book!?Awesome!
Love and licks,
Cupcake
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I love donkeys too………..these books are cute – Mom has them all and has read them to visiting kids before!
HAPPY FRIDAY
Love, Sammy
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Those books sound just delightful, Miss Pam! I will definitely pass that on to Motor Mommy for ideas when she needs gifts for little ones.
Love, Sundae
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They’re sweet little reads….full of faith and fun too. Mr. George is a talented guy who is so proud of his kids AND his faith.
Hugs, Sammy
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What an uplift for the first bloggie mom and I have read this morning. I will get two probably, for me and my grandson. Since we are all the same in my family, we will ALL love them. xoxo
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Oh I just BET you will love George’s books – they’re cute, and have a message kids will understand at the same time. A good combination!!!!! Happy shopping – George will appreciate that!
Love, Sammy
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Very sweet! I have a little great nephew that would love the one about the donkey. I am sure he would love them all!
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Aren’t you sweet – I’m sure George would LOVE for your adorable nephew to enjoy one of his books. They are darling and the illustrations are so cute. HAPPY FRIDAY!
Hugs, Sammy (and Mom of course!)
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I think the book of the kite could be the perfect gift for my daddy when he hangs on my leash, ready for lift off. I like the way your friend George brings important things to us…and to learn something from a book you like is the best thing anyway. Such lessons mostly stay forever and we always remember the way we learnt them …
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Yes and in George’s case, he wrote all of these with his two kids so it’s like “from the kids’ point of view” too which makes them more fun. Two of them are coloring books too and lots of people are coloring these days! Your Dad is like a kitestring when you two are out for a cruise! HAHA
Love, Sammy
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How cool is that?! My mom is always looking for great kids books for our bedtime stories. She said she will have to look these up. Thanks cousin! XOXO – Bacon
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Please do look them up – they are adorable and perfect for any little kiddies in your life!
Hugs, Sammy
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Thanks cousin! I wrote the name on mom’s shopping list for this weekend. I hope she can find them at our local book store. XOXO – Bacon
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Hi Bacon my Bud! She won’t find them at her local book store – they’re only available on Amazon BUTTTTT your book store could order them for your Mom.
Love and Hugs, Cousin Sam
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Snorts! You were right. The Bumpy Pumpkin will be mine soon! Thanks for the heads up on this awesome author cousin. XOXO – Bacon
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Oh I’m SO glad!!!! That’s such a sweet story too! YAY!
Love, Sammy
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Mom fell in love with it! She told daddy she had to have that one for our collection. Thank you so much for telling us about him! XOXO – Bacon
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Mom says George has a wonderful way with kids books……Mom helped George a little bit with ideas for illustrating although did NOT do those illustrations. The Bumpy Pumpkin is her favorite though of ALL of them.
Hugs, Sam
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Well I can’t wait to read it … Well have mom read it to me. You should see my collection. Perhaps I need to do a post about that 🙂 XOXO – Bacon
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You should – we need the story of the BACON LIBRARY COLLECTION!
Hugs, Sam
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I think I just may have to do that my cousin! XOXO – Bacon
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Those look like fabulous books! George’s books seem like they would be great for any child (of any AGE) to enjoy!
The Florida Furkids
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They are truly cute, sweet stories….all of them!
Love, Sam
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I will definitely get these soon for my niece’s baby. They all sound like wonderful stories. See you tomorrow for bacon day Sammy. XO
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BACON! Oh boy – I can hardly wait – I never get tired of the stuff. Also thanks for considering George’s books for future purchases!!!!
Love, Sam
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Looks like a handful of fun reads for my niece. Thanks for the recommendation.
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Highly recommended!!!!!
Hugs, Sammy
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what a great review and we have made note of the info on George. There are a few younger children mom still buys for so this will be handing info
Hugs Madi your bff
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Thanks for considering George’s books for any little ones you might need a gift for! HAPPY FRIDAY!
Love, Sammy
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These sound like very sweet books.
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They are Summer………..thanks for reading the blog about them.
Hugs, Sammy
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Those sound wonderful and very creative!
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They are CUTE books…………kids books are quite fun to write (I ought to know since I wrote two myself!)……….and George did an amazing job weaving bible verses into them.
Hugs, Pam (with Sam)
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All thee books sound furabuluss Lady Pam! Fankss fur sharin Mistur George with us an his kewl books! mee has 2 children’s books here frum a fay-muss writer 😉 You!!! Thee bookss nevurr did make it to LadyMum’ss Grate neece an neffew so shee readss them to mee! Pawsum!
~~rubsss~~ Siddhartha Henry~~
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Oh I’m so happy you still have my Mom’s kids books Siddhartha! I hope when your Ladymum reads them to you they make you smile…….!
Love, Uncle Sammy
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Mee-you mee toe-tally 🙂 ‘ss Lady Pam!!!
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Thanks for the great book ideas – those sound like some super ones. Mom is always looking for some new good ones for the little bipeds.
Woos – Ciara and Lightning
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Well we really think these little books are quite precious……and heart-warming. Easy reading and two are coloring books as well as short stories!
Hugs, Sammy
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These kids books sound ideal for the little ones. Thanks for introducing George to us.
Nose Rubs,
Shoko
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They are adorable books……George has been a friend for a long time and while his kids are now grown up – when they were little they had a lot of “input” in the earlier books!
Love, Pam and Sam
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Who better to assist George about a child’s book other than a child. This was a super idea to have his kids help.
Shoko
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Yes – it was a “family” project – which I think is wonderful………….!!!
Hugs, Sammy
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Y Dat’s just pawsum awnty Pam. Weez sharin’. Altho’ weez not need any kiddy books sum of our followers might. have a pawsum day.
Luv ya’
Dezi and Lexi
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Thank you for sharing ladies……the books are a great introduction for little kids to bible stories and a Christian way of looking at the world around us. Very sweet! Appreciate you passing the info on if you feel like doing so!
Hugs, Sammy
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dood….we will sneek over ther & then tell de food servizz gurl ta sneek over ta Amazon while herz at werk…. & chex out George’s books….thanx for sharin & de linx !!
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Thanks DOODS….they are cute books for kiddos!
Love, Sammy
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oops…we forgetted ta say… heerz two a jewel tetra N jawfish kinda week oh end ♥♥♥
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Oh my that does sound like a BEEEEEEUTIFUL fishie! Jewel tetra? Nice!
Have a super weekend!!
Hugs, Sammy
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Those sounds like lovely books ! Mum is very interested ! Purrs
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They really are adorable books………if you have trouble getting them just visit George’s Facebook page and let him know – he can probably mail copies to you!!
Hugs, Sammy
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Those all sound like lovely books for the little ones.
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Yes Flynn they are sweet little reads for little kids……….we have wonderful neighbor kiddos but they’re a bit too old for these! Anyone with grandkids or young children though would just LOVE them!
Happy weekend!
Love, Sammy
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The mom says she wishes she knew some kids that could benefit from this great sounding books.
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I know…….we feel that way too……..they’re precious little books but we don’t know any “little ones” !!
Hugs, sammy
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thanks so much for sharing these darling books with all of us! They sound adorable! catchatwithcarenandcody
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Thanks for reading my little blog “plug” for Mom’s friend George!
Hugs, Sammy
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They look like wonderful books. I am going to check them out now! ❤
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I’m sure George will appreciate that!!!!!!!
Hugs, Sammy
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