FlyBy Promotions was kind enough to provide me with a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Can’t Wait Willow, written by Christy Ziglar and illustrated by Luanne Marten, is geared towards elementary aged children. Christy Ziglar is a financial adviser that created Can’t Wait Willow to help young children discuss budgeting of time and money when reaching for the things they really want in life. Over and over on the way to the Over-the-Top Circus, Willow is confronted with choices that threaten her ability to achieve her dream of seeing the circus. Willow is tempted with ice cream (pictured below left), games, and a tent full of exotic birds, all of which cost time and money, but willow has a hard time saying no. Willow ultimately makes it to the circus only to realize that the show is over and she is out of money to pay for admission. Fortunately, Willow is given a second chance (pictured below right) and learns a valuable lesson that sometimes in life saying no can lead to being able to say yes to something even more amazing!
The illustrations are bright and colorful enough to keep even the youngest reader’s interest. In the image below, Itty Bitty points to one of her favorite pages full of gorgeously feathered birds. The repetition of the phrase “Willow Just Couldn’t Say No” is very useful for engaging toddlers and elementary age children in the reading of the story. Overall my family very much enjoyed this book and will be saving it for repeated use in helping our little ones understand the concepts of delayed gratification and the benefits of budgeting and saving both time and money!
About Shine Bright Kids:
The Shine Bright Kids series provides children and their families with a relevant framework to help instill solid values and teach the importance of making good choices. The series teaches principles including: using good judgment, taking responsibility, self-control, having a positive attitude, and demonstrating perseverance. Check out their website at www.ShineBrightKids.com for free reward charts, activities and other parenting resources.
About the Author:
Christy Ziglar, financial planner, mother of twins and niece of legendary motivator and the world’s original optimist, Zig Ziglar, is bringing the same timeless wisdom and ageless advice to an entirely new, younger audience through her new Shine Bright Kids picture book series.
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