THUMBS UP by Grown-Ups
"It is a small book (about 80 pages) that answers big questions! It is definitely worthy of getting Good Housekeeping's Seal of Approval!" Good Housekeeping Magazine's Book Club, online
"I read the book today and I think it has a great deal of
merit!" Joey DiFrancesco, Emmy Award-Winning
Television Programming Producer
"All of us should have the unblocked imagination of children and address life's challenges one step at a time…, and that is exactly what The Boy, The King, and The Chihuahua will inspire people of all ages to do!"
Paul
K. Carlton, Jr., M.D., FACS, Recently retired Lt. General, (directly involved in
9/11 response), United States Air Force
"The Book, The Boy, The King, and The Chihuahua touches the fundamental
truths of succeeding in reaching individual goals or universal peace - one step at a time!" Barbara Youngblood Carr, National Poet Laureate for the
Military Order of the Purple Heart
“Very Nice. Great. It’s about perseverance. What I loved about it was that
it’s a great reminder that perseverance is key in life. They need a
reminder like that. Kids give up too quick. It makes me remember when I
was a kid. If you have kids, you’ve probably told your kids to never give
up, and you know it is a tough thing to teach your kids. It’s important for
kids to learn this lesson; to stick with it and if you want to quit, you
never get where you want to go. As we were told as kids, ‘those who are not
quitters never quit.’ This is a great story for teaching that lesson; to
never give up. Nice going, Salvador (SeBasco).” Gina
D, President of Reading Across America Program, Host and star of the award
winning
Gina D’s Kids Club {on PBS and 233 stations} and
Sing Along With Gina D show :
Made in America, Inc. formerly known as
Raven Moon Entertainment, Inc.
productions.
"Salvador SeBasco's story THE BOY, THE KING, AND THE CHIHUAHUA reminds
readers just how resilient children can be with positive encouragement from
those around them. This was demonstrated in THE BOY, THE KING, AND THE
CHIHUAHUA, when the town's people cheer on the boy throughout his attempts
to reach the top of the castle tower, and this reminder is reinforced by
encouraging those that read along to clap with the characters of THE BOY,
THE KING, AND THE CHIHUAHUA. The book's lesson,'the biggest problems in
life are solved one step at a time' is especially effective by the author
describing the boy as jumping one step at a time. Literally! I
happened to meet author, Salvador SeBasco at the R.R. Bowker book signing
for THE BOY, THE KING, AND THE CHIHUAHUA at the BOOK EXPO 2006 in
Washington, D.C. When I asked Mr. SeBasco, 'What drives you to see this
book succeed?' He answered, 'People cling to this message when they read
or hear the story. I haven't had to do much to drive it. I am just
thankful that people like you care about people's health and felt as a kid
that there wasn't an apparent story I could latch onto and relate to as far
as believing in yourself and believing in the goodness of others. Later in
life, I realized that the more I believed in myself, the more I could
believe in other people. It's at the core of an appreciative heart to
believe in others, and from that comes faith in others, and an
understanding about trust and compassion. The story has been embraced by
children; especially when they find out I did the pictures when I was 8-10
years old and the basic story earlier than that. The moral of the story
about one step at a time relates to the flexibility in a child's perspective
or outlook about the world they live in and steadily striving towards their
achievements in life.' My hat's off to THE BOY, THE KING, AND THE
CHIHUAHUA for showing that children can achieve their goals and eventually
become great leaders through the support and positive influence of those
around them.”
Michelle
Katz, ABC news reporter, Medical Investigator, ABC-7 in Washington, D.C.,
Author of
HEALTHCARE FOR LESS: Getting the care you need without breaking the bank,
and author of
101 HEALTH INSURANCE TIPS
"Austin (Texas) author Salvador SeBasco grew up thinking he was 'slow.' He attended school classes for special needs children, and his family encouraged him to develop talents that would suit his 'slow' nature. So SeBasco learned to tell stories. The Boy, The King and the Chihuahua is actually a story SeBasco wrote when he was just six years old: he slept in the bottom bunk because he couldn’t climb to the top, so he invented a boy who could. The sweet tale tells the story of a little boy who accepts the challenge of a king to climb to a tower higher than the trees, but when he gets there the king doesn’t want to give him the promised gift: a little Chihuahua. The simple story is best suited for preschool children, and is better read aloud in a setting in which kids can participate through clapping and other interaction. Indeed, the color-coded text makes it easy for children just learning to read to “act out” the tale (a special Teacher’s Edition includes additional hints). The book has a Spanish edition and an accompanying CD, both of which can be found at www.iJustRead.com. The book also is available as an eBook at www.seattlebook.com." Kim Pleticha, editor (Woman Journalist of the Year 2005 & 2006), PARENT: WISE AUSTIN
“I
love the book (The Boy, The King, and The Chihuahua). Its lesson is
one all kids should learn and helps prepare them for life.
The Jester’s outfit and the reading are a real kick and so
masterfully done.
Bravo!”
Jana
Bland Judkins, Ph. D.
Director Texas Reading Initiative
Division of Curriculum
Texas Education Agency
"I enjoyed it.
It was wonderful!" Dick Miner, Retired, Executive
Producer, ROMPER ROOM.
"It is a fantastic book for both children and adults, and it comes out in Spanish next month as El Niño, El Rey, y La Chihuahua!" Karla Saldaña, Host of the Spanish television show BENDICION MUSICAL.
"The Boy, The King, and The Chihuahua is the only book my 4 month old Grandson, Benjamin, will stop crying and pay attention each time I read it to him and he smiles every single time. I know it's the rhyme and rhythm in the words of The Boy, The King, and The Chihuahua. With this story book, I can see how Salvador SeBasco could easily be bigger than Doctor Seuss one day!" David Yeakley on The Morning Show.
"A Real Jewel!" Edwina Meitzen, Dayton Tribune, Oregon
"Brilliant! I was overjoyed, and so ecstatic, that my inner child took a step!"
"An awesome children's book and my top pick for Which Children's Book Do I Buy For This Kid for Christmas? This one: The Boy, The King, and The Chihuahua. This is the kind of children's book that adults secretly covet and hoard to themselves. The kind of book you hope to read night after night to your kid. No lie. If you care a whit about writing and creativity and dreams, then Salvador SeBasco's book will still exceed your expectations.
I spent part of this afternoon talking with the author of The Boy, the King, and the Chihuahua, Salvador SeBasco. During that time, he read part of this delightful book to me. Had I not been in public and surrounded by others, I would have cried. Why? It inspires the imagination of children! A delightful, heartwarming and inspiring gift I wholeheartedly recommend. I hope you have some special children in your life you can purchase this book for, because it will provide the inspirational flames for their creative genius. A rare gift indeed ...!"
Chris Goebel - Jack of Genre
What
educators and students have to say:
It is not just a lesson
for children:
“The message in the story is for
teenagers too.
I know teenagers who could use the message.
Everyone could use this important message!”
--Dorothy Mathieson, Director
Ralph Wilson Youth Center, Temple, Texas
And, last but not least, A SPECIAL THANKS to these sponsors whose undying support gives the opportunity for millions to be influenced by the classic tale!:
Sports Clips, Austin - gives children the three-inch round stickers showing the book's characters. Those at private readings and readings at schools receive these stickers as well.
Ink Spot Screen Printing Company, sponsors T-shirts showing the book's cover.
Firestone Tires Division - sponsors the tires on the parade car which illustrates characters from The Boy, The King, and The Chihuahua.
POKEY JO'S Barbeque chain, Austin, Texas, and surrounding areas, sponsors distribution of copies of book signing notices to its customers.
The Boy, The King, and The Chihuahua.
HarpDreams provides world renowned musicians for live performances during readings of the book where there are crowds larger than 400 people and at each new book launching.
Washington Mutual Bank, Tech Ridge Financial Center - Austin, sponsors private readings of the book for their Annual Customer Appreciation day.
United Way partner, Austin HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ®, sponsors the house dedication events where THE BOY, THE KING, AND THE CHIHUAHUA is gifted and then read to each new home owner.
CNN affiliate
Candle88.com sponsors air-time to inform listeners where there will be book signings for this book. The author donates royalties of the English version's book sales to
Candle 88.com
After the September 16, 2006 performance:
The Doggetts with Lily, smiling away, too as
the famous Dog from
the book. Libby, at left,
Salvador SeBasco, at right, holding Lily.
"The political party one belongs to is not relevant
when it comes to encouraging children of all ages to read and write.
The foundation of peace between each other and peace between nations
is built on literacy.
We'll stand together, no matter how impossible things seem.
No matter how impossible things seem, never give up on your dreams."
---Salvador SeBasco
Character education
was never easier
or more fun.
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