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    Tinko, by Matt Waters | Dedicated Review

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    Tinko, by Matt Waters Dedicated Review
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    The Children’s Book Review | March 10, 2017

    Tinko By Matt WatersTinko

    Written by Matt Waters

    Illustrated by Maheen Sana

    Age Range: 3-8

    Paperback: 24 pages

    Publisher: Matt Waters Books

    ISBN: 978-0692810057

    What to expect: Christianity, Family

    Tinko is a wild-haired little boy with a lot of questions – can Mama answer them all?

    Tinko wakes up in his small cabin in the snowy wood to help his Mama and Papa. He gathers flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Soon his parents will bring in milk and eggs, and together he and Mama will make pancakes (bliny).

    While Mama mixes the ingredients together and cooks, Tinko begins to ask question after question. Who holds the stars up in the sky? Who made the goat and the deer? Why do the trees grow up to the clouds? Like most children, Tinko has more questions than answers. But his Mama is quick with kindness and wisdom, explaining that God created all things for a purpose, just like he did with her, with Papa, and with little Tinko. She uses the bowl of pancake batter as an example. “This bowl holds many ingredients that have been put together for a purpose.”

    Tinko learns that he has a greater purpose, and that is to be inquisitive, caring and to be loved.

    “Mama?”

    “Yes, Tinko?”

    “I’m happy your purpose is to love me.”

    This is a sweet book with greater religious overtones to explain the hows and the whys of life. The writing is calming and soothing, and Tinko is wonderfully curious. Like all little boys and girls, he wants to know everything he possibly can! Each page also features a bible verse that corresponds to the message on the page, which is a great conversation starter. Although there wasn’t a conflict to resolve in this story, it remains a good fit for readers that are looking for a feel-good tale.

    The illustrations are sweet, simple and fanciful. Tinko’s imagination is brought to life by Maheen Sana’s illustrations of starry woods indoors or curious deer near the kitchen table. There are hidden Ichthys’ (Christian fish symbols) on each page.

    This would be an excellent addition to a religious school or church collection, or as a gift for a religious Christian family. Tinko is adorable, and sure to become a childhood favorite.

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    About the Author

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    Matt Waters

    Matt Waters is a corporate marketing executive with a passion for positive messages that encourage people of all ages. He is a father to three creative children who were all born with great purpose. He and his wife, Nicole, live in Central Florida where their family attends Real Life Church.

    About the Illustrator

    Maheen Sana is an illustrator, graphic designer, and a sketch artist. She has illustrated for several books including Zendar: A Tale of Blood and Sand, Tilly McAnilly and the Rockpool Adventure and a Dynamite Christmas.

    Dedicated Reviews allow authors and illustrators to gain prompt visibility for their work. Matt Waters, the author of “Tinko,” sponsored* this non-biased review. Learn more about getting a book review …

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    *Disclosure: Please note that this post may contain affiliate links that share some commission. Rest assured that these will not affect the cost of any products and services promoted here. Our team always provides their authentic opinion in all content published on this site.

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    Denise Mealy is a former web content provider who stays at home to change diapers and write books. Her days are filled with Word documents, books and sloppy kisses (from dogs and baby alike). She likes to read, cook, dance, travel and forward pictures of spam sculptures to friends. If she could have dinner with any author, dead or alive, it would be a toss up between J.K. Rowling and Jane Austen. They would probably eat pasta. Yes, definitely pasta. For more information, visit: www.dccmealy.com You can also find her on Twitter: @dccmealy

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