The Children’s Book Review | December 21, 2016
Carole P. Roman’s latest picture book, One to Ten: Squirrel’s Bad Day, compels readers to look for the silver lining, no matter how big or small the problem.
About the Books
One To Ten: Squirrel’s Bad Day
Written by Carole P. Roman
Illustrations by Mateya Arkova
Squirrel is running along a tree limb when she trips, losing all her acorns into the rushing water of the river below. Angry and frustrated, she doesn’t know what to do. Her good friend, Rabbit, lends both a sympathetic ear as well as a solution. Rather than get angry, Rabbit tells her, rate the problem on a scale of one-to-ten. By identifying and realizing the true importance of the issue, the issue may not seem so overwhelming. Adorable forest creatures help the sad squirrel put everything into perspective so he does not to get stuck in a rut over something that may not be a big deal after all.
“As well as being a story with likable characters, Roman’s book can be used as a tool to aid in conversations about difficult situations and also to help soothe the minds of young worriers. Highly Recommended.”—The Children’s Book Review
Ages 4-8 | Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform | 2016 | 978-1539590668
Rocket-Bye
Written by Carole P. Roman
Illustrated by Mateya Arkova
Carole P. Roman travels to the stars, orbiting the moon and rocketing past planets in this adorable journey to the far reaches of the galaxy. A beautiful bedtime poem, this verse is sure to delight any child before they go to sleep.
“Just as the text and illustrations gently curve and sweep across the pages, so do the calming and effortless rhymes in what could be Carole P. Roman’s finest book yet. “—The Children’s Book Review
Ages 3-7 | Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform | 2016 | 978-1530243372
Can a Princess Be a Firefighter?
Written by Carole P. Roman
Illustrated by Mateya Arkova
Two little girls pepper their father with questions about whether or not they can be a profession and still be a princess. Motivated by her granddaughter’s fascination with all things ‘princess,’ Carole P. Roman penned this adorable poem celebrating all the wonderful possibilities waiting ahead for them.
“Can a Princess Be a Firefighter? is an important must-read for both girls and boys.”—The Children’s Book Review
Ages 3-7 | Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform | 2016 | 978-1530243372
I Want To Do Yoga Too
Written by Carole P. Roman
Hallie and her mother go to the yoga studio. Hallie wants to join her mom’s yoga class, but she isn’t allowed. She complains to the babysitter, who gently guides her through four yoga poses. Hallie learns that not only is yoga easy, but fun as well.
Ages 3-7 | Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform | 2012 | 978-1475015584
About The Author
Carole P. Roman
Carole P. Roman is the award-winning author of the Captain No Beard series. Both Captain No Beard-An Imaginary Tale of a Pirate’s Life and Captain No Beard and the Aurora Borealis have received the Kirkus Star of Exceptional Merit. The first book in the series was named to Kirkus Reviews Best 2012. Captain No Beard and the Aurora Borealis has been named to Kirkus Reviews Best of 2015. Each book in the series has won numerous awards including the NABE Pinnacle Award, ERIK Award for 2013, ForeWord Review Five Star and Finalist in the Book of the Year, and Reader’s Views Children’s Book of the Year 2013. Roman is also the author of the award-winning non-fiction culture series, If You Were Me and Lived in… that explores customs and cultures around the world. She lives on Long Island with her husband and near her children and grandchildren.
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51 Comments
Reading helps develop children’s creativity which in turn helps them to solve problems creatively.
Besides finding books that deal with a range of subjects and how the characters deal with them I think teaching them to be positive and never lose faith.
Carol L
Great stories to read to my grandchildren and have lasting good memories
We live a positive life. Live by example.
In it to WIN it! Thank You!!!
I remind my grandchildren with all the things they have been blessed with I also remind them we all have bad days but there is always tomorrow and the hope for better
Books and stories are useful for lots of life lessons.
How do I encourage children, by telling them to try again because it has often taken some of the greatest people on Earth more than once to get something right. That by not giving up they show themselves to be brave and strong.
I would encourage anyone looking for a silver lining to have a sense of proportion and to realize that they are not very important.
I show them how with kindness that is usually reciprocated, but not expected. It never hurts to be kind and help those who need it. As adults, it’s our job to model good behavior most of the time and wait for the ripple effect.
I try to calm children down and read them a light hearted story
I try to set a positive example for my children. Kids are much more apt to mirror what they see.
One thing I tell my kids is that God is always at work, even when it seems like everything is going wrong.
Books help children to learn how to deal with problems.We make sure we keep our problems small and show them how things will turn out in the end.
I try to teach my kids that God can use everything for the good of those who love him. We might not see the “why” now, but God does.
we do a lot of reading to them and we talk to them about life,
The thing that helps the most, I think, is our daily “practice” of gratitude. At bedtime every night we tell each other five things we’re grateful for, specific to that day. That daily reminder of everything we’re grateful to have in our lives keeps us thinking positively on an ongoing basis.
I give them the values and principles which guide them towards a productive and happy life and show them and teach them how life can be.
I validate their feelings, then remind them how lucky we are and how much we have to be grateful for. I usually tell a story from my own childhood. That helps 🙂
Reading, especially reading together, helps parents and children bond and learn!
I always encourage the kids to do better the next time and not dwell on mistakes for too long. I want them to say “that’s ok” and “we can do better next time”.
I guess I’d try to teach them to look at what happened rationally instead of reacting emotionally?
As a kinder-bear teacher, I help my littles find the stardust of doing something they don’t think is that big of a deal, and then, we work from there to reach for new goals.
Please pick my daughter. She is nine years old angels going through a rough patch.
I would love to win these books. They sound great!
I encourage my young cousins to look at the silver lining when they want to use toys owned by their sibling. If one of them has the toy, and they live together, then they can share the toy and both enjoy it.
I tell them to learn through their mistakes and errors, and to set small goals that are within reach
I was blessed with a very positive son and daughter and granddaughter. I wish I could take credit for their positive attitudes but I really don’t think I can. Perhaps it is part of a child’s basic nature.
I teach my child to be grateful for everything they do have and give thanks to God.
I try to teach them the good in everything. I show them that most problems can easily be solved no matter how big the problem!
Other than using books or stories , I would also tell them about a time in my life when it seemed like everything was going wrong but how I still had great friends/family to help me through it. And I would say that no matter what happened or if they were having a bad day that they would know that their family was always there to help or just support them 🙂
I tell my kids in order to get/have the good we have to deal with the bad. Stay positive it will get better.
I always try to help them see the silver lining so they see the positive instead of focusing in on the negative.
we talk out loud – modeling the belief
Looking for the silver lining is inherent if you are always looking for a solution to the problem at hand, being in the moment, and appreciating things. We learn to pay attention!
Due to my health, my children and grandchildren have learned to find the silver lining, even if it’s only to laugh at life’s curveballs! They have helped me by pointing out the positive things about my journey.
I really don’t have to encourage my grandchild to look for the silver lining. When I’m upset or sad about something, my granddaughter tells me that it will be alright, things will be better, and that she loves me. Sometimes children see the silver lining better than adults do.
talk to them
I have a granddaughter she is 2 yrs old and I buy her books so she can learn the joy of using her imagination and that nothing is beyond her capabilities and she can do and go anywhere and be anything she can dream of becoming
I do my best to relate with experiences, and explain to each child differently that there is always a way to solve the problem
I try to get them to focus on solving the problem one step at a time.
I tell them to think about other people who are troubled and to see if theirs are bigger or smaller. I also impress on them that they are never alone!
My kids live by the philosophy no matter what the storm, the sun will shine again!
Looks Fun!
I lead by example. My child mimics what I do, so I am responsible for my choices. Remaining positive through difficult times has shown her how to react appropiately.
I always try and teach my children to look for the positive in things even though sometimes it’s next to impossible. I also try and teach them things happen for a reason.
We raise our little guy with a positive attitude…teaching him love and respect! I think it’s important to prepare them for life’s ups and downs but also teach them to be brave and to try to turn negatives into positives. We read a lot…it’s one of the best things you can do for your little one.
I would love to win this for my grandson he just learning to read loves books .
teach them respect and equality and to not judge others
Books help foster creativity and creates a wonderful memory of reading together.
my son is three aand he would really love these books