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The Sparkly Bun

By keith stoeckeler

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This story empowers children to embrace individuality. It needs another editing pass, but it's still a story worth reading.

Synopsis

In a world where fitting in is the norm, “The Sparkly Bun” shows children the importance of being true to oneself.
Join Emme as she navigates the tricky world of schoolyard fashion. Emme loves her clothes and accessories, but she especially loves one item. When she wears it to school two days in a row, her friends start to tease her. Will Emme be able to learn the valuable lesson that being an individual is more important than fitting in with the crowd?
With charming illustrations and a heartwarming story, “The Sparkly Bun" is the perfect addition to any child's library.

Do you have a child who loves to wear one particular article of clothing to school? Do you repeatedly wash the same outfit because your child refuses to wear anything else? If you answered yes to either of those questions, you have probably battled your child over washing the stinky covering too. Emme has such an outfit that she'll wear clean or dirty, and that's her sparky bun. When I say "sparkly bun," I mean that her one-piece outfit looks like she's wearing a hamburger. Elle isn't the only student whose clothing resembles food. Each character's burger outfit had different toppings, and the buns varied in type and coloring. 


When Emme came home from school, she asked her parents to purchase the "pretzel bun " and "potato roll." When asked why she needed more outfits when she had so many already, her response might sound familiar to parents reading this review; she wanted them because her friends had them. How many times have kids needed something to "fit in." Rather than caving and buying something that allows our kids to "fit in," we should teach them to be their own person and embrace. Stand out from the crowd instead of blending in. Emme's dad explained that real friends like you for who you are, not what you wear. I agree one hundred percent. 


The message weaved into the storyline was a lesson all kids need to hear. The illustrations by Lana Lee were creative, and kids will love them. I bet they'll be eager to pick their favorite bun or tell you what kind of sandwich combo they'd wear if given a choice. 


While the story was fantastic, it needs another editing pass. Several sentences need end punctuation. There were spacing issues as well. 


I recommend The Sparkly Bun for children 4-9 years of age. "It encourages children to embrace their identity, pursue self-expression, and celebrate self-discovery."


Review submitted to Reedsy on May 10th.

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Kameron Brook

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The Sparkly Bun

Written by keith stoeckeler

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Synopsis

In a world where fitting in is the norm, “The Sparkly Bun” shows children the importance of being true to oneself.
Join Emme as she navigates the tricky world of schoolyard fashion. Emme loves her clothes and accessories, but she especially loves one item. When she wears it to school two days in a row, her friends start to tease her. Will Emme be able to learn the valuable lesson that being an individual is more important than fitting in with the crowd?
With charming illustrations and a heartwarming story, “The Sparkly Bun" is the perfect addition to any child's library.

The Sparkly Bun

Written by keith stoeckeler

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Kameron Brook – Wishing you great success with your launch! @keithstoeckeler
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keith stoeckeler – @kameronbrook Appreciate you and your review!
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Keith Stoeckeler experienced a moment of inspiration while reading a bedtime story to his daughter years ago, which led him to believe he could create a children's book. He was motivated to pursue the creation and completion of the book to provide a lasting gift for his children. view profile

Published on April 10, 2023

0-1000 words

Genre:Children's

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