Diana Rumjahn

I've loved books all of my life. My mom and dad still remind me that at 18 months I would bring them a stack of books and they would have to read all of them to me. Guests would come over and ask if they could read me a book. Little did they know that to me reading a book was reading ten books. One of the reasons I am who I am today is because of what I have learned from a book. This is one of the many things that my nephew and I have in common. He isn't satisfied with just one book either. I'm always trying to find books that I think he will enjoy because reading can take you so many places that you would otherwise never even know about. To see his smile when I bring him a book is worth all the money in the world to me.

Anyway, about this book... Charlie the frog breaks his mothers vase and decides to run away. He meets Leo the lion and Joe the giraffe and they become instant friends. Eventually, Charlie becomes homesick and the three pals set off to find Charlie's mom.

This is an adorable story that teaches children about friendship and how to make decisions for themselves. I was very impressed with both the story and the pictures. I had to read this book five times before Damien started playing with legos.… (plus d'informations)

Charlie And Mama Kyna is the best picture book for easy reading alone or together. This lively tale of adventure with the most adorable friends is colorfully illustrated and woven with a valuable educational lesson that the author, Diana Rumjahn so beautifully shares with her warm style of writing. From a children's and adult perspective, this exciting page turner has a successful plot unfolding with Charlie, the main character, resolving his dilemma and learning an eye opening, heart changing message... there's no place like home!

The children's book begins with "Once upon a time"... and we find runaway Charlie, the cutest green frog, now mind you not just any green frog but one adorned with a smashing red tie, sitting by his two friends, Leo Lion and Giraffe Joe. Their bright orange tent is happily set up in front of Mrs. Cupcakes Bakery. I can almost smell the aroma of delightful goodies displayed in her store!

Well, it seems Charlie accidentally broke his Mom's favorite vase and because he was so afraid and embarrassed, he ran away from home. Have you ever felt like that before? It doesn't take long and soon Charlie really misses his mommy and Charlie sets forth on a journey back home and invites his friends to come, too. After hiking for sometime, Charlie gets so tired that Leo decides to carry him on his back as they continue along together. It is here that I am reminded of the song, "He's not heavy, he's my brother".

Similar to the story of the prodigal son, our hearts leap with joy upon reading of Charlie's safe return and hearing Kyna, Charlie's mother's warm response and the moral of the story I might add, that people matter more than things. Kyna decides to throw a party for Charlie's best friends and family. After wards, we find all the characters of the book having a part to do in this wonderful safe family... awh, to be loved, there is nothing finer.

I rate this book 5+ stars and highly recommend it to you. I look forward to reading more from this author. I have been reading Charlie and Mama Kyna over and over to my Grandson and I trust that you will, too!… (plus d'informations)

"Once upon a time, a sweet green frog with a red bow tie with white polka dots named Charlie accidentally broke his mom's favorite vase. Afraid and embarrassed, Charlie ran far away from home."
- Charlie and Mama Kyna by Diana Rumjahn

So begins the this bright and engaging picture book by Diana Rumjahn. We join Charlie as he makes friends with a lion and giraffe and continues on his adventure until its happy resolution. Full of bright images and catchy sounds, Charlie and Mama Kyna is fun to read aloud. It's sure to entertain young kids while it teaches lessons of forgiveness, love, friendship, and even subliminally encourages kids to help out around the house!

Publisher: BookSurge Publishing (January 30, 2009), 38 pages.
Review copy provided by Pump Up Your Book Promotion Tours and the author.… (plus d'informations)