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John Arvai III is an IT professional and US Army veteran living in Columbus, Ohio, with his wife, Michelle Arvai, and their three children.
John is an aspiring screenwriter who has 10 completed features and is currently working on his 11th. He has over 25 contest placements in major screenwriting contests and is also the author of three children's books including the multi-award winning story book, Off the Hook - A Christmas Ornament Adventure (www.offthehookbook.net), which he adapted from one of his screenplays.
Reviewed by Trudi LoPreto for Readers' Favorite
The Good Mood Book has a great message for young children. The idea of a child going to bed upset and dreaming of Good Mood Gorki has a lot of positives. The Gorki was cute, entertaining and delivered a good message. The illustrations were everything that the book description promised. It's a short read that offers an exciting adventure of places to go and things to see. The Gorki’s main focus is to turn frowns and worries into smiles and giggles.
I read this book with my five-year-old granddaughter and she liked it but was not too interested in reading it again right away. With that said, I think it would offer a big pick-me up for the right child at a time when they are sad or unhappy. I believe The Good Mood Book serves a very specific purpose and does it well. John Arvai III understands the stresses of a small child and did a good job at trying to turn the frown into a smile on each page of the book; offering giggles, silliness and a feeling of happiness for any struggling youngster. I recommend The Good Mood Book; it is a lovely bedtime story, especially after a rough day at pre-school or on the playground. I believe it is a book that will be read many times and always bring a smile to your little one's face. The Good Mood Book is a must-have on every kid's bookshelf.
