This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Free Book Program, which is open to all readers and is completely free. The author will provide you with a free copy of their book in exchange for an honest review. You and the author will discuss what sites you will post your review to and what kind of copy of the book you would like to receive (eBook, PDF, Word, paperback, etc.). To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Review Exchange Program, which is open to all authors and is completely free. Simply put, you agree to provide an honest review an author's book in exchange for the author doing the same for you. What sites your reviews are posted on (B&N, Amazon, etc.) and whether you send digital (eBook, PDF, Word, etc.) or hard copies of your books to each other for review is up to you. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email, and be sure to describe your book or include a link to your Readers' Favorite review page or Amazon page.
This author participates in the Readers' Favorite Book Donation Program, which was created to help nonprofit and charitable organizations (schools, libraries, convalescent homes, soldier donation programs, etc.) by providing them with free books and to help authors garner more exposure for their work. This author is willing to donate free copies of their book in exchange for reviews (if circumstances allow) and the knowledge that their book is being read and enjoyed. To begin, click the purple email icon to send this author a private email. Be sure to tell the author who you are, what organization you are with, how many books you need, how they will be used, and the number of reviews, if any, you would be able to provide.
Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite
The Present is a Gift by Elchanan Ogorek is educational and informative and teaches children mindfulness in an engaging way. The teacher takes the children out of the classroom to see what they can learn from animals. The Sloth always stays in the moment and it moves very slowly. Bugs make their homes in the fur of the Sloth. Wolves howl to communicate with other wolves. Squirrels grow and learn from every movement. Some Turtles can hide their heads inside their shells and Seals fully accept their lives. Bears are aware of and take in the beauty of their surroundings while Frogs can breathe in through their mouth area, skin, and lungs. Cats are good at letting it go. Let's read on and learn about animals, their yoga poses, and affirmations to bring mindfulness into our lives in an uplifting way.
The concept is wonderful and thought-provoking and the author's approach to the topic is interesting and novel. The concept of living in the moment has been handled in such an entertaining way without making it sound boring and preachy to youngsters. Children love animals and there can be no better way to introduce them to this concept than with the help of animals. The illustrations give a good pace and movement to the book and will also inspire adults to practice mindfulness. It is definitely a must-have book in a personal collection at home and in school libraries to help children understand the importance of being mindful and living in the present moment.
