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TR DURPHY is an award-winning casting director who has worked with thousands of children on castings for film, Television and commercials. He is also South Florida’s most requested acting coach for kids.
After retiring from casting, TR DURPHY opened an acting school for kids. His goal: to teach children self-esteem, confidence and being the best kids they can be, all through acting.
Bullied himself as a child, TR DURPHY wrote THE PUMPKIN FAMILY to expose this horrible issue that sadly affects millions of kids today. THE PUMPKIN FAMILY is the story of 10 pumpkins raised on a farm with the hope of being taken home by children in the big city for Halloween. THE PUMPKIN FAMILY is very much like…well, you and me, perfect in our own unique way! But maybe not so perfect to others… Bullying is the lesson. THE PUMPKIN FAMILY story tells a wonderful Halloween story that teaches acceptance, and how to identify social issues with interactive questions and answers. The book focuses on reading comprehension, memorization and responses to simple questions. What a wonderful gift of imagination and laughter, and an important lesson all wrapped up in one fun and colorful story. We hope this book will be proudly displayed throughout the Halloween season and beyond in your home for many years to come.
“Bullying is wrong. It is not okay to bully others back because they bullied you.
We learned our lesson with Don the Goat.
Reviewed by Tracy A. Fischer for Readers' Favorite
Ooo, Ooo, Ooo! That's the sound I make when I find a simply sweet and delightful children's book, and it was certainly the sound I made when I read The Pumpkin Family by author TR Durphy. Following the story of the ten-member Pumpkin family, Father, Mother, Paola, Paco, Pokey, Purcival, Presley, Priscilla, Patty and Penelope, who all live on Mr. Peterson's farm, this lovely story has lessons regarding bullying and acceptance, all told in a fun and child-appropriate way. The Pumpkin family endures some stresses, including a rain storm and a tornado, and they meet several friends on the farm, including Bucky the Bat and Don the Goat.
I so enjoyed this book. I showed it to my sons, aged 11 and 8, and even though they are a bit older than the target audience, they both enjoyed the story and illustrations and gave the book a hearty thumbs up! The perfect gift for a child at this time of year, the book also has positive messages about caring for others, accepting all, and dealing with bullying. Author TR Durphy has done a wonderful job in presenting readers with a great book that has both a good story line and eye catching and engaging illustrations, which are so important in a children's book. This book would be a fantastic choice for any child aged Pre-K through grade 3, and for their loved ones who enjoy snuggling up with them with a great book. I highly recommend The Pumpkin Family, and will certainly look forward to future works by the very promising children's author, TR Durphy!
