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    612-822-4611

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3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
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Kai and the Magic Jacket

Kai and the Magic Jacket

Campbell, Tricia Chinn

Paperback

Family

ISBN10: 0615585051
ISBN13: 9780615585055
Publisher: Createspace
Published: Aug 8 2012
Pages: 38
Weight: 0.19
Height: 0.10 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
When Kai receives an anonymous gift, he is unexpectedly introduced to ancestors from another time. In this coming of age story, Kai is offered guidance (with a little humor) while confronted with choices and peer pressure. Kai And The Magic Jacket will encourage children to develop their instinct and confidence - when it comes to making the right decisions.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING:

With magic comes pressure to use that magic wisely. Kai and the Magic Jacket is a children's picturebook - as young Kai is gifted a magic jacket that encourages him to make the right decisions throughout his life for himself and those around him. Kai and the Magic Jacket comes with a strong message of hope, and is a choice pick for children's picturebook collections seeking something with an Asian flavor.

- Midwest Book Review (Children's Bookwatch)

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A sweet familial story, beautifully illustrated, that delivers a terrific lesson for your readers.

- Jamie Ford, New York Times bestselling author of 'Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet'.

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In this day and age, when we are often separated from our extended family, who wouldn't want that loving support and guidance delivered in a beautiful, magical way? Readers will enjoy learning a bit about Chinese culture and about how listening to your inner voice can help you navigate difficult situations. I hope to read more about Kai soon!

- Cause Haun, Co-founder of See Kai Run, and mother of two

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Kai and the Magic Jacket depicts the importance and value of family, and that it takes a strong individual to stand up and say no to bad influences. If only every child had a magic jacket to help them.

- Penney Gonzalez, Director of Rocky Mountain Montessori

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When I was growing up, I was a voracious reader, but I remember feeling a bit disconnected to the stories I was reading because there were never any characters who were Asian like me. The only one I recall was The Five Chinese Brothers, but even then, I was embarrassed by their depiction because they were so yellow, slanty-eyed, and strange. If only I had a book like Kai and The Magic Jacket in my childhood. I think I would have read it every day. This delightful story has a bright, young character at its center who loves his family and gains self-confidence and maturity as he comes of age. Kai is a great role model for Asian readers, but the beauty of this book is that the lessons he learns are applicable to all children; the positive message is universal. This book deserves a place on the bookshelf of any child growing up and experiencing peer pressure. Bravo to author Tricia Chinn Campbell for telling Kai's story with such humor and compassion.

- Jonathan Fong, Host of Disney Family's 'He Made She Made'

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While instructive, the book is not didactic. Instead, the story is imaginative and engaging, a page-turner that nonetheless has underlying messages about good decision-making, managing peer pressure, generational wisdom and cultural values. It's a quick and good read, ideal for parents or teachers looking for a story that can teach kids about values while entertaining at the same time.

- Erica Marciniec, Summit Daily News

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