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Freddie Q. Freckle

Reviewer from Traverse City, MI USA

My children loved this book! The illustrations are beautiful, and contain real feeling in the faces of the characters. Right away, my children picked up on the problem of the freckle and the compassion that Susie felt for him. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to help their children find their own inner strength and beauty. If we all acted like little Susie, the world would be a much better place!

I've Got Mail!

The entertaining, bouncy rhymes beg to be read aloud.

Reviewer: Midwest Book Review
Brightly illustrated by John Salerno, and engagingly written by Robert Messinger, I've Got Mail! is a clever storybook for children about a four-year-old girl who enjoys learning about the family computer from her father's knee. More than anything else, young Laura wants an email account of her very own. The entertaining, bouncy rhymes beg to be read aloud, and the warm, simplistic illustrations bring the charming story for life. Recommended for family, school, and community libraries, I've Got Mail! is an excellent selection to help introduce the youngest minds into the exciting world of the personal computer.

Terrific -- Highly recommended.

Reviewer: editor@wordweaving.com
Since she was very little, Laura has been entertained by her dad's computer. Before she understood the words, Laura would go into gails of laughter over her dad's "silly chatter." While she eventually came to understand bits, bytes and bugs, Laura was entranced most by the words "You've got mail!" Even her very own program filled with her favorite things couldn't compare to her heart's desire for her own mail. Then finally, by the time she's almost six, she knows enough to ask for her own email. I've Got Mail! adds originality to the truism that children love mail addressed to them. Author Robert Messinger captures that excitement and enthusiasm marvelously, bringing his text vivaciousness by writing from a child's point of view. I've Got Mail! is certain to delight young readers with its simple rhyme scheme; indeed, adults will appreciate the smooth rhyming verse that becomes a delight to read out loud. In addition, Messinger's verse is nicely showcased with illustrations by John Salerno. I've Got Mail! provides ample motivation for repeated readings. Highly recommended.

Wee Ones editor loves this book.
Reviewer: weeonesmag.com
I've Got Mail is an appropriate book on many levels. My own children ages 6 and 7 enjoyed it because they love the 'puter' just as the main character, Laura, loves the 'puter' and all the exciting things one can do with it. As Laura learns more about the Internet, she still feels something is missing-- she doesn't get any e-mail. Her problem is soon resolved, yet the author, Robert Messinger doesn't leave it here. He stresses the importance of safety while using emails and the Internet--a must in my opinion--and that children need to be supervised while on the Internet. It is easy to read and fun as it is written in rhyme, and the pictures are adorable. I'd recommend this book, especially as children become more aware of computers and the Internet.

FOUR STARS--A must for any child's bookshelf.

Reviewer: Scribes World Reviews

Laura is a little girl raised during the computer age. She's watched her father move a mouse and complain about "bugs" and "bytes." She watches him play games and surf the World Wide Web. But what she loves the most is what she can't get - email. I've Got Mail! tells a contemporary children's story through rhyme that frequently sings like a song. Robert Messinger's tale is a clever book for the computer generation. Illustrator, John Salerno makes the story even more irresistible with winsome pictures of Laura's many moods....I've Got Mail! is a must for any child's bookshelf.

Why Me? Why Did I Have To Get Diabetes?

Lawrence A. Silverman, MD, Goryeb Children's Hospital, Atlantic Health System:

Why Me? gives a child's-eye view of diabetes. The issues that parents and professionals don't always see and hear are addressed by Laura. As a pediatric endocrinologist, this is an issue we are acutely aware of, but one which is rarely articulated by our patients.

"Rebeccasreads" highly recommends Why Me? for any youngster and their family who is living with diabetes. It is as bright and breezy as a third grader who is thrilled with being alive. It is also a sincere story of the dramas that rock their world: missed parties, misunderstandings with parents, teasing at school, talking things out about the emotions: fear, worry, frustration, anger and loss of self-esteem. Why Me? is wonderfully illustrated and written, as well as an exciting story with something to say. A true collaboration between family members. It also gives some information about this chronic condition and what living with it is like. Why Me? needs to be in every school, house of worship, summer camp, Boys and Girls Club, library, clinic and hospital.

Stephanie Owens Lurie, President and Publisher, Dutton Children's Books:

I found Why Me? to be friendly, reassuring, and accessible to kids.

Carolyn Diehl, MD, Director of Development and Public Affairs, The Rogosin Institute:

It provides a simple and beautiful message. (Congratulations to) Robert Messinger and Laura Messinger on their recognizing a need to write this book and for co-authoring Why Me?

Susan Weiss, Managing Editor, Life Section, USA Today:

(Laura) is to be commended for writing a book on her experiences with childhood diabetes. Her book will lend useful insight to this chronic illness. She should be applauded for her courageous fight against the disease. (From a letter to co-author Robert Messinger).