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Project Leader:

jaynebonilla

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Format:
Collection

Type:
Non Fiction

Genre:
Children's Books

Language:
English

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SHEILA'S MAGIC WAND

"The Good Fairy may be gone, but her magic will live on forever, as long as we believe." Sheila was the "good" fairy to all who were fortunate enough to know her. She was my cousin, but more like a sister. She was a kindergarten teacher but more like a friend. She was a mother but more like a mentor. And her attitude toward life was positively spell binding.

Sheila Strunk taught kindergarten for thirty five years. She believed in empowering children to make their own magic. Sheila was famous for having a "magic wand" which she carried everywhere she went. She waved it to turn frowns into smiles, tears into laughter and disappointment into hope. She even tapped the tummies of infertile friends who were struggling to conceive. Sheila's wand produced amazing results. Or was it the power of positive thinking?

Then a few years ago, Sheila was diagnose ... More

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11/12/2008 08:28 PM PT

I think children would love this!!!!

11/9/2008 03:43 PM PT

I will vote forthis good projects great teachers are needed make sure all children get to read god bless good luck mike

11/9/2008 03:42 PM PT

I like it God bless sheila mike

11/4/2008 08:30 AM PT

Voted!

10/31/2008 02:17 PM PT

not apropite for kids to short and some stuff is spelled wrong no efense

8/1/2008 03:17 PM PT

Loved the message.

8/1/2008 01:08 PM PT

I thought you did a great Job with this. I have a babysitter named sheila and the way you explained your sheila in the story i got sheilas image in my head. reading this book gave me chills becuase it was so powerful with if everyone were like this our world would be close to perfect Amazing Job Aunt Jayne :-)

8/1/2008 10:48 AM PT

A nice poem and inspirational for all both young and old.

8/1/2008 05:57 AM PT

A beautiful heartwarming story!

7/30/2008 10:44 AM PT

i love it

7/30/2008 09:31 AM PT

A beautiful story and touching. A very nice tribute to Sheila.

7/28/2008 08:24 PM PT

Great and well written.

7/26/2008 10:09 AM PT

The target audience seems to be off slightly... Maybe could use some massaging.

7/24/2008 06:40 PM PT

Very touching.

7/24/2008 03:30 PM PT

Great work! :)

7/24/2008 08:44 AM PT

Very nice. Great work. I know that some kids at my old school would LOVE this book. Definately something to be proud of writing. Also very inspirational.

7/23/2008 02:00 PM PT

This seems better suited for a collection of inspirational poetry than for children.

7/23/2008 10:52 AM PT

We won't ever run out of a need for the kind of magic dispensed by the Sheilas of this world.

7/22/2008 04:08 PM PT

This is a touching tribute, but the language seems aimed more at adults than at children.

7/22/2008 03:44 PM PT

I knew sHEILA AND THIS WILL BE A GREAT LEGACY FOR
HER AND ALL OF THOSE WHO LOVED HER AND HER MAGIC WAND.

7/22/2008 02:18 PM PT

Inspiring and touching.

7/22/2008 08:48 AM PT

wow. a great message for all people, children or adults.

7/22/2008 07:26 AM PT

Amazing!!

7/21/2008 08:45 PM PT

NICE MESSAGE... GOOD WORK

7/21/2008 07:35 PM PT

Very touching! Cak, thank you for sharing this, I would love to read the book with my own son.

7/21/2008 06:46 PM PT

Brilliant and extraordinary tribute that honors Sheila with the greatest love - most beautifully written!

7/21/2008 09:14 AM PT

Love it!

7/21/2008 07:00 AM PT

I am so happy to see that this story in print! Sheila will live forever in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. Her magic touched us all.

7/21/2008 06:55 AM PT

This is a very touching story.

7/21/2008 06:28 AM PT

Your words demonstrate that you are clearly in touch with your feelings for Sheila and her magic.

7/21/2008 05:08 AM PT

Jayne, thank you for sharing the beautiful story of my mom and her magic wand with the world. We miss her, but she lives on through this story and through all of us.

7/20/2008 09:27 PM PT

very touching ...

7/20/2008 08:58 PM PT

I had the pleasure of knowing Sheila all through High school, college and our teaching careers and beyond. We shared many fun times and she will never be forgotten! Her magic wand has brought so many smile and laughs--and happiness! Thank you for helping us all remember Sheila!

7/20/2008 02:01 PM PT

This was such a good read.

7/20/2008 11:52 AM PT

cute

7/19/2008 09:00 AM PT

Sheila was an amazing woman. This story will keep her alive forever.

7/19/2008 06:27 AM PT

Well thought out and warm.

7/19/2008 04:14 AM PT

Very touching.

7/18/2008 07:46 PM PT

Sheila's Magic Wand is simply magical.

7/18/2008 07:20 PM PT

This touched my heart.

7/18/2008 05:35 PM PT

Wow, you can tell that this story was straight from the heart!!! :)

7/18/2008 04:23 PM PT

What a wonderful way to honor a fabulous woman.

7/18/2008 03:44 PM PT

optimists rejoice, great story

7/18/2008 12:45 PM PT

I love every word and the message it portrays to the reader.

7/18/2008 11:48 AM PT

Touching story so full of love.

7/18/2008 11:40 AM PT

Excellent! One typo:

Look inside and you'll surly find yours! -- "surely"

scottraifsnider

7/18/2008 09:57 AM PT

This is an outstanding book for children of all ages. What an incredible, and true, story.

7/18/2008 09:43 AM PT

What a thrill to share my mother's legacy in a wonderful children's book. Thanks Jayne.

7/18/2008 09:15 AM PT

Perhaps my favorite. The writer is very talented. A must read.

7/18/2008 08:32 AM PT

As good as authors other books.

7/18/2008 08:31 AM PT

True story about an amazing woman who touched so many people. Loved her and always will!

7/18/2008 07:47 AM PT

Loved it!!!!

7/18/2008 07:05 AM PT

She is always with us with her positive outlook and zest and love of life. We are truly blessed to count her as our friend.

7/18/2008 06:41 AM PT

incredibly up lifting

7/18/2008 06:26 AM PT

Very touching story. But also shows how important positivity is in our lives. Good job!

7/18/2008 01:13 AM PT

This story touches my heart. The writing is profound and the lesson about living positively is a lesson necessary beyond measure.

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