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Calvin Coconut: The Zippy Fix

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My son and I really enjoyed this book. Although he is 9 and could read it himself easily, I read it to him at bedtime. The characters are well-developed and the story line was appropriate for a 9 year old. I am glad that I found the Calvin Coconut books! We read the ones we found at the library and bought 2 others from Amazon.

Graham Salisbury's CALVIN COCONUT: THE ZIPPY FIX receives Jacqueline Rogers' fine drawings and tells of a fourth grader who lives near the beach in Hawaii. His babysitter teases him all the time and he decides to stop it - with disastrous effects. A fun story of zany encounters accompanies a story of growing up in Hawaii.

I am an elementary teacher and just read Calvin Coconut: The Zippy Fix. I LOVED it!! It's perfect for children between the ages of 8 and 12 who will easily make connections to this book and its characters. Calvin's experiences teach children about having good character; responsibility, perseverance, caring, respect, integrity, and self-discipline. Being that its setting is Hawaii, children from all over can get a taste of the culture through authentic situations. Graham Salisbury has captured the heart and mind of Calvin and draws the reader into Calvin's world. This book would also be engaging for younger children as a fun read-aloud. Lots of great conversations will flow while reading the book. Calvin Coconut books will get children hooked on reading and have them asking for more!

Graham Salisbury's books are all outstanding and draw children into the world of books and a love of reading!