Matt's Fantastic Electronic Compusonic [Hardcover]

Jeanne Gowen Dennis (Author), Jeannie St. John Taylor (Illustrator)

Book Description

It takes a crunch-time decision for Matt to toss his Compusonic game, deciding that it's not good to let anything come before God or his real life. The wonderful rhyme and rhythm make this a delightful story about priorities.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

What will happen when Matt’s Fantastic Electronic Compusonic takes over his life?

“Kid-friendly and appealing in every way! Jeanne Dennis is the Christian Dr. Seuss.”

—Beverly Lewis
author of the “Cul-de-Sac Kids” series and The Shunning

“The book reveals how kids (and adults) can lose perspective, yet courageously regain it by making certain choices. We highly recommend this book, and believe it [will] be loved by children and adults alike.”

—Bobby & Gari Meacham
Former shortstop for the NY Yankees; Elementary school teacher

Jeanne Gowen Dennis has always enjoyed writing and kids. She is a full-time freelance writer with nine books in print and has taught homeschoolers and volunteered at public and private schools for more than twenty-five years.

Jeannie St. John Taylor, the author of six books, lives with her husband of nearly thirty years on a small working farm in the middle of Portland, Oregon. A professional artist, as well as a mother and former teacher with a master’s degree, Jeannie is uniquely qualified to craft children's books.

About the Author

An award-winning author and national speaker, Jeanne Gowen Dennis partners with Christian families to equip the next generation to hold fast to faith. She has published many books, articles, stories, illustrations, and greeting cards, and has been interviewed on national television and radio stations throughout the country. She is a wife, mother, grandmother, and veteran homeschooler.

Jeannie St. John Taylor, the author of many books, lives with her husband of thirty years on a small working farm in the middle of Portland, Oregon. She is a professional artist, as well as a mother and former teacher.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Kregel Kidzone (March 22, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0825426952
• ISBN-13: 978-0825426957
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,309,186 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Teaches children what matters most in life, June 29, 2004

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This review is from: Matt's Fantastic Electronic Compusonic (Hardcover)

Children's books that teach children lessons are a perfect venue for opening up discussions about many things. One book, titled "Matt's Fantastic Electronic Compusonic," deals with bad habits, and addictive behaviors in children.

The story begins with a boy named Matt, who receives a computer game as a birthday gift. Matt enjoys playing this game so much, that he begins taking it everywhere with him. In fact, he chooses to play it instead of spending time with his friends and participating in other events. In the end, Matt kicks his bad habit and learns what matters most in his life.

MyParenTime.com recommends this book -- the illustrations are large and colorful, and do a good job of complementing this rhyming story. The book has a religious theme that conveys the message that bad habits (addictive behaviors) should not take the place of God in a child's life.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book helps kids establish priorities, May 13, 2004

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Lisa M. Hendey "Mom, Blogger, Podcaster, Author" (Fresno, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Matt's Fantastic Electronic Compusonic (Hardcover)

Today's kids are bombarded on a daily basis with "entertainment" options, most of which involve some type of screen. In the new book Matt's Fantastic Electronic Compusonic, the main character Matt faces a big decision about how he wants to spend his time. This 32 page hardcover book, released in April 2004 by Kregel publications, features eye catching illustrations by Jeannie St. John Taylor which really help convey the pace of the story.

Matt receives his awesome new "Compusonic" hand held game as a birthday gift, and it swiftly takes over his life. As Matt struggles with the choice of game vs. friends, he comes to the conclusion that nothing should come before God. The action that leads up to this ultimate choice leaves young readers caught up in the story line and concurring with the end result.

Matt's Fantastic Electronic Compusonic is aimed at readers ages four through eight years of age, but my twelve year old son read the book to his nine year old brother and both were thoroughly engaged in the story. If you have a house filled with screens and monitors, this book is a must read for your family!