Why Am I?! [Hardcover]

Victor James Owner (Author), H.J. Grimes (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 4 and up | Grade Level: P and up

In Why Am I?!, Little Star searches for his purpose in life. He meets several friends along the way, including Breeze, Morning Dew, Rain Drop, Mr. Puddle, Suzie the bee, Mrs. Buttercup and Larry the rat. This book provides a safe, comfortable forum in which children and parents alike can grow, question and learn.

Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap

Why Am I?! ushers in a new generation of stories and characters, written with the living, changing and growing nature of children in mind and designed to serve as a guide toward self-realization and acceptance. In essence, the book provides a safe, comfortable forum in which children and parents alike can grow, question and learn.

About the Author

Victor James Owner lives in Clermont, FL and works for the Walt Disney Company in entertainment at Walt Disney World in Florida.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 4 and up
  
• Hardcover: 40 pages
• Publisher: Synergy Books (August 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976498189
• ISBN-13: 978-0976498186
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,765,213 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A book to cuddle up with., August 19, 2006

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Huntress Reviews (United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Why Am I?! (Hardcover)

"Up in the clouds and way past the trees, Little Star bounced across a Breeze..."

The opening lines of this book tell us how Little Star began his adventure as he set out to discover his purpose in life.

This delightful book follows Little Star's quest for his special identity. As luck would have it, the answer he seeks comes from some unique friends he meets along the way. These friends include Breeze, Morning Dew, RainDrop, Mr. Puddle, Suzie the bee, Mrs. Buttercup and even Larry the rat. Each of these friends has his own special reason for being, and, through their wisdom, Little Star soon finds his own place.

The rhythm of the verses in this story is contagious and the illustrations are brilliantly created with characters that are especially whimsical and enchanting. As an added plus, children cannot help but notice the different expressions that flit across Little Star's face as his new friends counsel him. These range from fear and annoyance to wonder, acceptance, and finally to joy as he finds his true place in the universe.

***** Cuddle up with your child and begin a conversation with them about their own special place as you read Little Star's question - Why Am I?! *****

Reviewed by Ruth Wilson of Huntress Reviews.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Nice Book!, August 27, 2006

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Shirley Priscilla Johnson "Author/Reviewer -... (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Why Am I?! (Hardcover)

Little Star has a question that he asks his friend Mr. Breeze, "Why Am I?" but his friend did not know and Little Star is very, very upset. Can anyone help him to find out his purpose?
In this delightful tale author Victor Owner takes the reader on a journey from frustration of not knowing one's purpose to joy of finally understanding their place on earth. This work will help children to realize everything on earth has a place and a purpose. The storyline is creative and the illustrations are light, colorful and attention grabbing bringing the story to life in a whimsical way. This is a great read, one with a valuable lesson that is wrapped in a bubble of childhood fantasy. Recommended