Bash and Lucy Say, “Love, Love, Bark!”
By Lisa & Lea Cohn
Heartwarming
“This was a delightful book about a young student, Bash, with sensory issues who faces the school bully and a mystery of disappearing books with the help of his Grandma Vera, his sister Ally and his sensitive dog, Lucy. The book touches on many topics – history of Ukraine, adoption of rescue dogs, and bullying in schools to name a few. Bash and the whole gang will captivate your heart!” –Amazon review
I want to live in Woof-Woof Nation!
“A loving tribute to our canine heroes that masterfully weaves fantasy and much needed empathy. Who wouldn’t want a sister like Ally, a grandmother like Vera, and a dog like Lucy? This book will appeal to kids and adults with sensory challenges and anyone who thinks we should listen and love like our four-legged friends.”
A good book to read to elementary aged students” –Amazon review
Bash and Lu cy Fetch Team Vera and the Dream Beasts
By Lisa & Lea Cohn
An Important Message Candy Wrapped With Humor
“My thoughts: Bash and Lucy Fetch Team Vera and the Dream Beasts teaches an important message candy wrapped with humor. Bash learns that under the Title IX law, girls have equal rights as boys when it comes to the best coaches and education. This is an early chapter book with expressive illustrations.
Amanda’s thoughts: I liked that they loved dogs so much and let them be coaches. I think it’s cool that Ally is everywhere. Whenever you need her, she’s there. I like that the grandma is a coach and teaches the best girl team. I also like the grandma’s accent.
We received an ARC of this book. This is our honest and voluntary review.”
Posted on Amanda’s Books and More (Amanda is 10 years old) and on Amazon
Nicely Written Piece that Helps Integrate Equal Opportunity in Sports
“Bash and Lucy Fetch Team Vera and the Dream Beasts is a nicely written piece that helps to integrate equal opportunity between genders (Title IX) and meld them into more understandable ideas for kids. Taking the main concepts of Title IX, the book takes readers on a journey through the complexities of this law. Its ups and downs, or collateral consequences…depending on one’s perspective, and the possible effects, in a real sense, on all those involved in sports participation. There is more to Title IX than many might initially realize as its application can be cumbersome when looking at all it effects.
In the end, through Bash and Lucy’s journey, there IS a solution that benefits ALL…one where fairness, equality, and equitability tends to win out over disparity…inequality. A good read for those who want to introduce our younger generation to current issues facing us today.
Lastly, I cannot end this review without mentioning the wonderful artwork and illustrations…certainly a GREAT help in keeping children riveted to the book and its purpose.”–Kirk Mango, former collegiate national champion in gymnastics (Amazon review)
By Lisa & Lea Cohn
Wonderful Book with Excellent Theme of Jealousy and Special Needs
“As as reading specialist and expert educator with many years of experience, I would highly recommend this book to anyone. It would be a fantastic resource for a teacher read aloud or could be read independently by students in grades 2 and up. The author does an excellent job of establishing and developing the theme of jealousy with the events in the plot. The book treats the concept of disability with sensitivity and compassion, which serves as an excellent model for all students. Furthermore, it contains rich vocabulary with strong contextual support. The book is fun, humorous, keeps the attention of the reader, and is sure to be enjoyed by everyone that picks it up. Happy reading!”–Amazon review
Great Children’s Book on the Art of Friendship
“Bash has a hard time accepting his very outgoing dog, being well outgoing and friendly. He focuses so much on this that he loses Lucy for a short time and during Lucy’s absence, he really has time to think about this. He gets upset when a local boy comes to the park with his special needs dog. He starts to question everyone’s motives and decides that his very talented dog is only good enough for his soccer team. He soon learns what true friendship is all about when he has to allow Lucy to help coach other teams because they truly need her and she loves helping as well.
A great children’s book on the art of friendship and the feel good notion of sharing even if its a dog. The illustrations and the story are a perfect back drop to teach your child about sharing and being nice to others. A great book on an awesome subject!” –Amazon review
Bash and Lucy Fetch Confidence
By Lisa & Lea Cohn
Read This Book to Your Children, Grandchildren and Canine Companion!
“Bash and Lucy is destined to be a big hit everywhere it is read. It is wonderfully written. The illustrations are colorful and full of detail. They bring you into the story.I especially enjoyed the facial expressions. Being a dog lover I really appreciate this story line. Dogs bring so much more into our lives than first seen and this is true with Lucy.They teach us lessons in companionship, loyalty, teamwork and love.As does this little book, I highly recommend it!” –Amazon review
Help Your Kids Develop Confidence
“This story of confidence engages the reader through the eyes a young boy (Bash) who loves both his dog (Lucy) and soccer! The artwork is colorful and unique, giving the appearance of a brilliant artist “colored in” by a crayola used by kids.
My favorite part of the book is how the writers connect you to the range of emotions that Bash and his friends are feeling and, utlimately, ends in confidence that is creatively provided by the dog, Lucy, when she escapes from her home and returns to the soccer field to the delight of Bash and his friends.
If you love dogs and sports, you will undoubtedly enjoy sharing this heart-felt story of confidence with the kids in your world!” –Amazon review
My Daughter Loves This Book
“I loved this book and so did my 4-year-old daughter. It looks great, has a story that is meaningful, and after you read it, you’ll look at your dog in a different way than before. Dogs aren’t just warm and fuzzy pets, as you’ll find out when you read this book.” –Amazon review
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