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 The Little Bird Who Found Herself $12.99 The Little Bird Who Found Herself, by Ed McMahon A Review Reviewer: The Rev. Dr. Jerry F. Smith, S.T.D., American Association of Pastoral Counselors, Diplomate, pastoral psychotherapist, American Association for Marriage and Family Therapist, Approved Supervisor, marriage and family therapist, spiritual director, and adjunct professor in counseling education at the University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA. This beautifully illustrated children's book tells the story of a young child, through a little bird metaphor, who lost, and then found herself. The story is simple and easy for both children and adults to read, and conveys a powerful, life giving message. Its message shows the path toward re-claiming those parts of us that have been lost through either negative self-criticism or the unkind judgments of others. McMahon's fable makes it clear that persons of all ages can follow that path with a little help from someone who can gently teach us to notice our inner feelings--our body's wise, felt sense. I read this book to my ten year old, easily distracted, grandson and it held his steady attention. At the end I asked, "What do you think of this book?" He replied, "I liked it. It was about being yourself and not giving into peer pressure. It also taught me that if someone needs help, we should help them." I know no better messages to share with a child. Next, I read it to a friend who wages a long-term struggle with depression. After hearing it she remarked, "Thanks for a comforting story." Then I read it to another friend with very low self-esteem. He responded, "It's good to know that I'm not alone and maybe I have a way out." Finally, I read it to my Masters level counseling students. They each praised the tale and saw many ways of using it in their work with both children and adults. I am grateful to Dr. McMahon for writing this clear, concise little book about a most effective way of guiding such a wide range of people toward find themselves.  Nesting 5.2" Doll 5 Stacking Matryoshka Folk TURNIP [Height: 5.2 inches (13 cm). Materials: linden wood, gouache, lacquer; Made in Russia. 5 pieces] [For decades, people the world over have delighted in the matryoshka, or nesting doll, and her array of bright colors. She has become the traditional Russian souvenir and found fame far from Russia. Now modern artists expand upon this tradition, decorating matryoshkas with miniature illustrations of folklore and fairytales. Key scenes and characters are expertly depicted on the matryoshka's small wooden form, rendering the doll herself even more entertaining, beautiful, and charming] [As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart of Russia. It is hand turned from linden wood and then hand painted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. It is a wonderful Russian traditional souvenir. Painted multi-piece "matryoshka" has become the symbol of Russian national art] [Each pattern is unique and hand printed with beautiful paint, which makes its dress glamouring. Matreshka dolls are carved individually on a lathe out of soft wood and then brightly printed. The artists borrow their designs from folk art, fairy tales and the artist's personal fantasies] $39.99 For decades, people the world over have delighted in the matryoshka, or nesting doll, and her array of bright colors. She has become the traditional Russian souvenir and found fame far from Russia. Now modern artists expand upon this tradition, decorating matryoshkas with miniature illustrations of folklore and fairytales. Key scenes and characters are expertly depicted on the matryoshka's small wooden form, rendering the doll herself even more entertaining, beautiful, and charming. As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart of Russia. It is hand turned from linden wood and then hand painted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer. It is a wonderful Russian traditional souvenir. Painted multi-piece "matryoshka" has become the symbol of Russian national art. Each pattern is unique and hand printed with beautiful paint, which makes its dress glamouring. Matreshka dolls are carved individually on a lathe out of soft wood and then brightly printed. The artists borrow their designs from folk art, fairy tales and the artist's personal fantasies. |
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