Amazon All God's Critters Amazon.co.uk AuthorHouse Category:  Children Publisher: AuthorHouse ISBN-10:  1935028138 Type: Fiction Pages: 52 Copyright: April 10, 2008 ISBN-13: 9781935028130 Sure to become a permanent addition to personal libraries, "Sal and Sally" is an engaging tale, both enlightening and entertaining. Sal and sally are two small fish just hanging out in the waters of the big blue sea. They soon grow bored, though, so, to amuse herself, Sally starts to blow bubbles. Fascinated by the practice, Sal begs Sally to teach him how to do the same, and the two of them then proceed to have a ball, blowing bubbles and swimming around in the sea. Nellie the octopus soon arrives, and, upon seeing the fun that Sal and Sally are having, she asks them to teach her how to blow bubbles, too. They happily oblige, and Nellie then proceeds to blow a gigantic bubble--so big, in fact, that it accidentally traps Sal and Sally inside. While they're trying to figure out how to get out of the bubble, Nasty Nick, the Texas Long Nose Cowboy Shark, sidles up the trio. Initially, he makes his malicious intentions, but once Sal and Sally catch on to the true purpose of his visit, they implore Nellie to join them in the bubble in order to save herself from getting eaten by him. She quickly does, and, despite his best offers, Nasty Nick is unable to burst the bubble and get to his prey, so he slithers off. Safe once again, Sal, Sally, and Nellie then figure out a way to get out of the bubble--but, once they're free, Nasty Nick makes a quick return to finish what he started...can the three friends find a way to avoid becoming a tasty snack for a sneaky, hungry shark? Excerpt Readers of all ages are sure to enjoy book 2. In it, author Jay Miller does a commendable job of highlighting the advantages of getting along and working together, outlining just how beneficial the principles of teamwork, sharing, and selflessness are when put into real practice. The collective strength that can be manifested through genuine bonding is a lesson that it's never too late to learn. Miller also places special emphasis on the importance of changing one's ways in order to gain the trust of others. The power of redemption is a universal theme that never gets ole, and, as he depicts in the decisions that Nasty Nick ultimately makes, Miller does an effective job of showing the reader just how advantageous it can be to seek to make amends for past wrongs.

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Readers of all ages are sure to enjoy book 2. In it, author Jay Miller does a commendable job of highlighting the advantages of getting along and working together, outlining just how beneficial the principles of teamwork, sharing, and selflessness are when put into real practice. The collective strength that can be manifested through genuine bonding is a lesson that it's never too late to learn.

Miller also places special emphasis on the importance of changing one's ways in order to gain the trust of others. The power of redemption is a universal theme that never gets ole, and, as he depicts in the decisions that Nasty Nick ultimately makes, Miller does an effective job of showing the reader just how advantageous it can be to seek to make amends for past wrongs.

Sure to become a permanent addition to personal libraries, Sal and Sally is an engaging tale, both enlightening and entertaining.

Rating: 5 star out of 5

Teresa W.
Recently I was fortunate enough to get a children's book called "Sal and Sally" - "All God's Critters" #2 in the mail from the author Jay Miller. He sent it to me and signed and inscribed it to my two oldest grandsons. I thought that the boys would find that really neat and I was right, they were excited to see their names written in the book and from their new "friend" Jay Miller! Just getting the book in the mail was exciting enough for all of us but then we read the book and looked at the illustrations by Jessica Ball and were REALLY pleased!

"Sal and Sally" is a charming book about two small fish (sea bass) who live in the ocean. One day Sally is blowing some pretty color bubbles and she calls Sal over to share what she's done. Sal likes the bubbles and asks Sally to show him how to blow pretty color bubbles too.

Soon the two sea bass are blowing pretty color bubbles and having a fun time. Along comes Nelly the Octopus who thinks it looks like fun too and asks if she can join Sal and Sally and would they please show her how to blow those pretty color bubbles too.

Soon all three are having a great time blowing pretty color bubbles when Nasty Nick comes by to ruin their fun.

Nasty Nick the Texas Long Nose Shark wants to eat them. The story continues telling how the three escape and how Nasty Nick gets tired of trying to catch them and decides to leave. But before he leaves, Sal and Sally invite him to stay and learn how to have fun blowing pretty color bubbles too.

Nasty Nick decides to stay and blow pretty color bubbles and even earns himself a new name, Nifty Nick.

Soon everyone is blowing pretty color bubbles and other sea creatures are coming to play and blow pretty color bubbles too. Their happiness and fun is spreading to one and all.

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"Sal and Sally" is a fun and happy book to read. My grandsons enjoyed the story as well as the illustrations which are colorful and cheerful. And I personally like how the book promotes friendship and working together without being preachy or stuffy about it.

At the end of the book are words to some songs that can be sung - "The Octopus Song"; "Nifty Nick's Bubble Blowing Song" and "The Turtle Song".
There are also pictures at the end of the book that tell of other books in this "All God's Critters" Toddler series by Jay Miller that will be coming out in the future. They sound cute and fun and I look forward to those.

The author, Jay Miller, has another book out that is the first title in this "All God's Critters" Toddler series called "The Banjo Picking Bear". I haven't had the opportunity to read that one yet but it sounds cute too from the description at Amazon.com. I may have to get a copy of that one for my grandsons too!

Rating: 10 out of 10