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05/28/2011
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Reviews for The Flight of Orville Wright Caterpillar
by Donna Perugini
illustrated by Nancy Titolo Bishop
To my amazement on Christmas, she called the publisher, and the author, and ended up getting 4 copies (from the author). It was my favorite Christmas present as of yet. I plan on getting married in the relatively near future, and I wanted to be able to read this incredible book to my children. Now I can. Get your loved ones a copy and they will treasure it as much as I do.
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I THOUGHT ABOUT THE BOOK TOO MANY TIMES TO COUNT THROUGHOUT MY TEENAGE YEARS, AND EARLY 20’S! LAST YEAR I TOLD MY MOM ABOUT THE TIMES I WOULD THINK ABOUT ORVILLE AND HOW THE STORY REMINDED ME TO KEEP DREAMING (GOD’S DREAM!) DURING THE DIFFICULT TIMES – YOU KNOW, THE DREAM GOD HAS PUT IN EACH ONE OF US TO BE WHAT HE HAS PLANNED US TO BE. I CAN’T WAIT TO GET MY HANDS BACK ON THIS BOOK!!
review is from: The Flight of Orville Wright Caterpillar (Paperback
The Flight of Orville Wright Caterpillar (Paperback)
I kept this precious book till a tragic time in my teen years and have thought about that sweet caterpillar many times since. Recently, I searched for this book and found it was coming back in print – GLORY TO GOD! I had to tell everyone! Last year I told my mom about the times I would think about Orville and how the story reminded me to keep dream (God’s dream!) during the difficult times – you know, the dream God has put in each one of us to be what He has planned/called us to be.
I cannot express in words the impact this book has made on me and how it can do the same for your child, or any child! You may say I’m silly or just a dreamer, that a book can’t do that for you (that’s what Orville’s friends said!), but the basic Biblical principles helped me through so much in my life. By the way, I am living God’s dream! Donna, thank you for all you do and I pray God blesses you abundantly!
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October 2003 The Flight of Orville Wright Caterpillar
I literally read our copy until I had to tape the cover back together…the inside pages held up beautifully. Of course it did not help that my 3 granddaughters slept with it, as well as the 2 boys sleeping with it and using the corners as teething biscuits.
Never did I dream that it would be as important to my three beautiful granddaughters as it apparently has become. The twins are nearly 22 and their sister almost 19. They are at the age where they are thinking of eventually marrying and starting a family. They want the book in their possession so they can read it to their children with the same positive effect it had on them.
Jo S.
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Donna,
Thank you! Thank you! Thank You! My granddaughters absolutely LOVE your book. As I began reading it when they were quite tiny, it is one of their few pleasant memories of early childhood. They are all three beautiful young women with beautiful spirits..and I thank you for writing the book (Just for Them).
They all woulld say the salvation prayer at the end, after I had read the book with all the weird voices I could muster and they would giggle through and then be very solemn at the end.
They have all requested a copy of the book ‘for their kids’ when ever they have them…so for Christmas, that will be their gift.
Jo S.
Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2003 10:22 AM
To: Donna & Dick Perugini
Subject: Re: Orville Wright Caterpillar
The books were a RESOUNDING success!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Thank you for all your help! All 3 girls were extremely satisfied. They insisted that Gramme’ read the book to them right there in front of the Christmas tree with all the voice inflections that I always used when they were little….Orville has such a cute voice to make up….especially when he is “riding the high place”…THANK YOU for making Christmas brighter for them.
If you are ever in the Atlanta Georgia area, I would count it an extreme pleasure to meet with you for coffee/desert.
GOD BLESS YOU
JO S
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Dear Donna,
Shalom, shalom from Jerusalem!
Last evening we had guests to supper and although I scorched the apple pie and overcooked the main dish, the evening was a success beyond my wildest hopes. Either our youngest guest chose “Don’t Hug a Grudge” from our shelf for her mother to read it to her or my friend chose it herself, But read it she did, and outloud, for at the end of the book, she inserted the name of a group by whom she’d been hurt. What a victory. Thank you Again for having written and sent that our way.
Have a blessed day and a Happy Thanksgiving.
Love,
B&B
Barb and Barnanba in Israel
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A few months ago, I met a wonderful blogger, Donna, through the SITS girls tribe event. As I got to know Donna, I learned that she is a fabulous children’s author. She has been a great friend and sister in Christ. (and after all the trouble she had with malicious code on her blog that came from who-knows-where just as she commented on my blogger blog – I’m so happy she stuck with me in spite of the possibility of cooties!)
One day, Donna offered to send me one of her books to share with my boys in return for my honest opinions as a book review. You can just imagine how excited I was. We LOVE books at our house. I wish I had a picture of Buggy reading this book (it’s a favorite of his), but alas, the only photo I have happens to be of him reading right after bath time. He didn’t feel clothing was necessary.
Ok – what do I think of this book?
I love it.
The Flight of Orville Wright Caterpillar is a sweet story of a little caterpillar who follows his dreams. Even when others tell him repeatedly that he can never fly, Orville still believes and trusts that he will one day fly. The story illustrates to children how God puts dreams in their hearts and how they can ask Christ into their hearts.
Orville Wright Caterpillar gives God the glory for the dreams and successes as opposed to so many books that simply say “you can do anything you put your mind to.” The illustrations are beautiful. The story is captivating and written so children can understand. Buggy is two and routinely chooses this book as his bed time story.
I am looking forward to surprising him with another of Donna Perugini’s books in the near future! It was so refreshing to read such a lovely and Christ centered book to my little man!
If you are looking for a great book for your little ones, look no further. Head over to www.DonnaPerugini.com to order! You can also check out her blog to get some free coloring sheets, dvd music with illustrations, and to sneak a peek the books.
Seriously – you will love these books
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Imagine having a dream – something you’ve always wanted to do – but it seems so far out of reach. Your friends discourage your idea and call it silly, but still you dream.
That’s the predicament of Orville Wright Caterpillar. In The Flight of Orville Wright Caterpillar, by Donna Perugini, Orville wants to fly. The problem is, he’s way too small to even consider such a feat. But Orville continues to look up and dream of the day when he can fly.
His outlook changes one day when he is lovingly picked up by a little girl. As he takes in the amazing view from so high up in her hands, she tells him all about Jesus and God’s perfect plan for all of our lives. And in that moment, Orville realizes just how special he really is.
Soon, God is calling Orville to do something big, and with his obedience to that still, small voice, Orville’s dream is fulfilled.
What I love about this little caterpillar’s plight is that he reaches his dreams because of God’s handiwork in his life. Over the last several years, I’ve read so many children’s books which offered the message that “You can do anything if you put your mind to it.” or “You can reach your dreams if you don’t give up.” But up until now, I’ve never found one that gives glory to God for making the impossible dream reachable. But Donna does just that in this book. She also weaves in the plan of salvation in simple terms for the smallest of hearts and the book’s whimsical illustrations by Nancy Titolo Bishop carry the story along beautifully.
I’m always on the look-out for good, wholesome books for the kids, so I was excited to read this one to them. My seven-year-old loved Orville’s story and couldn’t wait to see what happened next. My three-year-old, who has been especially interested in caterpillars after learning about them this fall, liked the colorful pictures in the book.
It’s a great book with a great message for the little ones!
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Reviews for The Adventure of Amelia Airheart Butterfly
in bye! bye! Butterfly!
by Donna Perugini
illustrated by Nancy Titolo Bishop
Sent: Thursday, October 15, 2009 5:38 PM
Subject: Amelia Airheart Butterfly
Dear Donna,
Please let me know when Amelia Airheart Butterfly is reprinted. This delightful story was a favorite with my nieces, Charissa and Naomi, 20 years ago when they were little girls. Every time we got together they would bring the book to me for a reading. In fact, the girls would meet me at the door with book in hand! We would sit together crowded on the sofa and I would read the story and then together the 3 of us would shout out the, “Bye Bye Dragonfly…..” verses. It was a blast. One reading was never quite enough and we would rip through it again and again.
The girls are grown and married and still speak of it today; you helped us build a great memory together. Naomi is expecting a baby in January. The shower guests were asked to bring a favorite children’s book to the shower on November 14 as a contribution to the home library and this is the first book I thought of. I will give her a print out of the cover with a special note stating this book is pending.
I wish you the best of health and many blessings equal to the amount of joy given to me, Charissa, and Naomi, from this delightful story about Amelia Airheart Butterly.
Thank you so much.
Shirley Warren
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It’s quite evident that all of Donna’s stories have the capability to remain relevant to generations of children and the message of God’s love and truth always comes shining through. Her books teach children about Friendship, Faith, Prayer, Angels, being Born Again, Unforgiveness and Forgiving.
I think sharing stories like these with our children can be so effective in their character development and understanding of the gospel because it echos the practice Jesus modeled as he taught his disciples through parables.
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I absolutely love this story and the great values and character that it teaches! I have both this and Orville and just adore Donna’s writing!
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Sometimes it’s hard to escape Satan’s lies when he tells us we’re not good enough or that our God-given talents really aren’t that special. That’s the dilemma of Amelia Airheart Butterfly when Despicable Dragonfly taunts her that her that she was never meant to fly. She’s full of doubt and discouraged until Orville Wright Caterpillar reminds her of the truth – that because God is in her, she can do anything. She decides once and for all to ignore the lies and does what she was made to do – FLY. Of all Donna’s books, I think this one is my favorite because even as a child, I’ve listened to Satan’s lies. The message within this book is so important – for kids and adults.
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Reviews for Do Angels Go Camping?
by Donna Perugini
illustrated by Nancy Titolo Bishop
Antrew Ant really wants to go camping, but Amelia Airheart Butterfly and Orville Wright Caterpillar said he wasn’t big enough to go. So what’s a little ant to do? Stow away, of course. After Antrew wanders off, Orville and Amelia pray for God’s protection over their little friend as they search for him in the big forest. My four-year-old son especially liked this book and wanted to know “what happens next?” I loved the prevalent theme of God watching over us, even when we feel lost.
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Reviews for Don’t Hug a Grudge
by Donna Perugini
illustrated by Nancy Titolo Bishop
To: Perugini
Subject: Don’t Hug a Grudge
My Dad came to stay with us nine years ago for about twelve days. He was in the beginning stages of dementia, and we were outside so he could smoke. We talked about him needing to forgive my mom since their divorce many years before, and he looked at me and shook his head no. The Lord led me to go into the house and get your book. I sat with my Dad and read each page, and he looked closely at the pictures. When it came to the picture on bitterness, where the blue bitterness was holding the boy’s shoulders, my Dad pointed to it and said that was in him. So I asked my Dad if he was willing to forgive my Mom, and he said he couldn’t. We prayed together and asked the Holy Spirit to help him forgive her, and when we went to church the next morning, he went to the altar and told our pastor he wanted to forgive her and give his life back to Jesus. He passed away five years ago, and the Lord gave me a vision of him in heaven with Him.
Thanks for such a treasure. I have shared this book with children in sunday school, and also other adults who seem to see the truth simply in a children’s book. Now my Mom is living with me and she has alzheimers/dementia. When it is God’s timing, I will resurrect that book for her to see. It is so filled with the Spirit of the Lord, and it reaches all ages. Thanks again for your obedience to the Lord for writing it with your beautiful illustrations. This has been long overdue, but be encouraged as you continue hearing our King.
Blessings. Retha B, Middletown, Ohio
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Right on the mark, March 3, 2006
Your book and Joyce’s tapes have really impacted my understanding of the devastating effects that grudge holding can have. I understand that your book is written for children which is perfect for the overcomplicated adult to grab a hold of. I’m 40 years old and was saved last year and up until that time I was a child of the New Age philosophy and had read and studied tons of self help books and new age gurus.
After all those years I was wonderstruck at the ease at which I let years of garbage go with Jesus who led me to Joyce’s tapes and your book. I’m going to give away some to other adult friends who love learning by playing in the snadbox as well. They’ll love it.
This book can enter into the hardest of hearts with its pictures. Its simple message shows what the results are of holding a grudge.
I have used it within a prison and it was able to provoke good discussion. An adult book disguised as a children’s book.
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