My own book got reviewed!

As it happens - and it's just a coincidence, I promise - the first review on this web site is my own book.  I'm re-posting here from http://kiddielit.blogspot.com/2009/10/hal-unwashed-dragon-book-review.html a children's lit blog byJanette Fuller of Houston, Texas that kindly reviewed my book Hal the Unwashed Dragon.

Here is her post:

I just read Hal The Unwashed Dragon by Marc Archambault. This children's book is illustrated by Lorna Foot and self-published via Lulu.com. This is the first published book for both the author and the illustrator.

Hal has a problem. He is cute and friendly but he seems to scare everything and everybody away from him. The flowers wilt and the animals run away when Hal comes near. He doesn't know what is wrong.

Hal feels hurt and sad and confused. Why is everyone treating him like this? Why can't he make any friends?

Hal finally meets an honest bobcat who tells Hall that he STINKS! Hal has bad breath and body odor. He runs home and takes a shower and brushes his teeth. He is soon a clean, happy dragon with plenty of friends.

I really enjoyed reading this book. It deals with a common skill that all children must learn. The subject of personal hygiene is presented in a very humorous and engaging manner. Hal exhibits very realistic emotions when his friends reject him. Children will relate to Hal and will understand how important it is to develop good grooming and hygiene habits. The colorful illustrations in this book are just outstanding. The facial expressions on Hal and the other characters in the story are just delightful.

I predict that this author/illustrator team will soon receive offers from established book publishers. I look forward to many more books to come.

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Thanks Janette!

If you would like to purchase Hal - there's link in the side-bar.