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the not even once club :: review & giveaway

September 30, 2013 By Katie 10 Comments

review (and giveaway) for "the not even once club" by wendy watson nelson

we’ve been reading this book with our kids over the past few weeks, and i must say that it is very refreshing to find a book that is not only entertaining for kids, but that teaches specifically about values, morals, and setting standards for themselves.

this book is about a boy who is new to the neighborhood and ends up becoming friends with kids who are a part of the “not even once” club – a group who encourages each other to make correct choices and decisions about such things as drinking alcohol, lying, stealing, and even bullying.

let me tell you 5 reasons why i am so glad we are reading this book with my kids:

1. it shows them that having a core group of friends who can help to lift and encourage them in making correct choices is a key component to doing so.

2. it gives us a great way to approach these topics in our family home evenings and in every day conversation.

3. it demonstrates how to set a standard for themselves. it is good to know what stance you will take in certain situations if you resolve yourself to a specific course of action before you’re ever faced with that situation.

4. it’s a way to talk about repentance. every one is human and will make mistakes – even if they’ve set high standards and “joined the club,” so to speak. while we strive to do the best that we can, our own belief (and even the back page of this book!) turns to repentance to be able to start fresh.

5. it teaches about morals – and that is something that is hard to find material on these days!

you might recognize the author, Wendy Watson Nelson…author

 

Wendy Watson Nelson was a professor of marriage and family therapy for 25 years and holds a PhD in family therapy and gerontology! She is also married to Elder Russell M. Nelson.

 

illustrator…and the artist, Brandon Dorman.

Brandon Dorman graduated from Brigham Young University-Idaho, where he studied fine art and illustration. He is the illustrator of the #1 New York Times bestseller The Wizard. You can see more of his work at brandondorman.com.

 

we’ve loved reading this book over and over again, discussing the many topics within, and have even printed off the free posters to remind ourselves of our standards.

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if you want a thoughtful, beautifully illustrated way to teach your child about making correct choices and setting standards for himself, you can buy this book at deseretbook.com and/or ENTER OUR GIVEAWAY by following the easy prompts below!

(contest rules: to enter, you must be a resident of the united states. contest closes on sunday, october 6th at 11:59pm. good luck!)

 

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  1. Jenn says

    September 30, 2013 at 12:53 pm

    The Elves and the Shoemaker!!!

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  2. Jennifer says

    September 30, 2013 at 5:44 pm

    We have been reading the magic tree house books. They are really great and my kids are learning a lot from them.

    Reply
  3. Corri Havlicek says

    September 30, 2013 at 9:18 pm

    Our favorite book to read is I Like Myself! by Karen Beaumont

    Reply
  4. Staci says

    October 1, 2013 at 1:24 pm

    I’m always looking for help in teaching my kids. This book looks great! What is the target audience age?

    Reply
    • Katie says

      October 1, 2013 at 7:45 pm

      I’d say it’s about 4-8 range.

      Reply
  5. Melanie Bosco says

    October 3, 2013 at 4:36 am

    This sounds like a great book!

    Reply
  6. Susan J. says

    October 3, 2013 at 10:32 pm

    My favorite book to read with my kids is Green Eggs and Hame – classic Dr. Seuss! The book you’re reviewing sounds great – thank you!

    Reply
  7. Natalie Crookston says

    October 5, 2013 at 4:29 pm

    I love reading “The Monster at the End of This Book starring Lovable Furry Old Grover”

    Reply
    • Katie says

      October 7, 2013 at 12:38 pm

      oh, that’s one of our favorites, too!!!

      Reply
  8. Heather says

    October 5, 2013 at 8:20 pm

    Right now my kids and I are reading the 2nd Janitors book. They love it!:)

    Reply

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