ABOUT THE BOOK
Written by Stephen G. Bowling
Illustrated by Vitali Dudarenka
Ages: 4+ | 34 Pages
Publisher: Valley of Mexico | ISBN: 978-1-950957-32-3
Publisher’s Book Summary: He’s friendly as can be! But when his kindness causes a stir, can this cornfield guardian use his noggin to make everyone happy?
Winslow, the scarecrow, wouldn’t hurt a fly. Full of song and wearing a silly hat, the bespectacled fellow stretches out his arms and welcomes the crows to rest their weary wings. But he’s shocked when the other straw-filled-scarers get upset because they think he’s falling down on the job. Listening to his brightly dressed pals argue over what is proper; he thinks hard to come up with a better way. And hoping to find an agreeable solution, he spies the fallen corn on the ground going to waste, and the kernel of an idea begins to sprout. Can Winslow protect the farmer’s crops and still welcome the rascally rooks?
Winslow Scarecrow is a charming children’s picture book. If you or your child like resolving conflict, seeing problems from all sides, and bringing people together, then you’ll adore Stephen G Bowling’s beautifully illustrated tale. Buy Winslow Scarecrow to be a ray of sunshine today!
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MY REVIEW
What should you do if society’s expectations and what you feel are right don’t agree? Winslow Scarecrow and some of the others on the farm don’t wish to scare the birds away; they would prefer to be friendly. Others in the group insist that they must frighten the birds and protect the crops in the fields. After some discussion, they find a compromise that keeps everyone happy - even the farmer. The story is narrated in rhyming text by Cranberry Crow. We first see Cranberry perched on a book, holding a quill, and wearing a pair of pince-nez. As the story begins readers get a birds-eye view of the farm with the scarecrows just tiny little figures far below. When each of the scarecrows shares its opinion, there is a closeup view and we can notice distinguishing details. Winslow has wire rim glasses. Others have on a wedding gown, a striped scarf, a bowler hat, or a pink dress. Bill is very stereotypical with a red plaid shirt and blue overalls and Jack has a pumpkin for a head (the others have stuffed gunny sacks). The process of each group member having a turn to share their thoughts and then working together for a solution that benefits everyone is a great model for young readers. Winslow’s idea that the crows can eat the corn that has fallen to the ground keeps the birds and the farmer satisfied. The illustration of all the scarecrows holding hands and smiling across the field is a visual reminder that working through conflict can make a stronger group.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Steve has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Brandeis University. He is an entrepreneur who has worked on and holds several U.S. Patents. He heads The Prometheum Foundation, a non-profit philosophical organization that helps teach students critical and analytical thinking, freedom of thought, and entrance into the marketplace of ideas. He is a lifelong weightlifter, an avid student of history and philosophy, and fascinated with astrophysics.
For more information, visit www.StephenGBowling.com.
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