Saturday, October 26, 2013

Book Review: Sir Stan The Bogeyman by Stacie Morrell



Sir Stan the Bogeyman
by Stacie Morrell
Illustrated by Elizabeth Berg




About Stacie:
Accomplishments: Started a used bookstore for the Friends of the Wilsonville Library, subject of Oregonian article, published in: Antiques and Collectibles Magazine, Bookman’s AB Magazine, Antique Trader, Writer’s Digest (writing clinic), Book Magazine. Started the E-Commerce collectibles department for Goodwill of the Columbia Willamette. Currently pursuing an Associates of Applied Science in Business and Management at Portland Community College, holding a 3.98 GPA, member of Phi Theta Kappa honor society, on Dean’s and President’s List.
Interests: Reading (pretty much anything even the cereal box if nothing else is available), writing (all genres), family (wife and mother), growing in and spreading my faith, learning (information geek), travel (but I rarely ever get to), volunteering, bargain hunting at garage sales, thrift stores, flea markets, etc.
In one sentence, who am I? Stacie Morrell is an eccentrically entertaining neurotic bibliophile who sells collectibles, tries to have patience with her precocious daughter, fearlessly tries to do everything, and writes because she is driven to as part of her genetic composition.
If I could go back and do one thing over: I would have figured out what I wanted from life way before now and gone back to school to get it (much, much sooner than I did).


Genre: Children's Picture Book
Publisher: Self-Published at CreateSpace
Release Date: September 1, 2013
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Book Description:


Do dark places bother you?
The space under your bed…
The closet, door slightly ajar…
Do you believe in the Boogey Man?
Who is he?
Where did he come from?
What does he want?
Maybe he has a story to tell,
And we should listen.





My Review:

Sir Stan The Bogeyman is a great read while teaching the lesson of watching your actions. It doesn't pay to be rude and spiteful, or to act like a spoiled brat. I thought the spell was the right consequence for his actions and teaches all children that there are reactions to their actions.

The illustrations were vivid and fit the storyline perfectly. I would recommend this book to anyone that is looking for a great children's book or even in need of that special gift for a special occasion.





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