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GRETA'S PURPOSE |
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Author: Rebecca Helvey While working as Tour Coordinator for an art museum and later the Director for a non-profit organization, Rebecca worked with docents and volunteers who aided her in educating children and adults on different areas of interest. The volunteers could give only an hour a week, but that hour meant a whole lot more to the school children. She saw how the generosity and time of these volunteers benefited the community. This inspired Rebecca to write Greta’s Purpose. Rebecca used her very large, awkward, Great Dane, Greta as the main character in her book. Greta struggles with who she is and not necessarily fitting the mold of what society often dictates who we should be. The thing that Rebecca wants her readers, both young and old, to carry away with them is that we all have a purpose. We can all do something and serving others is the best way to obtain that fulfillment. Full color, 8 ½ x 8 ½ format, 69 pages.
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Comments:
As an educator and parent, I recommend Greta’s Purpose as a wonderful book for children of all ages. This book helps children see, through the eyes of Greta the dog, the value of finding their differences and purposes in life. I plan to integrate this book into my curriculum.
Cristy McClenny, Region XVII Elementary Teacher of the Year As a Superintendent of Schools, I will wholeheartedly recommend Greta’s Purpose as a new entry into our library. This book allows kids to see in Greta the patience and courage required to find their true purposes. It is not only well written, but is appropriate for all children. Larry J. McClenny, Superintendent Patton Springs ISD The book Greta’s Purpose, written and illustrated by Rebecca Helvey, has a wonderful message for all of us. Greta, a Great Dane, seeks to find her purpose in life. How many of us have or will encounter a similar search in our own lives? This book can be used by teachers to teach cognitive and comprehension skills such as visualization, description, vocabulary use, and inferencing as well as the life lesson of finding your way. I think it is one children and adults can enjoy together to lead to some interesting discussions. I look forward to Rebecca’s future works! Debbie Magoulick, M. E. / Rdg Specialist |
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I purchased the book Greta’s Purpose written by Rebecca Helvey from Amazon.com and it came in the mail today. I took it to school to give to my son Drake's 2nd grade teacher as a gift. I arrived at the end of the day just as she was preparing to read to the class. She was thrilled with the book and decided to read it to her class today.
The kids absolutely LOVED the story and the illustrations as did Drake's teacher. She is planning to personally purchase the book to donate to the school library at Schultz Elementary. Rebecca’s parents will have to keep us posted when Rebecca publishes her next book. Dorothy Dalton Greta's Purpose, written and illustrated by Rebecca Helvey, is a great children's book. This book would be real good to read to children in any setting, especially children's reading programs at public libraries. I certainly recommend this book Eugene V. McClenny, Past Board President, Lindale Library |
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