Something Special

{"hero_section": {"headline": "The Special Gift You Give.", "subheadline": "Explore the beautiful, quiet ways we share our deepest affections with the ones we cherish."}, "the_vision": {"quote": "And it's no good.... until you give it away.", "context": "This simple truth teaches children that true value is found in selfless action and connection. It reframes giving as the essential step for experiencing joy and love."}, "therapeutic_guide": {"title": "For Cultivating Generosity and Connection", "core_utility": "Encourages the understanding that emotional expression requires outward action to be meaningful.", "conversation_starters": ["What is the best surprise 'something special' someone has given you?", "Can something that is small and silent still be very important?", "How does it feel right before you give something special away?"]}, "visual_style_guide": {"mood_board": "Warm, Nostalgic, Tender", "color_palette": ["#FFDAB9", "#4B0082", "#A9A9A9"], "art_direction": "Soft watercolor illustrations with gentle light, focusing on close-up, intimate moments between characters."}, "social_share": {"instagram": "It can be small, loud, planted, or blown... but it's only truly special when you give it away. \u2764\ufe0f Discover the magic of selfless love in this heartwarming story.", "hashtags": ["#ItsSomethingSpecial", "#LoveLanguageForKids", "#Generosity", "#ChildrensBooks"]}, "reviews_and_awards": {"reader_praise": ["Great for bed time reading. This is truly an adorable and thought-provoking tale for small children. It tells the story of an inquisitive little frog who lives near a castle moat. One day when his tiny black eyes were peeping above the water, he saw a very colorful royal gift box that sent his imagination soaring. He knew it definitely contained something special - but what could it be? As children turn the pages of this vividly illustrated book, they begin a fantastic journey with the little frog as he searches for clues about the contents of the gift box. Their pilgrimage will take them high into a beanstalk where a caterpillar is happily munching along. There in that beanstalk they learn that the gift in the box can say, \"Hello.\" Later, on a sailboat with the wind billowing the sails, they learn that the gift in the box can be blown. As each new clue is discovered, they can ponder what the frog thinks the gift is by watching the many expressions on his scrunched up face. It can warm you. It can be planted. It can be thrown. What can this something special be? In the end, children will discover what the gift is, and they will come to realize that this magical gift is no good at all until you give it away. ***** The illustrations in this book are stunning and the attention to the smallest detail is remarkable - like the tiny black ant that is pushing a snowball and wearing a red scarf around his neck. The act of turning each page opens another part of the little frog's color filled world to delight children everywhere. Even the cover has immediate eye appeal. Green vines twist and twine themselves around the page to form each letter of the title, Something Special, and most children won't fail to notice the miniature snail and dragonfly who are also doing their part. When you couple that expressive script along with the little green frog's smiling face and curious eyes, what could be a more captivating and picturesque scene? This is an enchanting book, and is highly recommended for bedtime reading. ***** Huntress Reviews", "A curious little frog finds a royal gift outside his home near the castle moat. It s Something Special... What can it be? Fascinating possibilities pop into his imagination as Little Frog searches high and low for the answer to this enticing riddle. From atop a giant beanstalk, we learn that it can be planted. Aboard a sailboat, we discover it can be blown. And it's no good until you give it away. Have you guessed the surprise yet? Share Little Frog's delight as he discovers that his magical gift is Something Special indeed. Editorial Reviews From the Inside Flap A curious little frog encounters a royal gift outside his home near the castle moat. Is it Something Special? Wondrous possibilities pop into his imagination as Little Frog searches high and low for the answer to this enticing riddle.From atop a giant beanstalk we learn that it can be planted. Aboard a sailboat we discover it can be blown. And it s no good until you give it away.Have you guessed the surprise yet? Share Little Frog s delight as he discovers that his magical gift is Something Special, indeed. About the Author Terri Cohlene gets her inspiration to write from her life. While sending her second-grader off to school, she suddenly thought of how many ways a kiss can be delivered, and Something Special was born. Doug Keith's imaginative and whimsical style perfectly captures the spirit of Terri's story. \"Terri and I decided early on to really have some fun and tell the story from the frog's perspective\u0085 for once, I didn't have to draw a lot of boring humans!\" Product details Publisher \u200f : \u200e Illumination Arts Publication date \u200f : \u200e March 10, 2005 Language \u200f : \u200e English Print length \u200f : \u200e 32 pages ISBN-10 \u200f : \u200e 0974019011 ISBN-13 \u200f : \u200e 978-0974019017 Item Weight \u200f : \u200e 14.4 ounces Reading age \u200f : \u200e 5 - 6 years Dimensions \u200f : \u200e 11.25 x 0.25 x 9 inches Best Sellers Rank: #7,479,790 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1,609 in Children's Frog & Toad Books Customer Reviews: 2.8", "This Book Is Something Special! What can say hello and goodbye, can be small and silent as well as big loud, and be planted, blown or thrown? In the delightful picture book Something Special, a curious little frog encounters a mysterious gift outside his home near a castle moat. With only the clue \"it's something special\", he searches high and low, far and wide, for the answer to a puzzling riddle. Will you guess the surprise before he does? Written by Terri Cholene, Something Special features whimsical illustrations by Doug Keith. I have to say that I enjoyed the artwork in this book more than any other picture book I've read. Hairy bugs carrying suitcases, spotted frogs throwing snowballs, and a turtle bearing a goopy insect cake upon its back are but a few of the delightful images conveying the tale of a magical gift. My favorite part of the book, however, is the artistic rendering of the words. Drawn as flames, icing, branches, stones, and vines-not to mention convex text that appear to be fancifully encased in bubbles-the depiction of the words of the story are utterly enchanting. I found myself marveling at each page; it's not often that the words of a picture book are as charming as the story itself. Geared towards ages 3-8, Something Special would make a wonderful addition to a child's library, for both the beautiful illustrations and the uplifting tale of the magical gift inside. Rebecca Brown"], "editorial_reviews": ["From the Inside Flap\nA curious little frog encounters a royal gift outside his home near the castle moat. Is it Something Special? Wondrous possibilities pop into his imagination as Little Frog searches high and low for the answer to this enticing riddle.From atop a giant beanstalk we learn that it can be planted. Aboard a sailboat we discover it can be blown. And it s no good until you give it away.Have you guessed the surprise yet? Share Little Frog s delight as he discovers that his magical gift is Something Special, indeed."]}, "author_bio": "Terri Cohlene gets her inspiration to write from her life. While sending her second-grader off to school, she suddenly thought of how many ways a kiss can be delivered, and Something Special was born.\nDoug Keith's imaginative and whimsical style perfectly captures the spirit of Terri's story. \"Terri and I decided early on to really have some fun and tell the story from the frog's perspective\u0085 for once, I didn't have to draw a lot of boring humans!\"", "product_specs": {}, "general_audience_layer": {"narrative": "A curious little frog finds a royal gift outside his home near the castle moat. It's Something Special... What can it be? Fascinating possibilities pop into his imagination as Little Frog searches high and low for the answer to this enticing riddle. From atop a giant beanstalk, we learn that it can be planted. Aboard a sailboat, we discover it can be blown. And it's no good until you give it away. Have you guessed the surprise yet? Share Little Frog's delight as he discovers that his magical gift is Something Special indeed."}}

A curious little frog finds a royal gift outside his home near the castle moat. It's Something Special... What can it be? Fascinating possibilities pop into his imagination as Little Frog searches high and low for the answer to this enticing riddle. From atop a giant beanstalk, we learn that it can be planted. Aboard a sailboat, we discover it can be blown. And it's no good until you give it away. Have you guessed the surprise yet? Share Little Frog's delight as he discovers that his magical gift is Something Special indeed.