Young Masters: The Invisible Power (Young Masters Little Wisdom Series) (Young Masters: Little Wisdom)
The Young Masters Series books fully involve readers in a program that encourages self-reliance, self-confidence, and respect for self, others, and the environment. Each book is accompanied by a CD comprised of stories and songs (as well as bonus files for home and classroom Macs and PCs); it starts with a pledge for participants, I promise to use my gifts every day in every way for I am a young master. Peace!  The Invisible Power, Heart of a Lion, and This Little Light are volumes four through six in the series. They detail the quest of three aliens, Butaan, Phylos, and EEtha, who have come from a place far away in search of knowledge about the powerful gifts born to the People of Earth. The CD accompanying each book includes the story as read by a wise woman, and nine tracks of original music (some new-agey, some with an African influence). Actress Elayn J. Taylor is the sage/narrator who gently tells each story while kids can read along. Kye Fleming s simple, happy illustrations bring life to Bunny Hull s stories. The Invisible Power is the power to turn thought into things creativity. Using flowers and spiders as inspiration, the story encourages children to use their creativity both artistically and to make the world a better place. There are compelling lessons offered in The Young Masters Series, but they are offered lovingly and unthreateningly. It s interesting to look at love, courage, respect, kindness, and other characteristics as powers with which we are born. What good are powers unless we use them? The Young Masters Series teaches kids to use their powers responsibly. The combination of story-telling and music is certain to be appealing to young children. Bottom Line: Would I buy The Invisible Power, Heart of a Lion, and This Little Light? Yes, it s hard to resist the combination of aliens and values. --Bob Etier, Blogcritics.orgI recently shared Parent s Choice award-winning Young Masters Series latest additions Heart of a Lion, The Invisible Power and This Little Light with my two kids (ages 3 and 5). The books teach inspiring lessons about courage, creativity and love, respectively, in a simple way that children can relate to. While the books were slightly text-heavy for my 3-year-old son (they re for ages 4-8, after all), he was enthralled by the illustrations and wanted more, more, more! of the audio CD. My 5 year old, on the other hand, listened intently to the stories and was particularly amazed by the notion in Invisible Power that all her favourite things originated with someone s idea or thought. She also danced around the living room and sang along with the more familiar tunes on the CDs. With these three new books, Grammy-award winning Bunny Hull and Friends have provided a useful tool for helping parents and teachers teach children complex, inspiring and heartwarming topics. --Haley Overland, Today's ParentYoung Masters Little Wisdom Series II: Heart of A Lion, The Invisible Power & This Little Light, Bunny Hull & Friends, Dream A World, 2010; Enhanced CD & Book; dreamaworld.com - Multi-award winner Bunny Hull has continued her highly successful Young Masters Little Wisdom Series with three new stirring releases underscoring the lessons of courage, creativity and love. Finely crafted original songs, including two beautifully arranged traditional tunes support and enhance the fabric of each story as the three engagingly illustrated characters learn valuable lessons on their journey through Earth s magic garden. The Young Masters Series is a welcome addition to any family s library and will offer hours of reading and listening pleasure. --John Wood, Kidzmusic.com