The Never Stories Children Book Series

The Never Stories Children’s Book Series – the adventures of Carl and Jessica is available on Amazon.com.  All of the books in The Never Stories Children’s Book Series – the adventures of Carl and Jessica are based upon the best lessons every parent, grandparent and caregiver should try to teach their children in order to guide those children through life. These books teach a child to be a fruitful part of society. The books were designed as playful ways to introduce children to our world. Each book written by Rivka Simons & Maurice DeFalco Stuckey draws characters from a cross-section of society and are illustrated by Richard Rodriguez.The series is as follows:

1. Never Give a Bunny a Haircut;
2. Never Take Mister Teddy to School;
3. Never Try to Take a Ball Away from Ken;
4. Never Call Bitingo ‘a Mutt’;
5. Never Judge a Book by its Cover;
6. Never Say ‘Never’

The Adventures of Carl and Jessica

The first book of the Never Stories Children’s Book Series – the adventures of Carl and Jessica was Never Give a Bunny a Haircut.In the Never Stories Children’s Book Series and all of the adventures of Carl and Jessica, children learn.  In Never Give a Bunny a Haircut, readers find out that going to the Barber Salon can be fun.  Everybody has a task they do not want to do.  Sometimes it is better to put aside complaints and do it anyway.  If you are looking for a children’s bunny book – you have found such a silly one.  If you are looking for a children’s haircut book, Never Give a Bunny a Haircut is that, and much more.

The second book of the Never Stories Children’s Book Series – the adventures of Carl and Jessica was Never Take Mister Teddy to School.The Never Stories Children’s Book Series, the adventures of Carl and Jessica, and Never Take Mister Teddy to School, are all written with a moral message, and vividly illustrated by Richard Rodriguez.  In Never Take Mister Teddy to School, Rivka Simons & Maurice DeFalco Stuckey implant the lesson of caring.  Carl has an emotional support stuffed animal named, “Mister Teddy”.  Jessica cares about Carl and the stress of the first day of school. Miss Millie, Juan the Barber, Miss Wanda Li and Mr. Soul Bunny all are worried that Carl will be picked on if he brings his teddy bear to school.  Carl and Jessica both show concern for their friend, Evan, with ASD, also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder.  People show concern when they care.  We should all care about people with special needs like Autism Spectrum Disorder. We should all support children under stress.

The third book of the Never Stories Children’s Book Series – the adventures of Carl and Jessicais Never Try to Take a Ball Away from Ken.Never Try to Take a Ball Away from Ken is about a child named, “Kenley”.  Kenley was born a girl.  Kenley wants to be seenand treated as “Ken”, a boy.  In that way, Never Try to Take a Ball Away from Ken is a children’s transgender book.  This book is also about Ken’s problem with being a good sport.  In that way, it is a children’s sports book.  More so than either of those, Never Try to Take a Ball Away from Ken is a book about a child’s need to fit in with other children.  We all want to be accepted.  When Carl and Jessica learn that Ken only wants to fit in with the other boys, they understand the root of his problem.  They understand Ken’s reason for rough play.  All readers will want what Carl and Jessica wants – for Ken to be his true self.

The fourth book by Rivka Simons & Maurice DeFalco Stuckey for the Never Stories Children’s Book Series is Never Call Bitingo, ‘a Mutt’.  Never Call Bitingo ‘a Mutt’is a story within a story and both need to be told. Behind every rescue dog is a story.To most new owners of a rescue dog, their rescue’s past stays a secret.  Jessica’s Dad’s best friend, “Down South Doug” was the first responder who rescued Bitingo.  Down South Doug told Jessica and her Dad about Bitingo.  One day, Jessica shares the story of Bitingo with the people and The Muttley Crue at the dog park.

The story of Bitingo starts in a junkyard in Pamplico, SC, during Hurricane Florence. Hurricane Florence brought a great storm surge.  Hurricane Florence flooded low areas in South Carolina.  A small junkyard in the small town of Pamplico where Bitingo lived with his master, “Mr. Junkyard Jim”, was flooded. In a time of need, Bitingo goes from a junkyard dog to a hero when he saves the life of Mr. Junkyard Jim. Through the story of Bitingo, children learn about giving up for people you love.  In this story, children learn the old lesson of ‘never judge a book by its cover’. Gavin, the boy who once referred to Bitingo as ‘Bitingo, the Mutt Dog’, learns about respect.  Gavin regrets ever calling Bitingo ‘a mutt’.

Illustrated by Richard Rodriguez, The Never Stories Children’s Book Series continues to capture a cross-section of society. The drama of Hurricane Florence in the tiny town of Pamplico, SC, jumps off the pages of Never Call Bitingo, ‘a Mutt’as illustrated by Richard Rodriguez.  Brave men and women such as First Responder, “Down South Doug”, who risk their lives to save others are on the news every day.  To learn about the Story of Bitingo, you have to read this book.

The fifth book of the Never Stories Children’s Book Series – the adventures of Carl and Jessica is Never Judge a Book by Its Cover.  The range of races, religions and preferences is visited.  This book is still a work in progress.

The sixth and final book of The Never Stories Children’s Book Series – the adventures of Carl and Jessica is Never Say ‘Never’.  It is a story about blended families.

Additionally, in every book are game pages, as well as teaching suggestions to punch home important points.

In summary, the Never Stories Children’s Book Series is as follows:

1. Never Give a Bunny a Haircut;
2. Never Take Mister Teddy to School;
3. Never Try to Take a Ball Away from Ken;
4. Never Call Bitingo ‘a Mutt’;
5. Never Judge a Book by its Cover; and
6. Never Say ‘Never’

All are available for purchase on Amazon.com.

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