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Schmaltzy: In America, Even a Cat Can Have a Dream (A True Story) Children's Bookworm Award
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Schmaltzy discovers his own unique talent and decides to make his American dream come true. Schmaltzy's musical talent does not go unrecognized. Everyone in the world wants to see, Schmaltzy, play his piano: Japan, United States, Canada, India, Australia, United Kingdom, China, Africa, Israel, Switzerland, and France. Schmaltzy's piano concerts are featured on YouTube.
Schmaltzy inspires children to put love into everything they do: There Is No Such Thing As Too Much Love. Children learn new vocabulary with color-coded words. There are fabulous four-color photographs of the world class piano virtuoso, Schmaltzy, and his glamorous girlfriend, the long-haired Exotic Falafel that will have children as well as adults "oooohing and "aaaahing."
Schmaltzy is Winner of the 2008 Most Eligible Pet Contest (the stand-alone cat in a group of top dogs) - The New York Post
Selma85
Posted January 28, 2010
My kids love the stories and learn new vocabulary words at the same time.
Kids world rather learn from Schmaltzy, than from a parent or teacher.
10 out of 11 people found this review helpful.
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Posted January 28, 2010
This book inspired my daughter to become a writer. She is keeping a daily journal of the daily antics of our pets. At the end of the year, we will
publish her short stories on Createspace. Thank you Schmaltzy.
9 out of 10 people found this review helpful.
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Posted January 28, 2010
Schmaltzy is the coolest cat alive because he turned my kids onto reading, instead of TV watchers.
8 out of 9 people found this review helpful.
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Posted January 28, 2010
These two cats are absolutely adorable and deserve their own children's book. My kids love the book.
7 out of 8 people found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.First Impression: Schmaltzy is the smartest and most handsome cat you will ever see in your lifetime.
Second Impression: Schmaltzy is the most talented cat your will ever see in your lifetime. He entertains friends and family with classical music concerts.
Third Impression: Schmaltzy is the most hardworking cat on the planet. He manages an office. He meets and greets students as a study buddy. He wraps his tail around their schoolbooks and keeps them company when they do their homework.
Fourth Impression: Because of all of the above, he was able to attract the most beautiful long-haired Exotic named Falafel. She was featured in a Garfield commercial and is a world class soccer player.
This books entertains and educates. There are 25 chapters and each chapter starts with a list of new vocabulary words. Schmaltzy's study tip is: "Always Look Before You Leap."
The books inspires children to put love into everything that they do.
Parents will never have to fight with their children to practice their music lessons. Practice makes Purrfect.
7 out of 9 people found this review helpful.
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Posted January 28, 2010
The author is a world renown poet and my kids read her poems in school.
This book places the new vocabulary words in front of the chapter and then color codes the words in the chapter. This technique helps kids learn.
6 out of 7 people found this review helpful.
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Posted January 31, 2010
I love that Schmaltzy is a real cat. He is a study buddy for students, a talented virtuoso with an international fan club, and an office manager.
Schmaltzy is the coolest cat ever.
5 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Posted January 28, 2010
This book educates. My kids have a brand new vocabulary thanks to this book. This book keeps its promise to get kids reading, writing, and practicing their music lessons. Thank you Sharon.
5 out of 6 people found this review helpful.
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Posted January 31, 2010
Placing the vocabulary words before every chapter is a great idea. My kids
love the entertaining book and have a brand new vocabulary.
4 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
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Posted February 9, 2010
This book helps kids learn new vocabulary words by placing the words in front of the chapter and then color coding the words in the chapter. I recommend it highly.
3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Posted January 31, 2010
My kids love the book. The 25 short stories are engaging and intelligent.
3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Posted February 15, 2010
The stories are short and sweet. Every kid will be inspired to take up a pen and start writing tales about his or her own pet.
2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Posted February 15, 2010
Schmaltzy and Falafel are real pets with a big life. This could only happen in New York City. My kids love the book. I think your kids with love the book too. The Irving Berlin song lyric is a nice touch.
2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Posted February 15, 2010
I think all children's book should follow this innovative approach to teaching children new vocabulary words. My kids learned brand new words without any fuss. I recommend it highly.
2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Posted February 9, 2010
As far as I am concerned, any book that my kids enjoy reading is a great book. I recommend it highly, unless you are a dog person.
2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Posted February 9, 2010
My kids love the book and enjoy watching Schmaltzy and Falafel on YouTube.
We recommend it highly.
2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
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Posted February 15, 2010
Kids can really relate to to these two cats who entertain us with their talents.
1 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Posted May 4, 2010
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This book keeps its promise to teach kids their first SAT vocabulary words. My kids love the stories, 4-color pictures and illustrations too.
We are big fans of Schmaltzy and Falafel.
I also recommend the SMARTGRADES School Notebooks (New Learning Technology) that
empower students for academic success.
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Posted February 15, 2010
I highly recommend this children's book because all kids will love the short stories, fabulous photographs, and YouTube videos. Schmaltzy is the coolest cat in town.
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Posted January 24, 2010
The other books for which reviews were written by the other reviewer have all been sent to me as spam messages. I can only assume this book is part of the same spam, but my spam filter caught this one.
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Overview
This is a true story. Schmaltzy is a city cat living in the urban jungle of New York City. He is a devoted study buddy who wraps himself around the schoolbooks of students when they do their homework. Schmaltzy's study tip is: "Always Look Before You Leap."Schmaltzy discovers his own unique talent and decides to make his American dream come true. Schmaltzy's musical talent does not go unrecognized. Everyone in the world wants to see, Schmaltzy, play his piano: Japan, United States, Canada, India, Australia, United Kingdom, China, Africa, Israel, Switzerland, and France. Schmaltzy's piano concerts are featured on YouTube.
Schmaltzy inspires children to ...