Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Brilliantly funny with gorgeous illustrations that our little ones will love. They learn important life skills; family, friendship, kindness, learning and learning.Love, laughter, and learning abound in this fully illustrated Ginormous Series that follows a tight-knit pet family and the lessons they explore together.
What do you do when someone you love dies?
How do you help a loved one in their grief?
If you're Ginormous Jo and her lovable pet family, you show how much you care by listening and learning.
Two dogs, Zippy and Colin, live down the street. When the pets learn that Zippy has passed away, together they explore what it means to grieve. They devise a plan to get Colin through every stage of the grieving process and discover that no matter how difficult things may be, everything is always better when you have friends to help you through it.
Follow Ginormous Jo and her friends as they live, laugh, love, and learn some of life's most important lessons, one precious moment at a time. A heart-warming tale of friendship, loss, and healing as children learn about the grieving process with age-appropriate content and helpful lessons.
ABOUT AUTHOROwned by grandchildren, cats, dogs and a few fish, Cunningham normally writes Suspense Thrillers. As respite from crime she's created The Ginormous Series children's picture books.
British born of Irish roots, she married a rock musician and has worked as a Crime Investigator and Intelligence Analyst for the Police. She supports causes for: Veterans. Mental Health. Planet, Child, and Animal Protection.
"The Ginormous Series is a fun collection of adventures and conversations involving a family of pets. The loving animals share life-handling problems and solve them together. Through their words I hope to gently encourage conversation between adult and child. Enjoy " S C Cunningham
SERIES REVIEWS- "I enjoyed them so much and cannot wait to share with my school class as part of PSHCE lessons."
- "A way for parents to educate their children on important topics in a way that children will listen."
- "These books should be available in every home and school to come back to again and again."
- "WOW I absolutely loved these books Each story has something to teach, a lesson to learn. What a great teaching tool. The pictures are gorgeous A fantastic series "
- "This was the cutest book that touched my heart. The author did an outstanding job, I enjoyed it and I think that any child would love this story too."
- "Hooray for Ginormous Joe What a great story. Pure love really does have redeeming/transforming properties doesn't it? I want to meet Ginormous Joe and give him a great big hug. Gorgeous illustrations "
- "A lesson in life for us all."
- "So real. Fires the imagination - makes you look at animals in a different light - waiting for books 3 and 4"
- "A cute series that will appeal to kids and adults alike."
- "It will resonate with young readers, giving rise to some interesting conversations."
- "I really liked how sweet this story was. Not only does it showcase what a difference kindness can make (a lesson I think children should definitely learn, especially because bullying seems to be rampant nowadays), it also showcases that being "broken" or different isn't a bad thing. Joe learns that all he needs is love, patience, and kindness"
Synopsis
This adorable must-have collectible is a wonderful addition to any child's home or teacher's read-aloud library, sharing valuable life messages in a way children understand.
Ginormous Jo and her cute family entertain children with their fun-loving antics and meaningful life lessons. Lessons that will stay with them for the rest of their lives. Each beautifully illustrated book is a valuable teaching tool constructed to speak to children between the ages of 3-12 yrs, at their level.
SERIES REVIEWS"I enjoyed them so much and cannot wait to share with my school class as part of PSHCE lessons."
"A way for parents to educate their children on important topics in a way that children will listen."
"These books should be available in every home and school to come back to again and again."
"WOW I absolutely loved these books Each story has something to teach, a lesson to learn. What a great teaching tool. The pictures are gorgeous A fantastic series "
GINORMOUS JO'S MISSING A LOVED ONEWhat do you do when someone you love dies?
How do you help a loved one in their grief?
If you're Ginormous Jo and her lovable pet family, you show how much you care by listening and learning. Two dogs, Zippy and Colin, live down the street. When the pets learn that Zippy has passed away, together they explore what it means to grieve. They devise a plan to get Colin through every stage of the grieving process and discover that no matter how difficult things may be, everything is always better when you have friends to help you through it.
Follow Ginormous Jo and her friends as they live, laugh, love, and learn some of life's most important lessons, one precious moment at a time. A heart-warming tale of friendship, loss, and healing as children learn about the grieving process with age-appropriate content and helpful lessons.
ABOUT S C CUNNINGHAMOwned by 2 grandchildren, 3 dogs, 2 cats, and a few fish, SCCunningham has created The Ginormous Series based on her beloved family of pets, to help keep children safe, kind, and empowered with their own value. An ex-model, British-born of Irish roots she married a rock musician and has worked in the exciting worlds of Music, Film, Celebrity Management, Children's Charities, and Crime (CID Crime Investigator, Major Crime Team Intelligence Analyst, Wanted & Absconder Unit, Victim Support).
SUPPORTED CAUSESVeterans. Mental Health. Domestic Abuse. Child, Animal, and Planet Protection.