Book Review : Sal & Sally by Jay Miller

Sal and Sally "All God's Critters Toddler Series #2 by Jay Miller (A Book Review)

Recently, I was fortunate enough to receive from the author Jay Miller a childrens book titiled Sal and Sally - All God's Critters #2 .

He sent it to me signed and inscribed to my grandaughter Drea, and what a fabulous book it is.

Jay Miller has been married to his wife for thirty years. Together they have seven children and thirteen grandchildren. He is a retired Electrical Engineer. Presently he is writing a five story compilation novel called "All God's Critters." It is approximately 80% completed. Jay is a member of Published Authors, Book Marketing Network, and many other writing groups.
HE is also the Founder of the newly formed "Rock the Babies" Foundation.

The author of the "All God's Critters" Toddler series is is a member of our Gather Community.

You can visit his gather page at http://appletreebranch.gather.com/

Sal And Sally was great fun to read, and quite captivating for children to listen to. It is quite repetitive which young children love Even before they can read they will be chanting along with you.

It is a beautiful book...flowing and poetic with lovely humour. Anyone who reads this will be drawn in right from the very first word. It is an engaging children's story with all it's graceful prose, and full bodied characters. I particulay loved the atmospheric setting in the Ocean. This book is uplifting and an enchanting tale that is likely to become a childhood staple. Miller is a mesmerizing storyteller, his book is deeply emotional with wondeful three dimensional characters. Sal and Sally, a couple of Sea Bass are infinitely appealing ... one gets the sense of them having a caring respectful friendship ; which is rich and satisfying. Beyond the familiar elements is the underlying current that they just might be eaten by Nasty Nick the Texas Long Horn Nose Shark. This added dimension elevated the story to more then just a fun children's tale but one with a message. Miller has a talent for navigating children's emotions through Sal and Sally; from the familiar....discovering how to blow bubbles, to the friendship and respect between them, to their fears of being eaten and Nick's anger for not getting what he desired and ultimately to everyone getting along and having fun. A masterful blend of love, and humor, with a little of bit wonder thrown in.

Beautifully written..... highly recommended.... a perfect 10.

At the end of the book are words to a few songs :