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BOOK REVIEW IN PART:

Homer the Helicopter Grand Canyon Adventures is a delightful concoction of love friendship joy and mischievous behavior wrapped in the brightly colored package that is Homer the Helicopter. Julie Buscher’s creative imagination has given birth to a wonderful character that will steal the hearts of children around the world. . . . .

Homer the Helicopter is a delightful way to teach children about caring playing carefully and listening to their teachers and parents. Through the wonders of discovery it will take your child on a joyous romp around and over the beautiful Grand Canyon filled with rainbow colors and high-flying adventures. A glorious adventure book for all children. . . . .

I plan to let Homer take my grandson on an adventure this Christmas holiday. . . . .

Reviewer: Sandra E. Graham author Amos Jakey and Nicolina Published by American Book Publishing.

Dec. 3 2008



Upon purchase of Homer printed bookTWO free eBooks coloring books.pdf format included of purchaser's choice:
eBook Coloring Books: print out any separate (or all) of the black and white pages:

1. AIRPORT .pdf eBook:
A Day At The Airport ebook: a 66-page child's coloring book.
Simple drawings geared for younger children. -- 2 MB

2. BIRDS.pdf eBook: a 225-page child's coloring book.
Used by designers teachers craft artists grown-ups and kids this set of coloring pages provides you with printable bird graphics and images that range from the very detailed to simple featuring many different types of birds. -- 7MB

3. CELTIC ANIMALS .pdf eBook: an 85-page child's coloring book containing beautiful unique and intricate designs! -- 2.31MB

4. FASHION COLORING & DESIGN Vol. 2 pdf eBook: a 147-page eBook.
Kids (especially the girls) will love this book of fashion with both women's & men's clothing. Looks like a real fashion designer's sketchbook. Color the images in cut them out; let your creative juices flow & create a new hot design. Great for parties at home or in the school. -- 3.44MB

5. KIDS FUN RECIPES pdf eBook: a 120-page eBook containing 122 fun kids' recipes.
Section 1 Gross but Fun Recipes; Sect. 2 Lunch Recipes; & Sect. 3 Snack Recipes.
Sample recipes: All-Star Fudge Baseballs & Bats Octopus Dogs Popcorn Cake. -- 263kb.


Aircraft enthusiasts from all over the world were able to see Homer The Helicopter for the first time. Visitors to this year's EAA convention were also able to take home a free Homer The Helicopter Bookmark compliments of the author Julie Buscher.




Jan. 7 2008

"Dear Julie
Your book about Homer Helicopter is exciting because it describes how thrilling it is to control a little plane.
(helicopter).
Young people need to learn that there is so much more to flying than getting from here to there.
I will be honored to have my name used with 'Helicopter Homer.'
Happy Flying

Signed: Jerri Mock"


Local author Julie Buscher has written a delightful children's book that will please children and adults alike.

Children ages 5 to 10 will delight in this tale of Homer the Helicopter as he emerges from the factory--shiny and eager for adventure. His mother the wise golden-colored Elsa realizes he is brave from the start and eager to "be on his own."

Homer finds himself flying tourists in the Grand Canyon a place where he can practice his best flying. It is in the canyon where he meets Baldazar the eagle who becomes his friend. They spend hours flying challenging maneuvers and Homer's penchant for taking risks brings him trouble more than once. Homer eventually becomes a medevac copter using his skills to help Nurse Jenny save lives in and near the canyon. Homer receives awards for his heroics and skill.

After many adventures he decides a change is in order and convinces Baldazar to join him in flying north to Alaska which will surely be next in the adventures of Homer and his faithful friend. Colorful illustrations by C. M. Rogers bring a warm persona to Homer and his friends.

Elsa enrolls Homer in the Whirly Bird Aviation School where he meets Hank and learns to fly safely and with accuracy.Homer the Helicopter will be an enjoyable read-aloud book and has been recommended as an aid in helping young children expand their vocabulary and their understanding of the English language. I also would recommend it as an excellent example of descriptive language for young writers. Classroom teachers will find it a good resource for "lifting sentences" to show examples of entertaining and descriptive writing.

Children will enjoy having Homer on their bookshelves and parents will appreciate its contribution to the child's language development.