Testimonials

“This is a fabulous book. If you embrace the philosophies of service learning and making a difference, and it is important to you that your child or classroom of children understand and become civically responsible individuals, then this book is a great tool. It is an outstanding story for children from kindergarten through fifth grade (although some explaining and reviewing will be necessary for the younger children). Even though it is a story/picture book, the older children will enjoy it as well.”

Donna M. Boyd
Kindergarten Teacher

“Children's books, like love and youth, are wasted on the young!! When I teach exponential growth to my Community College Intermediate Algebra adult students, I read them Ordinary Mary's Extraordinary Deed. They love to be read to, to see the pictures, and they are able to anticipate the final result. AND they then truly understand the power of raising to a power!! I also try to show a clip from "Pay It Forward." The math examples are important, but deep down, the power of giving and sharing is what I really hope they learn.”

Mary Jo Anhalt
Bakersfield College

“Emily Pearson deserves a huge thank-you for writing such a life changing story. I think everyone should read this children's book. We can change the world one deed at a time. We can make a difference.”

Sheri Duffy
Mother

"As a middle school teacher, I have used Emily Pearson’s book Ordinary Mary’s Extraordinary Deed for several years while working with my students to help them become kinder and more respectful of each other. I read the story to them and then challenge them to find ways to show kindness daily for the coming week. Many students have shared compelling stories of their successes. I think that children want to be caring and compassionate and are grateful for guidance in becoming so. Thank you Emily Pearson, for pointing the way."

Rozan Gautier
Walnut Creek Intermediate School