Looking at the photograph above at first glance you would note that the focus is on the palm tree in the middle of the photo.

I’ve been playing around a lot with my new toy Romeo my DSLR. Trying out the various functions on the camera and seeing how best to edit the photo after it has been captured. For this shot I had decided to remove the color and focus on the basics to look at the core of what I wanted to focus on.

I feel that this is the approach that I should take with my life too. Many a times we are distracted by the colourful fanfare that is happening around us that we may loose focus or get sidetracked in the process. It is important for me to constantly remind myself what my original focus is and to flush aside all the other thoughts/ideas that come wandering into my mind so that I can fully concentrate. To focus on what is of the utmost importance to me so that I will be able to get that task dealt with immediately. Only with that out of the way will I be able to concentrate on the other side interest/activities which I have to attend to.

September 29, 2012

An Alphabet Book by the Kids of the Brooke Jackman Foundation

Dominique Book Review, Parenting and Kids Alphabet book

ABC My Family and ME, An Alphabet book by the kids of the Brooke Jackman foundation is one of the most meaningful kids books which has ever been made. This compilation book takes the readers on a journey through the 26 letters of the alphabet with each letter highlighting a child’s favourite family traits.

Each letter of the alphabet tells a different story together with the drawing done by the child who’s age range from 3-14 years old. Short snippets of their holiday memories, insights to their daily lives, family habits and lifestyles.

This book was featured in this year’s BJF Read-a-thon that was held to commemorate the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks as well as the 11th anniversary of the Brooke Jackman foundation. The foundation was created to honor , Brooke Jackman, a bright and compassionate 23 year old who was killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks before achieving her dream of becoming a social worker. Brooke was an avid reader, and her passion and commitment to literacy and helping children spurred her family to create BJF as her living legacy.

My thoughts

I love the cover which was created by renowned illustrator Cozbi Caberera. It summaries the essence of the book and it’s focus on the family. The individual descriptions that accompany each letter of the alphabet makes it a one of the kind alphabet book which is different from the traditional alphabet book which I have read with the kids.

I feel that this book is a really meaningful book as it conveys the message of family love besides teaching the letters of the alphabet. Also the most remarkable aspect of the book that it was created with the help of the kids to help fund the foundation and other needy kids which the foundation hopes to reach out to.

Do hope over to the Brooke Jackman Foundation to find out more about how they have been helping the kids and how you too can be involved in their foundation.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book for review purposes. All opinions are 100% my own.