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Pilot Ray - The Tale Of A Snail (Dream BIG Series) Paperback – Large Print, June 26, 2020
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*** A Rhyming Adventure About Resilience And The Importance Of Family ***
Have you ever been told something was impossible, but you knew you can achieve BIG things no matter how small you are?
Ray is the smallest snail in the garden, and he has one BIG dream--to fly!
......Ray wondered all day, how it feels to fly high
......like a bee or a bird through the blue, endless sky.
There is just one problem: Ray's brothers keep telling him that snails aren't made for flying.
......"Oh, forget it!" his brothers were laughing out loud.
......"You'll never succeed! Snails can't fly like a cloud!"
In his 1st adventure, Ray does not give up believing in his dream, even when he is taken on an unexpected journey. Will he eventually succeed and soar through the sky as Pilot Ray? And will his brothers realise that Family Is The Most Important Thing?
★ The perfect gift to Inspire Your Children to develop Resilience and Perseverance! ★
Kids will love this empowering adventure. With charming rhymes and vivid illustrations, small Ray will inspire them to never give up and to acknowledge the power of confidence and perseverance.
Book details:
- Teaches valuable lessons about resilience and appreciating family
- Perfect for ages 3-12, in kindergarten or nursery to preschool and elementary or primary school
- Boosts a shy child's self-esteem and confidence
- Engages children with detailed colorful illustrations
- Written in fun rhymes that are as smooth as a snail's trail
- Great as bedtime story, for a group reading, or one-on-one time
- Makes an ideal gift for your child, grandchild, niece or nephew, or a friend's child
If you are searching for delightful books that encourage children to be resilient and to stand up for yourself, your family, and your friends, then Ray's Adventures Are For You!
TESTIMONIALS:
"One of the best empowering books for kids who will instantly relate to adorable Ray and cheer him on as he finally takes flight." Kym D. Wimbis, Author of the Lucky Duck Books.
"Dreams really can come true in this heart-warming and adventurous picture book of one of our favorite authors. I love the message that Ray has to find his place in the world and thereby discovers that family is the most important thing." Gabriella C., Mum to a 7-r. old snail lover.
"Is there anything more fulfilling than watching someone successfully pursue their dreams even in the face of adversity? As a nursery teacher and a parent, one of my main goals is to help young kids to discover their dreams and then assist them in following them through to fruition. The rhymes are fun and clever, and the illustrations are vibrant. This book is storytelling at its best!" Sarah Harris, Preschool Child Care Practitioner.
- Reading age3 - 12 years
- Print length32 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions8.5 x 0.08 x 8.5 inches
- Publication dateJune 26, 2020
- ISBN-101912683180
- ISBN-13978-1912683185
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The adventure of a tiny snail that dreams BIG!

A delightfully exciting story in rhyme about “Believing In Your Dreams” and “Appreciating What You Have”.
The Tiny Snail Ray Has One Dream
and that’s to fly! But his brothers tell him over and over that snails won’t ever fly like a bird.
He Is Taken On An Adventure
that turns his world upside down and teaches him to appreciate what he has
Can Ray Achieve His BIG Dream?
Will little Ray still prove that you can achieve BIG things, no matter how small you are?
Engaging Illustrations
with cute and relatable characters, vivid colours, and whimsical details that motivate even the most reluctant reader.
Written in Soothing Rhyme
that is easy to remember and joyful to read out loud together. Rhymes boost word consciousness and encourage early reading.
Encourages Meaningful Conversations
about believing in yourself and your dreams as well as about appreciating family and siblings

Product details
- Publisher : JBroecker Books
- Publication date : June 26, 2020
- Language : English
- Print length : 32 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1912683180
- ISBN-13 : 978-1912683185
- Item Weight : 3.92 ounces
- Reading age : 3 - 12 years
- Dimensions : 8.5 x 0.08 x 8.5 inches
- Book 1 of 3 : Dream BIG Series
- Best Sellers Rank: #2,160,708 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #2,707 in Children's Bug & Spider Books (Books)
- #7,370 in Children's Self-Esteem Books
- #17,978 in Children's Friendship Books
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Dr. Jana Broecker is the author of several adventurous children’s books written in rhyme. Her books will inspire you to dream BIG, no matter how small you are. Jana loves to laugh and to write stories with plots you won’t see coming. So watch out, as all of her books have twist endings to surprise and delight both, you and your children.
Website: www.jbroeckerbooks.com
Facebook & Instagram: @Picture Books With A Twist
Twitter: @janabroecker
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Customers enjoy this sweet rhyming story filled with great imagination, featuring darling illustrations and a cute snail protagonist. Moreover, the book effectively conveys messages about not giving up on dreams and appreciating family, with one customer noting it's a great gift for both home and classroom use. Additionally, the writing quality receives positive feedback, and customers appreciate the character development and educational value of the book.
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Customers enjoy this sweet rhyming story filled with great imagination, describing it as a clever tale of adventure and family.
"...This is the story of a tiny creature's courage and confidence. No dream is too big when you work towards making it come true...." Read more
"...It serves as a great reminder to keep trying even when others do not believe in you. This would be a great book for kids around ages 4-8." Read more
"...This is a story about finding your place, not giving up on your dreams or when things get tough, and loving the family you've got...." Read more
"...Without even realizing it, the story pulled me along and had me empathetically involved to its quite literally soaring climax...." Read more
Customers love the illustrations in the book, describing them as darling, cute, and colorful, with one customer noting that they catch and hold children's attention.
"...The story is lovely and the illustration is beautiful. We loved that it was based on a snail :) My daughter enjoyed reading it!!" Read more
"...Lots of great messages in a little adventure tale. The artwork is real cute, too." Read more
"...I am so amazed by the wonderful illustrations and how each of the snails are characterized so well. I could see this as a Disney movie...." Read more
"An adorable rhyming story with fun illustrations about never giving up...." Read more
Customers appreciate the book's theme of persistence, with several noting how it emphasizes not giving up on dreams, and one customer highlighting how it encourages children to dream big.
"...This is a story about finding your place, not giving up on your dreams or when things get tough, and loving the family you've got...." Read more
"...This inspiring book encouraged me to keep trying myself. I could see God in the circumstances that sent a hawk to help accomplish Ray's dream...." Read more
"What a great tale about not giving up on your dreams and doing whatever possible to make them happen...." Read more
"...Sweet story that celebrates not only pursuing your dreams, but appreciating family and being kind." Read more
Customers appreciate the characters in the book, finding them lovable, with one customer noting how the family's treatment of the protagonist is funny.
"...big is clear from the start, but what we liked most was the protagonist's heart! A great twist leads to an exciting climax. Bravo!..." Read more
"I love this story! Great pictures, hilarious story, and love-able characters...." Read more
"Love the illustrations. Cute book. The way his family treats him is funny. Exactly what happens in a lot of families...." Read more
"...Lovable characters and cute illustrations. Pilot Ray will be a huge hit for kids!" Read more
Customers appreciate the book's emphasis on family and friends, with one mentioning it makes a great gift for both home and classroom settings.
"...not giving up on your dreams or when things get tough, and loving the family you've got. Lots of great messages in a little adventure tale...." Read more
"...I also love the added element of appreciating your siblings and letting you know you love them. Way to go Ray!" Read more
"...Great gift for home or classroom!" Read more
"...Sweet story that celebrates not only pursuing your dreams, but appreciating family and being kind." Read more
Customers find the book valuable for children, with one mentioning it contains many lessons and another noting its great message.
"...following Ray's journey, but in the end, they'll have several valuable lessons to ponder. Great gift for home or classroom!" Read more
"...So many lessons in one book!..." Read more
"Love, love, love EVERYTHING about this book! Great, interesting and adventurous story from Jana and gorgeous illustrations by Svitlana!..." Read more
"A tale of perseverance which is a great message for all children to learn. A vividly illustrated book of rhyme with a powerful message." Read more
Customers praise the writing quality of the book.
"The Author did such a good job with this book! It flows so easily, I LOVED the story, and the illustrations were amazing!..." Read more
"...We read it almost every single night. Pilot Ray is really well written and the illustrations catch and hold her attention - which is really hard to..." Read more
"Rhyming books are our favorite, and this one is so well done. Such a cute story, with some important underlying themes...." Read more
"Love, love, love EVERYTHING about this book! Great, interesting and adventurous story from Jana and gorgeous illustrations by Svitlana!..." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2020This is the story of a tiny snail Ray who was very small, not strong, slow and not creative like his brothers. But he had a dream, to fly high in the blue endless sky. He was laughed upon and not taken seriously but through an adventure of his own, he not only saved his own life but also fulfilled his dream of flying high and made everyone proud!
This is the story of a tiny creature's courage and confidence. No dream is too big when you work towards making it come true. The story is lovely and the illustration is beautiful. We loved that it was based on a snail :) My daughter enjoyed reading it!!
- Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2021"Pilot Ray - The Tale Of A Snail" is a wonderful story written in rhyme about a little snail named Ray who never gave up on his dream to fly. Poor little Ray was teased by his brothers. They told Ray that he was too small and would never amount to anything. They laughed at Ray's dream to fly. Ray didn't listen to his brothers' mean comments and he made a paper airplane out of a wrapper he found. But his dream got away on him. The wind blew before Ray could jump onto the wrapper, so the plane took off without him. It was just like a dream that got away. But just as our failures may make us stronger and come back to help us in the long run, something extra special happens with that failed attempt at flying that Ray had just the day before. What Ray had built out of the wrapper ends up saving his life!
There is a little sadness in this story with the brothers being mean and the plane getting away from Ray. Then there is a little bit of a scary and suspenseful part in the book for Ray where readers may think it is the end for poor little Ray. Not to worry because what Ray did was he never gave up. In never giving up, his past failures came back to help him in the end.
My kids and I really enjoyed this story. It was a good reminder for all of us to remember that even when we fail, we should not give up. Our failures make us stronger and can help us in the long run. This truly was one of my favorite children's books that I have read. It serves as a great reminder to keep trying even when others do not believe in you.
This would be a great book for kids around ages 4-8.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2020Ray wonders what it would be to fly when he thinks about all the things he can't do well, and he soon finds out! This is a story about finding your place, not giving up on your dreams or when things get tough, and loving the family you've got. Lots of great messages in a little adventure tale. The artwork is real cute, too.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2020Usually when I buy books I’ve never heard about, I am skeptical, even though I had high expectations for this one. Honestly, though, this has “knocked it out of the park!” I am so amazed by the wonderful illustrations and how each of the snails are characterized so well. I could see this as a Disney movie. Without even realizing it, the story pulled me along and had me empathetically involved to its quite literally soaring climax. This was a joy to read and share, and I’m glad that it’s now my own! :)
- Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2020An adorable rhyming story with fun illustrations about never giving up. Although Ray was smaller than his brothers, that didn't stop him from dreaming BIG! He wanted to be a pilot and couldn't stop thinking about it. Then one day he found himself in a terrible predicament and needed to do something fast to save himself. Pilot Ray is about self-confidence and inspires kids to believe in themselves and never stop dreaming BIG. Highly recommended!
- Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2020I laughed out loud, your book was so entertaining. I work with children and write for children. This inspiring book encouraged me to keep trying myself. I could see God in the circumstances that sent a hawk to help accomplish Ray's dream. I also was encouraged because I have a rhyming poem that I've written which I was advised would have to have perfect meter, actual rhyming words according to some literary ruling, and therefore put my dream aside. but now I am encouraged to go ahead and publish it. This author's work was so entertaining I wasn't concerned about meter. The illustrations are top notch.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2020What a great tale about not giving up on your dreams and doing whatever possible to make them happen. The rhymes were adorable and the illustrations were divine. I also love the added element of appreciating your siblings and letting you know you love them. Way to go Ray!
- Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2020This is such a sweet rhyming story, complete with fun-to-read rhymes and expressive illustrations. Children will experience a variety of emotions while following Ray's journey, but in the end, they'll have several valuable lessons to ponder. Great gift for home or classroom!
Top reviews from other countries
- JoeReviewed in Italy on July 7, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely, inspirational story
I really enjoyed reading this story; it is such a beautiful idea. The words flowed really smoothly and easily from page to page which just made it so natural to read and automatically made you want to turn the next page! The illustrations are gorgeous and really give another level to the text. I'm a primary school teacher and I will definitely be sharing this with my students!
- ThoreReviewed in Germany on July 7, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Emotional Story - great illustrated
A great story for children but also for adults. Lovingly drawn, the little slug immediately awakens kind of „protective instincts“. The story is very entertaining and has a surprising end. Would be nice to see more of it!
- Amazon ReaderReviewed in Canada on July 17, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating story with an inspiring message!
“Pilot Ray – The Tale of a Snail” is a cleverly crafted, fun-to-read-aloud rhyming story with an inspiring message - “If there’s a will, there’s a way.” The bright and bold illustrations by Svitlana Liuta add to the enjoyment of this exciting plot-twisted tale. Children everywhere will relate to Pilot Ray, the snail who never gave up on his dream to fly. A wonderful addition to storybook collections and the perfect gift for children who love to dream and imagine!
Amazon ReaderCaptivating story with an inspiring message!
Reviewed in Canada on July 17, 2020
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- NikReviewed in Australia on August 25, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is one of my favorites
This book is one of my favorites. This book is fun to read and a great little story. Ray the snail is so likable! As he pursues his dream of flying and faces possible death, he reflects on his family and how much he appreciates them.
- FranReviewed in the United Kingdom on July 28, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars We loved the book!
The story of Ray, a snail with the big dream to become a pilot and fly, will show the children that it is important to try doing things and especially things that make us happy. During the story we see Ray growing in confidence realising he can do amazing things. It is also the story about siblings and that it is OK being different and not liking the same things and always support each other. The illustrations are gorgeous, very expressive and with vivid colours that complement the well written story of little Ray with a big dream.