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Come Back Dear Sun- Kids Book Review

February 12, 2013 by Scarlet

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Geena Bean has recently self-published her first children’s book, Come Back Dear Sun, which is available on Amazon. It represents a valuable message to our society today, to get outside and enjoy the sunshine!

Come Back Dear Sun inside page

Geena Bean been working with kids for over 10 years and she has noticed “how numb kids have become toward human interactions and the celebration of what it truly means to be a child.” Children are becoming more addicted to their iPads, video games, computers, and less involved in outdoor play and imagination.  Come Back Dear Sun is a kids book that reminds us all in a subtle, imaginative way to value the sun and outdoor play each day.

Author Geena Bean loves to visit schools and libraries to share workshops and readings with kids in order to encourage them to celebrate their imaginations and creativity, as well as self-confidence and fulfilling their dreams.

Come Back Dear Sun Kids Book

“My mission as an author is to use my stories to connect with kids and remind them of their unique talents, gifts, contributions, self-confidence, and endless wonders and imaginations.” -Geena Bean

Come Back Dear Sun Kids Book Review

kid reading Come Back Dear Sun
My kids enjoyed this book and I did too! I liked it’s message which only became clear as you followed the story. Not at all didactic, rather a fun journey with the imagination of a child that my kids got a kick out of and had me reread to on the spot. The story was a good length and fun to read aloud as it has a rhythm and rhyme to it. When I shut the book, we all wanted to go play outside and enjoy our sun.

“This is one of those stories that is just so much fun to read…. especially out loud! It is easy reading and easy listening. That there is a gentle, genuine message with it is an added bonus. This book is creative, thought provoking and entertaining. What more can you ask for? I highly recommend.” -Amazon Review, Susan M.

You can read more about the author and get the book at amazon (Affiliate Link Below) and follow her on social media for more family topics.

www.facebook.com/geenabean1
 
www.twitter.com/msgeenabean
 
www.pinterest.com/msgeenabean

I received a copy of Come Back Dear Sun with the hopes that I would share my honest opinions.  I did not receive monetary compensation and the opinions expressed are my own.  

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  1. Sandy VanHoey says

    February 12, 2013 at 1:32 pm

    I love that she likes to visit your school to read and engages in hands on -presentations…Yeah! That is so neat!

    • Geena Bean says

      February 18, 2013 at 3:26 pm

      Your students would love and appreciate this story Karel! Thanks for commenting! And thank you everyone else for taking the time to give such kind words. They really warm my heart and mean so much to my illustrator and me. I appreciate all of your thoughts, and I hope that each and everyone of you get the chance to read this inspiring story!

  2. Mary Beth West says

    February 12, 2013 at 2:05 pm

    Love the artwork on this book–I want my eldest to put away the electronics and read it to the younger two!

  3. Lydia Harpe says

    February 12, 2013 at 2:35 pm

    I like the cover art of her book Come Back Dear Sun 🙂

  4. Richard James says

    February 12, 2013 at 3:07 pm

    It’s always fun to look back at how we saw the world when we were young through our pictures or our childrens to bad there is no way to get back to the simplisity we were back then unencumbered by experience and hardship or just the strain of growing old

  5. Alicia Keen says

    February 12, 2013 at 3:18 pm

    i love the jelly bean shaped buttons

    • Geena Bean says

      February 18, 2013 at 3:27 pm

      Thank you!!

  6. Jess says

    February 12, 2013 at 3:45 pm

    Cute design! 🙂

  7. Bailey-eileen Dexter-parr says

    February 12, 2013 at 4:54 pm

    I love the illustrations in the book Come Back Dear Sun

  8. Elena says

    February 12, 2013 at 6:04 pm

    I like that both children and adults can enjoy her book

  9. Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef says

    February 12, 2013 at 6:26 pm

    i love the illustrations of her site & think the book sounds lovely!

  10. Lisa says

    February 12, 2013 at 8:24 pm

    Love it! Great review! I’m buying the book

  11. Marisa Flemming says

    February 12, 2013 at 8:31 pm

    I received my copy of Come Back Sun yesterday and I could not wait to read it. I loved the story line to get children out doors more and away from the T.V. and electronics. I also loved the art work which complemented the story very well. Great job and Best of Luck!!!!!

  12. Megan Blumenthal says

    February 12, 2013 at 9:41 pm

    The book sends a valuable message about society. Enjoyable for both children and adults

  13. Grace A says

    February 12, 2013 at 10:19 pm

    I love the 21 fun facts about her life. It’s a fun and intimate way to get to know the blogger you are reading about without taking yourself too seriously.

  14. Ted Kooper says

    February 12, 2013 at 10:43 pm

    She was discovered as a model when she was fourteen.

  15. SHYAMA BALACHANDRA says

    February 12, 2013 at 11:18 pm

    Simple illustrations!

  16. Rose says

    February 12, 2013 at 11:20 pm

    I think the illustrations are just darling.

  17. Nicole Becker says

    February 12, 2013 at 11:35 pm

    I love the 21 fun facts about the author’s life!!

  18. thuy vu says

    February 12, 2013 at 11:37 pm

    I love how colorful the illustrations are.

  19. Jessie C. says

    February 12, 2013 at 11:46 pm

    Fun facts are interesting to read, such as “By the time I was eight, I knew I was never going to like peas and carrots.”— “By the time I was eighteen, I realized that I loved peas and carrots.”

  20. Laurie B says

    February 12, 2013 at 11:47 pm

    the illustrations are adorable.

  21. Michelle Hudak says

    February 12, 2013 at 11:57 pm

    The author had her first article published when she was 11 years old

  22. cathy henatyszen says

    February 13, 2013 at 12:12 am

    I learnt that the author like to visit schools and libraries…

    School and Library Visits

    One of my most passionate pastimes involves the art of reading to children and storytelling. I would love to come visit your school or library, read to the children, and then engage in a hands on presentation about my work, and the key elements in creating a children’s book.

  23. SHORONDA FIFER says

    February 13, 2013 at 1:28 am

    Come Back Dear Sun looks like a great book with great reviews

  24. Maegan Morin says

    February 13, 2013 at 1:52 am

    I really liked her 21 Fun Facts! Did you know she gave up her career as a Ballerina by the time she was 6 lol.

  25. Vonnie says

    February 13, 2013 at 3:29 am

    Loved reading her 21 Fun Facts – she isn’t afraid to try something new!

  26. Becky Bryant says

    February 13, 2013 at 3:29 am

    This would be awesome to read to my grandkids. The colors are bright and the art is awesome.

  27. Kathleen says

    February 13, 2013 at 3:35 am

    I can tell that her blog is new, but I think Ms Geena Bean is going to do GREAT. It is a cute and colorful blog. I enjoyed reading her “about me” posts. Her “21 fun facts” are so funny! =)

  28. sandra davis says

    February 13, 2013 at 6:24 am

    they used their imagination

  29. Amy Orvin says

    February 13, 2013 at 6:40 am

    The banner with the children caught my eye.

  30. Cheryl Bartram says

    February 13, 2013 at 7:24 am

    I loved the 21 Fun Facts

  31. Kathy Lane says

    February 13, 2013 at 8:03 am

    I liked that the book has characters with whom children can easily relate and be inspired by.

  32. Eli says

    February 13, 2013 at 8:07 am

    Really cool illustrations

  33. Adrienne says

    February 13, 2013 at 8:13 am

    I enjoyed reading her 21 fun facts

  34. ruby janik says

    February 13, 2013 at 8:23 am

    i love the jelly bean buttons!

  35. Erika says

    February 13, 2013 at 8:30 am

    Beautiful artwork! Really nice! Thanks!

  36. Vickie Couturier says

    February 13, 2013 at 8:52 am

    Parents will remember the days when they were young by embracing the child within

  37. Janet W. says

    February 13, 2013 at 8:55 am

    The 21 Fun Facts! section caught my eye!

  38. Terri Herman says

    February 13, 2013 at 9:01 am

    The illustrations are super. Love the story line. Kids need this message.

  39. Cassie Korando says

    February 13, 2013 at 9:11 am

    I love the 21 Fun Facts!

  40. pierrettew says

    February 13, 2013 at 9:20 am

    such great vibrant artwork

  41. mell says

    February 13, 2013 at 10:57 am

    I learned that she had an imaginary best friend, a pegasus, when she was eight.

  42. Cynthia R says

    February 13, 2013 at 11:16 am

    i learned her first publication was in a newspaper when she was 11

  43. Angie Adelman says

    February 13, 2013 at 1:02 pm

    It strikes me how excited she looks at having her first book published…and that makes me excited for her.

  44. tina reynolds says

    February 13, 2013 at 1:49 pm

    I liked the sounds of the 2013 March School Visits for Read Across America

  45. Antha Kuppuswamy says

    February 13, 2013 at 2:10 pm

    Illustrations are adorable!

  46. Carla Bonesteel says

    February 13, 2013 at 2:46 pm

    I read her post, “What it Means to be A Hero.”

  47. Gloria Walshver says

    February 13, 2013 at 3:00 pm

    This is the perfect book for my grandchildren, they are glued to the TV, yet they are intelligent and great in school.

  48. Kristie says

    February 13, 2013 at 3:42 pm

    I learned that the author is a nanny. 🙂

  49. sandra davis says

    February 13, 2013 at 4:24 pm

    the story is written in well written rhymes

  50. Christine burd says

    February 13, 2013 at 4:47 pm

    I enjoyed the blog post about heroes, especially Tommy’s contributions

  51. Mary Mirvis says

    February 13, 2013 at 5:50 pm

    I learned that she writes books that both children and adults enjoy

  52. Sarah B says

    February 13, 2013 at 6:27 pm

    I enjoyed the 21 fun facts. Made me chuckle.

  53. Karla Sceviour says

    February 13, 2013 at 6:38 pm

    I liked the “21 Fun Facts!”

  54. Tammy Dalley says

    February 13, 2013 at 6:41 pm

    I love the jelly bean buttons too cute!

  55. M.Clark says

    February 13, 2013 at 7:13 pm

    A little girl once nicknamed the author (Geena) her little bean, and she still carries that name around today.

  56. Samantha Daleo says

    February 13, 2013 at 7:59 pm

    I learned that her 1st children’s book is called Come Back Dear Sun.

    Thanks!

  57. April says

    February 13, 2013 at 8:02 pm

    I just immediately thought that the author looks like such a gorgeous, kind person! Thanks for the giveaway!

  58. clarissa says

    February 13, 2013 at 8:23 pm

    i liked her 21 fun facts section…it cracked me up that she was a ballerina when she was 5 and gave up the career by the time she was 6

  59. Ttrockwood says

    February 13, 2013 at 9:16 pm

    I like that there are lessons for the parents and children to learn

  60. Lori says

    February 14, 2013 at 5:47 am

    I love this quote, because it echoes the way I was raised with the Golden Rule as a philosophy.. “As you dream big and set out to reach for those stars, always remember to be compassionate and courteous toward one another. We must remember and never forget that it is our duty as human beings to always show acts of kindness toward one another. Work together and share your talents, thoughts and creativity with each other. “

  61. Robin O says

    February 14, 2013 at 8:10 am

    I like the blog posts…like ” What it Means to be a Hero”…great writing!

  62. Sandy says

    February 14, 2013 at 9:14 am

    The book Come Back Dear Sun, sounds really good and I’d love to get it so I can read it to my niece and nephew.

  63. Vivian Sun says

    February 14, 2013 at 9:20 am

    I noticed how much she wanted children to get away from technology and get back to interacting and playing outside. I totally relate to this and I want to make sure my kids get outside social interaction every single day outside of the house.

  64. Happi Shopr says

    February 14, 2013 at 11:18 am

    This quote caught my eye – “If I had influence with the good fairy, I would ask that her gift to each child be a sense of wonder so indestructible that it would last throughout life.” -Rachel Carlson

  65. tammy shelton says

    February 14, 2013 at 11:59 am

    I like the colorful illustrations.

  66. gwsmallwood says

    February 14, 2013 at 12:22 pm

    My Daughter would like this.

  67. Claire says

    February 14, 2013 at 1:02 pm

    the illustrations are adorABLE.

  68. Daniel M says

    February 14, 2013 at 1:32 pm

    As you dream big and set out to reach for those stars, always remember to be compassionate and courteous toward one another – sounds like great advice

  69. Carmen Q says

    February 14, 2013 at 2:02 pm

    I liked the 21 Fun Facts

  70. andie says

    February 14, 2013 at 9:03 pm

    Read through the reviews – good comments left by customers. Enjoyed the descriptions of this kid’s book, like, ““This is a great story for children of all ages. The kids will love the bright
    colors and fun characters. Parents will love the message… put down those
    electronics and go play outside! Win Win for everyone. Looking forward to more
    books from this author.” Kristi L. from Amazon.”

  71. Sarah says

    February 14, 2013 at 9:55 pm

    I love that you used the word “didactic”!

  72. BabuAntoine says

    February 14, 2013 at 10:34 pm

    imaginative illustrustrations is waht i like in this

  73. Robert G says

    February 14, 2013 at 11:39 pm

    I’ve been checking out your books for my charity!

  74. renee says

    February 14, 2013 at 11:45 pm

    Christmas is the author’s favorite holiday.

  75. Peggy says

    February 15, 2013 at 4:44 am

    I love that the book has a good message. I can’t wait to read it to the grandchildren.

  76. rebecca williams says

    February 15, 2013 at 8:37 am

    I liked looking at the site and seeing that there were already several reviews!

  77. sandra says

    February 15, 2013 at 9:26 am

    i like the 21 fun facts!

  78. Holly T says

    February 15, 2013 at 9:59 am

    Liked her “When I was a Little Girl” post 🙂

  79. RenataS says

    February 15, 2013 at 1:45 pm

    Seems a lovely book. Kids need to remain kids, play and let imagination flows. It’s really difficult to keep them apart from tech stuff. I’m always trying, and gadgets are forbidden here at night, after meals, when the family join for reading. I’m afraid of what’s gonna happen when they become older..

  80. RenataS says

    February 15, 2013 at 1:50 pm

    The ideas which Come Back Dear Sun represents are exactly what I believe also.

  81. Amy Green says

    February 15, 2013 at 2:13 pm

    I like the design of the characters!

  82. amber says

    February 15, 2013 at 2:58 pm

    it caught my eye that she does library and school visits

  83. Margaret Smith says

    February 15, 2013 at 3:05 pm

    I like the colorful characters and how the story has a message.

  84. Olivia Rubin says

    February 15, 2013 at 3:43 pm

    I like how much she shares about herself on her site. I enjoy what I read more when I know the author more personally

  85. Ashley Nolan says

    February 15, 2013 at 5:44 pm

    I really like the cover art of the book Come Back Dear Sun.

  86. Danielle Sauers says

    February 15, 2013 at 7:40 pm

    I like Geena’s “21 Fun Facts” section of her website, especially where she says she was first published in the newspaper at age 11.

    dhsauers(at)gmail.com

  87. Chris says

    February 15, 2013 at 9:52 pm

    I love the illustrations

  88. Jasanna Czellar says

    February 15, 2013 at 9:53 pm

    i love that she’s a family woman and very creative!

  89. Emma says

    February 15, 2013 at 10:21 pm

    Thank you

  90. Lorena Keech says

    February 15, 2013 at 10:31 pm

    I got a laugh at her short lived ballet “career.”

  91. Becky Richied says

    February 16, 2013 at 1:14 am

    Some of the funfacts struck me as hilarious 🙂 and cute

  92. Mariooh says

    February 16, 2013 at 6:46 am

    […] Focus Blog has teamed up with children’s book author Geena Bean to offer an easy to enter giveaway. One lucky winner will walk away with a $50 Amazon.com Gift Card. Easy entry through Giveaway Tools […]

  93. Debbie F says

    February 16, 2013 at 7:13 am

    I liked the 21 fun facts page – the one about A little girl once nicknamed me her Bean made me chuckle

  94. Cynthia C says

    February 16, 2013 at 7:58 am

    I see that she likes doing school and library visits.

  95. Kurt H says

    February 16, 2013 at 8:59 am

    The author’s photo caught my eye

  96. Mary Cloud says

    February 16, 2013 at 11:04 am

    I like that she gives an in-depth description of her book on her page
    annabella @ centurytel dot net

  97. Monica says

    February 16, 2013 at 1:56 pm

    I love the color of the illustrations, they really pop out!

  98. Barbara Montag says

    February 16, 2013 at 3:15 pm

    This caught my eye – Come Back Dear Sun book – my grands would love it!
    Thank you.

    • Barbara Montag says

      February 16, 2013 at 3:17 pm

      Also the author says that one of the most important things that I have learned is that we should never let go of our dreams.
      I really like that.

  99. Thomas Gibson says

    February 16, 2013 at 3:25 pm

    The 21 Fun Facts article was fun to read.

  100. tony says

    February 16, 2013 at 4:10 pm

    nice blog

  101. Mandala says

    February 16, 2013 at 4:46 pm

    Like the colorful illustrations and fun message. Thanks!

  102. Marci Cornelius says

    February 16, 2013 at 4:58 pm

    “If I had influence with the good fairy, I would ask that her gift to each child be a sense of wonder so indestructible that it would last throughout life.” -Rachel Carlson

  103. virgananta says

    February 16, 2013 at 5:56 pm

    nice book need to tell my aunt for this book bcause she has a little girl

  104. Amanda says

    February 16, 2013 at 6:21 pm

    This book looks so cute!

  105. MaryR says

    February 16, 2013 at 7:19 pm

    I enjoyed reading the 21 fun facts about her.

  106. Christine says

    February 16, 2013 at 8:47 pm

    like the cover art

  107. Christine says

    February 16, 2013 at 8:52 pm

    the jelly bean shaped buttons

  108. Jennifer T. says

    February 16, 2013 at 10:10 pm

    After reading the author’s blog posts, I realized what an inspired and generous spirit. I’m glad she has written a children’s book–it looks great!
    jtmagmom73(at)gmail(dot)com

  109. Rebecca Graham says

    February 17, 2013 at 1:07 am

    I enjoyed reading the 21 fun facts on the site.

  110. Irene says

    February 17, 2013 at 9:28 am

    What caught my eye were the colorful and fun illustrations!

  111. valerie godin says

    February 17, 2013 at 9:37 am

    I love the illustrations in the book Come Back Dear Sun

  112. linda brooks says

    February 17, 2013 at 10:10 am

    I liked the post on What it Means to be a Hero

  113. Patricia A Coleman says

    February 17, 2013 at 11:18 am

    Really liked her Bio and her “dream big” ideas for children

  114. Lesley M. says

    February 17, 2013 at 12:31 pm

    i think the book looks awesome!

  115. Heather! says

    February 17, 2013 at 2:52 pm

    I see that the author does school and library visits! Since I work in schools and libraries, that’s very exciting to me! 🙂

    h4schaffer at gmail dot com

  116. christina moore says

    February 17, 2013 at 9:22 pm

    love the Iillustrations

  117. Kristen says

    February 17, 2013 at 9:57 pm

    I like that her book is written in rhyme.

  118. Jillian DeMarco says

    February 17, 2013 at 10:12 pm

    I like the colorful blog and the 21 fun facts.

  119. heather holmberg says

    February 17, 2013 at 10:28 pm

    love the book section and reviews !

  120. Leanne Hill says

    February 18, 2013 at 11:46 am

    I like the artwork!

  121. Wanda McHenry says

    February 18, 2013 at 2:34 pm

    I loved her about me “When I Was a Little Girl”.

  122. Kate F. says

    February 18, 2013 at 3:01 pm

    I like that she visits schools and libraries.

  123. David Hollingsworth says

    February 18, 2013 at 3:43 pm

    Her blog caught my eye. I thought it was colorful, and great.

  124. Kimberly Sentek says

    February 18, 2013 at 4:21 pm

    I grew up during the time when you played outside until “the street lights come on.” I am sure some readers here can relate to that! This book brings me back to then, when we used our imagination to play and create our fun. Not that technology is a bad thing, but it certainly has changed the way kids behave and play. I think parents and schools should share this book with their children, who will enjoy the story as well as the color illustrations. I look forward to more stories from Geena Bean.

  125. alcee clayborne says

    February 18, 2013 at 5:23 pm

    I love the picture of her as a little girl so cute

  126. Michelle L says

    February 18, 2013 at 8:56 pm

    I like the events section. There ae so many interesting things going on.

  127. Susan E. says

    February 18, 2013 at 9:05 pm

    I love the quote she uses: “If I had influence with the good fairy, I would ask that her gift to each child be a sense of wonder so indestructible that it would last throughout life.” -Rachel Carlson

  128. steve weber says

    February 18, 2013 at 9:44 pm

    I like the jelly bean shaped buttons.

  129. Elizabeth says

    February 18, 2013 at 9:51 pm

    “Bean” was a nickname given to her as a child, still used to this day

  130. Jacob LaFountaine says

    February 18, 2013 at 10:07 pm

    The author in a bikini caught my eye

  131. Stephanie Larison says

    February 19, 2013 at 12:53 am

    I liked the 21 Fun Facts!

  132. Carol says

    February 19, 2013 at 5:27 am

    I love the artwork.

  133. ron says

    February 19, 2013 at 7:01 am

    i liked the easy to use and layout with the nice bright header; plus the follow facebook button was right there up front.

  134. Tammy S says

    February 19, 2013 at 8:50 am

    I learned that the sun has left due to the lack of outdoor play. what a great way to get kids outside instead of inside all day.

  135. Brett M says

    February 19, 2013 at 10:09 am

    I like the 21 fun facts about her life. That’s something different.

  136. Sheila Hickmon says

    February 19, 2013 at 10:29 am

    I like the she visits schools and encourages students of all ages to be creative and never give up on their dreams.

  137. Leslie J says

    February 19, 2013 at 10:57 am

    I enjoyed reading through her blog entries — few though they may be.

  138. Sara Zielinski says

    February 19, 2013 at 12:16 pm

    I learned about the book Come Back Dear Sun

  139. Meaghan F. says

    February 19, 2013 at 1:30 pm

    I like the 21 fun facts page, very cool idea.

  140. Nicole L. says

    February 19, 2013 at 1:34 pm

    I like her blog posts.

  141. Claudia says

    February 19, 2013 at 2:01 pm

    I like the library visits.

  142. PAIGE CHANDLER says

    February 19, 2013 at 3:00 pm

    I like that the author has a degree in English.

  143. Nancy Bowers says

    February 19, 2013 at 4:20 pm

    Come Back Dear Sun sounds like a heart warming children’s book!

  144. Amanda Sakovitz says

    February 19, 2013 at 7:45 pm

    The simplistic and creative header. Spot on with the child images

  145. Sue Hull says

    February 20, 2013 at 1:29 am

    I love the bright colors on the cover of the book. The author says the most important thing is we should never let go of our dreams. This sounds like a really cute book. Thank you for the great giveaway! 🙂

  146. Gina H. says

    February 20, 2013 at 1:36 am

    I like that the author makes school and library visits to read to kids.

  147. casey everidge says

    February 20, 2013 at 2:50 am

    i liked the 21 fun facts on her blog!

  148. Allyson Bossie says

    February 20, 2013 at 6:14 am

    I love how her blog bu ttons are jelly bellys!

  149. Helga says

    February 20, 2013 at 8:31 am

    I love her 21 fun dacts!

  150. Carolina says

    February 20, 2013 at 10:43 am

    Love the book cover and colors! I cannot wait to share this book with my kids.
    Thanks Geena Bean! 🙂

  151. Edna Williams says

    February 20, 2013 at 10:51 am

    I love the 21 Fun Facts. Thanks!

  152. Karen Glatt says

    February 20, 2013 at 12:47 pm

    Ms. Geena Bean announce the release of her first book called Come Back Dear Sun. This book is an interesting story to help children and adults dream and use their imaginations. I would like to read this book. Geena Bean sounds like an interesting person with a degree in English from Rutger’s University!

  153. Amy says

    February 20, 2013 at 1:08 pm

    The Vibrant Artwork caught my eye

  154. Helena says

    February 20, 2013 at 3:29 pm

    Geena Been is an advocate for kids to pursue their dreams. She is a mentor for children. She expresses her condolences to Sandy Hook victims in her blog.

  155. Caroline M. says

    February 20, 2013 at 10:35 pm

    I like that there are age specific books and the blog is a nice personal touch.

  156. sara mcconville says

    February 21, 2013 at 12:25 am

    I love the color and presentation of it all

  157. Aubrey says

    February 21, 2013 at 10:28 am

    I like the illustrations

  158. Erin Collins says

    February 21, 2013 at 11:52 am

    I love the website – it is cute, clean, and easy to navigate.

  159. Ana ekimoglou says

    February 21, 2013 at 3:25 pm

    Absolutely loved this book! Had a great message and I liked that it rhymed. It is true kids now a days aren’t outside as much as they used to be. Technology has taken over. Gina is an amazing author and I can’t what to see what else she has in store for us.i give this story 5 stars!

  160. Randa says

    February 21, 2013 at 6:09 pm

    I think it’s hilarious & great that she ambitiously wanted to be a business woman, and that before the age of five! 🙂
    Her book seems to have a good message of enjoying the great outdoors… something kids (and grownups!) don’t do enough these days.

  161. Terri says

    February 22, 2013 at 12:53 am

    I just love the art work, cute design

  162. Sarah L says

    February 22, 2013 at 2:30 am

    I am your very own, modern day Mary Poppins!
    Thanks for the contest.

  163. jhunier says

    February 22, 2013 at 3:04 am

    I love the artwork~

  164. Bridget Hopper says

    February 22, 2013 at 7:18 am

    I liked the “What it Means to be a Hero” post.

  165. Barbara says

    February 22, 2013 at 7:56 am

    I love the illustrations in the book Come Back Dear Sun

  166. Laura Jacobson says

    February 22, 2013 at 9:04 am

    Oh I just loved the book Come Back Dear Sun! Has some great reviews! I bet Carter would love it!!!

  167. Katie says

    February 22, 2013 at 12:00 pm

    I think it’s great she’s available to do library and school visits – as a kid I LOVED those!

  168. Tara Martin says

    February 22, 2013 at 1:11 pm

    I like how she has used her childrens current interests and expanded upon that. We can be bombarded with so many differnent thing in life, it’s noce to focus in on what er like best sometimes.

  169. Scarlett says

    February 22, 2013 at 3:49 pm

    It’s always fun to learn about new children’s books!

  170. Stephanie Phelps says

    February 22, 2013 at 9:56 pm

    I thought it was interesting that February 23rd: LEAP on bullying Event I will be visiting the Boys and Girls Club in Newark, NJ. for an event sponsored by LEAP on bullying (Lead, Educate, Act, Prevent).

  171. Rhonda Best says

    February 23, 2013 at 2:19 am

    I like that she writes stories that remind children about their own talents and unique imaginations.

  172. Miranda Johnson says

    February 23, 2013 at 2:43 am

    It’s where my mind is right now so the first thing that caught my eye was wondering if the author has Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome; like the kids do, and I most likely do; after seeing her pictures. Then I went to the Bio to learn more and I was distracted. “Desert” should be “dessert”. 😉 Sorry…typos JUMP out at me!
    @bctripletmom
    bctripletmom at gmail dot com

  173. sabrina says

    February 23, 2013 at 7:02 am

    It’s interesting that this is her first children`s book.

  174. Sandra Beeman says

    February 23, 2013 at 9:13 am

    Ivy and Bean’s Secret Treasure Box caught my eye.

  175. kristen says

    February 23, 2013 at 2:05 pm

    Her 21 fun facts were, in fact, fun

  176. Jennifer Roberts says

    February 23, 2013 at 2:19 pm

    I like that she does School and Library Visits!!!

  177. nannypanpan says

    February 23, 2013 at 5:41 pm

    the authors first article was published in a newspaper when she was 11

  178. Nancy Bowers says

    February 23, 2013 at 6:25 pm

    Love the artwork- bright colorful header at GreenaBean.com !

  179. Tim says

    February 23, 2013 at 8:13 pm

    I love everything about the site. Always looking for new family friendly sites. The artwork is beautiful

  180. Cristi says

    February 23, 2013 at 9:33 pm

    I love the artwork this is something my child would love.

  181. scarlette says

    February 23, 2013 at 11:33 pm

    21 fun facts section is cute

  182. Wendy T. says

    February 24, 2013 at 12:49 am

    Pretty nice blog!

  183. denise lewandowski says

    February 24, 2013 at 7:26 am

    It’s the author’s first children’s book.

  184. gina says

    February 24, 2013 at 10:13 am

    The author was discovered as a model when she was 14

  185. Robin says

    February 24, 2013 at 11:17 am

    I like the listing of events and library visits

  186. Bonnie P says

    February 24, 2013 at 8:54 pm

    The pretty flower in her illustrations caught my eye

  187. Cheryl Chervitz says

    February 24, 2013 at 11:24 pm

    The illustrations are beautiful and I like that she reminds everyone that kids need to get outside and be kids!

  188. Sarah says

    February 25, 2013 at 12:11 am

    Great Contest = )

    Thank you!

  189. Brandy B says

    February 25, 2013 at 8:23 am

    Sounds like a cute book but my kiddos are older.

  190. Susan Smith says

    February 25, 2013 at 8:38 am

    I think the illustrations are just wonderful.

  191. Theresa D says

    February 25, 2013 at 2:31 pm

    I really Like the Illustrations in the book.

  192. ewhatley says

    February 25, 2013 at 3:06 pm

    love the illustrations

  193. Karen Savage says

    February 25, 2013 at 3:31 pm

    Loved the illustrations my grandbabies would love this book.

  194. Holly S. says

    February 25, 2013 at 4:05 pm

    Her 21 Fun Facts caught my eye. Thanks!

  195. Heather K says

    February 25, 2013 at 5:19 pm

    I thought that it was interesting how she ended up with the nickname Bean.

  196. April V. says

    February 25, 2013 at 8:19 pm

    Ok, so I’m easy to please – I love the little jelly bean she uses as buttons on her website!

  197. Monica Young says

    February 25, 2013 at 8:34 pm

    after visiting, I that she hopes that parents will remember the days when they were young by embracing the child within.

  198. Carol says

    February 25, 2013 at 9:14 pm

    I like that both children and adults can enjoy her book

  199. Terry Cross says

    February 25, 2013 at 9:44 pm

    The 21 Fun Facts was interesting

  200. Heather K says

    February 26, 2013 at 2:35 am

    I thought that it was interesting how she got the nickname Bean

  201. hanovertomato says

    February 26, 2013 at 8:37 am

    I like how she talks about her childhood.

  202. Joy F says

    February 26, 2013 at 8:43 am

    I like that she makes school and library visits.

  203. lalaine hagler says

    February 26, 2013 at 9:10 am

    i love the business woman barbie! so cute

  204. Michelle H. says

    February 26, 2013 at 11:38 am

    I like how the book encourages children to play outside.

  205. Carolyn Daley says

    February 26, 2013 at 12:49 pm

    I love the fun facts. The first & second made me laugh – “I was a ballerina at age five” and “gave up my career as a ballerina at age six.” I think being a nanny helps you explore your imagination, especially with the variety of experiences with different children. Most kids love a good story and you are probably a nanny who actually makes kids want to read.

  206. Rebecca Peters says

    February 26, 2013 at 1:13 pm

    The book come back dear sun

  207. Karla says

    February 26, 2013 at 1:25 pm

    I love that she is a modern day Mary Poppins!!

  208. patricia gambrell says

    February 26, 2013 at 2:28 pm

    love the fun facts… they are pretty interesting to know

  209. Kristy T hiel says

    February 26, 2013 at 3:02 pm

    I love that it’s great for both children and adults!

  210. Hesper Fry says

    February 26, 2013 at 3:39 pm

    The 21 fun facts is pretty cool!

  211. Geoff K says

    February 26, 2013 at 4:10 pm

    I enjoyed reading Geena’s childhood reminiscences, especially about building castles out of barbie doll houses and shoe boxes!

  212. Yona says

    February 26, 2013 at 4:14 pm

    I read her 21 Fun Facts

  213. Tara H says

    February 26, 2013 at 4:45 pm

    I like the book’s message!

  214. amy deeter says

    February 26, 2013 at 5:30 pm

    The 21 fun facts

  215. laurie damrose says

    February 26, 2013 at 5:32 pm

    I would get this for my kids.

  216. vickie says

    February 26, 2013 at 6:52 pm

    I love that you visit schools and read to them – encouraging young people is fantastic

  217. Diane Kleemann says

    February 26, 2013 at 7:21 pm

    Sounds like a fun book

  218. Lyndsey R. says

    February 26, 2013 at 8:48 pm

    I like that the book has a valuable message.

    Lyndsey.rullman at hotmail dot com

  219. Annemarie Z. says

    February 26, 2013 at 9:03 pm

    I like the 21 Fun Facts! Section.

  220. Teresa Simpson says

    February 26, 2013 at 9:14 pm

    The “What It Means To Be a Hero” blog post caught my eye.

  221. Kayla says

    February 26, 2013 at 9:36 pm

    She graduated from Rutgers!

  222. jeannine s says

    February 26, 2013 at 9:45 pm

    I love the book is available to every child around the world

  223. marie h says

    February 26, 2013 at 9:50 pm

    she loves carrots! 🙂

  224. Theresa says

    February 26, 2013 at 10:06 pm

    I like the header! It’s fun and cute!

  225. Derrick C. says

    February 26, 2013 at 10:23 pm

    I liked the twenty one fun facts section of the site!

  226. Gianna says

    February 26, 2013 at 11:01 pm

    Come Back Dear Sun is a warm and clever story that will captivate both children and adults as they read this memorable book together.

  227. mary renshaw says

    February 26, 2013 at 11:53 pm

    I liked the 21 fun facts

  228. Andrew L. says

    February 27, 2013 at 12:20 am

    I learned that Geena has different presentations geared towards different grade levels using the book and teaching the students about how to write a book and the process of doing so. That’s pretty neat, when I was younger I wanted to write books so something like that would have really appealed to the grade school me.

  229. Bobby Tarumi says

    February 27, 2013 at 12:21 am

    I’m a guy. At Geenabean.com, I noticed how cute the author is. But I say you’re much cuter 🙂

  230. Rosanne says

    February 27, 2013 at 12:21 am

    The review from someone @ Barnes & Noble caught my eye

  231. Roxann says

    February 27, 2013 at 2:11 am

    The 21 fun facts were funny.

  232. joni says

    February 27, 2013 at 2:31 am

    The book review

  233. Lynn R says

    February 27, 2013 at 4:48 am

    You like to watch movies and go to the beach.

  234. Chase says

    February 27, 2013 at 5:58 am

    I like the jelly bean buttons.

  235. Debra Guillen says

    February 27, 2013 at 6:41 am

    her first article was published in the newspaper when she was eleven

  236. Priscilla says

    February 27, 2013 at 7:00 am

    Her first article was published in the newspaper when she was eleven.

  237. Marian Iemma says

    February 27, 2013 at 7:04 am

    I love books that empower children and I like the illustrations too

  238. kathy pease says

    February 27, 2013 at 7:07 am

    I liked the 21 facts section and that she loved to take her cats for walks outside.

  239. Kari Flores says

    February 27, 2013 at 7:28 am

    I learned that the authors first article was published in a newspaper when she was 11.

  240. Lenora D says

    February 27, 2013 at 7:31 am

    Fairly new blog started January 15

  241. sheila S. says

    February 27, 2013 at 7:49 am

    I enjoyed the blog post on bullying and visit to a school.

  242. Saver Sara says

    February 27, 2013 at 8:23 am

    I loved her style in writing her 21 Fun Facts!

  243. Sharold says

    February 27, 2013 at 9:24 am

    The book looks like a great read for kids

  244. mary gardner says

    February 27, 2013 at 10:16 am

    loved the bright and colorful illustrations!

    jagar0047 at yahoo dot com

  245. Sandy V. says

    February 27, 2013 at 10:43 am

    I learned the the author graduated from a good school with a degree in English.

  246. charj says

    February 27, 2013 at 11:28 am

    The recap of the 2/23 LEAP on Bullying event is heartwarming.

  247. Cindy Bowling says

    February 27, 2013 at 12:08 pm

    A little girl once nicknamed her Bean.

  248. mary reynolds says

    February 27, 2013 at 12:17 pm

    She is an inspiration to women. She has accomplished so much!

  249. Vicki D. says

    February 27, 2013 at 12:20 pm

    I like the 15 fun facts about Geena Bean. She was discovered as a model at age 14, but, it wasn’t long after that, she disovered modelling wasn’t for her.

  250. carol lewis says

    February 27, 2013 at 12:36 pm

    I like “I was a ballerina by the time I was five.” and the rest of her fun facts.

  251. Shawn says

    February 27, 2013 at 1:03 pm

    I loved the When I was a Little Girl.

  252. amy delong says

    February 27, 2013 at 1:06 pm

    so colorful
    ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com

  253. clynsg says

    February 27, 2013 at 2:02 pm

    Noticed that this is her first published book.

  254. jessica schueler says

    February 27, 2013 at 2:10 pm

    I liked the cover photo and jelly bean buttons.. Book looks good too!

  255. Allison says

    February 27, 2013 at 2:52 pm

    Great art work!

  256. richelle bowers says

    February 27, 2013 at 3:13 pm

    i like your 21 fun facts

  257. tracy h. says

    February 27, 2013 at 3:18 pm

    I HOPE I WIN!!

  258. Heather S says

    February 27, 2013 at 4:20 pm

    I like that kids learn from it and adults get to relive childhood memories.

  259. Beverly Metcalf says

    February 27, 2013 at 5:15 pm

    Sounds like a nice book for children. The site says Come Back Dear Sun is a warm and clever story that will captivate both children and adults as they read this memorable book together. Thanks!

  260. Denise Montgomery says

    February 27, 2013 at 5:47 pm

    great message. I have 3 little grandchildren and they love books. I like a book that teaches them something in a fun way.

  261. Joshua says

    February 27, 2013 at 6:09 pm

    Thank you for the review of the book!

  262. Kendra Gillilan says

    February 27, 2013 at 6:13 pm

    Great illustrations and message

  263. Audrey says

    February 27, 2013 at 7:13 pm

    The fun facts were FUN

  264. crystal allen says

    February 27, 2013 at 7:17 pm

    I learned that the author had her first article published when she was 11 years old thanks

  265. Vikki Billings says

    February 27, 2013 at 7:51 pm

    I really enjoyed the 21 facts!

  266. Brad Merrell says

    February 27, 2013 at 7:54 pm

    Nicely designed website

  267. Thomas Murphy says

    February 27, 2013 at 10:03 pm

    I liked the 21 fun facts

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