Dneirf in the News:
Author Visits:
Contact Mike if you would like him to visit your location for a reading, assembly, or book signing event.
mresh10@gmail.com
Dneirf Endorsements and Reviews:
“Dneirf” tells an important message of how to be a good friend in such a clever, inventive way. Kids will love the play on words. And educators will love using this book to discuss friendship, dealing with complex relationship issues, and of all things – palindromes! Michael Resh does a fine job building in multiple educational layers in this interactive and character-building story."
-Kathryn Otoshi Children's Book Author (Zero, One, & Two)
"Michael Resh has done a masterful job in creating a story that children can relate to in everyday school life. "Dneirf" captures the feelings of many young children and provides them with positive choices to finally become a friend. Our students loved his presentation and story. We are proud to call Mr. Resh an "alumnus" to our fine elementary school and district. The sky is the limit for Mike and we appreciate when he comes back to his hometown. Mr. Resh is a fine educator, author, and FRIEND!"
-Aaron Sebelin, Lehighton Elementary Principal
Reading Dneirf with one of his best buds. Dneirf is a fun book about how to be a good friend even when you are having a bad day. The bonus is that it was written by their guidance counselor! The boys enjoyed counting the palindromes and semordnilaps throughout the story. Thanks for the great book, Mr. Resh!
-Erin Risser, Parent
"It's great! The book is entertaining while weaving important lessons on character! We especially love all of the hidden meanings and messages along with the "special guest appearances"! #Dneirf is chock full of fun!
-Alicia Mitchell, Parent
"As a first-year school counselor, I'm always looking for resources to use with my kids that are fun and engaging! Dneirf ticked all the boxes. I have shared this book with multiple grades and the students were able to relate to Otto easily and understand the Dneirf's behaviors. It's wonderful hearing my students relate back to the book, even weeks later! The worksheets that go along with the book were also super! Thank you for writing such a wonderful book for students to enjoy!"
-Jessica Rose, Elementary School Counselor
Blog Reviews:
“Dneirf” – a new book about social conflicts that all kids go through
Our primary readers are High School Counselors but we have begun receiving more correspondence from Counselors working with kids of all ages. I came across a book that should be of interest to Counselors that are working with young students grades K-3. It was written by an elementary school counselor located in Lancaster, PA.
The book is titled, “Dneirf”, which is friend spelled backwards. After having a difficult morning, a boy named Otto struggles with having positive interactions with his friends at school. He learns that his friendship struggles are due to him doing things “backwards” that a true friend would do or being a “Dneirf.” With the help of his peers and school counselor, Otto is able to turn himself around and move in the right direction towards becoming a true or forward friend to himself and others.
The book fills a need for a social skills book that covers social conflicts between friends that is a normal part of growing up and not always an act of bullying.
The author, Mike Resh, has information about his book available at: www.mikeresh.com. There are also free downloadable/printable handouts on the website for counselors to use with their students in groups, classroom lessons, and individual sessions.
If you are working with students in this age group or have other Counselors in your district that might be interested please send them information about this great book.
----Jason Bullock LINK for Counselors 12/30/2017
http://www.linkforcounselors.com/dneirf-new-book-social-conflicts-kids-go/
-Kathryn Otoshi Children's Book Author (Zero, One, & Two)
"Michael Resh has done a masterful job in creating a story that children can relate to in everyday school life. "Dneirf" captures the feelings of many young children and provides them with positive choices to finally become a friend. Our students loved his presentation and story. We are proud to call Mr. Resh an "alumnus" to our fine elementary school and district. The sky is the limit for Mike and we appreciate when he comes back to his hometown. Mr. Resh is a fine educator, author, and FRIEND!"
-Aaron Sebelin, Lehighton Elementary Principal
Reading Dneirf with one of his best buds. Dneirf is a fun book about how to be a good friend even when you are having a bad day. The bonus is that it was written by their guidance counselor! The boys enjoyed counting the palindromes and semordnilaps throughout the story. Thanks for the great book, Mr. Resh!
-Erin Risser, Parent
"It's great! The book is entertaining while weaving important lessons on character! We especially love all of the hidden meanings and messages along with the "special guest appearances"! #Dneirf is chock full of fun!
-Alicia Mitchell, Parent
"As a first-year school counselor, I'm always looking for resources to use with my kids that are fun and engaging! Dneirf ticked all the boxes. I have shared this book with multiple grades and the students were able to relate to Otto easily and understand the Dneirf's behaviors. It's wonderful hearing my students relate back to the book, even weeks later! The worksheets that go along with the book were also super! Thank you for writing such a wonderful book for students to enjoy!"
-Jessica Rose, Elementary School Counselor
Blog Reviews:
“Dneirf” – a new book about social conflicts that all kids go through
Our primary readers are High School Counselors but we have begun receiving more correspondence from Counselors working with kids of all ages. I came across a book that should be of interest to Counselors that are working with young students grades K-3. It was written by an elementary school counselor located in Lancaster, PA.
The book is titled, “Dneirf”, which is friend spelled backwards. After having a difficult morning, a boy named Otto struggles with having positive interactions with his friends at school. He learns that his friendship struggles are due to him doing things “backwards” that a true friend would do or being a “Dneirf.” With the help of his peers and school counselor, Otto is able to turn himself around and move in the right direction towards becoming a true or forward friend to himself and others.
The book fills a need for a social skills book that covers social conflicts between friends that is a normal part of growing up and not always an act of bullying.
The author, Mike Resh, has information about his book available at: www.mikeresh.com. There are also free downloadable/printable handouts on the website for counselors to use with their students in groups, classroom lessons, and individual sessions.
If you are working with students in this age group or have other Counselors in your district that might be interested please send them information about this great book.
----Jason Bullock LINK for Counselors 12/30/2017
http://www.linkforcounselors.com/dneirf-new-book-social-conflicts-kids-go/
Dogs Love Dneirf as Well!!!
