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Ensure your child knows that their reading or writing ability, whether strong or week, has nothing to do with their intelligence. Every person is intelligent in their own way and each person is unique and needs to learn in the way that best suits them. With practice, your child will become a good reader and a good writer.
Guest comments
good stories
Thank you for giving us an opportunity to write in this guest book. Max’s stories are very entertaining.
Much appreciated.
So nice to hear from you. You may be pleased to know that I just learned this morning that I am to be showcased next month on the Canadian Musicians Magazine website.
Loved it!
You are extremely talented...enjoyed this. Take this to the masses!
Much appreciated
I hope to do just that.
Cheers,
Max Tell
Thank you
Thank you so much.
Cheers,
Max Tell
Hey Max, I enjoyed meeting
Hey Max,
I enjoyed meeting you at the presentation and poetry workshop at the University Golf Club. Though I only got to hear you recite one of your poems, I knew I was interested in hearing more. I'm looking forward to receiving your CD The Land of Graws. It was interesting to hear some of what you have done in the past and even more interesting to hear of your future plans. I wish you well.
Next summer I'll be looking for you in White Rock, performing for all the children and adults who haven't forgotten what it's like to be young. I'll make sure to seek you out to catch up on what you're up to next.
All the best!
Joyce Peatch
Thank you for the card
Joyce,
Thank you for the card. I don't have any bookings set up for the near future, but I will keep you invormed. Thank you for your interest.
All the best,
max
Supper Fun
"Super fun singer & story teller extraordinaire, Max Tell, entertained us at Childgarden Preschool Tuesday & Wednesday. He had the children engaged, participating with singing and actions, and so much laughter. A beautiful sound! Thanks Max Tell!" - Sue Woodward, Director & Early Childhood Educator, Child Garden Preschool, 673 Firdale Street, Coquitlam, BC, V3J 6N2
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Hi Boys and Girls of Child Garden Preschool,
I received your pictures today. They are soooooooo wonderful. Thank you. I have just moved, but as soon as I can, I will post your pictures on Facebook. All of you are sooooooo sweet. I look forward to seeing you again.
Love to you all,
Max
PS: Please let Ms. Woodward (Sue) know that I and a few of my poems have been featured for Chritstmas: http://issuu.com/rclas/docs/december_2013_rclas_wordplay__at_wo
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
We saw you in WhiteRock and instantly fell in love! As a teacher and mother of two, I was excited to find a new source of children's music besides the usual ones. My favorite song is Flocci-nauci-nihili-pili-ficators (although rum-pie diddle-ie is a close second!), Rory’s (age 2) is Barnabus the fishie, and Oliver doesn’t have one yet...but he’s only 8 weeks so we’ll give him some time!
We’ll spread the word and might get a few for friends for Christmas.
Thanks again,
Ann and family
Max Tell
Hi Ann,
I just thought I'd check to see how your kids are doing and whether they are still enjoying my CDs.
I hope you and your family are having a wonderful day.
Max
Thank you so much
Dear Ann,
My apologies for taking so long to answer. My Guest Book perameters were changed, and I didn't know how to reply. Now, I got it.
Thank you so much. Please say high to Rory and Oliver. I've just posted a few more songs recorded during a receint interview. You may listen to the songs alone or with some of the interview added.
Check them out. The latest four track that were added are the ones to check out.
https://soundcloud.com/max-tell
Have a wonderful day.
Cheers,
Max
Grade 3 Visitors
Dear Max,
Thank you for giving us good ideas when we were working on our poems. Our favourite poems were: Vomit Comet and the Pirate Who Lost His Parts. We forgot to tell you that but we still remember how funny they were, even four months later.
We also read your poster of The Goalie and it reminded us of when the Canucks were in the playoffs against Boston. That was very exciting for our teacher and our city. The Goalie is a wonderful poem and we like the repeating drama of it.
We're sorry we never sent you our poems. Some of us may try to write a couple before the end of the year, so stay posted.
Thank you again for connecting with us. You seem very creative and fun.
Sincerely,
General Wolfe's Grade 3 Class with Mrs. Collins
(Your friend from CWILL BC)
Thank you to General Wolfe's Grade 3 Class
Hi Guys and Gals,
My apologies for taking so long to answer.
I'm so pleased you liked my poems. When you have time, I look forward to reading some of yours.
Please check out a few new songs posted on SoundCloud.
https://soundcloud.com/max-tell
Looking forward to receiving your poems. Have a happy day.
Cheers,
Max
PS: Sarah,
The first six are fairly recent posts. The first 4 are duplicates of 2 songs aired on SFU Radio's "Melodies of Mind" last Tuesday, with and without part of my interview with the show's host, Ryan Fletcher.
Good News: Max Tell
Hi boys and girls of General Wolfe,
How is your poetry writing going?
I have some great news I'd like to share with you. I've been featured in the December issue of the Royal City Literary Arts Society newsletter. They have also included a few of my Christmas poems, songs, and one story. Here is a link.
http://issuu.com/rclas/docs/december_2013_rclas_wordplay__at_wo
I look forward to reading your poems soon.
Cheers,
Max
Awesome!
Diane Robinson 3 days ago
That's awesome, Max Tell! Thank you for doing what you do. You are making a positive and inspiring impression upon the children.
P.S. I love the song "No More Monkeys".
Children's Book Author,
Diane M. Robinson
Copied from Youtube Comment, 25/05/2013
Thank you
Hi Diane, thank you ever so much for your comments. Much appreciated. Have a wonderful day.
Wow!
Reissa Rapkin commented on Max Tell's status.
Reissa wrote: "Wow! I was so lucky to be able to see Max perform in
Montreal for about 50 children in the Westmount Library. The children
were thrilled with Max's story telling and songs. As a teacher who has
seen many performers, I can tell you that Max was superb. A great time
was had by all. Thanks Max."
Copied from Facebook, May 17, 2013
Thanks Max
"I like everything Max Tell do!"
- Abegael Fisher-Lang, storyteller & educator.
Copied from Linkedin.
Thank you Max
"Our students are now well equipped to perform their own story creations."
- Jan Darwish, Librarian, St. Paul's Elementary School, Beaconsfield, QC. May 6, 2013.
Copied from thank you card after 2013 TD Canadian Children's Book Week visit.
The joy you spread is fantastic!
• Wonderful, Max. The joy you spread with children is so fantastic. One can see how thrilled the children are as well (not to mention you!).
My best to you.
Jeanne Rogers, Facebook, September 24, 2012
Great Work!!!
Great Work --- Congratulations!!!
- Linda Rossetti Brocato, Ivan the Giraffe, Linkedin, September 24, 2012
Love What You Do!
Love what you do and how you do it..... Linda Brocato - facebook
Linda Rossetti Brocato has sent you a message.
Date: 9/25/2012
Fabulous!
me again. i listen to cat in hoody. i love it is fabulous!
- Danna, Bogota, Colombia, copied from Facebook chat, 19/07/2012
We Hope You Come Back Soon!
hi i am from santa francisca romana schoool .
i remember all the stories you told us. we are very happy.
we hope you come back soon.
- Danna, Bogota, Colombia, copied from Facebook chat, 19/07/2012
I really Relate
Terry Burres
Hi Max. I loved your video and I can really relate I had 3 special people who helped me feel smart. Years later when I was in collage studying education I came to understand that I was dyslexic. Without the help I received I shudder to think of where I would have ended up. God Bless. - Terry, Facebook, Sunday, July 15, 2012
The Kids were Enthralled!
We saw you! So nice to see the kids enthralled by your songs! Miranda Gamage, Copied from facebook, Canada Day on the Bay, July 1, 2012
Congrats!
Jan Lancaster
Congrats on you getting on the 2013 TD Children's Book Week Tour, you certainly deserve it. I was very impressed with the performance that I saw and how you not only included the children but also the adults. I wish you all the luck on your Tour and hope this leads to many, many more. You've worked hard for this.
Congratulations! Awesome! Great News!
The following congratulations have been copied from Facebook comments after Max announced that he was awarded a spot in the 2013 TD Children's Book Week* Tour co-sponsored by the Storytellers of Canada/Raconteurs Du Canada and the Canadian Children's Book Centres.
*TD Canadian Children's Book Weekis the single most important national event celebrating Canadian children's books and the importance of reading. Close to 35,000 children, teens and adults participate in activities held in every province and territory across the country. Hundreds of schools, public libraries, bookstores and community centres host events as part of this major literary festival.
Great Talent!
Great talent and experience, Max.
- Eileen Stewart, Children's Author, Shelby, Ohio, Facebook, 21/05/2012.
You are the best!
Hi max, i'm from santa franscisca romana school. you are the best storyteller in the world! - Cantalicia Machado, Facebook, Nov. 5/2010
Wonderfully Accessible!
As a trained theatre artist, Max presents a highly polished show that puts him in a league of his own. His music is wonderfully accessible for all ages. When performing Max has an ability to be “in the moment” and connect with his audience with a sense of joy and genuine humour. Working with Max was a pleasure and his performances definitely added to the celebration at our Grand Opening.
- Mairi Macrae, Public Programs Librarian, Whitehorse Public Library, Dec 2, 2011
Powerful! Superb!
Exquisitely powerful delivery. Your pacing and punctuation of "The Well" with pauses and enactments was superb.
- Mary Gavan, storyteller and past president of Storytellers of Canada / Conteurs du Canada
Definitely Two Thumbs Up!
I visited your website and listened to some of your samples. I really love the premise of The Heart Shaped Tree (I'm a big Shakespeare fan), and love the idea of sharing the message with young children! Definitely two thumbs up in my book!
- Stephanie Yost, posted from Grammy personal mail, November 7, 2011
Huge Family Appeal!
Max has playful, yet meaningful insight into what children need to hear. His songs create giddiness and lightness in the heart; and speaking of hearts, Max's recent recording of his story, The Heart Shaped Tree, has huge family appeal with a thought proving message about acceptance, peace and harmony - his articulate voice is warm and inviting.
- Heather Whaley, posted on LinkedIn, November 8, 2011
I Like It!
I listen to The Heart Shaped Tree and I like it ;)
- Carolina Delgadillo, posted on FaceBook, November 8, 2011
Beautifully Done!
Thanks, Max, I listened to The Heart Shaped Tree and thoroughly enjoyed it. Beautifully done. Congratulations!
- Glenda Bonin, posted on FaceBook, November 7, 2011
Delightful!
Your stories are delightful!
- Cathryn Wellner, posted on FaceBook, November 7, 2011
Thoroughly Enjoyable!
In your telling of the The Heart Shaped Tree your voice is so melodious and the story very well told. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
MyLinda Butterworth, posted on FaceBook, November 7, 2011
A Remarkable Story!
As we left a coffee shop, Max and I saw a young mother with her baby. Max leaned over and smiled and the baby gurgled back happily. After asking permission from the mother, Max sang "The Bug Song" to the baby. The smiles on their faces as we continued on our way speaks to Max's ability. Whether it is an audience of two or twenty or two hundred or two thousand the happiness and the joy that he leaves in his wake is truly remarkable.
- Angus Pratt. Webmaster
Engaging!
"Max’s skilled speaking voice is such a perfect vehicle for conveying his stories."
- Margaret Read MacDonald, writer, storyteller, librarian and educator, Seattle WA
http://www.margaretreadmacdonald.com
mrm at margaretreadmacdonald.com
Big Hit!
"Max was a big hit at the TALES Fort Edmonton Park Storytelling Festival in 2010 ."
- Kathy Jessup, Mother and Storyteller
http://kathyjessup.com
kathyjessup at hotmail.com
Reprint from 10/30/2011
Touching, Timeless And Timely
The Heart Shaped Tree is a lovely tale--touching, timeless and timely! Children, of all ages, will love it.
- Pippa White, Writer and Storyteller
http://www.pippawhite1co.com
pipcompany at aol.com
Wonderful Storytelling Voice
The Heart Shaped Tree - Great performance. You have a wonderful storytelling voice.
- Greg Scelsa, Children's Entertainer
http://www.gregandsteve.com
Reprinted from 10/25/2011
A Winner!
Your Heart Shaped Tree is very noble and capturing. Sounds like a Winner!
- Noe Benitez, Musician
Reprint from 10/25/2011
Love It!
"The Heart Shaped Tree" - Love it!
- Peggy Still Thompson
http://www.peggystill.com/
Reprinted from 10/25/2011
I Am A Fan!!!
"The Heart Shaped Tree", really enjoyed it. I am a Fan !!!
- Gustavo Alarco
http://gustavoalarco.com/fr_home.cfm
Reprinted from 10/24/2011
You Have A New Fan!
The Heart Shaped Tree: Max, you have a new fan, my man!
- Carl (TheHulk) Bartlett Jr., Jazz Musician and Saxiphone Player
Reprint from 10/24/2011
Heart Warming Story
Dear Max, Thank you for sharing your heart warming story. You are a wonderful story teller and I enjoyed your music very much. My children are grown up now but I would have played this for them for sure. You will make lots of kids happy with your stories. Please keep writing. All the best, Andrew
- Andrew Melzer
andrew at pandadigital.com
Reprint from 10/23/2011
Wonderful Expression!
The Heart Shaped Tree - Wonderful expression in your work, congratulations!
- Alex Otey, Producer, Songwriter
Reprint from 10/22/2011
Lovely Retelling Of A Classic!
Congratulations to Max Tell on the release of his new CD! The Heart Shaped Tree, featuring music by Doug Banner. This lovely retelling of a classic Shakespeare tale will appeal to children and adults alike!
- Rebecca Mabanglo-Mayor, Mother and Stoyteller
http://wordbinder.blogspot.com
word.binder at comcast.net
Reprinted from 10/20/2011
Nice Work!
The Heart Shaped Tree - Nice work Max!
- Amir Biso, guitar
http://www.amirbeso.com/
Reprinted from 10/19/2011
TOO MUCH!
I've listened THE HEART SHAPED TREE and I liked it TOO MUCH!
- Zamora, Musician, Grammy Nominee
http://z-records.zamora.com
Reprinted from 10/19/2011
Love Your Storytelling!
I love your storytelling in "The Heart Shaped Tree".
Very Gifted!
Truly enjoyed "The Heart Shaped Tree", Robert. You are very gifted.
- Joan Martin
dmartin79 at cogeco.ca
Reprinted from 10/17/2011
Man I Love It!
Man I love "Born On A Shelf" what a great record!!!! You deserve to be in there!!!!
- Doc Holiday, Musician, Former Member of the Board Of Governors for The Recording Academy GRAMMY Awards
Reprinted from 10/17/2011
Deserves To Be A Classic!
Max Tell, your magical story so beautifully read warms my heart! This is a story that every child should hear. It deserves to be a classic.
- Ken Waters, Retired Librarian
kengloria at dccnet.com
Loved Dragon With A Flagon
Max - I just wanted to let you know that when my oldest son Ashton was 7 he given a copy of Dragon with a Flagon and loved it. Well, he's now 11 years old and just the other day I went into his room to say goodnight to him, and he had it playing on his stereo! Thank you for making an impact in his life!
- Curtis
Sales Manager
http://www.wimmedia.com/
curtis at wimmedia.com
Reprinted from 09/22/2011
Outstanding!
Entertaining and outstanding! Integral to Max's performances is audience participation. Max is an energetic and flexible performer. What a pleasure to work with him.
- Kyle Kjemhus and Dustin Martin
Coordinators, Storytime in the Park
Hope, BC
storytimeinthepark at hotmail.com
Reprinted from 09/01/2011
Dynamic Music! Amazing Sound!
The 2011 Money Mart Easter Seals 24 Hour Relay for Kids would not have been the same without Max Tell’s dynamic music, sound, and amazing talent!
- Amy Kleckner, Events Coordinator
British Columbia Lions Society for Children with Disabilities Easter Seals
akleckner at lionsbc.ca
Kids Love You!
The kids just love you.
- Barry Leinbach, Program Coordinator
Kitsilano Showboat
http://www.kitsilanoshowboat.com/75book.html
kitsilanoshowboat at hotmail.com
Reprinted from 07/07/2011
A Ray of Sunshine!
Thanks so much for your performance at the 2011 Scandinavian Midsummer Festival. It's been a pleasure to work with you. Your performance added a ray of sunshine to our drizzly festival day, and I could see that the children and their parents really got into the "Max Tell spirit" of fun and imagination!
- Judith Anderson, Program Coordinator
Scandinavian Midsummer Festival
http://scandinaviancentre.org/midsummer
judithanderson at shaw.ca
Reprinted from 06/28/2011
What a beautiful story!
The Heart Shaped Tree - "What a beautiful story Max - it should be a classic literary tale. I was entranced throughout and thrilled with the ending! Wonderful presentation and voice." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMzKgRz8-60
- Heartofstory4U
Reprint from 06/26/2011
I Love This!
Barnabus the Fishie in Kansas, "i love this."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejdt_FrPkn4
- Gabrielle
Reprint from 06/26/2011
Awesome!
The Heart Shaped Tree - You told us that story at our school, it was awesome!
- Clara, student
Reprinted from 06/02/2011
Max Tell Was Terrific!
Max Tell was terrific with the preschool audience at the Surrey Children's Festival. His playful songs and warm personality was just right.
- Ginny
vpaho at surrey.ca
reprint from 06/02/2011
Max Tell Rocks!
Max Tell Rocks.... We wish all the best to you!
- Todd (Captain Jelly Bean) DeJarnatt
jellybeanradio at yahoo.com
Reprint from 06/02/2011
Magical!
Max has a magical way with verse and with stories. He appeals to adults and children alike, and seems happily in touch with his inner child..thank you Max you always make me smile..
- Steph-N
adoremouse1 at yahoo.co.uk
Reprint from 06/01/2011
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