Sir Nick of Tyme by Kevin Dove
Review by Chris Singer
About the author:
As CEO/Creative Director and co-owner of DigiGraph Media in Silver Spring, Maryland, Kevin Dove performs the duties of lead 2D/3D animator, compositor and editor, bringing more than 20 years experience to his craft.
Mr. Dove is a graduate of the Corcoran College of Art and Design in Washington, DC. It was there that the first draft of Sir Nick of Tyme was created in the form of a coloring book.
Kevin is a devoted husband and father of two daughters and has served as a deacon at Matthews Memorial Baptist Church in Washington, DC. He and his family reside in Southern Maryland.
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About the book:
It was the Middle Ages and Nick, like every little boy in Tyme, wanted to be a knight. There was only one problem. He was the son of a baker and the life of a chef was expected of him. Still, even with his childhood behind him, he couldn’t let go of the dream he had as a little boy.
In the biggest challenge of his life, one baker will prove that the greatest asset of a knight is found in his heart, not his sword. And he will do it just in the nick of time.
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My take on the book:
Sir Nick of Tyme is a gorgeously illustrated story with wonderful messages for kids of all ages. I was blown away by Kevin Dove’s cartoon illustrations and while it’s easy to be mesmerized by the pictures, the story itself is what will draw parents into wanting to share this with their kids.
The hero in the story, Nick, is a baker who shows many admirable qualities including: patience, determination, hard work and kindness towards his neighbors. Although Nick wants more than anything to fulfill his dream of being a knight, he knows it can’t just happen because he wants it to. He shows patience, bravery and determination to be the best he can at what he does best: baking. He never forgets those less fortunate than himself, always making extra baked goods for the poor.
Finally, Nick has an opportunity to bake for the king and he takes advantage of this opportunity to work hard and show his talents as a baker. While the king is impressed that Nick bravely took on his challenge, he’s not only impressed with Nick’s talents, but is motivated to change his own behavior for the better when he sees Nick hand out baked goods to the poor.
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