tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33726653770416062352024-02-19T08:52:18.879-06:004 the LOVE of BOOKSWHERE BOOKS RULEapple blossomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03566321938955059922noreply@blogger.comBlogger2431125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3372665377041606235.post-38735628087954451482014-09-01T00:00:00.001-05:002014-09-01T08:44:27.689-05:00MOVING Day Today....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The day has finally come...A sad day for this site. I've been posting here since April of 2008, but I'm unable to keep two sites up and running so I'm combining them both into one...I trust that you will follow me....<br />
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<b><i>A Grand Design</i>
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<b>A getaway on a charming island may be just what Alyssa needs—if only she can let go of her past.</b><br />
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When Alyssa Denham, a single career woman, wins a fun getaway for two
on Mackinac Island where her grandmother lives, she gives her carefree
best friend a call. Together, they tour the old shops and hidden
treasures of the quaint island while helping Alyssa’s grandmother piece
together an heirloom quilt. Their quest gains them entrance into the
homes of many longtime residents of the island, parts of the city that
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As the quilt’s story takes shape, Alyssa gains amazing insight into
her grandmother’s life . . . and attracts the attention of the handsome
Scott Whitman, an island resident in charge of hotel transportation.
Will memories of her past keep Alyssa from letting go? Or will the quest
to piece together the heirloom quilt restore Alyssa’s fractured
heart—and bring healing to her entire family?<br />
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<a href="http://www.quiltsoflovebooks.com/" target="_blank"><b>Find our more and purchase a copy at the Quilts of Love website</b></a>.<br />
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Amber Stockton isn't a new author to me. Her book <i>A Grand Design</i> is just another of her excellent books. She's a wonderful Christian author. It is so nice to have Christian books that you can get lost in and forget about the worries of the day for awhile. <i>A Grand Design</i> is a wonderfully sweet romance and a nice addition to the Quilts of Love series. The Quilts of Love series books are wonderful stand alone books with a quilt as a center theme and written by various authors. <br />
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Amber Stockton is an award‑winning author, a national
speaker, and a direct‑sales brand partner with Nerium International. She
lives with her husband and fellow author, Stuart Vaughn Stockton, in
Colorado. They have a daughter and a son, and an Aussie/retriever mix
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<b>Don’t miss this month’s Quilts of Love book, <a href="http://www.quiltsoflovebooks.com/products/35/A-Grand-Design" target="_blank"><i>A Grand Design</i></a> by <a href="http://www.amberstockton.com/" target="_blank">Amber Stockton</a></b>. Who hasn't struggled to let painful memories go and move into God's healing? You’ll be sure to love this heartfelt and encouraging tale set on historic Mackinac Island.<br />
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<b>Celebrate August’s release by entering to win a Kindle from Quilts of Love and RSVPing for the "Fall into Fall" Facebook author chat party.</b><br />
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<b>Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on September 16th.</b> Winner will be announced on the <a href="http://www.quiltsoflovebooks.com/blog/" target="_blank"><b>Quilts of Love blog</b></a>. Plus make sure you <b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/597359620373023/" target="_blank">RSVP</a> </b> to the October 7th author chat party with Amber Stockton and Robin Caroll for an evening of book chat, quilting tips and tricks, prizes, and more!
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<b>Author</b>: Dawn Carroll<br />
<b>Publisher</b>: Amolibros<br />
<b>Pages</b>: 120<br />
<b>Genre: </b>Children’s Book<br />
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When their first attempt at delivering bananas to Sheila is
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Dawn Carroll was born in London, to a family who loved to
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Hawaii was the last place Grace Christiansen ever imagined she’d
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Contemporary, realistic, modern-day romance, that is what When I Fall in Love is. The third book in the Christiansen Family Saga; the third family romance. Each book in the series highlights a different Chistiansen family member; Each with either own stories to tell. If you are looking for charming and unique romance novels then Susan May Warren may be your author, she'll pull you in with the first word and you'll be wanting more as you read the last word. It's an unforgettable family and you'll keep turning the pages to learn more. <br />
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Susan May Warren is the bestselling, RITA Award–winning author of more
than forty novels whose compelling plots and unforgettable characters
have won acclaim with readers and reviewers alike. She served with her
husband and four children as a missionary in Russia for eight years
before she and her family returned home to the States. She now writes
full-time as her husband runs a lodge on Lake Superior in northern
Minnesota, where many of her books are set. She and her family enjoy
hiking, canoeing, and being involved in their local church. Several of
her critically acclaimed novels have been ECPA and CBA bestsellers, were
chosen as Top Picks by Romantic Times, and have won the RWA's
Inspirational Reader's Choice contest and the American Christian Fiction
Writers Book of the Year award. Five of her books have been Christy
Award finalists. In addition to her writing, Susan loves to teach and
speak at women's events about God's amazing grace in our lives. She also
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With critical reviews like, ". . . an exquisite romance. Profoundly
touching on the topic of facing fears, this book is a true gem," and
more than 60 five-star reviews at Amazon, <i>When I Fall in Love</i> is sure to please.<br />
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<b>Susan has teamed up with some amazing <a href="http://whenifallinlove.susanmaywarren.com/meet-the-cooks" target="_blank">food bloggers</a> for a fun food challenge and a KitchenAid Mixer giveaway!</b><br />
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mango, or one of the other ingredients mentioned in the book. You’ll get
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<b>Title: </b> Jack the Boogey is my Real Name: The Truth about "The Boogeyman" | <b>Authors:</b> Davon Washington & Chase Washington | <b>Illustrator: </b>Ana-Gabriela Stroe<b> | Publication Date:</b> January 1, 2014<b> | Publisher: </b>Bedford House Books<b> | Pages: </b>32<b> | Recommended Ages: </b>3 to 8<b>
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Read Other views I've done one this series <a href="http://myheartbelongs2books.blogspot.com/2013/06/if-you-were-me-and-lived-in-mexico-by.html">1</a>, <a href="http://myheartbelongs2books.blogspot.com/2014/02/if-you-were-me-and-lived-in-book-series.html">2</a>.<br />
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Carole P. Roman is the award-winning author of the If You Were Me and
Lived in… series, which won the Pinnacle Award for Best in Children’s
Nonfiction in 2012. She collaborated on this installment in the series
with her five-year-old grandson, Alexander. Roman also writes the
Captain No Beard series, the first of which was named a Kirkus Best of
2012, received a Star of Remarkable Merit, and won the Pinnacle Award in
2012.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Russia</b></i></span><br />
As children ages three to eight take a leisurely stroll around Russia,
they will come across some of the country’s most recognizable sites,
including the Kremlin, St. Basil’s Cathedral, and the Red Square. Learn
about Russia’s yummy delicacies, like borscht and caviar, before playing
popular Russian games like chess and “fipe”—a game children may know
better as “tag”! Brimming with these and other fascinating facts, If You
Were Me and Lived in…Russia is the perfect way to both entertain and
educate your children about the great big world that exists outside
their windows. From Russia’s festive New Year’s celebrations to popular
Russian names, this charming addition to the If You Were Me and Lived
in… family explains everything there is to know about one of the world’s
most historic destinations.<br />
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<i><b><span style="font-size: large;">Australia</span></b></i><br />
Roman recognizes that children love to discover the differences and
similarities of other people and places in far-off lands. In this
series, she describes details that kids can relate to. Tailored to
children from 3-to-8-years old, her writing is simple but does not talk
down to youngsters. Among the topics that are introduced in this journey
to Australia are the unusual indigenous animals, the extraordinary
Great Barrier Reef, the currency, the beloved game of cricket and the
national holiday, Australia Day, as well as the special nicknames people
have for one another and the curious taste sensation, Vegemite.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>India</b></i></span><br />
Let's travel to India! Land of bright colors and delicious spices, If
You Were Me and Lived in...India, takes young readers on a road trip to
learn about this interesting place. Children will learn how to say
mommy and daddy, what type of currency is used, games that youngsters
play and a lot of interesting facts about the beautiful land of India.
If You Were Me and Lived in...India adds this ethnically diverse country
to the growing, award winning series that is out to cover the entire
globe, teaching children about culture and customs all over the world.
The ForeWord Review, Clarion Review gave "If You Were Me and Lived
in...Kenya" a coveted five star ranking.<br />
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<i><b><span style="font-size: large;">Portugal</span></b></i><br />
This pro active book invites children to think about Portugal's many
wonders from the sunny Azores to the wide variety of food. Roman's If
You Were Me books have a simple, winning formula: portray children from
other countries and explain how familiar items and customs are the same,
and how they differ, in the country being discussed.<br />
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<b>Title: </b>A Different Kind of Safari<br />
<b>Author: </b>Helen C. Hipp<b> </b><br />
<b>Publication Date: </b>March 19, 2013 <b> </b><br />
<b>Publisher: </b>A Different Kind of Safari LLC<b> </b><br />
<b>Pages: </b>32<b> </b><br />
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<b>Summary: </b>What do you need to feel happy about being different? Based loosely on real life experiences, this heartwarming and powerful book illustrates how self-awareness, and courage help a young boy named Raymond learn the difference between seeing things as they appear to be and seeing things as they are. Feeling "different and lonely" Raymond befriends a hippo while on Safari in Africa. Unlike other grey hippos, this hippo is pink. Ray is soon carried into a world beyond labels and challenging assumptions. You will never guess what happens next!
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The Inspiration Behind the Story by Helen Hipp</h2>
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Inspired by real-life adventure, the story behind the story unfolded when I went on an African safari back in 2001. The trip was lead by my father whose dream was to share the safari experience with his family. Little did I know that this trip was going to incite me to write a children’s adventure book but it did.
The storyline made it appearance when my family spotted a pod of hippos and one was pink! My son Ray fourteen at the time immediately named her “Rosie”. Curious and wanting to learn more about this hippo we asked the guide many questions about hippos and hippo behavior. Specifically I wanted to know why the pink hippo stood so far outside of her pod. The familiarity of the guides answer took me by surprise, he explained that “Rosie” was tolerated but not necessarily accepted by the herd because of her differences. As a parent of a child with special needs I immediately felt a strong affiliation with Rosie’s situation as did my son Ray who has experienced his own challenges with acceptance. Inspired, I decided to share the story with the world by weaving them into a children's adventure book that celebrates differences. The book is entitled “A Different Kind of Safari”. Find out what you can learn from Rosie the pink hippo, and how you can share those lessons with the children in your life.
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"A timeless book, that will speak to everyone. To be enjoyed over and over again! A fun, yet very thought provoking story for all ages. If books had a satisfaction guarantee, this one would be on the top of the list. " <i>~ 5 Star Review, Adden B. Chrystie, Amazon</i></div>
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"A Different Kind of Safari is truly a different kind of children's book! The beautiful artwork bring a very special story to life and I am excited the book is now available in audio format for an added bonus while driving kids around town! I particularly love the message of the book, which teaches us to celebrate our unique differences through Rosie the Pink Hippo rather than allow them to keep us from exploring our potentials. I highly recommend this book to all parents and special needs educators in particular. Thank you for writing this wonderful story!" <i>~ 5 Star Review, missladyjane, Barnes and Noble</i></div>
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"I really enjoyed this book. The illustrations were beautiful. I found this book to be very interesting and it was written from real life experiences. A Different Kind of Safari draws you in along with Ray on his journey to find his happiness and the answers to his questions. I recommend this book to children that are of grade school age but yet many younger children may enjoy the illustrations." <i>~ 5 Star Review, Whittle House, Goodreads</i></div>
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"A Different Kind of Safari is not only a good book, but a great story! It is not only for caregivers, teachers and parents, but for anyone who has ever felt out of place. A pink hippo named “Rosie” and her friend “Ray” take a journey and explore their similarities and differences on the river of life. Self- acceptance and the acceptance of others is exquisitely conveyed in a fresh, FUN way through this sweet tail. It is a prize for all libraries!" <i>~ 5 Star Review, Anna Wood, Barnes and Noble</i></div>
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About the Author: Helen C. Hipp</h2>
<a href="http://www.adifferentkindofsafari.com/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Helen C. Hipp, Author" class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-19630" src="http://motherdaughterbookreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Hip9860_7x5final150dpi-300x214.jpeg" height="142" width="200" /></a><span style="color: black;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><b>Helen Hipp</b>’s experience raising a special needs child led her to an M.A. in clinical psychology and certification as a life coach. She began her career as a psychotherapist to help people find answers for their life problems. Her work eventually evolved into a coaching practice, <i><b>WithinU Life Coaching</b></i>, focusing on individuals with special needs and their families. Helen uses her 13+ years of counseling experience and 20+ years’ experience as a successful advocate for individuals with special needs by helping them reveal their innate ability to solve difficult situations. Her debut book " <i><b>A Different Kind of Safari</b></i>" puts into words the essence of Helen's teachings addressing the many questions life asks by offering up lighthearted, ever-changing perspectives that transform personal challenges into opportunities.</span>
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<b>Author: </b>Elizabeth Woodrum<b> </b><br />
<b>Publication Date: </b>September 24, 2013<b> </b><br />
<b>Publisher: </b>Independent<b> </b><br />
<b>Pages: </b>75<b> </b><br />
<b>Recommended Ages: </b>6 to 10<b>
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<b>Summary: </b>Maisy Sawyer is not your average fourth grade student. She is a detective with a special skill for solving mysteries. She loves black and white mystery movies, cherry lollipops, and her dog, Reesie. When a thief known as The Black Boot steals the school's mascots and her lollipops, Maisy sets out to solve the case. Can she help return the mice to their home in the science lab? Will she ever see her beloved lollipops again? Find out in the first book in The Maisy Files series.
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"<i><b>Maisy and the Missing Mice </b></i>is a fun chapter book featuring a smart and sassy tween girl as the title character; a solid and interesting plot featuring age-appropriate intrigue and suspense; and some terrific writing that carries the reader on a journey as a detective uncovering clues and solving the mystery of who stole the missing mice. I highly recommend this book as a read aloud book for children between the ages of 6 and 10 or for independent readers between the ages of 7 and 12 who love to read mysteries." <i>~ <a href="http://motherdaughterbookreviews.com/25-book-blast-giveaway-maisy-and-the-missing-mice-by-elizabeth-woodrum/" target="_blank">Renee, Mother Daughter Book Reviews</a></i></div>
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"Woodrum certainly knows her target audience and does a very nice job with the character development of Maisy. This is an incredibly kid-friendly story that makes a great introduction to the genre of mystery for newly independent readers. It's a quick page turning read that encourages kids to think outside of the box." <i>~ <a href="http://www.thechildrensbookreview.com/weblog/2013/12/maisy-and-the-missing-mice-the-maisy-files-volume-1-dedicated-review.html" target="_blank">The Children's Book Review</a></i></div>
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"The delights from this book start with the cover art and continue with a fun story that is well-written." <i>~ 5 Star Review, R. Johnson, Amazon</i></div>
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"My name is Kat. I am 9 years old. I would rate this a five because I like everything about it, the mystery the most. It was fun to read. My favorite part was the mystery and the end. I love this book so much. I think other kids would love it too because it has mystery and most kids would like mystery books. Most mystery books have a good mystery. I would love to read the whole series." <i>~ 5 Star Review, Heather A., Amazon</i></div>
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"I knew I would love this book simply because I knew it would remind me of the mystery books I read in my childhood. I really love how much trust the teachers and community as a whole put in Maisy. She is well deserving of their admiration as the way she finds clues and finds the mascot for the school is well thought out. This is a story any child would love to read. I hope Maisy continues to solve mysteries..." <i>~ 5 Star Review, Josh, Amazon</i></div>
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About the Author: Elizabeth Woodrum</h2>
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<b>Elizabeth Woodrum</b> is an elementary teacher in Ohio. She came to love writing when she was in elementary school, but more recently began writing material for use in her classroom. From that writing, grew the desire to write books for the general population of children and adults alike. <i><b>The Maisy Files</b></i>, a children's series, is the first series that she has published.
As a reader, Elizabeth prefers the fantasy genre, but she enjoys realistic fiction as well. Some of her favorite authors include JK Rowling, Stephenie Meyer, Rick Riordan, Veronica Roth, Suzanne Collins, and Nicholas Sparks. Originally from Indiana, Elizabeth currently resides near Dayton, Ohio with her two pets: a cat named Butterscotch and a dog named Reese Cup.
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ABOUT LUCY THE DINOSAUR</h2>
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Lucy the Dinosaur is a set of 15 books written by Joey Ahlbum. Moms
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Lucy is an explorer and a leader. She has a natural curiosity about things because Lucy wants to <i>learn</i>. Meet Lucy and her other dino friends as they learn, joke and skateboard!<br />
Lucy is a larger than life dinosaur who loves adventures. With Lucy
in the lead, her loyal crew crawls, skates, and dances their way to
learning. Lucy’s curiosity holds no bounds—she counts, she hunts for
treasure, she even puts on a play! Veteran animator, Joey Ahlbum will
charm kids with his friendly and dynamic art. Fans of <i>Dinosaur vs. Bedtime</i>, Sandra Boynton & Mo Willems will love these cheerful read alongs.<br />
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I was sent ebooks of Lucy the dinosaur to review. These books would make the best easy readers for new sprouting readers. They are short and very easy to read books. Good for preschool-K, 1st graders. Each book has a different theme from leaning to count, learning about opposites, even one about summer games and another about a day at the beach. Why not have loads of learning fun with Lucy the dinosaur and her friends this summer. You can visit the web site <a href="http://frederatorbooks.com/lucy-the-dinosaur/">here</a><br />
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ABOUT JOEY AHLBUM</h2>
Joey Ahlbum is an animator and illustrator who has worked on classic
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Frederator, and PBS. He lives in Manhattan with his wife and daughter.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <b><i>Strangers on the High Seas</i></b></span><br />
Captain No Beard and the crew of the Flying Dragon welcome a new crew
member, when Cabin Girl Cayla joins the ship. Responsible for his little
sister, Captain No Beard is not very happy because he finds his newest
charge a distraction. When faced with danger, the captain must find a
way to escape. While learning valuable lessons about strangers, the crew
realized not to judge somebody because they are young or small.
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After a fierce battle with a storm, the crew goes in search of treasure.
Alexander, that is, Captain No Beard uses a map to locate it on the
ominous sounding Snake Island. Bravely they dig until they find the best
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There is a storm brewing on the Flying Dragon, and it's not about the
weather. When the crew finds themselves parched and not enough juice to
go around, blame falls on Matie the goat, Hallie's friend. Divided, they
square off, ready for a fight and Captain No Beard must teach his crew
that not only is bullying wrong, they must learn to value and respect
each and every member of the crew. Watch the crew of the Flying Dragon
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Little Nani is a little girl who likes helping people. However, when
she helps people the results can be a bit unexpected. Why is that?
Little Nani is a witch! Or at least she wants to be a witch. With her
magic wand, she will try to cast different spells to help her friends,
but she won’t be successful all the time. Follow Little Nani in her
funny adventures and meet her extraordinary friends. Funny ostriches,
horses that love reading, super-fast turtles, grumpy zombies… Little
Nani has lots of friends! You can also draw your own characters! Little
Nani is willing to become a good witch. Will she manage to do it? Who
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The Funny Adventures of Little Nani is an excellent read-aloud book. I love the way the author keeps the reader engaged in the story, every two pages or so, she has sprinkled spots to stop reading and draw. The person(s) listening must be paying attention to the story and imagining things. What a creative way to bring in some drawing. I have found that kids like to draw while being read to. <br />
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<b>Author Bio:</b><br />
Cinta Garcia de la Rosa is a Spanish writer who has loved the written
word since she discovered she was able to read books at age 5. Since
then, she has become a bookworm and reads around 100 books every year.
She also writes, every day, compulsively, even in the middle of the
night. You cannot control when inspiration hits you, can you? She writes
in English because she is convinced that in a previous life she was
British, so writing in English feels more natural to her than writing in
her native language. Yes, she is crazy like that. Cinta Garcia is the
author of “The Funny Adventures of Little Nani”, a collection of short
stories for children, and “A Foreigner in London”, a short story
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Young Willie Walrus leaves his ice home to travel on an
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Willie Out West is geared to young readers. It takes some imagination to think that sea animals can live in the wild west outside of water. 3-5 year olds may like the story. I'm not a big fan of ebooks yet, since I don't have a reader just a computer app. Reading a book on the computer just doesn't do much for me. Reading a book to a child on a computer is hard too. I'm still a physical book fan. kindles haven't won me over yet when it comes to reading them to children. However, this book is very creative, imaginative and the young ones would probably fall in love with the animal characters. The story line is good, being brave and standing up for what it right. <br />
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The Cat Who Lost his Meow is cute tale written in rhyme. He's a lazy cat until he loses his roar; then he must find his courage to go on a hunt for his meow. Which leads him to a dangerous spot. Upon finding his meow he becomes grateful and appreciative of what he has. Very good lessons to teach children at an early age. I'm sure any child will fall in love with the beautiful calico cat, Chester. They will probably even feel a bit sorry for Chester as he loses his voice and goes hunting for it. <br />
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<b>Title: </b>Mysteries of the Grand Canyon<b> </b><br />
<b><b>Author: </b></b>Marie von Minden <b><br /></b><br />
<b>Publication Date: </b>March 21, 2013<b> </b><br />
<b>Publisher: </b>Adventures of Discovery: Independent <b> </b><br />
<b>Pages:</b> 110<b> </b><br />
<b>Recommended Ages: </b>5 to 12 (read-aloud for younger children)<b>
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<b>Summary: </b>The author of the first interactive Grand Canyon ebook for children takes her readers on an exciting journey as a lively little dog befriends a California condor and an Abert’s squirrel, and together they explore the canyon.
What child wouldn’t want to go on the adventure of a lifetime with a great pup like Kristi Kay and follow her on a multimedia journey that is both fun and educational? Amazing stories told by her new friends keep you wondering what surprising new secrets they will reveal next. What happened to the people that lived in the canyon? Will the condors in the rescue program survive? This adventure story for elementary grade children offers an engaging way to experience the Grand Canyon.
For those who would like to learn more about the issues touched upon in the story, additional information is provided in the Kristi Kay Talks with a Ranger section at the end of the book via interactive media, photo galleries, maps, charts, and links to external websites.
This interactive ebook is especially appropriate for children 7-11 years old, and as a read aloud for younger children, and it would also be well-suited for an educational setting. Divided into 12 chapters, the book lends itself to be read in several sessions at the age appropriate pace.
“Mysteries of the Grand Canyon” is the first book in the A Cairn Terrier Travels to National Parks series, a series of educational adventure stories created to inspire appreciation and stewardship of our precious parks.
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"<span class="readable" id="reviewTextContainer926667352"><span id="freeText7234395048841386854">Mysteries of the Grand Canyon is educational, exciting, and entertaining all rolled into one. Marie Von Minden gives readers a fascinating glimpse into the canyon's past as well as the creatures that still call the Grand Canyon home. The interactive function allows for further learning and the brilliant photos visually stimulate children and help instill the knowledge found within the story." I highly recommend picking up a copy of Mysteries of the Grand Canyon.</span></span>" <i>~ <a href="http://www.beachboundbooks.com/blogging-about-books/mysteries-of-the-grand-canyon-book-review" target="_blank">BeachBoundBooks</a></i></div>
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"A must have experience for young people. With its cute, intelligent looking dog, and a bird that looks like it was conceived by Dr. Seuss, it puts us into an animal society - so beautifully conceived in its civility, generosity, and interest and care for the world - that it is reminescent of books like Winnie the Pooh. These elements, set in the grandeur of the Grand Canyon, beautifully brought out by magnificent photographs and videos, make it a compelling book from both parents' and teachers' points of view. <i><span style="color: purple;">~ Mr. Naturally, iBookstore Review</span></i></div>
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"Overall, this iBook provides a great introduction to the Grand Canyon to children who are about to visit it or who just want to learn more about this important National Park. It includes lots of beautiful photographs, the story is engaging and there is a huge wealth of information included. I found it a great opportunity to talk about the Grand Canyon with my son, and tell him about my own experiences visiting the park and hiking into the crater. I also really enjoyed learning about the California Condor and all the effort that has gone into the Recovery Program; it provided a great opportunity to talk about Endangered Species and our responsibility to help preserve them." <i>~ <a href="http://www.theimum.com/2013/07/mysteries-of-the-grand-canyon-ibook-by-marie-von-minden-review/" target="_blank">iMum</a></i></div>
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"Readers of all ages will enjoy this engaging story to discover one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World at the Grand Canyon National Park. This photographically rich and entertaining ebook is especially appropriate for 7-11 year olds and as a read aloud for younger children, and it would also be well suited for an educational setting." <span style="color: purple;"><i>~ <a href="http://theappyladies.com/mysteries-of-the-grand-canyon" target="_blank">The Appy Ladies</a></i></span></div>
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"As a teacher, I am grateful to use this amazing book with my class! My students loved learning about the Grand Canyon from precious Kristi Kay's point of view, and they were excited to participate in the interactive aspects of the book; they didn't want to put it down!" <i><span style="color: purple;">~ A. Gillette, iBookstore Review</span></i></div>
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<a href="http://www.adventuresofdiscoverybooks.com/Adventures_of_Discovery/New_ebook_-_An_Interactive_Childrens_Book_set_in_the_Grand_Canyon_National_Park_for_iPad.html" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img alt="KK and Marie for websiteJPG" class="alignleft wp-image-19324" src="http://motherdaughterbookreviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/KK-and-Marie-for-websiteJPG-269x300.jpg" height="200" width="179" /></a>Would you like to live each day surrounded by unsurpassed beauty and deeply connected to nature? Marie finds it hard to believe, but this is now her lifestyle and she wants to share it through her photography and stories.
<b>Marie von Minden</b> was born and raised in Poland. She immigrated to Canada in 1982 and in 1999 she and her husband relocated to the United States. Like many Europeans, she was overwhelmed by the vastness and the beauty of North America and she developed a passion for landscape photography.
They began camping in the wilderness and connecting with nature on weekends and holidays, first in a tent and later in a cap-over camper. It was during those camping trips that a dream of full-time traveling and living in an RV evolved. In 2002 that dream became reality and they have been traveling in a 34 foot Airstream trailer ever since. America’s National Parks continue to be one of their favorite places to visit.
When Kristi Kay, a Cairn Terrier, joined them, the idea of a children’s book series about America’s National Parks as seen through Kristi Kay’s eyes grew as a natural extension of their lifestyle and love of nature. Through interactive adventure stories enhanced by photography selected from her vast photographic library, animation, sounds, videos, and unique graphics Marie hopes to express her gratitude for what has become her home, and to help cultivate appreciation and stewardship of these precious resources.
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