When Lindie Lou’s plane lands in the Emerald City (Seattle), a new adventure begins! Lindie Lou says goodbye to her travel companion, Max and wonders if she’ll ever see him again. Her new owners introduce her to life on a lake, flying fish in Pike Place Market, the gum wall, and the Space Needle. Follow Lindie Lou as she learns SEL lessons, swims for the first time, watches orca whales in Puget Sound, and goes “up in space”. Readers will remember Lindie Lou’s bravery when faced with fears of their own. They will also see SEL examples when she develops self-esteem, courage, determination, and compassion for others.
Bia is a seven year old girl who enjoys fun times with her family. Bia and her little sister, Lia, love to help their mom. One day the mom planned a fun day to spend quality time with the girls.
Imagine this … warm, soft beignets covered in powdered sugar. Sounds good, right? Zoe and her brothers couldn’t wait to have a bite of beignets. A mistake in baking led Zoe to have specially made beignets that gave her magical ballet powers just in time for her ballet recital.
This magical story teaches children determination and perseverance as well as concepts like family and helping others. It’s the perfect addition to your child’s bookshelf!
I’m a classically trained violist and violinist who studied music performance at NYU. I am also an art connoisseur and have worked as both art curator, dealer and consultant for a variety of galleries in NYC. I enjoy speaking French, going to the opera, reading Russian novels and going to art shows. I worked as an editor of a variety of art magazines. I also started doing stand up comedy and got some acting roles coming up. So yes, there’s a parallel between me and the character Molly in the book. I too had big dreams of being a “star”.
In this unique alphabet book, members of the Elemental Dragon Clan, present 26 Magical Elements of the Periodic Table in alphabetical order. Each member of the clan has an element tipped tail. They also have magical powers based on the properties of their metals. There are no more perfect groups than unicorns and dragons to familiarize with elements from the Periodic Table. Their theme is “No Metal, No Magic. . .and No Technology”.
In the world of Cryptonia, one boy believes he’s the best. But no one else seems to think so, and he makes it his mission to prove he’s right – because, in his mind, he always is!
His name is a mouthful, so everyone calls him XRP. With his snazzy tuxedo, which he revamped himself, XRP sets out to dazzle Cryptonians with his unmatched flair. While Cryptonians might scoff at his antics, one thing they can agree on is that his inability to quit is quite remarkable.
I am a retired speech/language pathologist and began writing books that met my speech therapy goals. Once I retired I continued writing, sometimes inspired by my grandchildren and often because that is the way my mind runs.
Q: How and when did your journey start as a writer?
I began in about 2000 when my husband retired and we started a publishing company for speech therapists.
Q: When did you write your first story? Is it published or not?
My first story was written and published in about 2003. It was EEK! I Hear a Squeak and the Scurrying of Little Feet.
Q: Tell us something more about your books?
Initially, they were to meet my speech goals with a lot of rhyming and repetition.
Q: Why do you choose kids as your reader? Is there any specific reason?
Yes, kids learn language, pre-reading skills, and emotional skills via books.
Q: How did these stories and characters come to your mind?
Good question. I think it is based on my experience working with young children. We need fun books to capture the imagination of children. For instance, I wrote one book, Farting Four-Toed Troll, based on the Norwegian troll my children grew up with in Norway. But, I put the silly bent on it as I understood the working mind of little boys.
Q: Do you want to leave any message for your readers?
Yes, to parents. Children need to hear words in a loving way (in your lap). They need to hear stories of kindness and love and how to cope with childhood’s difficulties as a way of preparing for coping with life.
Phoenix was a curious child at a young age. Life intrigued her and she was always searching for an adventure. Phoenix had unhealthy parents that disrupted her development. Pheonix endured sexual abuse, physical abuse, verbal abuse and emotional abuse. One day. Phoenix decided to take her healing into her own hands. She created a life for greater than what her parents gave her.
Spring is in the air, and April is here to fill our days with sunshine and smiles! As we bid farewell to the chilly winds of winter, we welcome the warm embrace of spring. This is the season when nature paints the world with vibrant colors, and life blossoms all around us.
In this issue, we’re diving into the wonders of spring and all the exciting things that April brings. From the cheerful chirping of birds to the blooming of flowers, there’s so much to discover and enjoy. We’ll learn about Earth Day and how we can help take care of our beautiful planet.
The book takes readers on a journey, experiencing the beauty and wonder of the world through new and learning eyes. Along the way, you’ll encounter an incredible range of fascinating animals, from majestic dolphins to nimble penguins!
