Sunday, December 15, 2019

Review of Inky the Octopus by Erin Guendelsberger


Inky the Octopus

Out of this tank, I must be free.
I must explore the open sea!


Follow Inky the octopus as he escapes from the National Aquarium of New Zealand to the ocean! Based on a true story, Inky the Octopus: Bound for Glory chronicles the adventure that the real-life Inky might have taken on his escape to freedom in the open ocean!


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**My thoughts**
This fun rhyming story is about an octopus named Inky who has been enjoying his life in his tank, but now aches to see more of the world And somehow, he manages to escape and venture out into the world. It's based on a true story and also includes some other fun, true, and crazy octopus antics.

The bulk of it is full of fun octopus trivia, making it a fun research tool for older kids. The first part, which is the picture book part, is fun for younger kids to read. Adjust your presentation of it accordingly depending on the age and level of children's you're sharing it with. Let them explore it on their own to get out of it what they can at their own level.

Thank you to NetGalley for the review copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Thursday, December 12, 2019

Roro Goes Around the World by S. Vito Neshev


Roro Goes Around the World

Roro is a parrot from a small village in Brazil, who dreams about exploring the world. He is eager to discover their favorite things to do and to try them together. The journey takes our curious parrot through fifteen diverse countries on four continents, where he meets local animals and picks up what they have to offer - from playing ball with red kangaroos in Australia to having lunch with a family of brown bears in Russia and swimming with a dolphin in Greece. Every country includes numbers, colors, animals, vehicles, geography, an ecosystem, and healthy activity, making it a gourmet offering for the curious soul. With his background in direct response marketing and sales, the author also includes an almost invisible but powerful layer as a bonus, which he calls the "Bond with my child method". Here is a break-down of the multiple layers in "Roro goes...":

ADVENTURE – the book is abundant in captivating situations, in which the main character is putting himself or is being put by his newly-found friends, so that a child will be entertained to listen, watch or read the story.

THE NUMBERS FROM 1 to 11, introduced in the form of words as well as characters or animals one can count, this way the child can be engaged in various ways to learn them

ALL MAIN COLORS, including white and black, again used not just as single words or colored shapes but as living animals, part of the pictures and text, allowing for learning, using MULTIPLE SENSES

VOCABULARY, or words important on both the younger spectrum of the audience, like BALL, MOMMY, DADDY etc., as well as more advanced for the older child, who can either listen to them or read them on their own

GEOGRAPHY – fifteen countries on four continents are included in the journey of the main character, Roro, with the country names and locations shown on a world map for the benefit of the child, as well as the grown-up.

ANIMALS – usually typical or connected to the respective country in a meaningful way, sixteen different animals are introduced in the book, so that the little ones can learn them

VEHICLES – with over 10 different vehicles, Roro tours the world, and doesn’t miss to also walk and hike, thus showing the young audience the multitude of transportation means available to a traveler

HEALTHY ACTIVITIES – with addressing both exciting one-off, more on the adventure side activities, like scuba diving and swimming with a dolphin, as well as critical daily routines, like taking a bath, napping, games, and hugs, the text encourages healthy habits

COLORING – a few coloring pages are included, this way the child can also be engaged in yet another way of learning

QUESTIONS – the grown-up reader is provided with some thoughtful sample questions to ask the child, so that both of them can practice one of the most important life skills, in the author’s opinion, namely asking relevant questions and listening for the answers. Questions are also a critical part of the bonding process, later described

HUMOR – a few silly pages are included to break up the flow, in case the child or their loving caregiver feel that the learning has become all-too-serious.

COMMUNITY, a tribe (or a family) of like-minded, child-loving grown-ups, have come together to support each other and to build a life-long connection with any child they love. We lovingly call ourselves #ChildDevelopers, under the motto “Until every child is living their dream”

BONUS - CONNECT WITH YOUR CHILD IN 90-SECONDS – the Bond with my child method is offered as extra credit for the over-achievers among us and is definitely not mandatory. It is a process, derived from the best practices of today’s titans of direct response marketing and sales, which the author claims that he uses DAILY with his son and that it has changed both of their lives.




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Vito Neshev, M.S., is a children's book Author, Financial Advisor, and Real Estate Investor whose passion, practicality, and dedication have all earned him a reputation of being a proactive contributor in any venture he joins.

Through creative storytelling, he strives to entertain, empower, and educate as many young minds as possible. Above all else, he aims to inspire children and their caregivers to discover their big dreams and truly develop their innate talents by using them daily.

Vito believes that a grown-up can become a crucial positive influence for a child, if they practice two simple principles:
* Lead by example - model or find an expert to model the desired behavior for the child (like a coach, teacher, friend, sibling, cartoon character, etc.), and
* Go for a win-win relationship - be sincerely interested in the child's own needs and desires, as well as yours.

In addition to authoring the "Roro Goes..." series, Vito is also the creator of the Bond With My Child Method, which enables parents to connect with their child in record time (under 90 seconds). Furthermore, he has launched an online community to serve as a collaboration platform that champions child development and growth.

When he isn't writing, you can find this family man spending quality time with his beautiful wife and high-school sweetheart, Mira, and their two sons, Max and Teddy. He is also an avid traveler, voracious reader of practical personal-development and business books, and a real estate investing enthusiast.

You can find out more about his current endeavors and stay in touch with Vito at www.VitoNeshev.com.


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Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Find Your Happy: A Kids Self Love Book by Patricia May


Find Your Happy: A Kids Self Love Book

Is it possible to find happiness in times of chaos and confusion?Yes! It is possible! Use these practices and techniques and find happiness in each day. A workbook/activity book full of interactive fun! 

Endorsed by two New York Times best selling authors, Anita Moorjani, author of "Dying to be Me" and "What if this is Heaven," and Mira Kelley, author of "Beyond Past Lives" found this book to be a helpful guide for children ages 8 +. 

Find your Happy offers kids the tools needed to create a more pleasant daily experience. Full of practices and exercises, kids will enjoy learning and doing these tasks while feeling more relaxed, inspired and confident. This book includes meditations, positive thinking, affirmations, self-esteem practices, calming techniques and physical exercise routines. Together these help make a child's day more fulfilling and harmonious. Created for adults and children for a great interacting experience.


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About Patricia May

Patricia May became an author in 2015 after creating the Ten Story Collection, Seashell Meditations for Children. It was shortly after that, Under the Sea, a coloring/activity books was published. Writing books that inspire a kid's imagination is her passion. Helping kids to discover that spark within, is the goal. Books that Inspire a Kid's Imagination is the theme of all Patricia's books. There are now nine books published and out on the market place. Going to do author visits, kids groups and events is a joy for Patricia May as she shares her books with kids, teachers and parents everywhere. Patricia has been endorsed by five Hay House authors, davidji, Anita Moorjani. Skye Dyer, Denise Linn and Mira Kelley.

In 2018, Patricia released several more books. The Unicorn without a HornThe Bear with Curly Hair, The A,B,C's of Meditation, and Find Your Happy, a Kids Self Love bookFind Your PowerWhere is God, and What Happens When We Die. These books are stories with meaning and purpose. All are beautifully illustrated with fun and adventurous stories kids are sure to love. 

Patricia lives in the beautiful foothills of Amador County, California with her husband Dave, their pups, with the children and grandchildren not far away.



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Sunday, December 8, 2019

Where Is God? (Enlighten Kids Series) by Patricia May


Where is God?

What and Where is God? Big question! Simple answer. Where is God simplifies the answer in a way children can relate to. This inspirational book will help children identify God as they identify themselves through love. Where there is Love, there is God.



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About Patricia May

Patricia May became an author in 2015 after creating the Ten Story Collection, Seashell Meditations for Children. It was shortly after that, Under the Sea, a coloring/activity books was published. Writing books that inspire a kid's imagination is her passion. Helping kids to discover that spark within, is the goal. Books that Inspire a Kid's Imagination is the theme of all Patricia's books. There are now nine books published and out on the market place. Going to do author visits, kids groups and events is a joy for Patricia May as she shares her books with kids, teachers and parents everywhere. Patricia has been endorsed by five Hay House authors, davidji, Anita Moorjani. Skye Dyer, Denise Linn and Mira Kelley.

In 2018, Patricia released several more books. The Unicorn without a HornThe Bear with Curly Hair, The A,B,C's of Meditation, and Find Your Happy, a Kids Self Love bookFind Your PowerWhere is God, and What Happens When We Die. These books are stories with meaning and purpose. All are beautifully illustrated with fun and adventurous stories kids are sure to love. 

Patricia lives in the beautiful foothills of Amador County, California with her husband Dave, their pups, with the children and grandchildren not far away.



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Friday, December 6, 2019

Little Red and the Crocodile (Fractured Fairytale Book 1) by Suzan Johnson


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Fractured Fairytale, Book 1
Children's Book
Published: November 2019
Publisher: True Beginnings Publishing

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Meet Zara! She’s a smart, friendly, and curious girl who loves to visit her Auntie. This is a FRACTURED version of a famous tale. This retelling of Little Red Riding Hood takes the reader to the Louisiana swamps where we meet a new character in Cory the Crocodile. Will Little Red follow her mother’s rules? Will Cory the Croc succeed? Find out what happens when they meet on a journey.





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About the Author

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Suzan Johnson has been the Media Specialist at an elementary school for the past nine years. She is a voracious reader of books of all genres. Growing up, she loved and enjoyed participating in sporting activities such as cheerleading and softball. As a teacher she encourages her students to read a variety of books and participate in sports. Suzan is a member of Florida Reading Association and Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.  Johnson currently lives in the South Florida area.



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Wednesday, December 4, 2019

The Incredible Tale of Mr. Wogglebug by Cynthia Hanson


The Incredible Tale of Mr. Wogglebug

When an intelligent and gentlemanly bug is magically enlarged by a wise professor, he begins a journey across a fantastical land and enlightening strangers along the way. In his first adventure he learns about love and family from a tailor's family and saves a whole village from an evil landlady with the help of a leprechaun.


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About Cynthia Hanson

Cynthia Hanson first decided she wanted to be a writer when she was twelve years old. She aspires to build a franchise around Mr. Wogglebug which is mostly separated from the Oz fandom so that he may at long last stand out on his own and take a stand in the spotlight as he was always meant to do. She is avidly dedicated to renewing the fame and popularity of Mr. H.M. Wogglebug T.E. for the modern world, and to make him a positive role model for children of the the future.

She is the Founder and Owner of her WogglebugLove Productions. She self-publishes her personal brand of picture books and novels starring the Wogglebug. Some are Oz-related and other tie-in with her movies. She also writes screenplays and produces animated movies of both short and feature lengths starring the Wogglebug. Favoring the genres of Family, Fantasy, and Sci-Fi.


My website is https://www.Wogglebugloveproductions.com

My Wogglebug Fans and Friends Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/514442758915246/



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