If you find yourself scratching your head at how nuclear power plants work or what nuclear energy is … or even tougher: have to explain it to your kids? Then this is the book for you. Award-winning author Amelia Frahm’s [amazon_link id=”097057522X” target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Nuclear Power: How a Nuclear Power Plant Really Works![/amazon_link] aims to educate elementary school-age children about … Read More
December Spotlight Shines On Lisa Manzione
Have you ever wanted to travel the world? How about seeing it through the eyes of a chihuahua?! In Lisa Manzione’s children’s book series, [amazon_link id=”1937616037″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]The Adventures of Bella and Harry[/amazon_link], you get exactly that … in a fun-filled way. With experience in both travel (Manzione is the child of a parent who worked for a … Read More
The Spotlight Shines on Barbara Briggs Ward, author of The Reindeer Keeper
[amazon_link id=”1604944439″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ][/amazon_link]In preparing for the coming edition of Entro (January 2012) we discovered Barbara Briggs Ward’s story about The Reindeer Keeper: Believe Again …, her award-winning holiday book for adults. MCA: Welcome to the spotlight Barbara! Can you please tell us about what inspired you to write your book? Barbara: Three years ago this coming January … Read More
November Spotlight Shines On Nicky VanValkenburgh
For adults with ADHD [Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder], trying to maintain their focus long enough to read an entire book is overwhelming. Nicky VanValkenburgh addresses this in her introduction with her book, [amazon_link id=”0615297943″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]Train Your Brain, Transform Your Life: Conquer ADHD In 60 Days, Without Ritalin[/amazon_link]. Nicky VanValkenburgh hopes her book will help adults with ADHD … Read More
Social Skills Tips
Guest post by Susan Diamond, MA,CCC Many parents feel at a loss when their school-aged child tells them they are having trouble with friends at school. If a child shares that they are being teased, some parents don’t know what … Continue reading → Read More
November Spotlight Shines On Pendred Noyce
“I’m bored!” ~ How many times have you heard that (or even said it yourself!). For author Pendred “Penny” Noyce, it is the beginning of a magical journey. In her book for Lost in Lexicon cousins Ivan and Daphne are on a treasure hunt to in a land where numbers and letters run wild. Together, with their pet thesaurus, they … Read More
Children with ADHD: How to work with them to ensure their success
Guest post by Jackie Minniti, author of . It’s been almost thirty years, but I can still remember the “Eureka!” moment when I first learned about ADHD. Dr. Carlo Mellini was speaking to the faculty about a neurobehavioral condition recently … Continue reading → Read More
From the Mailbox: Cheri Hallwood’s Books Come to Life
In April, Cheri Hallwood sent us a note to tell us she was participating in a project that was bringing her picture books to life. While serving as a judge for the Miller College Children’s Literature Project, she was also awaiting the transformation of her children’s picture books into stage plays. The Curious Polka Dot Surprise; One Wish for Winifred Witch; and … Read More