Thanksgiving may only come once a year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t appreciate a little turkey fun year-round! With Brenda Reeves Sturgis’ [amazon_link id=”0761458476″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]10 Turkeys in the Road[/amazon_link], the wobbly gobblers offer both a silly story and a wonderfully illustrated counting activity. See? A perfect book to read and enjoy with little learners whatever the season. Brenda loved reading and writing … Read More
Working Parents, Thriving Families: meet David Palmiter, Jr.
Raising kids is a labor of love – every parent knows this! But sometimes the struggle can strain everyone’s wellness, and that includes both child and parent. Parents try to keep afloat between careers, spouses, and children, but sometimes they need a little boost. David J. Palmiter, Jr., a clinical psychologist, offers a helping hand. In his book, [amazon_link id=”1934716146″ target=”_blank” … Read More
Meet Maria Dismondy, author of Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun
Welcome new readers and Maria Dismondy fans! We are thrilled to be part of Maria’s Pink Tiara Blog Tour! One of the things we love about Maria’s children’s books is how each story gives young readers tools they can use to deal with sticky situations, like bullies and friendship triangles. When you see Maria Dismondy’s [amazon_link id=”0615473938″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” … 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
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
Spotlight Update: Catching Up with Donna Marie Seim
Welcome to the third installment of our new Update series. At the Mom’s Choice Awards®, an honoree is considered an alumnus … someone who is part of the family for life, not just an awards cycle. We love celebrating their news and achievements, and these mini-spotlights are a perfect way for us to catch up and reconnect with them. In … Read More