children book reviews

Tomfoolery Local Release Adventure

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1070064_10152043974573056_1021712777_nGood Day Folks,

 Wow, what a fantastic year so far. A few months ago I was picking some of my favorite Kilwins Sea  Salt Chocolates my secret stash. I pick up a small box about every two weeks my favorite is the milk chocolate caramels. I digress and my mouth is watering.

I started chatting with the owner Carlleen Rose,  of  The Old Pioneer Store and Emporium/Kilwins of Big Rapids about my new book coming out in July and I am thinking of a Christmas in July event online.

She said release it at my store. I was so excited. Well the time has finally come. My official release of Tomfoolery and 13 Yule Lads of Iceland, will July 19th at The Old Pioneer Store and Emporium/Kilwins of Big Rapids, 11 am to 2pm.. Check it out. Down Town Big Rapids, MI is happening on Fridays. Sales, Music, Restaruants, Farmers Market and me and my books will be available.

My books are also available E-Book on Amazon and B&N. My first two Adventures James Saves the Moon and Helga Returns are currently only $0.99 E-Book also available on sale in other markets for a limited time.

 

 

James Saves the Moon on Amazon

James Saves the Moon on B&N

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Helga Returns on Amazon

Helga Returns on B&N

If you cannot stop in to see me Downtown Friday July 19th you can always order online and I can send you a signed book plate for free to adhere inside the cover just PM on facebook or email me at wendysbookcase@gmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/Wendysbookcase

Check out my facebook page Wendysbookcase for giveaways on Friday too!

 Have a grand adventure today! WB

Sale Adventure

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Barnes and Noble link

 Good Day Folks,

 My first books is on sale for a few more days.  Your kids will love the adventure. Here is a review

This review is from: James Saves the Moon (Paperback)

Just read the coolest kids book….its called “James Saves The Moon” by Wendy Nystrom.

Wendy’s book starts in Iceland, and her son saw something-remarkable. But-at the same time, he wonders, could it really be? So what does he want to do-explore of course, after all, he is a little boy with a great imagination! James sets out on an adventure inspired by his mom and supported by his family. Along the way he makes a new best friend, and other friends. He finds out some fables of Iceland, and explores things around-but most of all, he experiences a journey of a lifetime with his new friends. Really, this book is one that will spark your child’s imagination, set them off in wonder, and give them something to aspire for! Wendy’s illustrations will give you the feel of another land, an adventure in itself-great job to her illustrator! Her writing makes each image pop together, and form almost a movie in your mind. Such a fun book to enjoy!

My 9 year old has become a “mega fan” and reads the book daily! It is one of his newest favorites! He talks about it, shows people the book, and explains it to his brothers–that is a book that has truly captured a child—phenomenal.

Enjoy and have a grand adventure today. WB

James Saves the Moon Story Time with J.D. Holiday Adventure

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Good Day Folks,

This is an exciting day for for sure. My book James Saves the Moon is being read on J.D Holiday’s live on Saturday Jan, 5 at 10 eastern. This is blog radio way cool adventure.

Here is the link: It’s Story Time with J.D. Holiday

J.D Holiday also has her blog check it out . She is also a wonderful children’s author and illustrator too. Its Story Time

This is a good site for your kids on Saturday mornings. J.D. Holiday has a new book read every Saturday. Check it out.

Supporting Authors One Read at a Time BadgeJames Saves the Moon was reviewed on online magazine check it out page 36,37.

Wonderful Read of the Month

James Saves the Moon is available

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 print amazon

  B&N print

 Nook Ebook

Just an update on second James Adventure, Helga Returns. It is with  Anchor Group‘s editing staff . Editing is always an adventure.

For those that tune in Saturday morning hope you enjoy the adventure. Enjoy your adventures, WB

AG Book Club Adventure~ Golden and Ethan’s My Life with Autism

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Good Day Folks,

I am having a grand adventure at Anchor Group Publishing book club. This month  we had two books to read, enjoy and report on.

Ethan's Story My Life with Autism Just click on the cover to take you to the amazon link.

The first book is a Children’s book called Ethan’s Story: My Life with Autism

This book is written from an child’s point of view and Ethan did a fabulous job  relating his story.  The book is colorful and fun. While at the same time teaches us the struggles and misunderstanding of children with autism. My girls read the book and thought it was quite interesting. They have an autism program at their school. And at times would come home and ask why did a AI child to this or that. After reading the book and being exposed properly at school they now have a better understanding and realize these children have the same struggles as they do in school. They  just have a different way it is portrayed in the public.  I found this read insightful, fun and interesting. And Yes Ethan we are the way we are and its a good thing we all have special gifts and struggle. I am purchasing this book for our schools Autistic program at the school. I hope the school will incorporate the book at the school and use it as a learning tool.You can keep up with Ethan’s adventures on Facebook  at http://www.facebook.com/EthansStoryMyLifeWithAutism

 

Golden - Monika Pardon The Second book we were given to read was Golden by Monika Pardon

Just click on the cover for link to amazon.

 I loved this book. The story begins with a young gal attending her Grandmother’s funeral. Everyone is against her for some reason, she cannot trust anyone. Then while in the woods she has an encounter with three bears. Yes three bears. She has been changed into something and finds out how important she is to the world or worlds. A lot for this young lady to take on she does not really know who to turn to or trust. There is a handsome young man of course but is he on her side or her enemies. Not to give away anymore of the story.  I recommend this good read. It was fun and a clever way to find out what happens after an encounter with three bears in the woods. Down load today you will enjoy the adventure. You can keep up with the author Monika Pardon on facebook at

http://www.facebook.com/pardonmonika

I really enjoyed these two books. I think you will enjoy the adventures too. For all of Anchor Group Publishing Books check out their facebook page at

http://www.facebook.com/anchorgrouppublishing

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My book James Saves the Moon is available in e-book or print on amazon. You can keep up with my adventures at http:///www.facebook.com/Wendysbookcase

Enjoy the Adventure, WB

 

Christmas for Authors Secret Word Adventure

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Good Day and Happy Holidays Folks,

Hope you all are enjoying the event Christmas for Authors

I am the author of a fabulous elementary level kids book called James Saves the Moon. I have to let you in on a little secret. Many of may not know but dragons love Christmas are always ready to help. Icelandic dragons are one of their protectors.

In my book Matthias helps James and Syvok(an icelandic fairy) reach the moon on the mountain. In my previous post on this blog you can read about three special Icelandic dragons, who take James and Syvok on a wonderful fun magical sleigh ride and must help Santa and a baby polar bear.  I want to thank the Derinda and Jodie at Young Adult and Teen Readers for setting up Christmas for Authors and everyone participating at the event.  http://www.facebook.com/YaTeenReaders    Please like their page if you have not done so already.

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James Saves the Moon Ebook

James Saves the Moon in Print

If you purchase my book in print I do have signed bookplates available to send you.

You can keep up with my writing, more books are in the works with Anchor Group Publishing in 2013.

You can keep up with me at http://www.facebook.com/Wendysbookcase  and other fine titles by Anchor Group at http://www.facebook.com/anchorgrouppublishing

Have fun and enjoy the event adventure, Happy Holidays, WB

Wonderous Wednesday Children Adventures! Petal the Owl by Joy Findlay

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Good Day Folks,

Today our Wondrous Wednesday Adventure is Petal the Owl by Joy Findlay. It is a delightful nature adventure. Your preschooler will adore Petal the Owl, as she investigates her surroundings and discovers how wonderful nature is. All five of these books are a fun.  You and your child will learn with Petal about summer, winter, nature, colors and counting. The illustrations are vibrant and full of color, patterns and shapes. It will engage you and child in conversation of things they see in the illustrations. I think preschoolers would have you read these books over and over. Early readers would enjoy reading these books too. I highly recommend this compilation of Petal the Owl books. You also can buy them individually on amazon.com. Take a look at other Findlay books as well. Just click on Cover and it will take you to the link on amazon.

A little about the author Joy Findlay ~

“As a fulltime mother of two gorgeous pre-schoolers, a career in Television and Video Production was no longer an option. Having taught the basics of the Moving Image, it was just a matter of transitioning those same skills over to a static medium that was creative and flexible enough to work from home.
Kiki (3) and Zoozoo (4) provide the inspiration and direction for most of the children’s eBooks created under Findlay Books. Their thirst for learning and adventure never ceases to amaze me.
So now, I write and illustrate a line of children’s eBooks especially for my two squidlettes. In the hopes that others actually like them too and would like to let me know, we have set up a website http://www.findlaybooks.com and a facebook page http://www.facebook.com/findlaybooks

Joy Findlay lives in beautiful New Zealand with her husband, her two children and their rescue cat ‘Buddy’.

You can also keep up with Findlay books on facebook. https://www.facebook.com/findlaybooks

Enjoy the Adventure, WB

Wonderous Wednesday Children Adventures! Whiskers and Hair Balls by Maranda Russell

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Good Day Folks,

Today adventure is early reader Whiskers and Hair Balls by Maranda Russell.

Whiskers and Hairballs by Maranda Russell

When my girls were in Kindergarten and 1st grade every book they checked out of the school library was like this one.
It is a fun little read for early readers. Young children love books about animals. Children and Parents will laugh while reading and looking at the funny poses. The pictures depict the daily life of a house cat. Plus to keep your child engaged in reading, their is a list of find this object in the pictures at the end of the book. Children love to find items on pictures.
I think early readers and parents will enjoy this book. I recommend the sweet, fun read.

A little about  Author Maranda Russell~

Maranda Russell (1982-?) was born in Muncie, Indiana, but now resides near Dayton, Ohio. She is a children’s author and book reviewer, a foster parent, a part-time substitute teacher and an enthusiastic lover of cereal and ice cream. She currently writes stories for children based on the experience she has gained as a teacher, foster parent and former child. Of course, the “former” part is questionable since this author still enjoys indulging her “inner child” on a regular basis.

To find out more about this author, her books and the daily challenges of being a writer and a foster parent, please visit her website, http://www.marandarussell.com.

Or visit her Amazon Authors site at Maranda Russell’s amazon authors site

You can also keep up on her Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Maranda.Russell.writer

Enjoy your adventure! WB

 

Wonderous Wednesday Children Adventures! Cecilia Spark

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Good Day Folks

Just wanted to update you all. I loved Cecilia Spark. Can’t wait to download the Second book.The Adventures of Cecilia Spark – the Mystical Mountains of Terra (Volume 20) It is available in print right now. I think most kids will love this book. Reading level 2nd grade through 6th grade.

A little about the Author Nagaire Elder:

I was born and raised in Glasgow, Scotland. I spent most of my childhood playing outside with my brother and my imaginary friends and feasting on my granny’s homecooking.
I remember the magpie that followed me round my garden one summer and the day my grandpa found the wild bunnies which I had captured and hidden in my bedroom.
After leaving school I went to college and university (part-time) and embarked on a career in the health and safety sector, qualifying in 1993.
I met my husband through my work and we have 4 children.
Now I spend my time looking after my family, taking care of our collection of animals (3 dogs, 1 cat, 2 horses, 2 pigs, 3 ferrets and 1 budgie), nurturing our kitchen garden, learning Spanish, speaking Spanish, reading and writing.

This is my first children’s book and the first in the new series – The Adventures of Cecilia Spark.
I am currently working on Cecilia Spark’s 2nd adventure, which is called The Adventures of Cecilia Spark – THE MYSTICAL MOUNTAINS OF TERRA (updated 17 May 2012).
I published book 2 in my series in October 2012 – the Mystical Mountains of Terra is now available as a paperback (updated 01 Nov 2012). Join Cecilia Spark on her 1st BIG adventure.

Good Day Folks,

I am way behind on my reading adventures. I was hoping to finish this book this week but other things interrupted me this week. I am about half way through The Adventures of Cecilia Spark: The Brimstone Forrest.  Right now I am totally in enthralled with this adventure story. I think every kid would enjoy this book.  I like Cecilia Spark would love to have her as my friend. More later when I finish the story. You can enjoy the book it is available on amazon.com

http://www.amazon.com/Adventures-Cecilia-Spark-Brimstone-ebook/dp/B006TI8N9W/ref=la_B006VXOUN8_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1352337547&sr=1-3

You can keep up with Ceclia Spark adventures on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Adventures-of-Cecilia-Spark/155404914574921

Enjoy your adventures! WB

Wonderous Wednesday Children Adventures!

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Good Evening Folks,
Sorry my adventure is being posted so late. I have had one busy day and many interruptions.

Tonight my children’s adventure is a wonderful book about Bullying. 

 Waffles and Pancakes: A Lesson in Bullying by Cindy Springsteen.

This sweet story has Two hamsters Waffles and Pancakes who are friends. They encounter a Guinea Pig Named Oscar who is not very nice and appears to be a bully. The story also involves the rude behavior of the owner of Oscar towards Waffles and Pancakes owners.  Poor Waffles and Pancakes are so upset that they make themselves ill. Just like many kids do when they encounter bullying. What I like about this book is they work to resolve the bullying by asking questions with out bullying back. They discover their was a reason Oscar was unkind to them as do the owners of the pets with parent helping the boys become friends. I recommend this story for early readers.  It is presented well for ages 4  to 7. This book  is a good story and a good way to bring up the topic of bullying with young children.

This book is available on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Waffles-Pancakes-Lesson-Bullying-ebook/dp/B009CIWL2G/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

You can keep up with Cindy Springsteen on her FB page at https://www.facebook.com/author.cindy.springsteen

You can keep up with all Lil Anchor’s Books https://www.facebook.com/LilAnchors

Exciting things happening at Anchor Group they have a Halloween Funhouse Event now until October 31  https://www.facebook.com/events/123413251140555/

Check out the page for fun blogs and giveaways.

Check out the grand prize this will be a drawing. Click on the rafflecopter to enter for the grand prize the lovely basket full of goodies.

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 Enjoy your adventures, WB

Wonderous Wednesday Children Adventures!

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Good Day Folks,

Today I am starting Wondrous Wednesdays. I will show case a children’s story every Wednesday.

My first children’s book adventure to report on is Jaimie Hope’s book The Adventures of Baby Jaimie; Baby Jaimie Goes to the Hospital. Published by Anchor Group Publishing.

This book will be available on amazon October 22nd.

Baby Jaimie is a delightful child who nearly always has a positive attitude and nothing stops her from moving forward. Not even her wheel chair.

In this story she is excited that summer vacation is going to start and has many plans. But those plans are halted by an illness. She is disappointed and must face her fears of going to the hospital for surgery. With the support of her family and friends she overcomes her fears and pain and bravely conquers her fear. She plays with the other children in the hospital, asks questions about her care. Yes her summer vacation is delayed a few days.  Baby Jaimie leads you down the positive path that tomorrow she will be ready to enjoy her fun adventures.The author draws you in with children’s real fears they have about life’s troubles. She addresses those troubles honestly while entertaining you or a child at the same time. I highly recommend this book for all children. Because all children like to have fun but at the same time children have troubles that they want to understand. Baby Jaimie Adventures series  addresses children’s concerns.

You can read about the author other Baby Jaimie Adventures that are available today at. http://www.amazon.com/Jaimie-Hope/e/B002BLNDXM/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1350487723&sr=1-2-ent

You can keep up with Baby Jaimie on FB at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jaimie-Hope/255441457835397

Please Join Baby Jaimie Goes to the Hospital Release  Event  on FB at https://www.facebook.com/events/436927603010522/

Thanks for stopping by and have enjoy the adventure. WB

You can keep up with my writing adventures on FB  https://www.facebook.com/Wendysbookcase 

You can visit Lil Anchors page for information on Children’s books published by Anchor Group Publishing.

https://www.facebook.com/LilAnchors 

You can find other children books you may find interesting by other authors and publishers on the Kidtales FB page.

https://www.facebook.com/Kidtales