Christmas in July Adventure!

Good Day Folks,

Merry July. I love Christmas in July. Let me tell where the idea came from. My dear friend Chris Fox at lunch one day told me about her family could not get together in December so they put together a Christmas in July party when they all could get together. It sounded so much fun. So now for the second year I am having a Christmas in July Event. Here is the link on Facebook.

https://www.facebook.com/events/666757450126297/ Please join and enjoy some fun and possibly win some prizes.

I also have two thunderclap campaigns and would love your support. If you can click on the links and support. Thank you in advance.

https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/28294-christmas-in-july-adventure

https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/28298-sleigh-ride-christmas-in-july

MORE! My Publisher Anchor Group Publishing https://www.facebook.com/anchorgrouppublishing

Has put my Christmas books on sale for only 99 cents the entire month

Tomfoolery and 13 Yule Lads Amazon Link

Sleigh Ride Amazon Link

Readers Favorite Gold Award Winner. James Saves the Moon the first in book in the series is always on sale for 99 cents.

James Saves the Moon Amazon Link

My adventures are illustrated chapter books for ages 7-12. Hope you will join me for Christmas in July Adventures. Thanks for stopping in. Enjoy the Adventures every day brings you. WB https://www.facebook.com/Wendysbookcase

https://twitter.com/wbnystrom

http://www.amazon.com/Wendy-Nystrom/e/B0064V1T0O

https://wendysbookcase.com/

http://wendysbookcase.tumblr.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Kidtales

https://www.facebook.com/LilAnchors

https://www.facebook.com/anchorgrouppublishing

Einstein & Moo, Author Jennifer Milius Wild Adventure!

Good Day Folks,

Time to introduce two fun cats Einstein & Moo book series written by children author Jennifer Milius. Your kids will love the adventures.

Jen Milius and the Einstein and Moo Children’s Book Series

Lets meet introduce the two main characters

and real life kitties – Einstein and Moo.

Einstein is a flirty, nosey cat with some white around his mouth

and very white whiskers, thus how he got his name.

He is quite talkative and will talk even more when it is close

to mealtime; sometimes, he will play fetch. Moo is short for Mooshu,

the name of the little sidekick in Disney’s Mulan,

although this Mooshu is more like the second sidekick in Mulan

named Cricket who is sweet and gentle. My Moo squeaks

more than meows, and she loves to climb in your lap and snuggle for hours.

Einstein & Moo and the Quest for the Catnip is the latest release

from the Einstein and Moo children’s book series,

which is about two black-and-white, brother and sister kitties

that are playful, curious, friendly and have many interesting adventures.

Einstein & Moo and the Quest for the Catnip is book three within the series

and is about Einstein and Moo’s favorite treat, a green leafy plant called catnip. It grows outside, and even though they are indoor kitties, they want to find a way to get outside and have some. This may mean that they have to be creative and help each other, but to them, the treat is worth it!I was inspired to write about our kitties because of my love for animals, storytelling, children, and books. To me, when someone shares a book with a child, they share an act of love. So for this particular book, I was inspired by how much Einstein and Moo love the fresh catnip that my family grows in a little pot on our back porch. When they do get to have some, the kitties get the same amount of leaves; however, Moo receives her portion all at once and Einstein receives his one at a time, otherwise he will inhale his portion and all of Moo’s too!

The first two books of the Einstein and Moo series are Einstein and the Leaf and Moo and the Case of the Mistaken Identity, and coming soon will be a coloring book based on the series.

Books can be purchased at,

www.shop.rsplaunchpad.com

www.jennifermilius.com

Facebook page at www.facebook.com/authorJenniferMilius

Facebook fan site www.facebook.com/einsteinandmoo.

Connect on Twitter at www.twitter.com/@AuthorJenMilius

or www.twitter.com/@EinsteinandMoo.

Connect on Goodreads at www.goodreads.com/AuthorJenniferMilius

Hope you enjoyed getting to know Jennifer Milius and Einsten and Moo. Thanks for dropping in. Enjoy the adventure every day brings you, WB

10672063_696445830440443_7679188720990872076_n

https://www.facebook.com/Wendysbookcase

https://twitter.com/wbnystrom

http://www.amazon.com/Wendy-Nystrom/e/B0064V1T0O

https://wendysbookcase.com/

http://wendysbookcase.tumblr.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Kidtales

https://www.facebook.com/LilAnchors

https://www.facebook.com/anchorgrouppublishing

Magic Carousel Adventure!

Good Day Folks,

Magic Carousel has been my focus of late. I have been working on my 6th children’s book this past week. James and Syvok will be on vacation in my home state Minnesota and have a mission they must take care which involves a carousel. I was doing research on the carousel at Como Zoo in St. Paul where I grew up. I was rewarded with two surprises during my research. The first one is to my delight is that the Como Zoo is still free. I went there often as kid and I took my kids there when I visited. It also one of the last places we visited as a family before my parents passed away.

The second surprise was the beautiful carousel that is there now was the carousel at the Minnesota State Fair grounds and it was saved from leaving the city of St. Paul by community members and placed at Como Zoo. The carousel was ordered in 1914. My grandmother probably rode the carousel. I rode it every time I went to the state fair and all of my kids have been on this carousel. Check it out it has dragons it really is a beautiful magical place.

When I would ride I would dream about wild adventures truly loved the carousel they are so magical. Did you ride on a carousel? Do you remember where you imagination would go while riding?

Thanks for dropping in. Enjoy the adventure every day brings you, WB

https://www.facebook.com/Wendysbookcase

https://twitter.com/wbnystrom

http://www.amazon.com/Wendy-Nystrom/e/B0064V1T0O

https://wendysbookcase.com/

http://wendysbookcase.tumblr.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Kidtales

https://www.facebook.com/LilAnchors

https://www.facebook.com/anchorgrouppublishing

Good Bye 2014. Hello 2015 Adventure

Good Day Folks,

2014 was quite the year. I call it a building and renewal year adventure. Two of my books won awards.

James Saves the Moon won a Gold Medal Best Children’s Fantasy/SciFI from Readers Favorite. Helga Returns won a Best Children’s Book ages 9-12 from Turning the Pages Magazine. Traveled with double vision from Michigan to Orlando in April and received my award from Turning the Pages award ceremony. It was a lot of fun. Delighted to meet author Mcv Egan in person. We have been friends for years on facebook. My pal Stacey Rourke was there and many other authors.

While beginning the editing process of my 4th book Amongst the Clouds in February/March and Turning 50 I ended up in the hospital with two bleeding aneurisms. I lost six days, spent 4 nights and had surgery to stop the bleeding. I now have two platinum coils in my head. So I guess my head has gone platinum. LOL I was lucky walked out of the hospital. My recovery has been remarkable.

Amongst the Clouds released from Anchor Group Publishing in July. Fabulous fun adventure. Wonderful illustrations by Kelly Murray.

Reviewed by Dinorah Blackman for Readers’ Favorite Star Review January 15, 2015

Growing up, we all had imaginary friends, but James’s pals are so awesome that one can easily believe they are real. It all begins with a beautiful and unusual cloud that seemed to be stuck in place. As James daydreams about its mysterious beauty, he is launched on an unexpected adventure in the company of his imaginary friends. As they try to discover the meaning of the cloud, they end up becoming key players in a battle in which rivals fight to take control. From flying on a blue dragon’s back to their eager search for a lost key that opens a spell book, James and his friends have a day packed with suspense and drama. However, they still manage to get him home by dinnertime so he can tell his family all about it. Amongst the Clouds by Wendy Nystrom is an awesome book that young and old will enjoy.

In Amongst the Clouds, author Wendy Nystrom does a brilliant job of describing how high a child’s imagination can actually fly. The main protagonist dozes off and ends up in the middle of a lucid dream that teaches him a number of valuable lessons about the importance of loyalty. The story is well written and contains a lot of characters with which kids can easily identify. At the same time, Wendy Nystrom shares a little bit of Icelandic culture with the reader, enabling him or her to easily grasp the context of the adventure. The language is vibrant and appropriate for children, and the book includes many illustrations that add to the mental image so aptly formed by her words.

I was also able to finish my 5th Book Sleigh Ride in time for Christmas release. Another fun adventure: James and his pals help a polar bear and delivers Santa another sleigh since his was broken accidentally by his reindeer.

Amongst the Clouds is available on Amazon or B&N Amongst the Clouds Amazon link, Amongst the Clouds B&N link Sleigh Ride Available on Amazon. Sleigh Ride Amazon Link

Blade Graphics designed this graphic in the fall. I just love this. I can have it placed on stuff, hats, mugs, cinch sacks, totes etc.

Authorpalooza event went well in November and will be organizing another one in June of 2015 at Big Rapids Community Library. Had a fabulous team to work with for this event. Spoke in a classroom where the kids were all excited about writing their own book. Spoke at a University Creative writing class. Then the year ended with having my first book James Saves the Moon is listed in a catalog at a new company Called Booksurf a home book shopping of signed books created by Stacey Rourke. Check out the website lots of books and more in the spring collection. www.booksurfllc.com

The holidays were spectacular. We drove to Arizona to spend with my wonderful in-laws. We stopped in NM to visit more relatives on the way had a blast. Then four corners and met the in-laws at the Grand Canyon. We explored for a couple of days. Then a wonderful Christmas at their winter home in Arizona. The family loved the trip.

I am very excited about 2015. Hoping my books get into the hands of many kids. My writing is coming back. I am working on my urban fantasy novel New Moon Brethren and 6th children’s book Magic Carousel. I joined the local writers group and enjoying those meetings. I have an event with three other authors at Biggby Coffee in February. Susan Stec, Jeni Decker and Becca Vincenza.

2015 is becoming a wonderful adventure. More adventures on the way I am sure.

Thanks for dropping in hope you enjoyed the adventure. Enjoy the adventure every day brings you, WB

https://www.facebook.com/Wendysbookcase

http://authorwbnystrom.com/

https://twitter.com/wbnystrom

http://www.amazon.com/Wendy-Nystrom/e/B0064V1T0O

http://authorwbnystrom.com/

http://wendysbookcase.tumblr.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Kidtales

https://www.facebook.com/LilAnchors

https://www.facebook.com/anchorgrouppublishing

Yuletide Adventures!

Good Day Folks,

My family and I have a fun and exciting Yuletide Adventure planned with family. We are all excited. I will be not available much so I wanted to tell all my family, friends, fans and peers. Have a wonderful Yuletide Adventure.

May 2015 bring us all the best adventures for us all!

Candice my lovely friend and PA is welcoming the Icelandic Yule Lads with a daily game at wendysbookase on facebook join the fun if you like.

https://www.facebook.com/Wendysbookcase

Gleðileg jól og Hamingjusamur Nýtt Ár

Thanks for dropping in hope you enjoyed the adventure. Happy Yuletide to everyone. Enjoy the adventure every day brings you, WB

https://www.facebook.com/Wendysbookcase

http://authorwbnystrom.com/

https://twitter.com/wbnystrom

http://www.amazon.com/Wendy-Nystrom/e/B0064V1T0O

http://authorwbnystrom.com/

http://wendysbookcase.tumblr.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Kidtales

https://www.facebook.com/LilAnchors

https://www.facebook.com/anchorgrouppublishing

Tomfoolery and 13 Yule Lads of Iceland

GOLD James Saves the Moon Adventure!

Good Day Folks,

Just wow so surprised and excited. My first book James Saves the Moon was awarded the Gold medal from Readers Favorite International Book Awards Gold Medal Children’s Fantasy /Sci-Fi. https://readersfavorite.com/2014-award-contest-winners.htm#book11891 The awards were announced September 1. I was expecting honorable mention. Here is the review of James Saves the Moon from Readers Favorite. https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/11891 Thank you Readers Favorite reviewers and judges for awarding James Saves the Moon with the gold.

Reviewed by Bil Howard for Readers’ Favorite

“James Saves the Moon”, written by Wendy Nystrom, is a delightful children’s picture book that combines a child’s imagination with Icelandic mythology. The illustrations by Jim Weidman, in a blue tone with colorful characters, lend a mythological feel to the story of a young boy (James), who sees the moon over one of the high mountains and decides that if he climbs to the top of the mountain he can reach out and touch the moon. Slipping quietly out of his bedroom window, he sets out on his journey. On his way up the mountain he stumbles over some rocks and disturbs one of Iceland’s mythological figures (Syvok), who joins him on his journey. They suddenly realize that unless they move faster, the moon will leave before they make it to the top of the mountain. In order that they can move faster, Syvok summons a dragon (Matthias), who allows them to ride on his back. They discover that the moon is stuck on the mountain and they will have to help get it unstuck. The three work as a team to set the moon free and while doing so, James truly does touch the moon.

The color of the illustrations by Jim Weidman and the very well-written story by Wendy Nystrom make “James Saves the Moon” a rare treasure for a children’s picture book. Its simplicity combined with the kind of story that stirs the imagination of a child make it something that will stick in the mind of the reader for a lifetime. This book gives a little bit of a taste of the colorful and flavorful history of Iceland and its traditions. It is highly recommended for its ability to help stir a child’s imagination. A wonderfully simple and delightful tale.

I am truly honored and proud to receive this award. I began writing while living in Iceland 2005, while keeping my then 7 year old son up on his english while he was becoming fluent in Icelandic. We were running out of books he liked and I was rather upset their were not more adventure books. My son wakes up and tells me the adventures he has while the rest of us are sleeping. One day for real he ran to tell me the moon is sitting on the mountain. “I am going to climb the mountain and touch the moon” The next day after I had a wonderful dream I hand wrote the 1st draft of James Saves the Moon. My son and Iceland unlocked my imagination and I began to have vivid dreams and writing more adventures. I now have 4 books adventures in this series published with Anchor Group Publishing http://anchorgrouppublishing.com/, https://www.facebook.com/anchorgrouppublishing. I am working on two adult novels and two more in my kids series. I want to thank Anchor Group Publishing for adding me. I love being part of Anchor Group Publishing. I also want to thank my fans, family and friends all of you have supported me on this writing adventure. I really want children to have adventure and open their imagination so in the future they will bring new ideas for our world. Here is the link to James Saves the Moon on Amazon and B&N Amazon Link Barnes and Noble link Here is the link for my authors page on Amazon Amazon Authors Link

Thanks for dropping in hope you enjoyed the adventure. Enjoy the adventure every day brings you, WB Social Media Links

https://www.facebook.com/Wendysbookcasehttp://authorwbnystrom.com/

https://twitter.com/wbnystrom

http://www.amazon.com/Wendy-Nystrom/e/B0064V1T0O

http://authorwbnystrom.com/

http://wendysbookcase.tumblr.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Kidtales

https://www.facebook.com/LilAnchors

https://www.facebook.com/anchorgrouppublishing

Research/Question Adventure!

Good Day Folks,

James Saves the Moon

Helga Returns

Tomfoolery and 13 Yule Lads of Iceland

Dear Parents, Grandparents, Educators, and shoppers,

We are researching to see how your children find books! Where do you shop for books for your children? And what draws you to a book?

Are there websites you browse? Do you look at book ads, or do you just go to your local store?

How do you feel about supporting local children’s authors? Do you know they exist? Would you buy more local if you had the opportunity?

Please feel free to comment. Thanks!! Thanks for dropping in hope you enjoyed the adventure. Enjoy the adventure every day brings you, WB

WendyBookcaseLogo https://www.facebook.com/Wendysbookcasehttp://authorwbnystrom.com/

https://twitter.com/wbnystrom

http://www.amazon.com/Wendy-Nystrom/e/B0064V1T0O

http://wendysbookcase.tumblr.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Kidtales

https://www.facebook.com/LilAnchors

https://www.facebook.com/anchorgrouppublishing

Whispering Wings By Jayne Peters Adventure

Good Day Folks,
Whispering Wings by Jayne Peters
This book would be wonderful to read to kids and older kids will enjoy this magical story of five magical special butterflies. The illustrations by Mike Ferrin, add to the story and will be enjoyed.
I truly enjoyed this book. A young boy named Nick, who is dealing with getting his strength back after accident has positive messages he wants to share and help others. He discovers five caterpillars on his window sill all special and different markings help him help others. They all crawl into his shirt pocket. The caterpillars change into Butterflies and fly out of Nick’s pocket and whisper a message to those having a difficult time. The orange is first and whispers patience to his sister. The next one had wings that looked like stained glass and whispered to his mother helpfulness. The next butterfly whispered cooperation to his father so Nick helped with fixing his sister’s bike. Then a dark reddish-brown coat with black and white trim butterfly flew over to his other sister and whispered friendliness. His little sister comes running out and says “You can’t catch me.” Nick run lopsided with his artificial leg and begins to tear up. The last butterfly fluttered out of his pocket and whispers determination. He ran harder and faster and caught up to his sister. Everyone watches in amazement. That evening when he looks at his window all five beautiful butterflies are there waiting for him to open the window. Tender magical family adventure with five important words to remember is a wonderful read.
Amazon Link http://www.amazon.com/Whispering-Wings-Jayne-Peters/dp/0992114403

Little Information about the Author Jayne Peters
Jayne Peters is an elementary school teacher who has taught in Nova Scotia for more than twenty years. As a child she loved sneaking up on tadpoles and walking in the rain. Today, she loves chocolate, sunny days and country music. She currently lives in a house filled with red heads, loves molasses on “Grampy’s” homemade bread and wants the covers to stay neatly tucked in at night. When she isn’t teaching, reading or writing you will find her practicing yoga and spending quality time with her family. Whispering Wings is her second children’s book, inspired by a Virtues Project workshop she attended. Jayne lives in Nova Scotia, with her husband and their three children.
Keep up with Jayne Peters at FB https://www.facebook.com/jaynepetersauthor
or her website http://www.jaynepeters.com/

Thank you for stopping in. Hope you enjoyed Whispering Wings by Jayne Peters. Enjoy the adventure every day brings you, WB

https://www.facebook.com/Wendysbookcasehttp://authorwbnystrom.com/

https://twitter.com/wbnystrom

http://www.amazon.com/Wendy-Nystrom/e/B0064V1T0O

http://wendysbookcase.tumblr.com/

http://pinterest.com/wendysbookcase

https://www.facebook.com/Kidtales

https://www.facebook.com/LilAnchors

https://www.facebook.com/anchorgrouppublishing

Jenny’s Most Horribly Wonderful Birthday Adventure!

Good Day Folks,
Jenny’s Most Horribly Wonderful Birthday adventure by Crystal Clifton illustrated by Jodi Stone.
4 stars
This story is truly a birthday adventure. The book will make you smile, laugh, sad and happy. Jenny is all excited about her birthday. She runs with party favors to get things ready for her party and trips and falls and breaks her arm. Her mother takes her the hospital and she needs surgery to correct it. Jenny is upset no birthday party with her four best friends. The rest of her family comes to the hospital and try to cheer her up. Her mother leaves and brings in balloons, cake and her friends to celebrate her birthday in her hospital room. It is a fun, sad happy story. The story goes through the process of being in the hospital and how family comes together to make the best out of a situation. The illustrations by Jodi Stone are fantastic. They are bright, colorful and fun. I think children will enjoy the book. Please check out Crystal Clifton’s and Jodi Stone’s other books.

Crystal Clifton’s Links

http://www.amazon.com/Crystal-Clifton/e/B00FDXE3CK , http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/jennys-most-horribly-wonderful-birthday-crystal-clifton/1119404405 , https://www.facebook.com/pages/Crystal-Bozeman-Clifton-Author/613776131972991, https://twitter.com/crystalc23

Jodi Stone Links

http://www.amazon.com/Jodi-Stone/e/B004A8QHNM, https://www.facebook.com/JodiStone.ChildrensBookAuthor, https://twitter.com/jodi_stone
Hope you enjoyed Jenny’s Most Horribly Wonderful Birthday Adventure. Enjoy the adventure every day brings you, WB

Wendy Nystrom Links

https://www.facebook.com/Wendysbookcase

http://authorwbnystrom.com/

https://twitter.com/wbnystrom

http://www.amazon.com/Wendy-Nystrom/e/B0064V1T0O

http://wendysbookcase.tumblr.com/

http://pinterest.com/wendysbookcase

https://www.facebook.com/Kidtales

https://www.facebook.com/LilAnchors

https://www.facebook.com/anchorgrouppublishing

I’m a Dragon by Sigal Adler Adventure

Good Day Folks,
This book was fun. Of course I am a little biased since I love dragons. Yes I agree dragons can do whatever they want.
I’m a Dragon by Sigal Adler . 5 gold stars
The book is fun rhyming story with colorful fun illustrations by Abira Das. It is 12 pages long. I think parents will enjoy reading this rhythmic rhyming story that discusses a child pushing the limits. I also think young readers up to age 7 will enjoy the story. Children and parents can have fun acting out the scenes as they read.
Brief Synopsis
A young boy named Ron, announces he is a dragon for the day. This means can do anything he wants day or night. His dad has trouble with him throughout the day. Dragons only eat pizza, pasta and ice cream. He does not want to pick up his room, and does not have to ask permission to do anything. Bed time is the final straw, when the young dragon has finally pushed his tired dad and he loses his patience. His father turns into a dragon-dad with three heads. Ron thinks and decides he is not a dragon kid since is dad is a great big dragon and not much fun. It is time to end the game of being a dragon kid and start listening to dad, and go to bed and have a fun dream. Sigal Adler’s links