We will find out in April whether Mixter will also receive a bronze, silver or gold award, but if not, as I and many others always say, it's an honour just to be nominated. :)
My picture book, Mixter Twizzle's Breakfast, illustrated by Wei Lu and published by Mirror World Publishing is a finalist in the 2018 Wishing Shelf Book Awards (Category 1 - preschool picture books)!!!
We will find out in April whether Mixter will also receive a bronze, silver or gold award, but if not, as I and many others always say, it's an honour just to be nominated. :)
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A CHILD'S LIFE IN TREES by Deanna Scelzo, illustrated by Dan Smith A girl grows up in a rural setting in Michigan where she is surrounded by trees. They block her view from the world she longs to see and feels she is missing out on all that is going on beyond them. She retreats to her little world that is close and unforbidden. Escaping to a place near, but still amidst those trees she resents and unbeknownst to her, finds a different kind of elusiveness. It lends itself to her adolescence in a way that is so silent and unpretentious that it almost goes unnoticed season after season. One day, long after her childhood is gone, she realizes what those trees gave her. KARLA THE DOG: ADVENTURES IN SPACE by C.Q. Wilder M.ED, illustrated by Mikayla A. After preparing for her space expedition, Karla the Dog and fellow astronauts blast off into space on their next adventure. While there, Karla learns about different space concepts from astronauts, lands on the space station and even visits the Moon! On the Moon, she stumbles across unique findings and decides to leave something special for others to see. For more information about the Karla the Dog series, please visit www.karlathedog.com or www.cqwilder.com. WHERE'D YOU HIDE THE BEAN? Searching for a Famous Chihuahua by Tara Jansen-Meyer, illustrated by Swapan Debnath Bean is back, but can you find him? This fun story is packed with rhymes and silly hiding places for a darling Chihuahua from Chi-Chi Land. Kids big and little will love reading this adventure, a follow-up to What Kind of Bean Is This Chihuahua? Colorful illustrations help bring to life the story of Green Bean, Jelly Bean, Chilly Bean and more! MOMMY, I WISH MY HAIR WAS YELLOW
by Anne Thomas, illustrated by gotel Victoria is a preschooler who does not like the color of her hair and tries to change it with a crayon. As the years pass, she grumbles to her mother about other things she doesn’t like about herself. Eventually, unconditional love changes her attitude and she comes to understand we are wonderfully made by our Creator. Mirror World Publishing's first 2019 announcement of the new edition of Beverlee Beaz the Brown Burmese! 🐈
* Can't wait to see this new and IMPROVED edition in paperback!!! 😄 * Check out Mirror World Publishing for more! Continuing on the celebration of all things Pooh Bear (because, shouldn't it really be Winnie-the-Pooh weekend rather than just Winnie-the-Pooh day (yesterday)?)...the CBC website posted 90 weird and wonderful facts about Winnie the Pooh and here are a few:
A.A. Milne's birthday is January 18th and is therefore Winnie-the-Pooh Day!
* From Wikipedia: The first collection of stories about the character was the book "Winnie-the-Pooh" (1926), and this was followed by "The House at Pooh Corner" (1928). Milne also included a poem about the bear in the children's verse book "When We Were Very Young" (1924) and many more in "Now We Are Six" (1927). All four volumes were illustrated by E. H. Shepard. * Christopher Robin's toy bear, on which his father's character is based, was named after two different animals--a swan named Pooh and a black bear at the London Zoo named Winnie, after her first caretaker's hometown of Winnipeg. * More from Wikipedia: The bear cub was purchased from a hunter for $20 by Canadian Lieutenant Harry Colebourn in White River, Ontario, Canada, while en route to England during the First World War.[5] He named the bear "Winnie" after his adopted hometown in Winnipeg, Manitoba. "Winnie" was surreptitiously brought to England with her owner, and gained unofficial recognition as The Fort Garry Horse regimental mascot. Colebourn left Winnie at the London Zoo while he and his unit were in France; after the war she was officially donated to the zoo, as she had become a much-loved attraction there.[6] Pooh the swan appears as a character in its own right in When We Were Very Young. From Mirror World Publishing:
"We’re so excited to have Karen Koski join the Mirror World Family and we’re looking forward to bringing you her debut novel for middle grade readers: The Gimmal Ring." The release date for The Gimmal Ring, a book set in Windsor, Ontario, is March 17th, 2019... here’s a quick description to hook you on it: Gwendolyn Gimmal desperately wants an invitation to the mysterious Gimmal Gala where her family’s coveted ring is bestowed upon new inductees. She wants the ring and she wants it bad! Not that she particularly likes bling, but because she knows it will unlock exciting secrets and reveal what she believes will be her true life’s path. Her younger brother, Gage, also wants to attend the party, but mostly for the food. After finding her way into the hidden gala, Gwen learns that The Gimmal Ring is not only a piece of jewellery, but also a secret society of people. Things go awry when their parents are kidnapped from the Gala and held for ransom. Gwen, and her three sidekicks, must solve the clues and find the hidden formula the kidnappers have demanded, by midnight, or they will never see their family again." Get the latest of Mirror World Publishing's first release of 2019 HERE. DON'T GIVE A TIGER SHARK INDIGESTION Category: Animals & pets Author: Kia Ozmore Illustrator: Eugene Ruble Print ISBN: 9781616339579 1616339578 eBook ISBN: 9781616339586 1616339586 If you want a solution to help with pollution, here’s a suggestion-- Don’t give a Tiger Shark indigestion! When you throw away lotion, do not toss it in the ocean. If it's plastic, if it's metal, a Tiger Shark does not care. He will eat whatever it is; anyplace, anywhere! BEST BUDS Category: Angel to Angel Author: Lilly Anne Burch Print ISBN: 9781616339487; 1616339489 eBook ISBN: 9781616339555; 1616339551 A little white fluffy dog runs around loose in Destiny Park until he meets Steve, the hotdog man. The tiny dog is hungry and needs a friend. Steve is lonely and needs a friend, too. So together, they become best buds. Please feel free to download this book and share with kids and encourage children to write! LONNIE THE LAWNMOWER Category:Littlest Angels Authors: Dixie Phillips www.phillipsandphillipsmusic.com Rachel Nolt Print ISBN: 9781616339609 1616339608 eBook ISBN:9781616339616 1616339616 Lonnie the lawnmower has a bad habit of blowing a gasket whenever things don’t go his way. He was constantly throwing temper tantrums and blowing off steam until his friend helped him discover a way to stay calm. An excellent resource to help little ones struggling to regulate their emotions. JOSHUA MEETS THE GOOD SHEPHERD Category: Wings of Faith Author & Artist: Rosemary Kuhn www.rosemarykuhn.bravesites.com Paperback ISBN: 9781616339586 1616339586 eBook ISBN: 9781616339593 1616339594 Joshua and his son earnestly seek The Good Shepherd. The miracle of the multiplication of the loaves and fishes at the Sermon on the Mount convinces them to become the first to spread the good news to family and friends.. And don't forget the JANUARY 2019 EDITION OF GUARDIAN ANGELS E-ZINE!
Over the holidays, I've been preparing class visit presentations for ALL of my picture books.
I can't wait to get into classrooms with some GREAT books, GREAT visual presentations, and GREAT activities for the kids! Over the next few weeks, I will periodically share parts of my presentations on Facebook and Instagram, so you can see (and share) what I have in store. Don't be shy—let your teacher friends and local schools know that I'm available for class visits in the Toronto area starting February. Head to the Hire Me! tab for more details and follow along on my Facebook Page and Instagram account. You can find "Merry Myrrh, the Christmas Bat" in online and brick and mortar stores, including:
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AuthorRegan is an art-fart and an animal-enthusiast who loves New Zealand, Winnie-the-Pooh, horror movies and a few select individuals. Writing is her passion, but she's also into producing and directing theatre, film, and television. When she's not writing or spending time with her husband (writer Kevin Risk), she spends quality time with her pets (a Chihuahua, a Siamese cat and various amphibians). Regan is also a Certified Canine (and feline) Massage Therapist. Archives
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