Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Mymcbooks Book review and giveaway, with author interview!


FOLLOW THE LINKS BELOW TO SEE AN AUTHOR INTERVIEW WITH YOURS TRULY AS WELL AS A BOOK REVIEW AND GIVE AWAY!

Interview: http://mymcbooks.wordpress.com รข€‹/category/meet-the-author/

Facebooks - Meet the Author: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Meet-The-Author/211777542192164 

Book Review: http://mymcbooks.wordpress.com/category/free-giveaways/

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Sh-Let-Baby-Sleep/product-reviews/1616331569/ref=cm_cr_dp_all_helpful?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending

Ella JohnsonMemorable Children Books & Gifts
Email: mymcbooks@yahoo.com

Website: www.mcbooksandgifts.com

Blog: http://mymcbooks.wordpress.com

Book Store: http://astore.amazon.com/memchiboogif-20

Check out this link to see a  new book review and adorable pictures! http://homeschoolblogger.com/hillarym/783485/

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Thursday, July 7, 2011

Walking Through Walls Virtual Book Tour

Walking Through Walls
Today, I have the honor of hosting my good friend and respected colleague, Karen Cioffi, for her virtual book tour!

TITLE: Walking Through Walls
AUTHOR: Karen Cioffi
PUBLISHER: 4RV Publishing http://4rvpublishingllc.com
FORMAT: Paperback
PAGES: 61
PRICE: $14.99 (US)
ISBN:13: 9780982659472
ILLUSTRATOR: WillowRaven http://WillowRaven.weebly.com
In her new middle grade chapter book, “Walking Through Walls,” Karen Cioffi takes you on an incredible journey with her main character, Wang.  He longs to learn the magic of the Eternals.
Twelve-year-old Wang longed to be an Eternal. He craved wealth . . . and power. Spending his time learning about these mystics took his thoughts away from the certain fate of slaving in the wheat fields all his life, like his father. The wheat fields might be good for some, but not for Wang. He had higher goals.

Each step of Wang’s journey is full of mystery, challenges and life lessons. Children will enjoy reading this charming ancient legend with a new twist as they experience Mrs. Cioffi’s exciting world of fantasy.  They will learn about Chinese customs because this story is rich in authentic details like the foods, homes, crops, and locations of sixteenth century China.

Wang ambled back to the cottage. He noticed his favorite flower, the lemon lilies, in full bloom. They draped the landscape. Hmm, they smell so good. He found his mother in the chicken coop, bent over one of the hens, gathering the eggs it deposited. “Mother, I am home.”

Artist, Adriana Willow Raven, opens each chapter with a detailed illustration to stimulate the reader’s imagination.  Like the vibrant dragon on the cover, each illustration is rich in oriental detail.   

As a retired teacher, I highly recommend this book for every school and home library.

Reviewed by Author/Educator, Kathy Stemke

Karen Cioffi is an author, ghostwriter and freelance writer. She is also a member of the Professional Writers Alliance, and the International Association of Professional Ghostwriters.
Mrs Cioffi  is the founder of a writing service company, DKV Writing 4U that includes ghostwriting, copywriting, editing, proofreading, critiquing, and resumes.
With experienced and professional writers, DKV offers quality work at affordable prices. In addition, there are two FREE gifts just for visiting. And, if you subscribe to their site, you will receive two more FREE e-books on writing and/or marketing. 
http://karencioffiwritingandmarketing.com
http://karencioffi.com
http://dkvwriting4u.com

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Walking Through Walls: http://walkingthroughwalls-kcioffi.blogspot.com
Day's End Lullaby: http://daysendlullaby.blogspot.com

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Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Gearin Up to Get an Agent Blog O Rama 2011


Week 1- Writing Questions:
Is there a word count range for each chapter of a YA novel?
Is there a word count range for the total word count in a YA novel?

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Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Prepare Your Child for a New Baby


Having a baby is life-altering for you and everyone around you including your other children.  The key to a smooth transition is to have a plan for both preparing and training older siblings. Brainstorm before the child is born to come up with ways of coping with the situations that are bound to arise once the baby has arrived.
Prepare your child:
·         Tap into your child's natural curiosity about babies. Look at picture books together and talk about what's going on inside your body right now and what the baby will be like after birth.
·         If they are old enough to understand, tell them the baby is coming near a certain holiday.
·         Take your children with you to some prenatal meetings. Give them jobs to do like squirting the jelly on your belly. 
·         Let them decorate a one piece with fabric paint for the new baby.
·         Have them pick out some things for the baby's room.
·         Ask a friend or relative to give your child some extra time and attention after the baby arrives. This will help him know that he's still special.
Read Sh Sh Sh Let the Baby Sleep to them to show how a big brother loves and protects his new baby sister.
Hover: Whenever the children are together, “hover” close by. If you see your child about to get rough, pick up the baby and distract the older sibling with a song, a toy, an activity or a snack. This action protects the baby while helping you avoid a constant string of “Nos,” which may actually encourage the aggressive behavior.
Teach soft touches: Teach the older sibling how to give the baby a back rub. Tell how this kind of touching calms the baby, and praise the older child for a job well done. This lesson teaches the child how to be physical with the baby in a positive way.
Act quickly: Every time you see your child hit, or act roughly with the baby, act quickly. You might firmly announce, “No hitting, time out.” Place the child in a time-out chair with the statement, “You can get up when you can use your hands in the right way.” Allow him to get right up if he wants – as long as he is careful and gentle with the baby. This isn’t punishment, after all. It’s just helping him learn that rough actions aren’t going to be permitted.
Demonstrate: Children learn what they live. Your older child will be watching as you handle the baby and learning from your actions. You are your child’s most important teacher. You are demonstrating in everything you do, and your child will learn most from watching you.
Praise: Whenever you see the older child touching the baby gently, make a positive comment. Make a big fuss about the important “older brother.” Hug and kiss your older child and tell him how proud you are.
Don't panic if your older one doesn't take to the newborn at first sight. Sibling love sometimes takes a while to blossom.  The keys to a smooth transition are to anticipate and empathize. "Everything will go much more smoothly if you can put yourself in another person's shoes.”
Sh Sh Sh Let the Baby Sleep can be found:

Barnes and Noble:  http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/sh-sh-sh-let-the-baby-sleep?store=book

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Monday, July 4, 2011

Noises that Wake You UP


As my book tour is coming to an end, I thought we could have some fun. In my book, Sh Sh Sh Let the Baby Sleep, Superhero Zachary must keep his newbaby sister asleep.  All kinds of things wake her up. The wind blows her blanket off. A squawking bird that's fallen out of a tree, a train whistle, and a growling grizzly bear wake her up. Zachary comes to the rescue in each case. In the process, he learns that he loves her.

What kind of things wake you up?


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Sunday, July 3, 2011

Language Arts Guide for Sh Sh Sh Let the Baby Sleep!


Check out the award winning author, Carolyn Howard-Johnson's blog, The New Book Review, for the language guide for my new book:
                                  Sh Sh Sh Let the Baby Sleep
click here: http://thenewbookreview.blogspot.com/2011/07/book-tour-parents-of-young-kids-and.html#comment-form

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