I won a Silver Award in the 2012 Childrens Literary Classics Awards!

I am thrilled to receive a silver award for my book "Sh Sh Sh Let the Baby Sleep" in the 2012 Children's Literary Classics Awards. Several authors from my publishing house earned awards. Way to go Guardian Angel Publishing.

http://www.clcawards.org/2012-Award-Books.html

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Guardian Angel Kids FREE Magazine features Our Love for America and the Military,

Do you recall a time when someone said they were proud of you? How did it make you feel? Did you stand a wee bit taller? I know for myself the memory of my parents stating they were proud of me made me want to do better each day. Have you ever taken it one step further and thought what it means to be a proud American? As American citizens we live in a democracy where we have freedom of speech and religion, the right to our own opinion, freedom to choose where we want to live and work, and the opportunity for an education. These freedoms do not just come along without sacrifice. The United States military continually serves and protects the American citizens from communist and terrorist beliefs allowing us to live the American dream of freedom for all.

We invite you to visit and explore the Guardian Angel Kids www.guardian-angel-kids.com May 2012 issue of "Proud to be American " through rich history poetry, the sacrifices of military families, embracing American freedom, the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance, the Tuskegee Airmen, and activities to get you moving and grooving.

Letter from the EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Lynda S. Burch

Featured Book:

Ebenezer’s Cousin by Kristen K. Zajac and illustrated by Jennifer Houdeshell

SPECIAL VIDEO PRESENTATION:

Alvin and the Chipmunks sing Proud to be an American

Children’S poetry, ACTIVITIES, SHORT STORIES, and articleS:

“History Class” poetry by Margaret Fieland – the rich history of our nation.

“Activities that Celebrate America in Song,” by Kathy Stemke – the use of songs with accompanying movements helps develop gross motor movements and rhythm in our children.

“A Sergeant for Sophie,” by Catherine May Webb and illustrated by Katherine Bullock – the waves of emotions military deployment brings to young children.
“My Country,” by Sue Bangert-Wood and illustrated by Jack Foster – embracing the freedom of America.

“Proud to Say the Pledge,” by Shari L. Klase – when we say the Pledge, we are making a promise to do something.

“History Can Teach Valuable Lessons for Today: The Tuskegee Airmen Story,” by Kristen Zajac – the first African American pilots during World II and their special place in military and social history.

Visit Guardian Angel Kid today and www.guardian-angel-kids.com and enjoy a child safe and ad free Ezine.

We also invite you to stay connected with Guardian Angel Kids through our Facebook Fan Page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Guardian-Angel-Kids-Ezine/163785080346247.

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Sibling Rivalry-Sh Sh Sh Let the Baby Sleep Book Tour!

http://writinginwonderland.blogspot.com/
Please visit me today at Sylvia Ney's blog for a discussion on sibling rivalry.


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"SH SH SH LET THE BABY SLEEP" IS IN STOCK ON AMAZON!

Stay tunned for my virtual book tour schedule.  There will be lots of prizes and even more fun!  Amazon got more books in stock!!


       

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"T" is for "Tiny Angel" and "The Golden Pathway"

TINY ANGEL

Author: Nancy Carty Lepri
Guardian Angel Publishing

Macy Carver isn't happy about her move from Massachusetts to North Carolina and leaving familiar surroundings.   Uprooted from her home, school and friends, Macy has to start fresh and she finds it isn't easy. Her worst fears are realized as the kids in the small town school taunt and tease her--especially Kenny, the school bully. . An angel named Jody comes to Macy's rescue and things begin to turn around for good.

Tiny Angel is a story of hope, compassion and generosity. Macy teaches children, and even adults, what it means to look beyond oneself and see those around her.  Mrs. Capri's books shows us that if you just be yourself, have faith and believe, nothing is ever as bad as it seems.


THE GOLDEN PATHWAY
 Chapbooks for Tweens
Author: Donna McDine http://www.donnamcdine.com
Artist: K. C. Snider www.KCSniderart.com

Raised in a hostile environment where abuse occurs daily, David attempts to break the mold and befriends the slave, Jenkins, owned by his Pa. Fighting against extraordinary times and beliefs, David leads Jenkins to freedom with no regard for his own safety and possible consequences dealt out by his Pa.

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POODLE AND DOODLE

Author: Donna J Shepherd www.donnajshepherd.com
Artist: Jack Foster www.jacktoon.blogspot.com

Angel, a twelve-pound prissy poodle, is none too happy when Leah brings home Scruffy, a seventy-five pound clumsy Labradoodle. Why ever would Leah want another pet when she had the perfect dog already? Children will love Donna J. Shepherd's humorous rhymes. Keep a sharp lookout for hidden bones in the delightful illustrations by Jack Foster.

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D is for "DOGGIE DAY CAMP: VERB & ADVERB ADVENTURES"

DOGGIE DAY CAMP: VERB & ADVERB ADVENTURES

Author: Cynthia Reeg www.cynthiareeg.com
Illustrations: Kit Grady www.kitgrady.com


When timid Bubba, joins in the adventures at doggie day camp, he soon discovers new friends, new talents, and verb and adverb fun as well. Another book in the Pet Grammar Parade Series. Includes 2 study guides, 6 activities for verbs and adverbs and answer pages, too.





Dino Tail Activity 
Book: Bumpus Jumpus Dinosaurumpus Guy Parker, Guy Parker-Rees, Tony Mitton

• Read Bumpus Jumpus Dinosaurumpus.
• Everyone takes their own space to explore the movements of the dinosaurs. The teacher says, “Stomp like Tyranosaurus Rex, run fast like Deinonychuses, move slowly like a Brontosaurus, now fly like Pteranodon, and swim like a Hadrosaur. Give the kids time to explore each movement.
• Play “Catching the Dinosaur’s Tail” The children make a dinosaur by standing in a line and holding the shoulders of the child in front of them.
• On the signal, go, the head of the dinosaur or first person tries to touch the tail or the last person in line.
• If the body breaks or kids let go, the Dinosaur dies, and the head must become the tail.
• All the kids spread their legs apart so the tail can crawl through to become the head of the dinosaur.
• If the head person tags the tail, he remains the head and gets another turn. Put some music on for fun!

Songs: Tune: Eensy, Weensy Spider
All the big fat dinosaurs come to the dino-dance
Stomp through the trees and watch the others prance
Some swim so low and some fly very fast
All the big fat dinosaurs come to dance at last


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C is for Children's books! CRASH & CIRCULATION CELEBRATION

CRASH! Now in Spanish too!
Author: Mayra Calvani www.MayrasSecretBookcase.com
Artist: Anna Pylypchuk
Marcelo is thrilled when he gets a golden retriever puppy for his birthday, but now he faces one of the toughest jobs of his life, not only because owning a pet is a huge responsibility, but because he has to find the perfect name for it—and that’s hard!






THE AUTHOR IS DONATING 50% OF HER ROYALTIES TO:  ALMOST HEAVEN GOLDEN RETRIEVER RESCUE AND SANCTUARY, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION.  
ALMOST HEAVEN-GOLDEN-RETRIEVER-RESCUE.ORG

Circulation Celebration!
Author: Bill Kirk www.billkirkwrites.com
Artist: Eugene Ruble
The circulation system is not something you can easily get your hands on. So, learning about all the blood vessels and how the heart keeps the blood moving through your entire body, twenty-four hours a day isn’t the easiest thing in the world.This rhyming book full of factoids and games, is here to help.



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I Won the Awesomous Maximus Award!

Awesomous Maximus Award:
I'd like to thank Susanne Drazic for this adorable award.
Visit her blog:http://susannedrazic.blogspot.com/

Now I'd like to pass the Awesomous Maximus Award on to the following people (click on the names to go to their blogs):
Mayra Calavani
Nancy C. Lepri
Crystalee Calderwood
Katie Hines
Bill Kirk

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READ MY TIGER BEETLE ARTICLE IN GUARDIAN ANGEL KIDS EZINE!

Tiger Beetles are Ferocious is the title of my article published in this month's GAK ezine. This ezine is FREE and full of great stories, articles, games, and teacher resources. Check it out:Guardian-Angel-Kids.com

GUARDIAN ANGEL PUBLISHING'S MISSION STATEMENT

Welcome to Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc., a fine children's book publisher, where our publishing goals are to lovingly create fun, affordable and educational print books and ebook computer experiences for your preschoolers and primary age children.

Guardian Angel Publishing believes we can change the world by investing in children one child at a time. Our hope is that the seeds of the influence from our books will live longer than we do. Our goal is to build a harvest of knowledge and vibrant faith in kids to help transform a time in the future that we may never see.

Guardian-Angel-Kids.com, our new kids ezine launching in Winter 2010, expands our mission and is designed for healthy and safe entertainment for 2-12 year old children, featuring games and activities from our Guardian Angel books and characters.

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