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19 hours ago ago from Mayra's Secret Bookcase

I’ve always enjoyed working with children. So it should have come a s no surprise when I began writing, most of my success would come from writing for little ones. I have discovered when I write for children, I feel I am finally in my write mind. Children are transparent and you immediately know if they like your story. Their little eyes snap and tiny bodies wiggle with excitement when they try to figure out what will happen next. ...

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Book: If I Get to Five: What Children Can Teach Us About Courage and Character by Fred Epstein, MD and Josh Horwitz

20 hours ago ago from Glenn Writes (GlennIsHere.com)

I am currently reading the book,  If I Get to Five: What Children Can Teach Us About Courage and Character by Fred Epstein, MD and Josh Horwitz. The Book discusses Dr. Epstein's Life. He was a pioneering pediatric neurosurgeon, now deceased, and the founder of the Institute for Neurology and Neurosurgery (INN)  in NYC.  The book talks of his life and growing up with dyslexia and possible ADD, at a time when both illnesses were and ...

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Tools for Finding Age Approriate Words for Children's Writers

7 hours ago ago from Karen and Robyn - Writing for Children

I mentioned in the prior post that I'd be back with tools for finding grade level words for you children's writers, well here's an article that includes them: Writing in general can be a tough business; writing for children is even tougher. Writing for children has its own unique tricks, processes, and rules; one of those rules is using words that are age appropriate. How this differs from writing in general is that the children’s writing ...

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Twelve Days of Christmas Giveaway | I See Me Personalized Children's Book

6 hours ago ago from Healthy Moms- Parenting, Pregnancy, Health and Women's Issues

I See Me Inc., personalized children's books help build your child's self esteem and confidence. Each book is made special with your child's name on it. How children see themselves can shape who they become and what they achieve. I See Me! Inc. offers parents, grandparents and other relatives and friends a wonderful tool to help build the priceless gift of self-esteem at an early age through its books, My Very Own Name and My Very Own Fairy ...

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Are YOU angry yet? - PartOne

1 day ago ago from AUP 2 -

[ Photo Credit: swervechurch.wordpress.com/.../ I have one question for YOU. Are YOU angry yet? Thanks to Brietbart tv and Gateway Pundit , many brave souls are entering into online discussions about School Safety Czar, Kevin Jennings and his planned reading list for our children. After much thought, I have decided I am not going to include the vile debauchery on my blog. If you want to see what Jennings thinks is ...

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"Mommy, Why Is There A Server In The House?" And Other Unconventional Children's Books

7 hours ago ago from Huffington Post

Kid Crave : Children's books don't just help our kids develop better reading skills, but they can be extremely important in shaping their value and helping them understand complicated issues. As adults we can still remember the selflessness of The Giving Tree... a message we hope to pass on to our own children. But there are a lot more books on the shelf (or Kindle library) than there were when we were kids. Covering topics like prison, ...

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MSP Airport Treats Travelers to Stories, Savings, and Songs this Holiday Season

6 hours ago ago from Good News Now

The Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) has ramped up its holiday programming to provide its customers with an engaging and entertaining environment throughout the holiday season. If you’re looking for a spot to spend time with your little ones before or between flights, head over to the Red Balloon Bookshop on Concourse C. The airport branch of this award-winning local children’s independent bookstore is offering story-times ...

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