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2010-07-01T10:44:00.000-07:00

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2010-06-08T09:01:00.000-07:00

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THE RAINDROP

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2010-05-07T06:11:00.000-07:00

PENNY & RIO

THE MYSTERIOUS BACKYARD MEETING

BY JENNIFER SWANSON

DESCRIPTION (from Publisher)

A dog named Jack, lives with his other animal friends on a ranch. After seeing what mischief he can get himself into, and not finding any, he falls asleep. He dreams of being chased by a giant squirrel. When he falls down a hole, he lands in his toy box, on top of his favorite squeak toys. While playing with the cow, the others (horses, pigs, and ducks) start to grow and move around. Soon all the squeak toys circle Jack and he must find a way out. When he sees an opening, a large duck blocks his path. Jack and the duck try to out bark and out quack each other. Pretty soon Jack sees an opening and makes a run for it. As he does, all the squeak toys vanish in a puff of smoke and a cow sneezing on him awakens Jack. Thinking the cow is his squeak toy, Jack runs inside the house and looks inside his toy box to see if all the squeak toys are there. [close]

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MY THOUGHTS ON JACK'S DREAMS COME TO LIFE BY SARA JACKSON

2010-05-06T23:30:00.000-07:00

JACK"S DREAMS COME TO LIFE
BY SARA JACKSON

About Sara Jackson

Professional author Sara Jackson is a graduate of San Francisco's Academy of Art University, where she earned her Bachelor's degree in screenwriting. After graduating, she became a freelance writer for The American Canyon Eagle. Ms. Jackson is a regular contributor of Gorezone Magazine, and she has written numerous book and movie reviews for Scars Magazine. She has also written opinion articles for the Times Herald, most of which address the issue of animal rights.

MY THOUGHTS

This book is a cute little story about a dog named Jack who is getting into a little bit of mischief trying to find something to play with and still has a lot of puppy left in him. He passes up the chance to play with a couple puppies because he is a big dog now. Jack falls asleep under his favorite tree at the ranch and begins to dream. He dreams about all sorts of things and one of them is a 5 foot squirrel which really scared him, a duck that puffed his chest out at him and a box of toys and he is then awakened by a cow and he runs into the house.

I think this book has a pretty good story line and my son just loved looking at the cute pictures but I feel that it was written just a little bit on the choppy side for me but that didn't seem to bother my son any except at the end it just kind of stops and it feels like there should be more to the story. Over all I feel that I could recommend this book to children around the ages of 2-4.

I would like to thank Sara Jackson and Jaimie from Pump up Your Book for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

I was provided this book from the author Sara Jackson and Jaimie from Pump up Your Book. This review is of my own honest opinion on the book that I have recieved from this company free of charge to do this review and that in no way influences the way I do my reviews. I am under no obligation to give a positive or negative review. All reviews are of my own thoughts and should not influence a non-purchase on any item soley based on my reviews as these are only my own opinions.

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2010-04-30T01:44:00.000-07:00

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MY THOUGHTS ON "THE RAINDROP" BY BRIAN MCCLURE

2010-04-26T20:35:00.000-07:00

THE RAINDROP

BY BRIAN MCCLURE

Illustrated by Buddy Plumlee

Published: February 1st 2006 by Universal Flag Publishing

Details: Hardcover, 36 pages
isbn: 1933426012 (isbn13: 9781933426013)

This book is about a raindrop that begins in the clouds thinking it has no purpose and then is shown going through the water cycle and learning that it does have a purpose. I thought this book was great. I read this book to my two younger boys one is 5 and the other is 10. Although the 10 year old has learned this in school already he very much enjoyed it and it was a good learning tool for the 5 year old. The rhyming of the book is very catchy and I think is very useful in keeping their attention as well as the wonderful pictures in this book. Both of the boys really liked looking at the pictures which go very well with this story.

It is well written and is a very informative book which taught the boys the water cycle without them realizing they were learning something. I liked that and I really liked the fact that it teaches them a lesson that you are important and you do have a purpose. Everything has a purpose you just might not know exactly what it is until you get to the end of the cycle.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Ohio born native Brian McClure is the Founder and President of The Universal Flag and its affiliate companies. He is an author, human rights advocate and messenger of the oneness of all. Inside of the Universal Flag Companies, he set up a Non Profit Foundation to help relieve the suffering which he has witnessed in third world countries, along with spreading the Universal Flags throughout the World. The flag was recently paraded and flown at The United Nations as part of World Peace Day.

Brian has been interviewed on countless national radio shows and has been in a number of publications including CNN, CBS & NBC TV. He is the host the hit radio show, "A Call To Consciousness" – which is heard weekly on KTLK 1150AM in Los Angeles and KFNX 110AM in Phoenix Arizona.

He has spoken at many organizations, churches and institutions including The Agape Spiritual Center, The Inside Edge and The Onion based at the Unity Spiritual movement Center. Brian’s humanitarian efforts have extended worldwide. Recently Brian took it upon himself to visit and document impoverished communities in Sierra Leone which had just ended an 11 year war several years before, and Uganda. Upon his return he has been very proactive creating awareness about the real conditions which go largely unreported in the US.

Brian once stated: ''The power of a symbol cannot be underestimated. Politicians use symbols to gather and mobilize support. Corporations use logos to create effective, profitable brand loyalties. Now, the world has a new symbol, the Universal Flag is one that calls forth promise and potential for all. It defines our interconnectedness and oneness with ALL.” As Brian has said many times, “the Universal Flag Symbol acts as a signpost reminding us of our deepest truths. The symbol represents a world filled with infinite possibilities.”

Brian has developed an awareness of equality among all people and nationalities. His primary goal is to help people remember that inside each of us we hold the higher truths that are transforming our world.

Though the uplifting rhymes and profound messages of acceptance, respect and understanding, author Brian D. McClure educates and entertains children, parents and grandparents in the adventurous journey of The Raindrop. In this story, The Raindrop experiences many emotions as it travels from feelings of uselessness to the discovery of its importance and Interdependence of all things big and small.

The Raindrop like the other seven books in The Brian D. McClure Children’s book series offer universal life lessons that empower and educate the whole family.

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I would like to thank the author Brian D. McClure, Pump up your books and The Cadence Group for giving me the opportunity to review this great book and a big thanks to Cheryl for putting up with the e-mails and the questions we have as bloggers. Everyone has been great to work with. Thanks.

I was provided this book from the author Brian D. McClure and Universal Flag Publishing. This review is of my own honest opinion on the book that I have recieved from this company free of charge to do this review and that in no way influences the way I do my reviews. I am under no obligation to give a positive or negative review. All reviews are of my own thoughts and should not influence a non-purchase on any item soley based on my reviews as these are only my own opinions.

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2010-04-26T20:25:00.000-07:00

THE RAINDROP

BY BRIAN D. MCCLURE

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DESCRIPTION (from publisher)

Though the uplifting rhymes and profound messages of acceptance, respect and understanding, author Brian D. McClure educates and entertains children, parents and grandparents in the adventurous journey of The Raindrop. In this story, The Raindrop experiences many emotions as it travels from feelings of uselessness to the discovery of its importance and Interdependence of all things big and small.

The Raindrop like the other seven books in The Brian D. McClure Children's book series offer universal life lessons that empower and educate the whole family.

I have been given an opportunity to give away 1 copy of this book.

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MY THOUGHTS ON PENNY & RIO THE MYSTERIOUS BACKYARD MEETING

2010-04-26T00:39:00.000-07:00

PENNY & RIO "THE MYSTERIOUS BACKYARD MEETING"

BY JENNIFER SWANSON

ILLUSTRATED BY ROSITA SCHANDY & NEAL WOOTEN

This is a cute story about two dogs named Penny and Rio. One of the dogs lays around and sleeps and the other one seems to be on the go most of the time. She is always wondering what the other animals are up to. She is all for protecting hers and the neighbors house from the other animals and keeps up until she finds out the real reason the other animals are having meetings in her yard and trying to get in her neighbors house.

This is an early chapter book which is geared for learning and is the first in a series. My 10 year old started reading this book and was getting a bit confused trying to figure out which dog was talking. He is ADHD and sometimes has a hard time concentrating. I then went ahead and read the book to him and the 5 year old and he understood it fine then. The kids enjoyed this story and it really sounded like our 2 dogs. One of them is layed back and the other just bounces off the walls running from door to door wanting to get out and see whats in the yard so the kids could really relate to that. The kids both followed along with the story quite well and are ready to read the second book now. All in all I would say this book is good and the kids did enjoy the story and the pictures and it is a book that they will want to here again.

A bit of interesting information about Jennifer Swanson

Aside from writing books about dogs, Jennifer is committed to helping animals. She firmly believes in adopting dogs, and has taught her children the same values. “There are so many wonderful dogs out there, just waiting for a good home. I feel we need to help them become the great companions that they are meant to be.”

I would like to thank Jennifer Swanson for giving me the opportunity to read and review her book.

I was provided this book from the author Jennifer Swanson through Mom Relations. This review is of my own honest opinion on the book that I have recieved from the author free of charge to do this review and that in no way influences the way I do my reviews. I am under no obligation to give a positive or negative review. All reviews are of my own thoughts and should not influence a non-purchase on any item soley based on my reviews as these are only my own opinions.

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2010-04-23T20:48:00.000-07:00

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MY THOUGHTS ON~The Adventures of Joe-Joe Nut & Biscuit Bill - Case #1 The Great Pie Catastrophe by Renee Hand

2010-04-16T08:14:00.000-07:00

The Adventures of Joe-Joe Nut & Biscuit Bill - Case #1 The Great Pie Catastrophe

BY RENEE HAND

published: March 1st 2010 by North Star Press

details: Paperback, 48 pages

isbn: 087839351X (isbn13: 9780878393510)

DESCRIPTION (from publisher)

Down in Acorn Valley, just before the 42nd Annual Pie Festival could begin, a crime was committed. Someone stole Miss Cluck's Blueberry Pie that she was going to enter into the Pie Contest. Who did she call to come to her aid? She called the best detectives in the valley of course, Joe-Joe Nut and Biscut Bill Animal Detectives. As the discover clues and gather facts, the hunt begins and Joe-Joe and Biscuit follow animal tracks that lead them to four different suspects. Bears, ducks, frogs, racoons...oh my! But who committed the crime? Use your deduction and reasoning skills to solve the case along with Joe-Joe and Biscuit. Learn about animal tracks and some of the animals who make them. Can the case be solved before the judging of the pies? Come find out in Book #1: The Great Pie Catastrophe.

MY THOUGHTS

This book was a very good learning tool for my son who is 10. Before I received this book to review I had a meeting with my son's teacher and was told that he needed to work on reading for 15-30 min every night to build up his reading and comprehension skills. He is ADHD and has a very hard time concentrating and comprehending when reading. He reads great and with good speed but tends to not care about remembering any of it mostly because of lack of concentration. He of course didn't want anything to do with it at first because he thought it was more work for him to do. I am very pleased to say that he did very well with this book and after starting to read it actually enjoyed it. I think that the way it is designed that it was easier for him to remember because of each chapter going into detail with the clues and then it follows up. It seems to be written in a way that the kids like the story and it keeps them interested and they want to learn more. I had him reading it to his little brother and his brother was asking questions and he was really doing well telling his brother about the clues and explaining things. They liked reading the animal facts and questions in the back of the book and all about the animal tracks. I feel that this book is well written and was really a great learning tool that the kids actually had fun with and didn't even realize they were learning at the same time.

Please check out Renee's website. She has some great books out and will be releasing the second in this series of books The Adventures of Joe-Joe Nut & Biscuit Bill in the Fall of 2010.

I would really like to thank Renee Hand for giving me the opportunity to read and review this great book.

I was provided this book from Renee Hand. This review is of my own honest opinion on the book that I have recieved from her free of charge to do this review and that in no way influences the way I do my reviews. I am under no obligation to give a positive or negative review. All reviews are of my own thoughts and should not influence a non-purchase on any item soley based on my reviews as these are only my own opinions.

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2010-04-15T23:06:00.000-07:00

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WINNERS OF "I HAS A HOTDOG" BY PROFESSOR HAPPYCAT

2010-04-13T07:14:00.000-07:00

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WINNERS OF "THE AUTISM BOOK" BY ROBERT SEARS

2010-04-13T06:50:00.000-07:00

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POST 3 A Musing Mom (Taylorclac6)

POST 1 misusedinnocence

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MY THOUGHTS ON "I HAS A HOTDOG" BY PROFESSOR HAPPYCAT

2010-04-11T11:48:00.000-07:00

published : April 20th 2010 by Grand Central Publishing

details: Paperback, 192 pages
isbn: 0446566381 (isbn13: 9780446566384)

description (from publisher): I HAS A BWAIN!!1!
An you thawt we dint! Now Professor Happycat tells you what's in it and, from I HAS A HOTDOG.com and beyond, lets over 200 LOLdogs loose on the world, all barking the truth about kibble, toys, and bad kitties. This collection of favorites and never-before-seen photos will have you barking for more!

For all you hoomins, a LOLdog is a kay-nine picture with a funny, misspelled caption.
I HAS A BWAIN!!1! An you thawt we dint! Now Professor Happycat tells you what's in it and, from I HAS A HOTDOG.com and beyond, lets over 200 LOLdogs loose on the world, all barking the truth about kibble, toys, and bad kitties. This collection of favorites and never-before-seen photos will have you barking for more!

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MY THOUGHTS

I read the book and thought it was a little difficult to read at first because of the way the words were spelled I kept having to re-read a few things but then found out after handing it to the kids it was just me they read it fine (probably cause it is just the way they would have spelled it). They didn't have a problem sounding the words out at all and my 10 yr old read the words fine it didn't slow him down a bit. The pictures are great I really liked that about the book because I happen to love dogs I have a few of my own. The kids flew through the book the younger one couldn't read all the words yet so the older one was reading it to him. He thought he was a comedian and his little brother was just laughing so hard. I really like the fact that they were actually in the same room together reading and laughing together with this book instead of fighting like they normally do. My kids keep walking around repeating there favorite sayings from the book. One of the sayings that is the 5 yr olds favorite is "I didn't hit you...I high-fived your face. They are still laughing about that one. I would recommend this book as this is one I would buy for my kids I see them reading this one over and over again.

I would like to thank Ben Huh (aka Professor Happycat), Hachette Book Group & The Product Review Place for the opportunity to review this book.

I was provided this book from Hachette Book Group through The Product Review Place. This review is of my own honest opinion on the book that I have recieved from this company free of charge to do this review and that in no way influences the way I do my reviews. I am under no obligation to give a positive or negative review. All reviews are of my own thoughts and should not influence a non-purchase on any item soley based on my reviews as these are only my own opinions.

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2010-04-09T00:36:00.000-07:00

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BOOK REVIEW FOR THE MONSTER MIX-UP BY VICTORIA L. JOHNSON

2010-03-27T23:01:00.000-07:00

The Monster Mix-up

by Victoria L. Johnson

(2004, paperback, 42 pages)

ISBN: 978-0-8059-6125-6

I give this book a 3 out of 5 star rating

Are you afraid of monsters when the lights go out? Stephen and Kevin have a major problem – they are quite sure that a monster lives down the hall, just waiting for them to go to sleep so it can stalk them and keep them awake all night long through sheer fright. The boys work together to form a plan to capture the monster and protect their family but find a huge surprise waiting for everyone when they spring the trap and actually catch the beast.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Victoria L. Johnson lives with her husband Steve and sons Stephen and Kevin in Swanton, Ohio. She enjoys collecting dolls, reading books, and spending time with her children. The material for this book is based on a true story – as she explains, “My boys did this to me one night. After I was sure they were asleep I wrote the book.”

The kids liked the book because it was about monsters and of course they think monsters are after them too. The book is pretty well written. The author is the mother of the two boys named in the book. I felt overall the story was alright. I couldn't find this book on goodreads or any other place that sells books. If you would like to purchase this book you must do so through Dorrance Publishing Co. I feel that I wouldn't have purchased this book for it is a bit too costly for me. The book is said to have 42 pages although the story is only on 29 pages several of those pages are blank.

I was provided this book The Monster Mix-Up from Dorrance Publishing company. This review is of my own honest opinion on the product that I have recieved from this company free of charge to do this review and that in no way influences the way I do my reviews. I am under no obligation to give a positive or negative review. All reviews are of my own thoughts and should not influence a non-purchase on any item soley based on my reviews as these are only my own opinions.

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MY REVIEW FOR EVORAKIDS ORAL CARE AND GIVEAWAY

2010-03-27T21:16:00.000-07:00

THE FIRST PROBIOTIC ORAL CARE SYSTEM FOR KIDS
DESIGNED FOR KIDS AGES 3-10 AND IT HELPS TO
SUPPORT HEALTHY TEETH AND GUMS

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EvoraKids™ reaches where toothbrushes and floss can’t – into the crevices on the pits and fissures in the chewing surfaces of teeth.

I will have to say I was kind of wondering how this product was going to work out with my son. He is 5 years old and will say he has brushed his teeth when in fact he hadn't. He gets excited about brushing his teeth now when he knows he is going to get a evorakids tablet to chew after. He likes the cherry flavor and really enjoys helping mom out with a review. Something for just him to try. We waited about a week after receiving the tablets to start using them because he had a dentist appointment to get his teeth cleaned this last week and it worked out about right. I really wanted to see how his teeth were doing. I didn't tell the dentist anything about the evorakids when she cleaned his teeth. I just started asking questions and she had said his teeth looked really good. Now whether that is because he knows he will get a tablet to chew and brushes his teeth better or if it is the tablets themselves something is working. I did notice that they looked cleaner after about a week of use. I still only had him brushing his teeth in the morning before school and then before bedtime.

evorakids works around the clock
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Simple for kids to take on their own

My son loves the flavor of them and it makes it easy to have him chew one after brushing because I know if he doesn't like the taste of something he will fight not to take it. All in all I feel that the Evorakids is working and we will continue to use it in my household.

I would like to thank Oragenics and evorakids for giving me this opportunity to review their product.

I was provided products from evorakids and oragenics. This review is of my own honest opinion on the product that I have recieved from this company free of charge to do this review and that in no way influences the way I do my reviews. I am under no obligation to give a positive or negative review. All reviews are of my own thoughts and should not influence a non-purchase on any item soley based on my reviews as these are only my own opinions.

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2010-03-27T20:55:00.000-07:00

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2010-03-26T08:31:00.000-07:00

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2010-03-22T18:31:00.000-07:00

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2010-03-19T00:31:00.000-07:00

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2010-03-16T18:11:00.000-07:00

THE AUTISM BOOK

BY ROBERT SEARS, MD

With clarity and compassion, Dr. Robert Sears guides the reader through the maze of autism, explaining what precautions parents can take to decrease their baby's risk, how to detect autism at the earliest possible age, and how to proceed once a diagnosis has been made. The book provides parents with a simple and clear understanding of the biomedical treatment approach that Dr. Sears has used successfully with many of his young patients. It lays out a plan for developmental, behavioral, and learning therapies; shows parents how to begin treatments without a doctor's help; presents information on vaccines and their safe use; and includes an extensive resources section.

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REVIEW OF DANNY THE DRAGON "MEETS JIMMY" DVD AND FOLLOWING IS MY INTERVIEW WITH TINA TURBIN

2010-03-14T18:50:00.000-07:00

I would like to start by thanking Tina Turbin for giving me the opportunity to review this dvd and for the interview following this review.

DANNY THE DRAGON "MEETS JIMMY" DVD

BY TINA TURBIN
SCHEDULED TO BE RELEASED IN APRIL 2010

The book Danny the Dragon "Meets Jimmy" is a good book and easy for the children to understand and is very colorful (my review of the book Danny the Dragon "Meets Jimmy" from Feb. 28th post). I watched this dvd and the first thing I thought about was my neice she is mostly deaf from a childhood illness although she is in High School now and has done very well for herself as she reads lips so well. I just think something like this would have been a wonderful thing for her when she was younger. I know that it can be hard to communicate with a child that has hearing problems and I for one fall into the catagory where the family members didn't all learn the sign language as we should have to communicate effectively because she could hear a little bit with a hearing aid but not well enough. I really enjoyed the fact that all children can enjoy having this story read to them not only for the children that can hear the story but for the children that are deaf.

Tina Turbin's dvd is this wonderful book put on dvd for children who are deaf. She is reading this story along with Carol Downing, who is the Associate Director of Blossom Montessori School for the deaf who is interpreting this book.

The beginning of the dvd has a message from Tina Turbin with some very interesting facts and some information about the Blossom Montessori School for the deaf and this school is 1 of only 2 in the United States.

I would definitely recommend this dvd because I think it is a wonderfully read and interpreted book and would be a joy for any child to see. My son loved it and he hears just fine and was intrigued by the sign language and was trying to sign along with Carol as she interpreted the book. I also love the fact that "Tina is generously donating half the profits of this DVD to increase awareness and support of literacy and education for the Blossom Montessori School for the Deaf, and half the profits to other causes which support literacy and education for the welfare of all children. Tina is honored to be able to help".

A little bit about the Author Tina Turbin. She has enjoyed many years working with children and their families educating them on celiac disease, allergies and gluten-free issues. She lends her expertise to a variety of weekly publications, radio shows, and web sites. She has her own gluten-free resource web site http://www.glutenfreehelp.info/.

http://www.tinaturbin.com/

http://www.dannythedragon.com/

Nominee for Best Children's Picture Book 2009

Book Tour http://is.gd/4u7Fs

MY INTERVIEW WITH TINA TURBIN SHE IS A PUBLISHED AUTHOR, RESEARCHER AND HUMANITARIAN.

1) What inspired you to write your first book?

Life around me inspires me all the time and of course people, music, other authors, movies- so many things inspired me to do this Danny the Dragon book.

2) When did you start going to the childrens hospitals, visiting and reading to them? It really looks like they just love the time you spend with them.
Soon after the book was published I wanted to meet with the kids, families and be more involved than just sell books. I love families and I TOTALLY love seeing the looks on the kids faces when I read the book or when I do an activity time with them. Fascinating and so incredibly satisfying.

3) What do you like about being a writer of childrens books?
I love having and creating these ideas, visions and imparting them to others through the written word. It is my dream come true to share lovely, creative and fun ideas and inspire others to look at life possibly in a new way, a pleasant way, a fun way about the world or magical things. I feel kids can and should have a pleasant childhood and take that into their adult life. I like knowing I can make these changes for anyone- even the moms and dads. I have so much to share.

4) What motivates and inspires you to write?
I was always very imaginative and into the Arts from as far back I can recall but I wrote my first children’s story at age 16.
I had made a decision when I saw on my first born child, that I wanted to set aside my personal goals like writing. I found being a mom so wonderful, satisfying and fun. I soon had three children, we loved to read and play games with books and ideas were rolling around in my little head. I always knew that as they got older I would someday get back into writing again.

5) How did you think up Danny the Dragon?
I have no idea, I have many ideas and characters to still write about.

6) What is your favorite thing about Danny the Dragon?
I love his charm and mannerisms, and of course those big red shoes!

7) When will you have another dvd or book coming out?
Absolutely, as this is the first in this particular Danny the Dragon series. I have a previous book, and am writing a cookbook for kids on a gluten-free diet.

8) What made you decide to add sign language to your books?

I visited a school to do a reading of my Danny the Dragon book and the school works with kids from very young all through High School and they had a number for deaf students. Carol Downing did the sign while I read to these lovely children. These kids amazed me, the staff inspired me and I walked away from that day with a new view on many aspects, and so did my photographer who came with me for the reading. I got in the car and my ideas starting rolling away on how I could help or do more. I first attended a fund raiser and donated to that and that was not enough. So now we have the DVD as well. The profits of this DVD all are donated by me to the school and areas of Literacy and education. Statistically, HS deaf styidents graduate with a 4th greade reading level. I coud not walk away knowing that, and not get involved. I love to help.

9) How do you find the time to write, do research and do all these wonderful things you do for these children and then also have time to educate people on allergies and gluten-free products plus you have a family on top of that? That's a lot on 1 persons plate.

Yes, it is. I have to admit it takes a lot of organization, planning and time. I also surround myself with people who are into what I am doing and believe in what I am doing. This helps a lot and I have an incredible small team that help me.

Again I would like to thank Tina Turbin for the valuable time she spent answering my questions and it has been a joy working with her throughout this interview and also Imagination Publishing Group for supplying me with this dvd.

I was provided products from Tina Turbin and Imagination Publishing Group. This review is of my own honest opinion on the product that I have recieved from this company free of charge to do this review and that in no way influences the way I do my reviews. I am under no obligation to give a positive or negativereview. All reviews are of my own thoughts and should not influence a non-purchase on any item soley based on my reviews as these are only my own opinions.

TIME FOR FRIDAY FOLLOW

2010-03-11T23:23:00.000-08:00

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2010-03-11T22:49:00.000-08:00

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TIME FOR FRIDAY FOLLOW

2010-03-05T05:32:00.000-08:00

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MY REVIEW FOR DANNY THE DRAGON "MEETS JIMMY" BY TINA TURBIN

2010-02-28T19:39:00.000-08:00

I would like to start by saying thank you to Tina Turbin for giving me the opportunity to review this wonderful book DANNY THE DRAGON "MEETS JIMMY" BY TINA TURBIN AND THE CD ~DANNY THE DRAGON "DREAMS" BY TINA TURBIN. Nominee for Best Children's Picture Book 2009

Published: December 19th 2008 by Imagination Publishing Group Hardcover, 32 pages

ISBN10: 0980072115
ISBN13: 9780980072112

The picture above is of my youngest son and he sat there for a long while listening to the cd read him the story over and over again. He just loved this book and he said his favorite part of the book is when Danny the Dragon comes out of the shell. The pictures are very colorful and very well done and I would like to say that Aija Jasuna is a very talented artist and I think that also has a lot to do with keeping a childs attention along with this great and well written story. I have to say that my son usually flips through a book real quick just to see if he thinks he will like it and then moves to the next. I was very pleased to see that he picked it up and looked through it and had a smile on his face while he was searching through it. I really liked the fact that the children were so polite and helpful and I am thinking maybe some of that will rub off on them ( I can only hope). The book is well written and very easy for the kids to understand and I enjoyed reading it to them probably as much as they liked it.

The CD DREAMS has the story being read by Janis Welch and 10 songs composed by Lisa Miller, Jason Turbin, and Ali Helnwein. The CD is wonderful and quite frankly after a long day at work laying down with the kids to listen to the story and then the music I was very pleased with the soothing effect it has. It is very relaxing not only does it calm the kids down it is a great help to mom also. All profits from this CD go to the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University Medical Center.

http://www.tinaturbin.com/

http://www.dannythedragon.com/

Nominee for Best Children's Picture Book 2009

Book Tour http://is.gd/4u7Fs

Again I would like to thank Tina Turbin and also would like to thank Imagination Publishing Group for supplying me with this book and cd.

I was provided products from Tina Turbin and Imagination Publishing Group. This review is of my own honest opinion on the product that I have recieved from this company free of charge to do this review and that in no way influences the way I do my reviews. I am under no obligation to give a positive or negative review. All reviews are of my own thoughts and should not influence a non-purchase on any item soley based on my reviews as these are only my own opinions.

JUST LET ME LIE DOWN BOOK GIVEAWAY (ENDED)

2010-02-25T17:28:00.000-08:00

JUST LET ME LIE DOWN

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Kristin van Ogtrop knows she's lucky--fulfilling career, great husband, three healthy kids, and, depending on the hamster count, an impressive roster of pets. She also knows she is tired. Always.

Using stories and insights from her own life, she provides a lexicon for the half-insane working mom. Anyone who has left a meeting to race to the Halloween parade immediately understands van Ogtrop's definition of "Kill the messenger" as "The action you must take in order to forget about the office for a time--that is, to remove your Blackberry/Treo/iPhone/whatever from your person and store it as far away as your neurotic self will allow." Filled with essays, lists, and resonant observations, JUST LET ME LIE DOWN establishes van Ogtrop as the Erma Bombeck of the new millennium.

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CONTEST ENDS MARCH 21ST 2010 AT MIDNIGHT CENTRAL STANDARD TIME.

UPCOMING REVIEW

2010-02-25T08:07:00.000-08:00

I will be doing a review on Suzanne Jessee's "Me Time, Positive Day – Peaceful Night" CD.

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2010-02-22T18:53:00.000-08:00

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UPCOMING REVIEW ON DANNY THE DRAGON "MEETS JIMMY"

2010-02-19T19:25:00.000-08:00

I will be doing a review on DANNY THE DRAGON . The author is TINA TURBIN she is a very interesting person and also very busy from what I can tell. Tina Turbin also has another site that you may be interested in and that is http://www.glutenfreehelp.info/. Tina Turbin is a published author, researcher and humanitarian. She writes about and is actively involved in issues relating to children, families, literacy, education, celiac disease, gluten and childhood allergies. I have been given a wonderful opportunity to review some of her products.

UPCOMING REVIEW

2010-02-19T18:49:00.000-08:00

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