Children’s Ezine Guardian Angel Kids: Math Concepts – February 2012 Issue

CONTACT: Donna McDine, Editor-in-Chief, Guardian Angel Kids Ezine
Email: submissions@guardian-angel-kids.com.
Website: http://guardian-angel-kids.com/  

Children’s Ezine Guardian Angel Kids: Math Concepts – February 2012 Issue

 

Teaching math concepts beyond traditional number problems opens up creative opportunities for both teachers and students. Different strategies include the use of poetry, stories, engaging articles, and activities that get the body and mind working in unison. 

Come explore the world of "Math Concepts" in the Guardian Angel Kids February 2012 issue and learn how to tell time, add, subtract, and divide, rap to numbers through poetry, learn the history of pennies, how powerful zero truly is, and hands on math activities. Make it a family learning experience and fun will surely be had by one and all.

 

Letter from the EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Donna M. McDine 

 

Featured Books: 

Learn to Count 1-10 flip book by Eugene Ruble

Sparkie: A Star Afraid of the Dark book video by Susann Batson

 

Children’s poetry, SHORT STORIES, and articles: 

• “Can You Tell Time?” quiz by Marion Tickner – explores the different timepieces before the technology explosion.  
• “How Many Are Half?” poetry by Donna J. Shepherd – Grandma’s delicious chocolate chip cookie treat and how the cookies are shared. 
• “Numbers Rap,” poetry by Bill Kirk – the wonder of numbers all around us. 
• “Cookies with Sprinkles,” by Shari L. Klase and illustrated by Julie Hammond – a whimsical adventure to Grandma’s house. 
• “The Value of Pennies,” by Gina Napoli – discover the history and significance of pennies. 
• “The All Powerful Nothing,” by Mary Reina – learn about the power of zero and how it turns nothing into something.  
• “Hands on Math Activities for Home or School,” by Kathy Stemke – get moving and grooving with enjoyable Math activities. 
• “Hopscotch Math,” by Karen Robuck – teach and reinforce basic Math skills with the fun of hopscotch. 

Visit Guardian Angel Kid today and http://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.

Children's Book Giveaway!

Would you like to win a copy of Poodle and Doodle? Click this link for more information!
http://mymcbooks.wordpress.com/2012/01/22/book-reviewgiveaway-poodle-doodle-ends-feb-11th/#comments

Guardian Angel Kids: Siblings – January 2012 Issue

The Guardian Angel Kids January 2012 theme for the month is all about siblings. Come along and reminisce about your childhood through the delightful poetry and stories in this month's issue and don't forget to share your memories with your children.

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Donna M. McDine

FEATURED BOOKS:

• My Sister is My Best Friend - a TRILINGUAL Flip Book by Nicole Weaver, illustrated by Clara Batton Smith 
• My Brother, the Frog by Kevin McNamee, illustrated by Alexander Morris  

CHILDREN’S POETRY, SHORT STORIES, AND ARTICLES:

• “My Little Brother” by Katie (age 10) – the antics of a little brother and his big sister’s frustration. 
• “Hailey’s Homework” by Juliana Jones and illustrated by Jack Foster – Young Hailey is too little for homework and makes up her own assignment with unhappy results.
• “Monsters and Brothers” by Judy L. Forney and illustrated by Samantha Bell – The roller coaster ride of brothers and how they tease one another. 
• "Keys to Help Your Child Score Well on Standardized Tests” by Nicole Weaver - Tips to help you prepare your child for standardized tests beyond the studying. 

FEATURED DRAWING, GAMES and ACTIVITIES:

• Draw and paint your brothers and sisters with Painting Board
• Featured Games from Guardian Angel Publishing Books  

Visit Guardian Angel Kids today at http://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 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Guardian-Angel-Kids-Ezine#!/pages/Guardian-Angel-Kids-Ezine/163785080346247.

Please feel free to drop Editor-in-Chief, Donna McDine, an email at submissions@guardian-angel-kids.com and let her know what you think of Guardian Angel Kids and what you'd like to see in the future. The Guardian Angel Kids Ezine staff and contributors look forward to your visit.

New Year's Day Hidden Picture Puzzle/Coloring Page

A special treat! A hidden picture puzzle by Liz Ball. To order books with her hidden picture puzzles or Topsy Turvy Land, click HERE. Enjoy!

*Click on picture to print out full size ready to be colored, or right click on the picture, and then 'save picture as...' and then you can print it out using your photo program.

Dixie Phillips Visits Topsy Turvy Land

Dixie Phillips began writing seasonal plays for children in 1987. These ministry resources have been published by Abingdon Press, Standard Publishing, Eldridge Publishing, Evangelizing Today's Child and Gospel Publishing House. 


One of Dixie's children's books, Stubby's Destiny, was awarded the 2008 Best Children's Animal Story by Books and Authors. Guardian Angel Publishing has released Dixie's children's books; "Angel Eyes," "Stubby's Destiny," "One Noble Journey," "Baby Jesus is Missing," "Cinderfella and the Furry Godmother," and "Stilts the Stork." 


Dixie contributed to an award-winning devotional book and has ghostwritten books on marriage, health, poetry and personal testimonies. She is currently a topical curriculum writer for Randall House. 

Giveaway! My Favorite Bible by Rondi DeBoer and Christine Tangvald

Would you like to opportunity to own this Bible? Leave a comment below telling me why this Bible would make a good addition to your home or church library. That's it! I'll put all the names in a virtual hat and post a winner on December 15. Please remember to 'follow' the blog for updates. - Donna

With the vibrant illustrations and engaging text in this Bible storybook, you can enjoy sharing the best-loved stories of the Bible with the children in your life and encourage a life-long love for the Word of God. My Favorite Bible is a book of exciting Bible stories and activity pages that guide children through the foundational truths of Scripture.

Each story is fully illustrated and includes a simple narrative full of things kids love: repetition, rhythm, and energy, along with a key biblical theme, a key Bible verse, and discussion questions to help adults introduce children to the Bible.

The colorful illustrations will capture the imaginations of children ages 4–8, and the stories will help adults to pass along the most important truth in life—the Gospel. Families will cherish this time as they read, listen, learn, and love, growing closer to one another even as they grow closer to God.

This is not a children’s Bible. It is a Bible story book that includes key verses and parent pages called “Family Talk” and “Family Fun” to assist adults in discussing the stories with children.

Giveaway courtesy of Revell Publishing, I have one copy of  My Favorite Bible to give away.

Enter to Win a Copy of Baby Jesus Is Missing

Phillips and Phillips Music is giving away a free copy of Dixie's book "Baby Jesus is Missing." To enter the drawing, visit this link - http://www.phillipsandphillipsmusic.com/free-christmas-book.html, click on CONTACT US and write your name, email, and tell us in 50 words or less how you plan to keep JESUS in Christmas this year. One lucky winner will be announced December 14th. They will cover the shipping too! Merry Christmas!

Kit Grady Visits Topsy Turvy Land

 

Kit Grady is a wonderful illustrator with whimsical and joyful art. She illustrated my book, Bradybug, (Guardian Angel Publishing) with beautiful and sweet illustrations.

Visit Kit's blog for more information about Kit and to enjoy more of her talent.

Christmas Hidden Picture Puzzle/Coloring Page

A special treat! A hidden picture puzzle by Liz Ball. To order books with her hidden picture puzzles or Topsy Turvy Land, click HERE. Enjoy!

*Click on picture to print out full size ready to be colored, or right click on the picture, and then 'save picture as...' and then you can print it out using your photo program.

Fun Coloring Page Widget for Christmas

Mayra Calvani Visits Topsy Turvy Land

Recently I had the pleasure of recording the voiceover for "The Doll Violinist" by Mayra Calvani, a sweet book about an orphan named Emma. Five days before Christmas, Emma is captivated by a doll in a shop window. Each day, she sneaks out of the orphanage to check if it’s been sold, but the shop owner, Madame Dubois, sends her away, but Emma keeps her hopes up that one day that doll will be hers. The illustrations by Amy Moreno are lovely.

Author: Mayra Calvani: http://www.mayrassecretbookcase.com/
Illustrations: Amy Cullings Moreno
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-61633-185-6; 1616331852
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-61633-186-3; 1616331860
eBook ISBN: 978-1-61633-187-0; 1616331879

ABC's Children's Picture Book Finalist
Honorable Mention Award in the 75th Annual Writers Digest Writing Competition

Violin books by Mayra:

Picture Book Month

Did you know November is Picture Book Month? Here's a great blog to help you celebrate!

http://picturebookmonth.com/



Thanksgiving Coloring Page and Hidden Picture Puzzle

Liz Ball shares a Hidden Picture Puzzle for Thanksgiving. Enjoy!

*Click on the picture, then print! It will print out full size ready to be colored. If that doesn't work with your printer, right click on the picture, and then 'save picture as...' and then you can print it out using your photo program.

Fiction Friday on Active Christian Media

Stacy Harp interviewed me for her Fiction Friday show on Active Christian Media. Click below to listen.

Listen to internet radio with acmedia on Blog Talk Radio

Internet Book Fair Blogfest

Ready to discover some wonderful books? We're having an online book fair! Click the link above to find other authors and their books, too!

My books are available through Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or any place books are sold. They can also be ordered individually or wholesale through the publishers' websites. Hope you find some great books!

Guardian Angel Publishing
Hidden Pictures Publishing