Snowman Hidden Picture Puzzle for Christmas!

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

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Guardian Angel Kids (GAK) - Aussie Animals, October 2014

Explore the wonders of down under in the October 2014 issue of Guardian Angel Kids Online Magazine.

http://www.guardian-angel-kids.com

Theme: 

Aussie Animals 

Letter from the Editor

Donna J. Shepherd, Poetry Ed.

Featured Story: 

Kangaroo Clues by Margot Finke

Poems: 

A Spiny Guy by Ann Ingalls

Platyplay by Ann Ingalls 

Nonfiction articles: 

What is a Quokka? by Shari L Klase

Australia’s Endangered Animals by Sherry Alexander

Jellybean Joey by Laura Thomas

Activity: 

Koalas Are Not Bears! by Barbara Cairns

Archives

Extra Activities

Freebies

Games

Videos

Sidewalk Art

Post by Donna J. Shepherd, Writer, Speaker, Singer.

Image courtesy of Serge Bertasius Photography at FreeDigitalPhotos.net

No More Gunk - Illustration Highlight

Even the teeth have personality in "No More Gunk!"

"Two Books in One. In NO MORE GUNK! short playful rhymes and humorous illustrations help children learn in a fun way the importance of proper dental hygiene. Tooth Tips in the back of the book encourage children to take care of their teeth. Snappy rhymes along with colorful and fun illustrations in OUCH! Sunburn! help children see the need to protect their skin in the sun. Sun Safety Tips included in the book reinforce the book's theme."

Coloring Page Featuring Bradybug

In a book that's both fact-filled and fun, a ladybug compares the words used to describe male and female animals. Donna J. Shepherd's lyrical rhymes and Kit Grady's charming illustrations tell a delightful story of a spirited little bug who provides a unique perspective on why names can be deceiving.

*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.

Purchase eBook or print book from Guardian Angel Publishing: http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/bradybug.htm

Be There Bedtime Stories Interview with Donna Shepherd

I was contacted by Mary at Be There Bedtime Stories to be interviewed for their blog. 

Here's a link: read.betherebedtimestories.com/in-the-muse-with-donna-shepherd/ 

Thanks, Mary, for the fun chat! 

Word Search - OUCH! Sunburn!

Click puzzle to enlarge and print.

 

Buy the NOOKbook: HERE.
Buy from Guardian Angel Publishing HERE. 

Happy Mother's Day!

Aren't they precious? Cooling off in the water is a favorite thing to do - just like kids in summer.

Summer Fun - Hidden Picture Puzzle/Coloring Page

"Fishing for Fun!"

Just click on the picture, then print out! Your very own Hidden Picture Puzzle courtesy of Liz Ball, creator of Hidden Treasures. 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.

A Rainbow of Birds by Janet Halfman, Illustrated by Jack Foster

Birds have their legends just like people do, and baby birds love to hear the stories. Papa Cardinal, whose job it is to pass down bird ways to his chicks, tells them the story of how birds gave the world the rainbow.  A Rainbow of Birds (Guardian Angel Publishing) by Janet Halfmann is one of the most colorful books I've seen from Jack Foster. He went all out bringing the colors of the rainbow to life. 

Janet's story is a delight and bonus activities in the back of the book teach about rainbows. Other recent titles by Janet include Eggs 1, 2,3: Who Will the Babies Be?, Home in the Cave, Star of the Sea, A Day in the Life of a Starfish, Good Night, Little Sea Otter, and Seven Miles to Freedom: The Robert Smalls Story. Janet has written thirty-five fiction and nonfiction books for children.

For more information about Janet, visit http://www.janethalfmann.com
More fun with Jack can be found here: http://jacktoon.blogspot.com

Topsy Turvy Downton Abbey

My Writing Processes Blog Tour

Margot Finke tagged me to join the "My Writing Processes Blog Tour." Each week, authors post answers to four Writing Process questions, then tag friends to play along the following week. Read Margot's post, and learn what she's working on here. 

What am I working on?

I just received a sneak peek at the cover of a new book from Guardian Angel Publishing coming soon called "Miss Emma Ant." Emma is the head designer of the ant hills, but some of the other ants are jealous, thinking they can do a better job. Jack Foster is illustrating and with the fun text and his funny illustrations, I think it will make children laugh and help them to see that everyone has gifts and talents unique to them. 

Jack and I have also completed another book soon to be released on Kindle. And of course, I always have a few others simmering on the stove. 

On the grownup writing front, I'm finishing up a novella - something different and challenging, but I love it. 

How does my work differ from others of its genre?

I write across multiple genres. I've written adult fiction, non-fiction, and for children. I've also written workshops, songs, and many magazine articles and reviews. both print and online.

Why do I write what I do?

I write picture books because I'm four years old inside. I love to go back to a simpler time and see the world through a child's eyes.

How does my writing process work? 

I usually see the end of a story, then a path to get there. The beginning is the last to get written. I'm left-handed so maybe that explains why I seem to work in a backward manner! 

WHO'S UP NEXT MONDAY? 

JENNIFER GLADDEN: Jennifer is a children’s author, mother of three, and a teacher who lives and writes in Pennsylvania. She is the author of three children’s books: A Star in the Night, Teresa’s Shadow, and Angel Donor through Guardian Angel Publishing. She also has written several children’s stories, poems and articles, and started her own Catholic e-zine titled My Light Magazine. Blog: http://www.jgladen.blogspot.com/

Hidden Picture - Can You Find the Animal in this Picture?

The dome on top of the bird feeder is supposed to be able to keep out critters. Did it?

PiBoIdMo and Miss Smith's Incredible Storybook by Michael Garland

For the past three years, I've participated in PiBoIdMo or Picture Book Idea Month, the creation of Tara Lazar on her excellent blog, Writing for Kids (While Raising Them).

The challenge for participants is to create thirty picture book concepts in thirty days. Writers who register and complete the challenge are eligible for prizes. This year, I received a wonderful prize - a signed hardcover copy of "Miss Smith's Incredible Storybook" written AND illustrated by Michael Garland.

What a fun book! It tells the tale of a teacher with a magical storybook where the characters leap from the pages into the classroom. The word 'incredible' is used in the title to describe the storybook, but what's really incredible is the artwork. If you look closely, you see many, many favorite characters from your childhood fairy tales. I'm sure this book will inspire many children to develop a love for books and discover that reading is not just a chore or an assignment, but one of the most fun things you can do!