Book Spotlight: No More Bad Secrets

 

Category:

Education, Personal Body Safety

Synopsis: 

No More Bad Secrets is a kid-to-kid guide on Safe Body Touch

Teaching children about Safe Body Touch, also known as Personal Body Safety, can seem like a scary and awkward issue for Parents, Caretakers, or even Educators at times.

This nonfiction book based on the Author’s personal story serves as a guide to aid in that discussion making it easier. With kid friendly language and illustrations it engages, entertains as well as empowers children.

Using a simple direct and age appropriate approach it teaches children a variety of topics such as:

• The difference between good and bad secrets
• Who to turn to for help if they are keeping a bad secret
• The difference between an appropriate and inappropriate touch

Designed for ages 4 and up, you can rest assured that concerned Parents, Caretakers and Educators can approach this topic with ease. Children would be able to receive guidance that they can understand, practice and put to use.

About the Author:

Daisy Copelin is an Early Childhood Educator who has had 6+ years of working in the Early Childhood Education field.(2018) She has worked with a wide range of children from different backgrounds ranging from both general and special needs population as well as children from disadvantaged circumstances. A graduate from Nyack College and has taken an extensive amount of courses in Childhood Education.

In addition to what she does she is passionate about educating children on “Personal Body Safety.” She believes that there is a need for child sexual abuse prevention in schools to combat the alarmingly high rise of sexual abuse.

Equipped with her passion for teaching children and her gift of leadership she is using her voice to spread awareness about age appropriate child abuse prevention and the NEED for it in the classrooms. You can visit her at www.daisycopelin.com for more information. You can also visit her Instagram page.  

Book Spotlight: Kace Learns to Fly

 

Category:

Children's Fiction

Synopsis:

Kace is the smallest of all his brothers and sisters and has a hard time growing or learning as quickly as they do.

Through hard work and keeping your head up, all things are possible!

This colorful, optimistically-written and insightful children’s book contains an uplifting story with a message for children to stay positive, no matter what they’ve been through.

All your goals — even if they’re high — are always within reach.


You can get your copy of Kace Learns to Fly from http://www.kacelearnstofly.com/. 

About the Author:

Laymon A Hicks isn’t a stranger when it comes to building resilience in young people. His message mission in life is to empower students to overcome obstacles and get back up! He has taken this message to 40+ states in front of nearly 500,000 students. When he is not traveling the nation to empower students, Laymon enjoys being home with his wife, Keisha, and daughter, Karsyn. They reside in Florida.

For more information, please visit www.LaymonHicks.com

Book Spotlight: The Day Momma Made Me Dance

Category:

Children's

Synopsis: 

One girl learns to dance with her momma after repeatedly not paying attention to rules. This girl has been unstoppable in the home and school. Until one day momma had to teach her how to follow all the rules. Find out why this girl danced for her momma.

 The Day Momma Made Me Dance is available in paperback and ebook from Amazon. 

About the Author: 

 Hello I am Patrice, a mother of two beautiful children. I am the big sister of two siblings but most of all i am me. I am a person that has had storms and mountains to climb. Believe it or not i am still climbing. I recently lost my mom to Cancer June 2017 and my best friend May 2017. By no means necessary am i here to paint print pictures about my life or surroundings. The books you will find from me will be my everyday life experiences. As a Mental Health Counselor, I have been listening, coaching and counseling others in various areas for over 12 years. Received my education from North Carolina public Schools, Later i attended Vance Granville Community College and received my Associates in Human Services Technology, Bachelors in Psychology from Argosy University and Masters In Forensic Psychology. I have owned and operated a mental health facility over the past 6 years. I am a over achiever. I like to excel and have tremendous drive and determination. I believe if at first you don’t succeed try again. Since birth I have always had to put myself first and stay on my personal growth pattern. Life is nothing but a journey or path and let me be the first to say it’s hard. Life is what you make it and it is full of twists and turns. Don’t forget the let downs and come ups.

For more information on this author, please visit her website.

Book Spotlight: The Zoo

Category:

Childrens

Synopsis:

A beautifully illustrated book essential for every child's library.

A day at the zoo may seem like fun, but something's going on, and the animals can't seem to get along with each other.

So what happens when an argument breaks out between the lion and the zebra, the lynx and the monkey, the bear and the elephant, and all the other zoo animals?

Read the story and find out in this amazing book for children and preteens.

This incredibly fun and witty book was carefully written by the experts of the genre to make reading fun and appealing, and it's perfect for kids of all ages.

The story focuses on the relationships created among the zoo animals, and it raises a wide range of issues, from friendship and temper management to captivity and proper behavior.

The simple and easy to understand text will give children the opportunity to have fun through reading and will give parents and teachers a starting point for discussion and exchange of ideas.

The book will help its readers understand a life lesson on team work and collaboration towards a common goal while having fun, as well as recognize the importance of temper control and of getting along.

Children and grown-ups will love the funny dialogue just as much as they will love the beautiful and colorful illustrations that will make reading more exciting than ever.

The text will also give children the opportunity to learn more about wild animals, their names and eating habits, as well as new vocabulary and expressions.

This book is available from Amazon and direct from the author's website. 

About The Authors:

Ronald Destra is a Floridian author, illustrator, publisher, and entrepreneur. Each of his books has a unique storyline that appeals to young ones, while teaching them about heavy subjects.

His books include: Best Friends, Santa's Little Helper, The Birthday Party, Hoppy the Frog, Tommy the Giraffe, The Little Hero, Fluffy the Bird, The Tattoo, Scrappy the Dog and many more.

Ronald Destra is the co-founder of Destra World Books Publishing. His passion is to help younger children learn that they do have a purpose in life and to never give up. 
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As Co-Founder & CEO of Miami-based Destra World Books Publishing, Juanita Destra — with her husband Ronald– provides professional literary services to authors and business owners. Their company specializes in book publishing, marketing, editing, graphic design, promotion and web development.

With a focus on multiple genres and formats, Destra World Books Publishing’s author-friendly business strategy allows writers to maintain all rights, worldwide distribution and 60% of net royalties from the company’s roster of distributors. Add to that prompt, friendly, hands-on customer service, which truly makes Destra World Books Publishing one of the best independent publishing houses in the U.S. Juanita notes, “You work hard to write your book. Now let our experts go to work for you on your projects. Author and business owners shine with us!”

Among Destra World Books Publishing’s first released titles is Hoppy the Frog, written by Ronald Destra. The title, available online everywhere– is aimed toward pre-teens, and designed to boost confidence, courage, character and perseverance. Juanita also collaborated with her husband on additional books Fluffy the Bird, Scrappy the Dog and Tommy the Giraffe.

Aside from her publishing expertise, Juanita has been employed in the medical field for many years which she strives to provide high-quality patient care.

 For more information, please visit RonaldDestra.com or JuanitaDestra.com.

Book Spotlight: The Adventures of Ms Addie Pants, Book 1

Category:

Children (ages 0-10)

Synopsis:

Love is to be shared, but Ms. Addie Pants was left on the side of the road with no one in sight. She wondered if there someone who would find her and give her a home she never had? Will her dreams ever come true? Discover Addie’s outcome in this timeless children's picture book about love healing fear between a girl and her dog.
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This children's pet book on dogs is a true story about a puppy in Texas that finds a home in New Hampshire. This book's main theme is that Love Heals Fear. It is about a strong little girl that is determined to save Addie and make her safe. It starts with abandonment and scary trucks zooming by.

Then she is discovered on the side of the road by a rescue hero who puts her on a plane with other puppies.

No one steps up to claim Addie when she arrives in NH but Addie hopes it is the little girl she saw waving to her when they were landing. It then describes the adventures of landing in Annie’s arms.

This children's ebook will delight many ages from birth to adult.

Three Free Color Pages are available for download once you purchase this book.

This book is available from Amazon (get it for FREE today, December 4th!)

About the Author:

Wendy "Ann" Van de Poll has rescued puppies and all kinds of animals since she was 5-years old. She is a bestselling and award-winning author, speaker and pet loss grief specialist. Wendy has run with the wolves in Minnesota, coyotes in Massachusetts, and foxes in her backyard. This is her first children's book.

For more information, please visit the author's website, or check her out on:
Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest

Book Spotlight: Best Friends

 

Category:

Children/Family

Synopsis:

They met each other by a stroke of luck and became inseparable friends from then on. Both were faced with terminal birth defects that would make anybody desolate for fear of death, yet it did not stop them from being the best they can be individually and for each other.

Death did separate them physically but Joseph's lives on, in his friend's thoughts, bringing smiles to his face as he has always done when was alive.


This book is available from Amazon and direct from the author's website.

About the Authors:

Ronald Destra is a Floridian author, illustrator, publisher, and entrepreneur. Each of his books has a unique storyline that appeals to young ones, while teaching them about heavy subjects.

His books include: Best Friends, Santa's Little Helper, The Birthday Party, Hoppy the Frog, Tommy the Giraffe, The Little Hero, Fluffy the Bird, The Tattoo, Scrappy the Dog and many more.

Ronald Destra is the co-founder of Destra World Books Publishing. His passion is to help younger children learn that they do have a purpose in life and to never give up. 
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As Co-Founder & CEO of Miami-based Destra World Books Publishing, Juanita Destra — with her husband Ronald– provides professional literary services to authors and business owners. Their company specializes in book publishing, marketing, editing, graphic design, promotion and web development.

With a focus on multiple genres and formats, Destra World Books Publishing’s author-friendly business strategy allows writers to maintain all rights, worldwide distribution and 60% of net royalties from the company’s roster of distributors. Add to that prompt, friendly, hands-on customer service, which truly makes Destra World Books Publishing one of the best independent publishing houses in the U.S. Juanita notes, “You work hard to write your book. Now let our experts go to work for you on your projects. Author and business owners shine with us!”

Among Destra World Books Publishing’s first released titles is “Hoppy the Frog,” written by Ronald Destra. The title, available online everywhere– is aimed toward pre-teens, and designed to boost confidence, courage, character and perseverance. Juanita also collaborated with her husband on additional books “Fluffy the Bird,” “Scrappy the Dog” and “Tommy the Giraffe.”

Aside from her publishing expertise, Juanita has been employed in the medical field for many years which she strives to provide high-quality patient care.

 

 For more information, please visit RonaldDestra.com or JuanitaDestra.com.

Book Spotlight: Santa's Little Helper

 

Category:

Children/Family

Synopsis: 

In the quiet town, snowflakes lightly fall. Though the road to town is not well-travelled, a special visitor is to appear.

It is Daniel's first Christmas and he eagerly awaits him. Who is Santa Claus? Daniel wants to find out and see for himself!

When his parents are fast asleep, the sound of a Christmas carol makes him stir. His eyes slowly open, and the rumbling singing halts not. He must be here!

Running to the living room, his joyful gaze of anticipation meets that of the one and only Santa Claus, and does he have a job for Daniel!

This year, a Christmas wish is made come true! Being Santa's little helper, Daniel finds out this is the season of love, joy, and giving!

This book is available from Amazon or direct from the author's website. 

About the Author:

Ronald Destra is a Floridian author, illustrator, publisher, and entrepreneur. Each of his books has a unique storyline that appeals to young ones, while teaching them about heavy subjects.

His books include: Best Friends, Santa's Little Helper, The Birthday Party, Hoppy the Frog, Tommy the Giraffe, The Little Hero, Fluffy the Bird, The Tattoo, Scrappy the Dog and many more.

Ronald Destra is the co-founder of Destra World Books Publishing. His passion is to help younger children learn that they do have a purpose in life and to never give up. 

 For more information, please visit RonaldDestra.com

Book Spotlight: The Tattoo

Category:

Children/Family

Synopsis:

All Stacie wants is a tattoo, but her mother isn't having any of it.

What is wrong with a little tattoo? Everyone her age has one, and it's so cool! This is the 21st century, and a little tattoo is not that big of a deal!

But Stacie's mom, Connie, can't understand that. According to Stacie, Connie is too old and outdated to understand what's cool today. But soon, a visit to Stacie's grandma will change the way Stacie thinks.

Stacie's grandma notices how upset Stacie is with her mom, so she asks what happened.

Grandma then reveals to Stacie that her mom was just like Stacie when she was younger. In fact, she was a bit of a trouble! And she wanted a tattoo, as well!

Then grandma goes on by revealing a big secret to Stacie, who is very surprised! What is the big secret that will make Stacie change her mind? The answer is written in The Tattoo.

This book is available from Amazon, Destra World Books Publishing or direct from the author's website. 

About the Author:

Ronald Destra is a Floridian author, illustrator, publisher, and entrepreneur. Each of his books has a unique storyline that appeals to young ones, while teaching them about heavy subjects.

His books include: Best Friends, Santa's Little Helper, The Birthday Party, Hoppy the Frog, Tommy the Giraffe, The Little Hero, Fluffy the Bird, The Tattoo, Scrappy the Dog and many more.

Ronald Destra is the co-founder of Destra World Books Publishing. His passion is to help younger children learn that they do have a purpose in life and to never give up. 

 For more information, please visit RonaldDestra.com and DestraWorldBooksPublishing.com.

Book Spotlight: The Birthday Party

 

Category: 

Juvenile fiction / Celebration / Birthday

Synopsis: 

This is a great story for young readers, a delightfully fanciful picture book that appeals to kids and adults alike.

The Birthday Party is a book about a young Hebrew boy who turns twelve, but he believes everyone has forgotten his birthday including his parents and friends. He is disheartened by his friends and family not caring about his birthday, having to go through a hectic day while his friends are avoiding him in school, not knowing they are planning to throw him the best surprise party ever!

Can his parents, Johnny and other friends pull off the best birthday party ever? Or will their surprise party turn to disaster?

Find out in this stunning story with an unforgettable reading experience that readers will want to pass on to others.

Pick up your copy today!


The Birthday Party (available July 29) can be purchased at: 
Destra World Books Publishing
RonaldDestra.com
JuanitaDestra.com
Amazon.com

About the Author:

Ronald Destra is a children book author, illustrator, publisher, entrepreneur and husband who resides in Florida. Destra's passion is to help younger children learn that they do have a purpose in life and to never give up. 
 
Ronald Destra is the author, co-author and illustrator of the following books: Best Friends, Santa's Little Helper, The Birthday Party, Hoppy the Frog, Tommy the Giraffe, The Little Hero, Fluffy the Bird, The Tattoo and Scrappy the Dog. Ronald is also the co-founder of Destra World Books Publishing.

For more information, follow Ronald Destra on Facebook and Twitter. 

August Reading Review

Here's a roundup of all the books I read in August 2016. Which ones have you read?

One Green Omelet, Please!
A fun children's book about discovery and appreciation.



Substitute: Going to School with a Thousand Kids
A memoir chronicling time spent as a K-12 substitute.
Read my review



Pasadena
A murder mystery grips a group of high school friends.
Read my review


The Velvet Hours
Two stories intertwine to show the power of love.
Read my review


I Love You!
A sweet children's story.


The Hundred Lies of Lizzie Lovett
A YA novel that asks the question: do we really know who a person is inside?
Read my review


 Private Beach
A graphic novel following Trudy Honeyvan.
Read my review


My T-Rex Gets a Bath
A cute bedtime story for children.

The Baby-Sitters Club Mystery #1: Stacey and the Missing Ring

A review of the first book in Ann M. Martin’s extra BSC series.

Since the late 1980’s, Ann M Martin has been feeding the imagination of young girls and boys with her many books. One of the most popular series she created was The Baby-Sitters Club series. This series contains many titles, along with a few well-loved additions and spinoffs of the original series. One of the additions that Martin provided readers was The Baby-Sitters Club Mystery books. These books read much like the books in the original series, but the plot focuses mainly on solving a mystery while babysitting for new and regular clients.

Read more: http://bookstove.com/children/the-baby-sitters-club-mystery-1-stacey-and-the-missing-ring/#ixzz0y7KYxRHh

The Kids in Ms. Coleman's Class #6: Twin Trouble

A review of book six in this classic Ann M. Martin series.

Twin Trouble is book number six in the Ann M. Martin series The Kids in Ms. Colman’s Class. If you are familiar with Ann M. Martin books such as the Baby-Sitters Club, you will instantly recognize the chracters and setting in this story. The Kid’s in Ms. Coleman’s Class series is a spinoff of the Baby-Sitters Club Little Sister series (which is a spinoff of the original Baby-Sitters Club series). In this series Martin gives us a sneak peek into Karen Brewer’s daily activities at school by showing us not what she is up to (she has her own series, after all) but what her classmates are struggling with in school and at home.

Read more: http://bookstove.com/children/the-kids-in-ms-colemans-class-6-twin-trouble/#ixzz0u8RQAeLj