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Saturday, June 20, 2009
New Beginner's Children's Writing Course-Where to start?
I am working on a new course called Children's Book Course- Where to start? Tips on what to do and how to begin your path to writing books for children. Some people wonder how can I begin my children's writing career? Well this powerpoint presentation can steer you in the right direction. It will give you tips on what to do and how to begin your journey to writing books for children. It will give you the encouragement you need to press forward and to keep trying until you succeed. Payment through paypal $10.00
Monday, May 18, 2009
Give it Your All!
Give it Your All! What am I referring to? When writing for children, write with all your heart and passion. I believe that is the way to go. What do you think?
I try to do this myself. When I am writing a book, I dive into my research and become immersed. I try to live and breath what I am writing for a while. Sometimes, of course, I come up for breath. Every word has to have meaning and every sentence needs to be perfected before I can say it is completed. I do try my best. I try to give it my all.
I try to do this myself. When I am writing a book, I dive into my research and become immersed. I try to live and breath what I am writing for a while. Sometimes, of course, I come up for breath. Every word has to have meaning and every sentence needs to be perfected before I can say it is completed. I do try my best. I try to give it my all.
Monday, March 30, 2009
My New Book
Hi everyone!
I'm back. My book, Finger Rhymes Content Connected Rhymes for Science, Math and Social Studies is published and already out at the bookstores. I asked the University of Victoria bookstore to carry it and they did. Here is the URL for the book: http://www.teachinglearning.com/store/products.php?product=Finger-Rhymes%3A-Content%252dConnected-Rhymes-for-Science%2C-Math-and-Social-Studies
I was surprised to find my book in the SCHOLASTIC CLASSROOM ESSENTIALS FLYER! Wow! I was impressed when I googled my book and found it here. Here's the URL:
http://www.scholastic.ca/clubs/classroomessentials/images/0809/CEC_winter2008-2009.pdf
The book is on page 9! I hope this helps with sales. I wonder how my book got on there? Does anyone know? Please e-mail if you do.
I have been working on a new book since last August. It took me about 5 months to write since I have three teens. I am so busy. Anyway, its called FINGER RHYMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS, it is going to come out with a CD! Awesome. I was so happy when I found out. I've always wanted a CD for my action rhymes. What a blessing!
I'm back. My book, Finger Rhymes Content Connected Rhymes for Science, Math and Social Studies is published and already out at the bookstores. I asked the University of Victoria bookstore to carry it and they did. Here is the URL for the book: http://www.teachinglearning.com/store/products.php?product=Finger-Rhymes%3A-Content%252dConnected-Rhymes-for-Science%2C-Math-and-Social-Studies
I was surprised to find my book in the SCHOLASTIC CLASSROOM ESSENTIALS FLYER! Wow! I was impressed when I googled my book and found it here. Here's the URL:
http://www.scholastic.ca/clubs/classroomessentials/images/0809/CEC_winter2008-2009.pdf
The book is on page 9! I hope this helps with sales. I wonder how my book got on there? Does anyone know? Please e-mail if you do.
I have been working on a new book since last August. It took me about 5 months to write since I have three teens. I am so busy. Anyway, its called FINGER RHYMES FOR THE HOLIDAYS, it is going to come out with a CD! Awesome. I was so happy when I found out. I've always wanted a CD for my action rhymes. What a blessing!
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Three New Books to Review from Dawn Publications
Over in the Arctic Where the Cold Winds Blow, a picture book by Marianne Berkes, illustrated by Jill Dubin, is a rhyming account of the animals in the arctic like a polar bear, arctic hare, whale, seal, snowy owl,wolverine and many more. The rhyme is set to the rhythm of "Over in the Meadow". Here's a sample page, "Over in the Arctic, Paddling in the icy sea, Lived an old mother walrus, And her little calves three. "Kick," said the mother. "We kick," said the three. So they kicked with their flippers, Paddling in the icy sea."
I believe this is a good read aloud for children since it has rhythm, rhyme and movement. How many books? I would give it four out five books. Well done!
Inside All by Margaret H. Mason, illustrated by Holly Welch, is a picture book that tells about "the comfort of knowing that they belong, that they are part of something meaningful." My favorite lines in the book are "Inside you Is a heart Pure and glowing. Inside your heart Is all Love overflowing." I like this book. I give it 3 out of 5 books.
My First Hike is a board book written and illustrated by Catherine Maria Woolf. The text is simple and heartfelt and tells about a grandfather taking his grandchildren on their first hike. I recommend this original board book, 3 out 5 books.
I believe this is a good read aloud for children since it has rhythm, rhyme and movement. How many books? I would give it four out five books. Well done!
Inside All by Margaret H. Mason, illustrated by Holly Welch, is a picture book that tells about "the comfort of knowing that they belong, that they are part of something meaningful." My favorite lines in the book are "Inside you Is a heart Pure and glowing. Inside your heart Is all Love overflowing." I like this book. I give it 3 out of 5 books.
My First Hike is a board book written and illustrated by Catherine Maria Woolf. The text is simple and heartfelt and tells about a grandfather taking his grandchildren on their first hike. I recommend this original board book, 3 out 5 books.
Friday, July 4, 2008
My New Books
I have two new books to announce! Finger Rhymes-Content Connected Rhymes for Science, Math and Social Studies and Preschool Math-Theme Units for Content-Area Learning by Lily Erlic are out on the website at www.teachinglearning.com
I hope you check it out. Finger Rhymes can be found on a specific page: http://www.teachinglearning.com/showanything.php?this_page=TLC10546 If you have any books that you would like to announce, please write in. I would love to share them with everyone!
All the best,
Lily Erlic
I hope you check it out. Finger Rhymes can be found on a specific page: http://www.teachinglearning.com/showanything.php?this_page=TLC10546 If you have any books that you would like to announce, please write in. I would love to share them with everyone!
All the best,
Lily Erlic
Monday, December 24, 2007
Another Review
Class Two at the Zoo by Julia Jarman, illustrated by Lynne Chapman is a fun and comical picture book. "One by one, the students and even teacher are gobbled up by the sneaky snake." Most children ages 5-8 would know that one can not really be swallowed by a snake so it's not a big worry. "They saw hippos hopping in the dirt. They saw monkeys eating chocolate dessert. But they didn't see the anaconda ponder...then slide from the water and start to wander...
I enjoyed reading the story to myself and to my nephew. I think it deserves 3 out of 5 books.
I enjoyed reading the story to myself and to my nephew. I think it deserves 3 out of 5 books.
Thursday, December 6, 2007
More Book Reviews
CAVES by Sally M. Walker, part of the Early Bird Earth Science Series,consists of five chapters. What is a Cave?, Kinds of Caves, Stone Icicles, Animal Life and Exploring a Cave. Near the end of the book, there is an excellent "A Note to Adults" section where the importance of sharing a book with a child is emphasized. My favorite section of the book is Animal Life where fascinating animals are brought to light. Amazing animals who are found in caves like foxes, cave spiders, cave shrimp, snails and glowworms to name a few. "Some cave fish don't even have eyes."-published by Lerner Publications Company.
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