Let's Move! Let's Talk! Let's Go!

Why this book now? Children sit too much. They sit in silence, hunched over a cell phone, iPad, Kindle, or computer. Their fingers are the only body part moving, and only in repetitive motions—for hours on end. Technology has contributed to children moving their bodies and using their voices less and less. Let’s Move! Let’s Talk! Let’s Go! is an antidote for these current trends and describes games supported by original poetry and illustrations. This book provides easy-to-follow guidelines for the caregiver and child.

Who is qualified to be a leader of the games? Everyone! The game leader does not need to have any special training. The leader can be a teacher, parent, sibling, or babysitter.

Where can the games be played? Everywhere! All the games can be played without any special space or equipment requirements. A living room, basement, recreation room, classroom, or backyard are all useable spaces for playing the games.

Praise for Let’s MOVE! Let’s TALK! Let’s GO!

“This is a welcome book to the children’s market. The integration between movement in body and voice to convey expression is wonderfully accessible. Many texts deal with speech and movement separately; here we are presented with the fullness of both. And, as we are more fragmented via computer technology, this book gives budding learners a chance for clear communication and action.”

– Cheryl Clark, CMA, BMC®, RSME/T, Senior Faculty member at the Laban Institute of Movement Studies, NYC, and on the faculty at the College for Performing Arts at The New School.

“This book is a terrific resource for dance teachers, classroom teachers, music teachers, and families. It is a creative and practical book that provides ideas, teacher prompts, imagery and rhymes to introduce young children to the building blocks of expressive dance and dance-making through the lens of Laban Movement Analysis. Early childhood is a pivotal time for brain and body development and this book is a wonderful addition to the field of dance in early childhood.”

– Deborah Damast MA, Director and Clinical Associate Professor of Dance Education at NYU Steinhardt.

“This book is a useful tool to any pediatric occupational therapy practice. The book captures ways to teach clinicians, parents, and caregivers how to inspire and grow a child’s human potential through the connection to their bodies and emotions. The book’s poetry, games and fundamental use of breath are creative and playful additions to an occupational therapist’s sensory integration toolkit.”

– Carol Battistone, M.A., OTR/L, 29 years in private practice, NYC.

Life's Emotions And Personal Care With Peanut

Read about Peanut the Dog as she tells her stories about everyday life. She tells about her emotions as she goes through different situations. Peanut also talks about how she takes care of herself. Everything is told from a dog’s point of view. You will also meet some of Peanut’s friends. As she tells her stories, she loves to give an educational lesson. Peanut gives this book a ‘ten paw’ rating.

Like a Champion

Champion did not possess the confidence to do what he loved – gymnastics! He thought he was too slow to master the flips and springs it takes to be a good gymnast. He was frightened to even try when others watched him practice. In this tale about patience, building confidence, and focusing on his own improvement, Champion learns to overcome his doubts by listening to every instruction delivered by his coach.

A story inspired by challenges so many young athletes face, the authors designed this book to help parents, teachers, and youth coaches talk to young children about fear and anxiety over competitive athletics. The book includes common core aligned questions that teachers can utilize with student.

Lindy Ladybug's Halloween Party

Have you ever really wanted to go

To a party full of bugs – oh you didn’t know?

That bugs have parties like you and me.

Or do they? Do you want to see?

Wait! Don’t open this book because if you do,

You might find a monster or maybe two!

It’s very spooky on Halloween night,

The witches and ghosts will give you a fright.

But if you just have to see what’s there,

Then open the book – if you dare!

Lindy Ladybug's Party

If you open this book what will you find?

Why a fun-filled party with bugs of all kind!

Who will be dressed in their very best,

Of hats and bows and glittery vests.

Some will come in dresses of red or blue,

How others will dress I haven’t a clue!

Oh wait! you mean you want to know more?

Then join the party to see what’s in store!

Little Zuri Lynn, Where Have You Been?

Little Zuri Lynn is one child whose imagination is truly limitless. When this young lady goes wandering, there’s no telling where she may turn up.

She heads for places that she knows and loves, but she also ventures to destinations that she can only see in her mind’s eye.

Join little Zuri Lynn on a wonderful journey to fabulous places near and far, proving that a child’s imagination can take her anywhere. You’ll be amazed by what you find inside this youngster’s mind!

Lively Leaping Lines Rhyming at Times

Let your eyes glow and let your heart know that the content of this book will get you hooked on a groovy hook. A few poems enchant the reader. A number of poems motivate you to chuckle. Several poems drive you down memory lane, where life was simple and plain.

Included are poems that catapult the mind to the future of blissful hope. Do not be petrified if you think that you are in paradise since a few poems extol God and marvel at the moon, the stars and the glorious sunlight.

All in all, the poems in this book are the best words in the best order and as you cruise down a poetic lane, you will read a poem that truly entertains you.  

Mack the Mouse

Mack the Mouse is a sad field mouse. Each night before he goes to sleep, he sings a song that tells how he wishes he had a home where he could be safe and warm, especially in the winter. But alas, each morning there still was no place for him. One day, with nothing better to do, he follows Ryne and Carene as the children go to Farmer Chapman’s orchard. Farmer Chapman has a special box, and the children hear him singing about all the interesting things that are in his box. Naturally, they want to know what is in the box and, disobeying Farmer Chapman not to open the box, they lose the key when it falls through a crack in Farmer Chapman’s cabin.

Mack was chased by a cat and found safety under Farmer Chapman’s cabin. He wants to help the children, but the key is too heavy. Could he talk the cat into helping him? Could he ever have a cat for a friend or find a home where he would be safe?

Maddie Makes Ripples

Little Maddie was having a bad day. She fought with her brother Charlie, her mother got upset, even her dog Jasper was sad because no one would play with him after all the ruckus.

Sulking by the riverside Maddie was feeling sorry for herself.

Then along came this strange and wonderful being named Sam, who picked up some pebbles and gave them to Maddie, and some very interesting things began to happen…

Maggie, the Dog with a Heart: The Adventures of a Jack Russell Terrier Book 3

What’s so special about Maggie? She looks pretty much like most other dogs of her breed with one exception… there are two large black spots on either side of her body that join together to form a heart when she curls up. That’s why she’s also known as ‘the dog with a heart.’

Lessons From Puppyhood is a charming story about a special Jack Russell Terrier puppy who, after being adopted by her forever family, realizes she needs to learn how to become a proper pet. But how? While listening to the family’s children talk about the lessons they learned in school, Maggie wonders if the school teaches ‘pet’ lessons as well. She tries to follow the children as they board the big yellow school bus each morning. But dogs aren’t allowed on the bus… or in school! Everyone needs to learn lessons in life… even dogs. Read this heartwarming story to discover the ‘pet’ lessons Maggie learns that will prove to be useful throughout her lifetime.

Magical Sails

This great historical-scientific adventure begins with the fact that Tesla’s childhood is in danger because the Evil Fairy Gromlina plans to use Tesla's inventions to control and then rule the world. A boy Luka, a little girl Lana, and the guardian-fairy Angelina take a stand against Gromlina’s evil – and they will have the help of a fairy-robot Viloid.

During their journey through the scientist’s childhood (in Smiljan) and Tesla’s career (in Paris, New York, Chicago, and Niagara Falls), our heroes learn again about good and evil, whether enemies can be on the same side, and about the importance of forgiveness… Magical Sails: A Nikola Tesla Story is a book that opens the world of scientific inspiration to all generations.

Through this extraordinary story about Tesla, the reader witnesses the scientist’s triumph at the great World’s Fair in Chicago, discovers his laboratory in New York, stands at the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris in 19^th century, and fights the great waterfalls of Niagara.

The many colorful illustrations evoke these moments and make them real and unique.

By the close of this book, we are reminded how important childhood is in forming a future adult life.

Makeda: The Soul of Sheba

No one, including Makeda herself, thought that she was ready to rule the Kingdom. But when a decision by the Council Elders threatens her ability to even try, Makeda is forced to show them that sometimes a woman is King! And she’s called the Queen of Sheba!