Author Visits Phoenix Airport
September 2, 2012 at 10:19 pm | Posted in Book Reviews, Children's books, Science | Leave a commentTags: airport book sales, Bilingual books, Children's books, jumping beans, life cycle, Science
Author, Ramona Moreno Winner, autographs copies of Lucas and His Loco Beans at the Phoenix International Airport, Phoenix, AZ.
Amongst her customers were three elementary teachers, two aspiring authors, a former Head Start administrator, and several children with parents in tow.
Never too young for jumping beans!
Lucas and His Loco Beans is a good pick-me-up book for back-to-school students. Meets core curriculum requirements for elementary school Science. If you are between flights, visit a Paradies Shops Store for an autographed copy and jumping beans.
To order a book, contact us at info@brainstorm3000.com.
We’re Off to the Great Barrier Reef, Australia
August 20, 2010 at 9:50 pm | Posted in Book Reviews | 1 CommentWe’re Off to the Great Barrier Reef, Australia
by Georgette Baker
Michael Mastorakis is off on another adventure, this time it’s Australia. This book is very visual and Michael’s journey captures sea life as well as creatures of the land. I have never snorkeled nor gone scuba diving, so I was impressed with Michael’s scuba diving photos, especially the photo of the Giant Maori Wrasse that looked to be 5 ft. long!
We’re Off to the Great Barrier Reef begins with introducing the reader to the location of Australia, and specifically, the Great Barrier Reef. Michael swims his way through the reef and lands amidst the animals aground. With each photograph, he provides the reader with intriguing information about the animals.
Interesting Facts
Did you know?
– Of the 30 species of monitor lizards found around the world, 25 can be found in Australia.
– The reef extends 1,250 miles and is made up of coral.
– Australia has fresh and salt water crocodiles and they are both very dangerous!
Did I tell you that this book is written in both English and Spanish? Ms. Baker was very clever in her design of this book allowing students to learn a different language as well as a great lesson in Geography.
This is a perfect way to travel without leaving your home! I would recommend this book to readers, young and old who are interested in learning more about Australia and it’s Great Barrier Reef.
More Adventures
More New Titles
Michael has been a very busy young man and has traveled to the Galapagos, Kenya, Peru, and Costa Rica. If you are ready for new adventures and want to learn about these different countries, I would strongly recommend Georgette’s other titles:
We’re Off to the Galapagos
We’re Off to Kenya
We’re off to Peru
We’re Off to Costa Rica
To order your copies visit: Cantemosco.com
Review of The Throwaway Piece
July 22, 2010 at 7:45 pm | Posted in Book Reviews | 2 CommentsTags: Book Reviews, The Throwaway Piece
by Jo Ann Yolanda Hernandez
If you liked the story Precious,
you will love The Throwaway Piece!
As a teenager I felt as though I wasn’t heard, I didn’t have a voice, and no one cared for my opinions. When Jewel, the teenage character of The Throwaway Piece, is shuttled from one foster home to another, I could relate to her feeling of being invisible. I think this book is a great read for all teenagers. It is a story they will find they can relate to in many ways. The relationships Jewel has with her social worker, her teachers, her peers, and her foster families throughout the story are rich and complex.
I can see this book as a selected reading piece for high school and college literature classes. Ms. Hernandez is a talented writer and I look forward to her next young adult novel!
Book Reviews by Ramona Moreno Winner
June 4, 2010 at 6:04 pm | Posted in Book Reviews | 1 CommentTags: Book Reviews, Caregiving, Ramona Moreno Winner
Book Review – Caregivers Manual for Men
I have a new children’s title out: The Wooden Bowl – El bol de madera. As I was searching the internet for blogs advocating loving care for elderly persons, I ran across a publication titled: Caregivers Manual for Men – How to Love Cancer by Daniel H. Zeorlin . I was touched by the author’s introductory poem:
All Was Well
“Author’s Journal”
My heart was light, my soul was gay,
so ever mindful of the bliss
I took a chance to spy my love
and all was well because of this.
I raised a banner to the world
unfurled before her soggy stare.
It brought such respite from the rage
that all was well, while I was there.
With spiriting I sought to bring
a break to those who long for rest
But times were changed and life was good,
since all was well—I might have guessed!
As stated by the author, this manual can be used to guide individuals dealing with many different health issues through their journey of providing care for a loved one. The author’s wife dealt with breast cancer and his writing was a way to make lemon aide out of life’s lemons. I was surprised to learn that Dan works as an Engineer and not a writer.
The necessary ingredients for providing loving and supportive care while caring for ourselves as caregivers are all there. The manual even provides checklists and worksheets to keep the caregiver organized.
Although this manual was not specifically addressing the care of elderly individuals, I was impressed with the information and I can see its use in support groups and by physicians and health care providers across the board. Hope he will someday publish this in Spanish for wider distribution.
For more information on Dan’s manual, please contact him at:
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