Showing posts with label Kevin Collier. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kevin Collier. Show all posts

Thursday, August 28, 2014

Kids Book Review - Ten Little Tricksters by Penelope Anne Cole



















  • Paperback: 16 pages
  • Publisher: Guardian Angel Publishing (August 8, 2014)
  • ISBN-10: 161633522X
  • ISBN-13: 978-1616335229


The art of learning how to count both backwards and forward is a milestone for children. Pair it with the antics of Halloween and a classic children’s book is born. Each group of Halloween characters approach a different house at various times, each clustered in the number they represent. Find out how the fun-filled adventure concludes for these Halloween creatures in Ten Little Tricksters.

Penelope Anne Cole creates a grand storytelling trick or treating adventure to entrance the reader in learning how to count backwards. The alluring illustrations created by Kevin Scott Collier, brings Halloween to an all-new level of fun.

Visit Penelope Anne Cole…


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Best wishes,
Donna M. McDine
Multi Award-winning Children's Author

Ignite curiosity in your child through reading! 

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A Sandy Grave ~ January 2014 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2014 Purple Dragonfly 1st Place Picture Books 6+, Story Monster Approved, Beach Book Festival Honorable Mention 2014, Reader's Favorite Five Star Review

Powder Monkey ~ May 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ Reader's Favorite Five Star Review

Hockey Agony ~ January 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ Reader's Farvorite Five Star Review

The Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.
~ Literary Classics Silver Award and Seal of Approval, Readers Favorite 2012 International Book Awards Honorable Mention and Dan Poynter's Global e-Book Awards Finalist












Thursday, July 17, 2014

Children's Book Review - Magical Mea by Penelope Anne Cole

Author: Penelope Cole
Artist: Kevin Collier
Hardcover ISBN: 9781616333942; 1616333944
Paperback ISBN: 9781616333959; 1616333952
eBook ISBN: 9781616333966; 1616333960

Sisters can be mischievous and Mea is no exception when she takes her antics to a new level. Having obtained magical powers to fix things with her mind, Mea turned the wheels to cause chaos of hiding items instead. Ignoring her old brother Matthew’s steadfast warnings of her magical powers, Mea insists to do things her way. Matthew’s every growing frustration with Mea escalates when Mea goes off alone to most likely create havoc throughout the neighborhood. Will Matthew and his best friend, Lily, find Mea in time before she causes irreparable damage. Find out in Magical Mea by award-winning children’s author, Penelope Anne Cole.


Ms. Cole’s second book in the magical series teaches a valuable lesson to not only Mea, but to the reader of the importance of listening to others with more life experience and destructive decisions often conclude with disastrous results. Illustrator, Kevin Collier once again creates the quirky characters that have become the trademark of Ms. Cole’s Magical Matthew and Magical Mea series.

Visit Penelope Anne Cole at http://penelopeannecole.blogspot.com/.


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Best wishes,
Donna M. McDine
Multiple Award-winning Children's Author


Connect with

A Sandy Grave ~ January 2014 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~2014 Purple Dragonfly 1st Place Picture Books 6+, Story Monster Approved, Beach Book Festival Honorable Mention 2014, Reader's Favorite Five Star Review

Powder Monkey ~ May 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ Reader's Favorite Five Star Review

Hockey Agony ~ January 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ Reader's Farvorite Five Star Review

The Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.
~ Literary Classics Silver Award and Seal of Approval, Readers Favorite 2012 International Book Awards Honorable Mention and Dan Poynter's Global e-Book Awards Finalist












Sunday, July 1, 2012

Children’s Ezine Guardian Angel Kids: Adoption – July 2012 Issue




Children’s Ezine Guardian Angel Kids: Adoption – July 2012 Issue

Welcome to the July 2012 issue of Guardian Angel Kids Ezine (GAK). This month, GAK is all about a different family experience – adoption, where through a legal process, a person becomes a member of a family different from their birth family. Please enjoy all the fun and informative features in this month’s issue and please feel free the GAK link www.guardian-angel-kids.com with your friends – and family, too, of course!

Letter from the POETRY EDITOR:  Donna J. Shepherd   

Featured BookS:
One Nutty Family by James Byers and illustrated by Kevin Collier
Curley the Crooked Christmas Tree by Rodger Pritchett and Mike Webb and illustrated by Jamie Holmes

Children’S poetry, ACTIVITIES, SHORT STORIES, and articleS:

“The Same Difference,” poetry by Shari L. Klase – our differences unites us.

“The Chain of Hearts,” by Susan Harris Sanders and illustrated by Nancy Miller – adoption is a new beginning.

“The Duck Family Reunion,” by Suzanne Purvis and illustrated by Jack Foster – a young bullfrog discovers he is right where he belongs.


“A Basketful of Eggs,” by Shari L. Klase – how birds play a role in adoption of a different sort.

“Teaching Children about Adoption,” by Kathy Stemke – how teaching children about adoption and altering certain activities includes all types of families.

Visit Guardian Angel Kid today and www.guardian-angel-kids.com and enjoy a child safe and ad free Ezine.
We also invite you to stay connected with Guardian Angel Kids through our Facebook Fan Page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Guardian-Angel-Kids-Ezine/163785080346247.

Please feel free to drop Editor-in-Chief, Donna McDine an email at submissions@guardian-angel-kids.com and let them know what you think of Guardian Angel Kids and what you'd like to see in the future. They aim to please.

The Guardian Angel Kids Ezine staff and contributors look forward to your visit. Thank you for your time and interest.



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Best wishes,
Donna M. McDine
Award-winning Children's Author
The Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.
~ Literary Classics Silver Award and Seal of Approval Recipient and Dan Poynter's Global e-Book Awards Finalist

Saturday, October 1, 2011

Children’s Ezine Guardian Angel Kids: Sports and Activities – October 2011 Issue


Although technology is a wonderful learning tool, it’s important to teach our children the importance of getting up and outside to enjoy the boundless adventures of sports and physical activity. Not only is it good for the body to stretch your muscles and participate in physical activity it does wonders for the brain and soul of one’s body by releasing endorphins.

Join us at Guardian Angel Kids Ezine October 2011 issue and get you and your children grooving through physical action by becoming inspired by this month’s poetry, stories, activities, and articles at http://www.guardian-angel-kids.com/.

We also invite you to stay connected with Guardian Angel Kids through our Facebook Fan Page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Guardian-Angel-Kids-Ezine/163785080346247.

LETTER FROM THE PUBLISHER: Lynda S. Burch

FEATURED BOOK AND VIDEO:

Cartwheel Annie Flipping Book by Marilee Crowe and illustrated by K.C. Snider – Annie likes being upside down. When the neighborhood children see her cart wheeling down the sidewalk on the way to school, they begin to tease her. That embarrasses her siblings. It seems everyone is tired of her gymnastics, until the circus comes to town, and Annie becomes the star of the show.

Whispering Wally, art and story by Kevin Collier - Watch a special video of Wally the Whale and his treasure hunt, keeping active swimming.

CHILDREN’S POETRY, SHORT STORIES, AND ARTICLES:
“The Name of the Game,” by Ellen Javernick – clever poetry that takes you for a whimsical ride through sports.

“Once Upon Home Plate,” Katie – 5th grader – self confidence soars at the awe inspiring homerun.

“The Magic Bat,” by Marcia Faber and illustrated by Samantha Bell – imagination and fantasy takes you on a delightful outcome of a special bat.

“Fall Freeze,” by Erin K. Schonauer and Jamie C. Schonauer and illustrated by Kathleen Bullock – two sports plus one party equals an icy situation. Can a figure skater and a hockey player learn to balance their differences or are they bound to collide?
“Turtle and Rabbit Relay,” by Karen Robuck – Does the turtle always win the race? In the familiar fable he does, but what about in real life?
“Ways to Use Activities and Games to Teach Vocabulary,” by Dorit Sasson – Engage your students in games of vocabulary and have fun along the way.
FEATURED DRAWING, GAMES & ACTIVITIES:

Draw yourself being good with Painting Board – PAINT page

Featured Games from Books - GAME page

Please feel free to drop Editor-in-Chief, Donna McDine an email at submissions@guardian-angel-kids.com and let them know what you think of Guardian Angel Kids and what you'd like to see in the future. They aim to please!

We look forward to your visit. Thank you for your time and interest.



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Best wishes,
Donna M. McDine
Award-winning Children's Author
The Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.
http://guardianangelpublishing.com/pathway.htm

Monday, August 8, 2011

Children’s Ezine Guardian Angel Kids: Cooks its way through Delicious Cuisine – August 2011 Issue


M E D I A  R E L E A S E

CONTACT: Donna McDine, Editor-in-Chief, Guardian Angel Kids Ezine
Email: submissions@guardian-angel-kids.com
Website: http://guardian-angel-kids.com/

For Immediate Release

Children’s Ezine Guardian Angel Kids: Cooks its way through Delicious Cuisine – August 2011 Issue

The delectable treats made in the kitchen through delicious recipes will tempt even the pickiest of eaters. Cooking with our children is a fantastic way to instill Math and Reading skills without haunting them to do so. As we teach our children how to follow a recipe their Math aptitude and fluency in reading becomes stronger.

Delight your taste buds with everything "cuisine" in the August issue of Guardian Angel Kids Ezine through poetry, stories, activities, a quiz, and articles at http://www.guardian-angel-kids.com/

We also invite you to stay connected with Guardian Angel Kids through our Facebook Fan Page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Guardian-Angel-Kids-Ezine/163785080346247


LETTER FROM THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Donna M. McDine

FEATURED BOOKS:

Rachel Serves a Stew by Diane Kirk and illustrated by Susann Batson

Rattlesnake Jam by Margot Finke and illustrated by Kevin Collier

CHILDREN’S POETRY, SHORT STORIES, AND ARTICLES:

“Red Hot Treats,” by Sheila Foard – tempts your taste buds with spicy treats.

“Escargot,” by Lee Rosenfield – provides a unique twist on snails.

“Love Cookies,” by Shari L Klase and illustrated by Clara Batton Smith – warms the heart with a special cookie recipe with mom and daughter.
“Percy and the Persnickety Plate,” by Suzanne Purvis and illustrated by Jack Foster – takes you on an adventure like non-other when Percy’s dinner plate comes to life.

“Cutting Through the Crusts,” by Alandra Blume – travel back to the 1940’s and learn the origins of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

“Information for Parents: Intellectually Stimulating Activities for the Summer Months,” by Nicole Weaver – with summer in full swing what you are doing to keep your school aged children sharp over the summer break?
“Local Geography-The Story of Your Community,” by Kelly Bakshi - Learning geography is about more than knowing your landforms and waterways. Geography dictates our history, both locally and nationally.

FEATURED DRAWING, GAMES & ACTIVITIES:
“Mud, Sticks, and Grass: Kids and Cuisine,” Quiz by Bob Delaney – delectable quiz on different types of foods from different countries.

Coloring page for Rattlesnake Jam - COLOR page

Featured Games from Books - GAME page

Please feel free to drop Editor-in-Chief, Donna McDine an email at submissions@guardian-angel-kids.com and let them know what you think of Guardian Angel Kids and what you'd like to see in the future. They aim to please!

We look forward to your visit. Thank you for your time and interest.
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Full Media Kit and more are available upon request electronically.

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Best wishes,
Donna M. McDine
Award-winning Children's Author
The Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.
http://guardianangelpublishing.com/pathway.htm

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Guardian Angel Publishing May 2010 Releases

I'm pleased to share the following May 2010 releases from Guardian Angel Publishing:


EBENEEZER'S COUSIN
by Kristen K Zajac

art by Jennifer Houdeshell

The unbreakable bond between a courageous veteran, his loving daughter, and an animal hero who helps them realize the true meaning of service and strength.

http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/ebeneezers-cousin.htm




SULLY'S TOPSY TALE
by Donna J Shepherd

art by Kevin Collier

Vibrant illustrations with hidden hearts perfectly complement the clever rhymes and wordplay making this book a visual and auditory delight for children.

http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/sullys-topsytale.htm






SCAREDY: A CLOUD AFRAID OF THUNDER
Susann Batson

A guardian angel must help a cloud conquer her fear of thunder.

http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/scaredy.htm






RUTHIE AND THE HIPPO'S FAT BEHIND
by Margot Finke

art by K.C. Snider

How a big change turned Ruthie into a brat, and the something special that brought her back to her old happy self.

http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/ruthie.htm
 

Monday, December 28, 2009

Guardian Angel Publishing - New Releases



Guardian Angel Publishing - New Releases

September & October 2009

ANCIENT SYMBOLS, ARTWORK, CARVINGS AND ALPHABETS, Academic Wings
www.guardianangelpublishing.com/symbology.htm
Author/Artist: Eugene Ruble
Print ISBN: 978-1-935137-90-0; 1-935137-90-5
eBook ISBN: 978-1-935137-91-7; 1-935137-91-3

Use as an introduction to our past by studying cave drawings, ancient symbols and alphabets. Professor Hoot teaches with remarkable renderings of numerous artifacts of man's past.

Humberto, the Bookworm Hamster, Littlest Angel
www.guardianangelpublishing.com/humberto.htm
Author: Mayra Calvani
Artist: Kit Grady
Print ISBN: 978-1-935137-92-4; ISBN 10: 1-935137-92-1
eBook ISBN: 978-1-935137-93-1; ISBN 10: 1-935137-93-X

Humberto loves books so much; he reads all day long. His neighbors, the squirrel, the rabbit, the skunk, the hedgehog and the beaver want to become his friends, but Humberto doesn’t have time for them. He’s too busy reading! Then one day, disaster strikes and he must choose between saving his books and helping them.

Secret Service Saint, Wings of Faith
www.guardianangelpublishing.com/secret-saint.htm
Author: Janet Ann Collins
Artist: Eugene Ruble
Print ISBN: 978-1-935137-98-6; 1-935137-98-0
eBook ISBN: 978-1-935137-99-3; 1-935137-99-9

Loosely based on legends about a famous saint, this book tells the story of Nicholas, who discovered the fun of doing secret good deeds. Kids who read or hear the story at any time of the year will be challenged to do the same.

Baby Jesus Is Missing, Wings of Faith
www.guardianangelpublishing.com/baby-jesus.htm
Author: Dixie Phillips
Artist: K.C. Snider
Print ISBN: 978-1-61633-000-2; 1-61633-000-7
eBook ISBN: 978-1-61633-001-9; 1-61633-001-5

The annual Christmas decorating contest left no room for Jesus until little Josiah Carr teaches his mommy and daddy the true spirit of Christmas is finding Jesus. This captivating story is guaranteed to warm the coldest heart and become a Christmas favorite for families everywhere.

Rainbow Nights, Littlest Angel
www.guardianangelpublishing.com/rainbow-nights.htm
Author: Sally M. Harris
Artist: Kit Grady
Print ISBN: 978-1-61633-002-6; 1-61633-002-3
eBook ISBN: 978-1-61633-003-3; 1-61633-003-1

Dreams can be filled with fun and adventures! This bedtime story helps children look forward to going to sleep at night. This is a delightful rhyming story with colorful art to capture the imagination of the youngest readers.

Tiny Angel, Chapbook for Tweens
www.guardianangelpublishing.com/tiny-angel.htm
Author: Nancy Carty Lepri
Print ISBN: 978-1-935137-94-8; 1-935137-94-8
eBook ISBN: 978-1-935137-95-5; 1-935137-95-6

When her dad is transferred to a new town, ten-year-old Macy Carver leaves behind her best friend and everything she knows. Suddenly she’s the new girl…alone and bullied. An unexpected flash announces guardian angel Jody, who teaches her how to fit in and become a forever friend.

November 2009

Natalie's Ark, Wings of Faith Chapbook for Tweens
www.guardianangelpublishing.com/natalies-ark.htm
Kevin & Kristen Collier
Print: ISBN: 978-1-61633-007-1; 1-61633-007-4
eBook ISBN: 978-1-61633-008-8; 1-61633-008-2

A dam above a small town threatens to burst and Natalie finds herself adrift in a rickety boat surrounded by animals plucked from the raging flood. Natalie's journey leads her to discovery of faith, friendship, love and home.

The Legend of Lumpus & Ogols, Chapbook for Tweens
www.guardianangelpublishing.com/lumpus.htm
Author: Mel McIntyre
Artist: David McQuillan
Print ISBN: 978-1-935137-96-2; 1-935137-96-4
eBook ISBN: 978-1-935137-97-9; 1-935137-97-2

Lumpus and Ogols discover that by working together and using their special gifts they can defeat the evil Glotabull, the monster responsible for the death of their parents. They hatch a plot and follow it through, helping to make their land a safe place for all who live there. Suggested age for readers: 9-12.

There's A Beetle In My Bed, Academic Wings
www.guardianangelpublishing.com/beetle-bed.htm
Author: Bill Kirk
Artist: Suzy Brown
Print ISBN: 978-1-61633-005-7; ISBN 10: 1-61633-005-8
eBook ISBN: 978-1-61633-006-4; ISBN 10: 1-61633-006-6

Imagine how surprised a little boy would be if a beetle suddenly appeared in his bed at bedtime. Just look at how big it’s getting! Beetles are cute but couldn’t it find somewhere else to sleep? Maybe Dad will know what to do. Keep reading to find out what happens. Factoids, Glossary and educational pages, too.

If I Could Be Anything, Littlest Angel
www.guardianangelpublishing.com/be-anything.htm
Author: Kevin McNamee
Artist: Marina Movshina
Print ISBN: 978-1-61633-011-8; 1-61633-011-2
eBook ISBN: 978-1-61633-012-5; 1-61633-012-0

If I could be anything, what would I be? I think that eventually I would be me … a boy pretends to be different animals in this warm, rhyming, picture book. In the end, he chooses to be exactly as he is. Love is the anchor that draws him home.

Smileytooth and Bushwhack Plaque, Health & Hygiene
www.guardianangelpublishing.com/smileytooth-series.htm
Author: James Gary Nelson
Artist: Debbie Bumstead
Print ISBN: 978-1-61633-009-5; 1-61633-009-0
eBook ISBN: 978-1-61633-010-1; 1-61633-010-4

In Smileytooth's next adventure, Bushwhack Plaque and his Cavity outlaws kidnap children from the schoolhouse play yard. Sheriff Smileytooth, his deputies Toothpaste and Toothbrush along with Schoolmarm Sarah, capture the outlaws and save the children. Join in the fun when reading this good dental hygiene book.



Wednesday, August 12, 2009

VS Grenier teams with First Book


Hello Everyone,I wanted to share with you the cause I've recently joined . . . First Book!
Here is what Bonnie Johnson from First Book had to say about me joining their cause."First Book provides new books to children in need addressing one of the most important factors affecting literacy – access to books. Since 1992, First Book has distributed over 65 million new books to children from low-income families in thousands of communities nationwide."Programs that serve predominantly children from low-income families can receive books from First Book and that is why VS Grenier has joined First Book in our fight to bring children their first book.
"First Book works with many different authors and/or publishers big and small! We are thrilled to be working with VS Grenier at First Book in our donation program. We have done similar donations and generally because First Book works with thousands of recipient groups across the country we try to find a group near an author and/or publisher that could benefit from a donation such as this."Bonnie Johnson Manager, First Book Literacy Registry http://www.firstbook.org/
How Can you help me give children their first book?
You can help me bring a child their first book a few different ways. The process is simple and anyone can help.
1. Place an order for an autographed copy of Babysitting SugarPaw and 25% of the sale will go to books for First Book. Place your order at http://vsgrenier.com/BabysittingSugarPaw.aspx
2. Buy and donate Babysitting SugarPaw to First Book. Once we reach the 100 book level First Book will proceed in donating the books to a group in VS Grenier's area. Place your donation at http://vsgrenier.com/BabysittingSugarPaw.aspx
3. Tell your friends about Babysitting SugarPaw and how VS Grenier has joined First Book in bring children their first book.
If you would like to know more about First Book please visit their website at http://www.firstbook.org/.
Written by VS Grenier
Illustrated by Kevin Collier
ISBN: 978-1-93526-806-2
$13.95
Buy or Donate Babysitting SugarPaw to First Book Today at http://vsgrenier.com/BabysittingSugarPaw.aspx