Children's Book Review: Papa's Sun by Kevin McNamee

Title: Papa’s Suns

Author: Kevin McNamee

Illustrator: Samantha Bell

Publisher: Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.

Published: June 2015

Pages: 18

Unexpected changes are part of life and when we least expect it those changes can sneak up on us. How we handle those changes whether for the good or bad can set an example for those around us.

Young Jacob has a special bond with his Papa through the love of drawing. What happens when Papa suffers a stroke, which affects his speech and ability to move his body correctly? Will Papa retreat further into a world without drawing with not having the capability to create or does the love between the Jacob and Papa bloom into new ways of drawing?

Journey along with Jacob to see if he learns how to adapt to his “new” Papa and with different ways of communicating.

Kevin McNamee has created a splendid story of everlasting love through a too often experienced health issue of stroke. Genius!

Samantha Bell’s soft imagery lends to the heartwarming story of the special love between grandson and grandfather. Splendid!

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

Ignite curiosity in your child through reading!

Connect with Donna McDine on Google+

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. ~ 2015 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Historical Fiction 1st Place, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review

Hockey Agony ~ January 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2015 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Honorable Mention Picture Books 6+, New England Book Festival Honorable Mention 2014, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite 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

Children’s Ezine Guardian Angel Kids: Imagination – February 2013 Issue

A stagnate mind squashes the imagination. To keep one’s creativity and imagination flowing it’s essential to explore the unknown and take chances to think outside the box. Imagine for a moment if everyone thought, worked and acted the same way. What a boring world this would be! Read beyond the normal genre you gravitate to, explore the what if’s of everyday life, enjoy nature and soak in the wonders all around you. Challenge yourself on a daily basis and watch your imagination soar to new levels.

Come explore the world of Guardian Angel Kids www.guardian-angel-kids.com through the thought provoking poetry, short stories and articles to expand your imagination and have fun along the way.

To the dedicated GAK readers and contributors after soul searching her own writing career path, Donna McDine has decided to step down as GAK Editor-in-Chief and dedicate more time to her personal writing and book promotional efforts. This decision did not come lightly, but to be able to expand her imagination and efforts she needed to lighten her work responsibilities. McDine shares that it has been a distinct privilege working with Lynda Burch, Donna Shepherd, Kevin McNamee, and Mary Sue Roberts over the course of the last two plus years. And of course, her daily interactions with the valuable contributors, without whom Guardian Angel Kids Ezine would not exist.

McDine wishes you all the very best in imagination and inspiration throughout 2013 and beyond! She looks forward to staying in touch. Please feel free to drop her a line any time at donna@donnamcdine.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.

Please feel free to drop Editor-in-Chief, Mary Sue Roberts 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
Connect with Donna McDine on Google+

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

Children's Ezine Guardian Angel Kids: Sewing - January 2013 Issue

Children’s Ezine Guardian Angel Kids: Sewing – January 2013 Issue

Publisher, Lynda S. Burch remembers fondly as a young girl how her grandmother, mother, and aunt had a quilting frame suspended from the ceiling in their basement. Burch and her relatives sat around it for hours, busily quilting away on their assigned sections. No TV or other noise, only the quiet sound of the quilter’s voices chatting. Time spent here was not only valuable in honing one’s sewing skills, but intertwined the family bond, much like the precise and tight stitching from each quilter to produce a beautiful quilt to be cherished for generations to come.

Come explore the world of Guardian Angel Kids through the thought provoking short stories and articles and learn sewing tips along the way. A hemming your pants poetry, Fingers Hats share s the history of thimbles, Calico Corners brings family history to life through quilting, Ribbons tests one’s sewing talents, how Hand Sewing teaches a new way of fun beyond video games, and essential tips for Easy Literacy Activities. Surf on over to Guardian Angel Kids today www.guardian-angel-kids.com, enjoy a child safe ad free Ezine and visit the writers and illustrators in the Guardian Angel Kids January 2013 issue and enjoy the inspiring poetry, stories, articles and activities. 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.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Best wishes,Donna M. McDineAward-winning Children's AuthorConnect with Donna McDine on Google+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

Book Review ~ Lightning Strikes by Kevin McNamee

Title: Lightning Strikes


Written by: Kevin McNamee

Illustrated by: Eugene Ruble

Soft cover: 18 pages

Ages: 2-5

Publisher: Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.

Print ISBN: 978-161633-095-8

eBook ISBN: 978-1-61633-096-5

Published: September 2010

Price:
$9.95 – Soft cover
$5.00 – E-book CD

Teaching our young muses how to count in a creative environment presents its challenges. Not sure where to start to overcome this obstacle? Look no further. Lightning Strikes combines the elements of Science and Math into an ingenious thunderstorm adventure with counting forwards and backwards.
Come along and learn what one young child does to comfort himself as a thunderstorm rages outside. The reader and child will surely laugh out loud at the antics that ensue. All the while learning the basic fundamentals of counting to ten and down again.
Eugene Ruble’s illustrations bring the thunderstorm and counting strategy to life, making it an enjoyable learning experience.

Kevin McNamee is an accomplished children’s author with several books to his credit, If I Could Be Anything, The Sister Exchange, and The Soggy Town of Hilltop. Learn more about Kevin’s illustrious career at:
http://www.kevinmcnamee.com/

http://www.kevinmcnameechildrensauthor.blogspot.com/

Guardian Angel Kids Ezine Announces New Editor-in-Chief, Donna McDine

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
Guardian Angel Kids Ezine Announces New Editor-in-Chief, Donna McDine

Jennifer Reed, original Editor-in-Chief is stepping down from Guardian Angel Kids and will be replaced by award-winning children’s author, Donna McDine effective immediately.
Ms. McDine comes to Guardian Angel Kids with 20 plus years of administrative and web design expertise in both Fortune 500 companies and as a virtual assistant. Along with her experience in the children’s publishing industry as a published author, National Writing for Children Center Publicist Intern, and former Stories for Children Magazine marketing manager McDine brings to the forefront her business, writing, and marketing know how to propel Guardian Angel Kids to further success in 2011 and beyond.
Please join, Lynda Burch of Guardian Angel Publishing, Kevin McNamee, Guardian Angel Kids Technical Director, and MarySue Roberts, Guardian Angel Kids Cover Art Director in welcoming Donna McDine to the family.
Please visit Guardian Angel Kids and become familiar with all we have to offer the young muses in your life at http://www.guardian-angel-kids.com/.

Thank you for your time and interest.

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Book Review: The Soggy Town of Hilltop by Kevin McNamee

Title: The Soggy Town of Hilltop


Written by: Kevin McNamee

Illustrated by: Eugene Ruble

Soft cover: 22 pages

Ages: 4-10

Publisher: Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.

Print ISBN: 978-1-61633-041-5

eBook ISBN: 978-1-61633-042-2

Published: April 2010

Price: $10.95 – Soft cover / $5.00 – E-book CD

The Soggy Town of Hilltop brings to life the hysterical world of the town councilors and townsfolk. Bored with no further rules to instill, the High Council creates an absurd rule for their own amusement to see if the residents will continue to obey. Obey they do and chaos ensues, until the day one young boy from the South comes to visit.

Wise beyond his years this youngster guides the townsfolk towards reclaiming their lives and independence. What becomes of the High Council and do the townsfolk prevail? Find out while you venture through The Soggy Town of Hilltop and be sure to wear your boots so you don’t get wet too.

Told in amusing rhyme, children’s author Kevin McNamee will have the reader laughing out loud and wondering how people would follow ridiculous rules so blindly. Coupled with the unique illustrations by Eugene Ruble, The Soggy Town of Hilltop will soon be a must have for our young muses.

To learn more about author, Kevin McNamee visit: http://www.kevinmcnamee.com/.

Book Review: The Sister Exchange by Kevin McNamee

Title: The Sister Exchange

Written by: Kevin McNamee

Illustrated by: Kit Grady

Soft cover: 26 pages

Ages: 4-8

Publisher: Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.

Print ISBN: 978-1-61633-015-6

Ebook ISBN: 978-1-61633-016-3

Published: December 2009

Price: $10.95 – Soft cover / $5.00 – E-book CD

Brianna longs for the day not to have her annoying younger sister, Julianne, as a constant tag-a-long. Life would be so much better with someone else. To solve her problem, Brianna decides to trade in her sister, just like a used car. Much to her pleasure mother says it’s possible through the Sister Exchange. Brianna is beyond excited and happily listens in on her mother’s phone call. Each choice presented to Brianna never seems up to her standards, until the final choice. Should she make this exchange or stick to who she knows?

Children’s author, Kevin McNamee, expertly brings to life what many siblings wish they could do at one time or another. The Sister Exchange wonderfully explores how each person has their place in the family circle, better or for worse.

Illustrator, Kit Grady, brilliantly brings to life the characters in The Sister Exchange leaving the reader with the need to hug each character.

To learn more about author, Kevin McNamee visit: http://www.kevinmcnamee.com/.

Visit and explore Kit Grady’s exciting world at: http://www.kitgrady.com/.

Book Review: If I Could Be Anything

Title: If I Could Be Anything


Written by: Kevin McNamee

Illustrated by: Marina Movshina

Soft cover: 18 pages

Ages: 4-8

Publisher: Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.

Print ISBN: 978-1-61633-011-8

Ebook ISBN: 978-1-61633-012-5

Published: November 2009

Price: $9.95 – Soft cover / $5.00 – E-book CD

The imagination soars through the whimsical story, If I Could Be Anything. Where a young boy dreams what it would be like being anything but himself. Much to his surprise he ends up where he started. Where is that you may ask. To find out, escape into the colorful pages and learn how many times the grass it not always greener on the other side.

Children’s author, Kevin McNamee delves into the inner thoughts of a child seamlessly making the “what if” question jump from the pages.

Illustrator, Marina Movshina captures the true essence of If I Could Be Anything through lively illustrations, making us all wish for a vivid imagination.

To learn more about author, Kevin McNamee visit: http://www.kevinmcnamee.com/. 

Visit and explore Marina Movshina’s beautiful world at: http://www.twopinesstudio.com/.

Come Explore Write What Inspires You for Testimonials, Author Interviews, Book Trailers, Releases, and Reviews

M E D I A  R E L E A S E

CONTACT: Donna M. McDine
Children’s Author
Email: dmcdine@optonline.net
Phone: 845-721-7802

For Immediate Release

Come Explore Write What Inspires You for Testimonials, Author Interviews, Book Trailers, Releases, and Reviews

Cruise on over to Write What Inspires You at: http://www.donna-mcdine.blogspot.com and hear what satisfied clients of Dynamic Media Release Services have to say, author interviews, book trailer and reviews, Guardian Angel Publishing June releases, and a special contest announcement.

7/21/2010 - Testimonials to Affirm Dynamic Media Release Services

7/23/2010 – Guest Author Interview, Shari Maurer

7/26/2010 - The Bug that Plagued the Entire Third Grade by Lori Calabrese

7/28/2010 – Guardian Angel Publishing Announces June 2010 Releases

7/30/2010 – Award-winning Penny and Rio series Contest by Jennifer Swanson

8/2/2010 – Lost Island Smugglers Max Elliot Anderson

8/4/2010 – Children’s Author, Editor and Owner and Founder of SFC Magazine Interview, VS Grenier

8/6/2010 – Slip, Slide into the World of Book Reviewing – Mayra Calvani

8/9/2010 – Another Satisfied Client of Dynamic Media Release Services

8/13/2010 – Book Review: Brigitta of the White Forest by Danika Dinsmore

8/16/2010 – Book Review: Owen and the Dragon by Carla Mooney

8/18/2010 – Book Review: The Guardian of Kelmar ~ Book I of the Kelmr Trilogy by Laura Sepesi

8/20/2010 – Book Review: If I Could Be Anything by Kevin McNamee

8/23/2010 – Book Review: The Sister Exchange by Kevin McNamee

8/23/2010 – Author and Publisher Interview: Carole Anne Carr at http://www.thegoldenpathway.blogspot.com

8/25/2010 – The Soggy Town of Hilltop by Kevin McNamee

Mark your calendar today and be sure to visit http://www.donna-mcdine.blogspot.com/.

Thank you in advance for your interest.

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April 2010 Releases from Guardian Angel Publishing

Guardian Angel Publishing is thrilled to announce the following April 2010 releases:

ANDY & SPIRIT MEET THE RODEO QUEEN- Academic Wings by Mary Jean Kelso, art by KC Snider.

Andy and Spirit meet the rodeo queen who teaches Andy cowboy skills.

www.guardianangelpublishing.com/andy&albinohorse-series.htm  

KLUTZY KANTOR-Littlest Angels, by J. Aday Kennedy, art by Jack Foster.

Klutzy Kantor Pegasus tickles the funny bone while teaching the lesson that practice makes perfect.

www.guardianangelpublishing.com/klutzy-kantor.htm  

THE SOGGY TOWN OF HILLTOP-Littlest Angels by Kevin McNamee, artist Eugene Ruble.

This fun, rhyming picture book teaches more than just a new way to drink water.

www.guardianangelpublishing.com/soggy-hilltop.htm

NANA'S MAGIC TEA BERRIES- Chapbook for Tweens by Marlys A Rold.

Kimberly drinks the extra two cups of tea her brothers reject, and finds herself falling into a totally new adventure in Scotland at Loch Ness.

www.guardianangelpublishing.com/magic-berries.htm

Guardian Angel Publishing - December Releases

Guardian Angel Publishing is pleased to announce the December 2009 releases.

As I Watch, a Littlest Angels by Author, CHITRA SOUNDAR and artist SAMANTHA BELL. Read about how a tiny egg changes into a creepy crawly and then into a colorful, elegant butterfly. The repetitive text helps young readers to join in the reading.


www.guardianangelpublishing.com/as-i-watch.htm

The Sister Exchange, a Littlest Angels by author KEVIN MCNAMEE and artist KIT GRADY. Dealing with sibling rivalry in a fun and creative way, The Sister Exchange reinforces the bond between siblings, and increases reasoning skills through comparison.

www.guardianangelpublishing.com/sister-exchange.htm

Poodle & Doodle a Guardian Angel Animals & Pets, by author DONNA SHEPHERD and artist JACK FOSTER. Angel thinks her life is ruined when Leah brings home a new dog. Will her worst fears be realized or will the new arrival make life better than Angel could have ever imagined?

www.guardianangelpublishing.com/poodle&doodle.htm

Circulation Celebration: The Sum of Our Parts Series, an Academic Wings, by author BILL KIRK and artist EUGENE RUBLE.

www.guardianangelpublishing.com/circulation.htm “Circulation Celebration” is an anatomical rhyme which is all about the blood inside you and how the heart keeps it circulating so all of your tissue cells get fed and stay healthy.





Be sure to stop by the GAP website http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com to view the below new releases plus many others.


Thank you for your interest.

VBT - Writers on the Move - May Tour

Put your writing career in motion with the yahoo marketing group VBT - Writers on the Move. Promote your platform, yourself and your books! We utilize ONGOING tours; Viewpoint segments; mystery site give aways; blog radio spots; and much more to increase visibility and readership.To learn more contact Karen at: karenrcfv@yahoo.com.Please put VBT-(VSG) in the subject box.

And now for the May 1, 2009 tour schedule:

Dianne Sagan is hosting Virginia S. Grenier

Harry Gilleland is hosting Carolyn Howard-Johnson

Karen Cioffi is hosting Liana Metal

Kathy Stemke is hosting Helena Harper

Lea Schizas is hosting Margaret Fieland

Nancy Famalari is hosting Joyce Anthony

Vivian Zabel is hosting Kevin McNamee

Margaret Fieland is hosting Dorothy Massey

Crystalee Calderwood is hosting Fiona Ingram

Joyce Anthony is hosting Gayle Trent

Helena Harper is hosting Dianne Sagan

Kevin McNamee is hosting Harry Gilleland

Dorothy Massey is hosting Vivian Zabel

Liana Metal is hosting Kathy Stemke

Carolyn Howard-Johnson is hosting Lea Schizas

Virginia S. Grenier is hosting Nancy Famalari

Robin Marvel is hosting Crystalee Calderwood

Gayle Trent is hosting Robin Marvel

Please be sure to stop by and learn about these wonderful writers and leave them a comment to let them know you stopped by.

Thank you.