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Learn as You Live

 Learn from Life We’ve all been there with our kids… cluttered desks, things on the floor, boxes under the bed, clutter on the shelves, messy closets, and rooms looking as if a tornado had just traveled through them. How many times have we told our youngsters that if they do not clean their room, something bad […]

The Roads We Take

Since my children and I came to America almost 23 years ago, we have felt so blessed and welcomed by the country that became our home. In response, the least I can do as a writer is to repay that privilege, by trying to focus my professional contributions on the country and people who have […]

Second Chance:“Charm: An Amazing Story of a Little Black Cat,” by Leyla Atke

A powerful message of love and devotion! “Children and adults will laugh and cry through the experience of reading this brief, heartfelt book about the miracle of Charm.” Rating 5.0 stars from Midwest Book Review. Charm is a tender and loving story of a small cat that is found, lost and found again under the most […]

WHAT’S GOING ON INSIDE THE FRIDGE? STORY 2 – PUBLISHED!

What’s Going On Inside the Fridge? STORY 2: Sniffing, wheezing, and looking sad, Frank the fridge felt very bad. “Stacey’s still inside the pantry. It’s my fault that she’s hungry!” Peering at the apple pie, Frank the fridge breathed a deep sigh. Frank the fridge took a deep breath and created another mess.  “Party started!” […]

FINALISTS IN THE READERS’ FAVORITE CONTEST

FINALISTS IN THE READERS’ FAVORITE CONTEST AH! What a beautiful moment! I am over the moon!  I am so thrilled that my two children’s books The Trees Have Hearts and  Good Morning,World! are FINALISTS IN THE READERS’ FAVORITE CONTEST !! Good Morning, World! is A FINALIST IN THE READERS’ FAVORITE CONTEST in both categories:Children – Preschool and Children – Concept.  Go Baby […]

A Perfect Book to Read at Bedtime

Originally posted in  MotherDaughterBookReview   The Trees Have Hearts is A FINALIST IN THE READER’S FAVORITE CONTEST in both categories:Children – Grade K-3rd and Children – Educational Book Review: The Trees Have Hearts by Mrs. D. book blast, chapter book, children’s book, giveaway, kid lit, kidlit by Renee @ Mother Daughter Book Reviews Title: The Trees Have Hearts | Author: Mrs. D | Illustrator:  Juli Hasegawa  […]

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