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| Pre-K, Kindergarten, Library Story Time 15 - 20 minutes One class per presentation is ideal Brief Q & A Interactive Roly-Poly Ralphina Song and Dance |
Spending time with students is the most rewarding thing I do! I look forward to visiting your school! |
| 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grades 30 - 45 minutes Power Point Presentation and Story-Time Two to Four Classes Combined Learn about the Author/Illustrator The Writing and Illustrating Process The Importance of Journals Interactive Roly-Poly Ralphina Song and Dance |
| Grades 4 - 6 Power Point Presentation 45 - 60 minutes Two to Four Classes can be combined, however one to two classes is optimal Learn about the Author/Illustrator The Writing and Illustrating Process Emphasis on where to get IDEAS and The Importance of Journals |
| A full day includes a maximum of four presentations. Please allow 15 minutes between sessions. Don't forget to factor in time for lunch and book signing. If neighboring schools wish to split the cost of a full-day visit, Claudia can spend the morning at one school and visit the second school that afternoon, with each school having two presentations. |
| Equipment Needs Overhead Projector for Power Point Presentation (no audio required) Large White Screen or Neutral-Color Wall Area for Viewing Room which can comfortably accommodate the audience and that can be darkened Small Table Chair |
| Fees Talk to me about the fees! These are a basic guideline and are negotiable! Kansas City Metro: Pre-K through Grade 3 and Library Presentations: $ 50.00 each Two 45 - 60 minute Presentations: $250.00 Three or Four 45 - 60 minute Presentations: $500.00 Inside the states of Kansas or Missouri, but outside the KC Metro Area: Add $100.00 to the Kansas City Metro fees + expenses for travel, lodging, and meals. Outside the states of Kansas and Missouri: Full day: $800.00 plus expenses for travel, lodging, and meals. |
Here's What Principals, Educators, Librarians, Parents and Students are saying! (The following quotes are printed exactly as written by the original author). "I read Roly Poly book. How precious it is. The illustrations are incredible. This woman is onto something. She is fantastic, seriously. The tenderness is so beautiful, it speaks to the heart immediately. Then the colors are beautiful yet subtle and lots of pink which I adore.I praise her talent and hope she writes many books to come. I appreciate the gift from my heart. Now I want to buy a couple more, where are they? Let me know. God Bless you Claudia Alec, Roly Poly and the whole family," Marianne Maravich "You did a wonderful job today. I will get the word out. Thank you so much! I will also let my principal friends outside of Olathe know about you. . . . Tanya Channell, principal Ravenwood Elementary "Thank you for sharing the writing process with us. As beginning authors and illustrators, it was great to see how your book was made. We loved having you visit Nieman School!" Mrs. Preston's 1st grade class ". . . thank you for a wonderful program. You did such a great job holding the attention of your very young audience! Barbara Brand, librarian, Blue Valley Johnson County Library ". . . you recently visited my son's school, Cottonwood Point and autographed a book for him as well as share you love of nature and books. He loved it! thanks! . . ." Deb " . . . Skylar calls Ralphina "HOLY MOLY". Isn't that FUNNY? She just loves the book." Janette and Sheree "Thanks again Claudia for the wonderful book. Theo just loves it and I read it to him everyday. He just loves books and he is only 1! I hope you have many sales of your book. I will definitely keep it in mind for gifts. Thanks again and I hope to meet you one day – you are very talented." Charlotte M. "You did an awesome job! Noble is still talking about it. . . . I was really impressed with your presentation and your artwork /photography is unbelievable! . . . " Mary " . . . I want to make a book some day just like you." Love, Stephanie " Thank you for coming to Nieman with your book Ralphina. We have never heard a story about a roly-poly before. ralphina is SO cute! We are going to look for her in our gardens! . . . We think your colorful pictures are beautiful. We are looking forward to your next book about seahorses." Mrs. Owens Kindergartners "Thank you . . . It was really fun when you came." Brianna "I love your book!" Jessica "Thank you for teaching me how to make your book. I think your book was great! Jackson "Thank you for coming to our school. I love your book!" Bella " . . . I had a grate time. Your journals are neet. It is cool where you got your neet ideas." Samantha |
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| Check out these REVIEWS of Ralphina! My daughter would have loved this book, December 23, 2008 By Charles Ashbacher (top reviewer with Amazon.com) (Marion, Iowa United States) As someone who read hundreds of books to his daughter when she was young, I learned quickly that the theme of a children's book must be simple to be understood. If the images are colorful and attractive in structure, the message can be a little more complicated. This book is one that my daughter would have loved, she would have insisted that I read and reread it until I was very tired of it. Roly-poly is the name given to the creatures with 7 pairs of legs that roll into a ball when they consider themselves threatened. Related to crabs and lobsters, they live in areas of moist vegetation. Ralphina is a roly-poly that works very hard to manipulate the soil so that the flowers will grow well to make sure that she will be noticed. When the boy comes out to pick fresh tulips for his mommy, he notices Ralphina and they become good friends. This makes Ralphina very happy and she goes back to work making the garden even more colorful. This book is one where there is some science wrapped up in a basic, understandable story about being liked as the creature you are. Until I read this book, I did not know that the roly-polys are genetically related to crustaceans, so my knowledge of science was expanded. Given that I was a biology major in college and have maintained an interest in the field, that is not a trivial thing. This is a good, wholesome and educational book written at just the right level. By Marci Twain (New York, NY USA) January 1, 2009: Young female bug wants to get acquainted with the little boy that lives near the garden she inhabits.She gets her way eventually. I loved it. Great story. Great colorful illustrations. Great text. And great integration of the text and the illustrations. I once knew a dog named Ralphina. Now I've read a story about a little garden bug named Ralphina. It's not exactly your garden variety of female names. But it made a good main character for this book. This book is one that I'm sure kids will like to have read to them. While listening I bet they will thoroughly enjoy the illustrations that help them understand what they are listening to. Also, there are some bug facts included in this kids' book. So the book is educational, too. 5 stars! PS. This book was both written and illustrated by the same person. Quite talented I must say! Ralphina, the Roly-Poly , January 1, 2009 By N. Milenkovic "http://thebookworm07.blogspot.... (usa) - See all my reviews In this charming story, Ralphina, the roly-poly, lives in a garden with her mom. Ralphina notices the boy who lives inside the house and wants to be his friend. So to get his attention, Ralphina, digs in the garden to help the tulips bloom. When the little boy sees the pretty tulips, he comes to pick one for his mom and sees Ralphina there. The boy, named Alec, and Ralphina quickly become friends. She teachers him fun facts about roly-polies like herself. And Ralphina isn't lonely anymore because she now has made a friend. Ralphina, the Roly-Poly is a wonderful children's book, with sweet a story and beautiful illustrations. At the end of the book there's fun facts about roly-polies and rainbows. Author Claudia Chandler, does a great job in writing the story and illustrating it too. WRITTEN BY THE EDITOR OF THE MIDWEST BOOK REVIEW ONLINE MAGAZINE: MBR: Children's Bookwatch, July 2008 Highly recommended for public library collections as well as for children's bookshelves. Ralphina, the Roly-Poly is Written and illustrated by elementary school teacher Claudia Chandler Ralphina, the Roly-Poly is a cheery children's picture book about a roly-poly (also known as "potato bug", "sow bug" or "pillbug") who befriends a young boy. She teaches him amazing things about roly-polys, such as how they roll up into a ball to protect themselves, and how they're related to crustaceans such as crabs. The whimsical, brightly colored illustrations add an upbeat touch to this enjoyable picture book for any child who has ever noticed a curious, rolled-up bug and wanted to learn more. http://www.midwestbookreview.com/cbw/jul_08.htm Click on these links to see more reviews: http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/2009/01/ralphina-roly-poly.html http://writeforareader.blogspot.com/2009/01/review-ralphina-roly-poly.html http://www.bentbindings.com/2009/01/review-ralphina-the-roly-poly/ http://bookcritiques.blogspot.com/2009/01/ralphina-roly-poly-by-claudia-chandler.html http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A1S94J5SVGTMFG/ref=cm_cr_pr_pdp http://bookingmama.blogspot.com/2009/01/review-ralphina-roly-poly.html http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/ALVJQY2VVJNWZ/ref=cm_cr_pr_pdp http://liametal.tripod.com/id8.html http://readysetreadreviews.blogspot.com:80/2009/01/ralphina-roly-poly-by-claudia-chandler.html http://www.paperbackfrenzy.com/childrens/ralphina-the-roly-poly/ http://www.booksforkids-reviews.com/2009/01/ralphina-roly-poly-written-and.html http://tiffanynorris.blogspot.com/2009/01/ralphina-roly-poly.html http://www.monstersandcritics.com/books/childrens/reviews/article_1452889.php/Book_Review_Ralphina_the_Roly-Poly http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A1MR1VMK999I6O/ref=cm_cr_pr_pdp http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A2E9Q3T876TQ6C/ref=cm_cr_pr_pdp http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/A1MC6BFHWY6WC3/ref=cm_cr_pr_pdp http://www.booksforkids-reviews.com/2009/01/ralphina-roly-poly-written-and.html http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/APDPA11IZPYLN/ref=cm_cr_pr_pdp http://everydayiwritethebook.typepad.com/books/2009/01/i-recently-received-two-kids-books-for-reviewralphina-the-roly-poly-by- claudiachandler-and-the-tutu-ballet-by-sally-lee.html |
CHECK THIS OUT! Author by State website Click here: http://authorbystate.blogspot.com/ I thank Kim Norman for including my information on this site! I hope to visit YOUR SCHOOL soon! |
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