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| Ralphina, the Roly-Poly Listen to my Jan 8, 2009 blogtalkradio interview! http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bookbitesforkids at 2:00 central time!!! Scroll down for a list of my upcoming book events! Now Available! Is there seriously anybody out there that hasn't played with a roly-poly? Roly-polies are fascinating little creatures that capture our curiosity. Did you know that roly-polies are members of the . . . oh wait, I can't tell you that! It would ruin the surprise! Ralphina, the Roly-Poly is sad because she gets lonely in her garden and wants a friend to play with. But she is so small that nobody seems to notice her. With her mommy's encouragement, Ralphina digs up a clever solution to her loneliness and in the process learns that she has a lot to offer in friendship. (Did you notice the little play on words there? Get it . . . digs . . . garden? Ha!). Discover how friendship can make your world blossom in all the colors of the rainbow, and also learn stuff that I am willing to venture you don't know about these adorable little garden dwellers. Ralphina, the Roly-Poly is written for children ages newborn through approximately eight years. Facts about these adorable creatures and facts about rainbows are provided at the back of the book to help parents and educators teach children the basics about these subjects. Ralphina, the Roly-Poly will be available for purchase through the following merchants' websites:
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Ralphina, the Roly-Poly Written to appeal to preschoolers and early readers, the author introduces young children to the hidden world of a tiny insect. Children will love to hear this fascinating story of friendship and will delight in the vivid and colorful illustrations. At the end of the book, readers can learn fun facts about roly-polies and rain- bows, which provide an education- al and entertaining opportunity for children, parents, and educa- tors. A perfect tale that will be a bed- time favorite, Ralphina, the Roly-Poly is a story that children will want to hear again and again, and one that adults will be happy to read and reread.
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Upcoming Book Events! Ralphina, the Roly-Poly is anxious to meet you! (NOTE: this listing does not include school visits) Claudia Chandler, Author/Illustrator Saturday, NOVEMBER 1, 2008 2:00 p.m. Holiday Book Drive Kick-Off! Barnes & Noble Holiday Book Drive The Country Club Plaza 420 West 47th Street kansas City, MO 64112 816-561-4114 to benefit the children of Cornerstones of Care www.cornerstonesofcare.org Saturday, NOVEMBER 15, 2008 10:00 a.m. Once Upon A Child 8912 W. 95th St Overland Park, KS 66212 913-381-9685 www.ouac.com JANUARY 2009 Johnson County Public Library De Soto branch Friday, January 16th, 10:30 a.m. 33145 W. 83rd St. De Soto, KS 66018 story-time and book-signing! Johnson County Public Library Lackman branch Friday, January 16th, 4:00 p.m. 15345 W. 87th Street Parkway Lenexa, KS 66219 Story time and book signing! FEBRUARY 2009 Johnson County Public Library Shawnee branch Friday, February 27th, 10:30 a.m. 13811 Johnson Dr. Shawnee, KS story-time and book-signing! MORE TO COME! CONTINUE TO CHECK BACK FREQUENTLY! |
| Listen to my Jan 8, 2009 blogtalkradio interview! http://www.blogtalkradio.com/bookbitesforkids at 2:00 central time!!! |