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Friday, May 11, 2012

WHERE IS CARLO THE MOUSE THESE DAYS?






"CHEREEKK … CHEREEKK…WHERE IS CARLO THE MOUSE THESE DAYS?”
I wish I were someone who likes to use new technology. I am strange; if the word doesn’t describe a new creation in a sweet way, I don’t feel like using it.
Facebook sounds harsh, almost insensitive. They should call it Hugbook! People love open arms and a friendly squeeze. I do! I’m sure you do, too.

Hugbook sounds warm and cozy. Facebook is for someone who is ready to face the world. I’m not! I’m sure the world is not ready for me either. No hard feelings, world! Call it even. Most of us do not like facing things—bad weather, crummy news, the truth. Brrrr … It sounds scary!

While daydreaming about Hugbook, I will try to get friendlier with the Internet and make some friends on Facebook.
Hooray! The more I use it, the friendlier it sounds. It’s not bad at all! I’ve found many friends, except for someone I really wanted to find.
Where is he hiding? Where has he gone? Any idea? I’m sure he doesn’t live inside my computer. Who knows? The computer does come with a mouse. The snoopy mouse is a genius! He might be in your house at this very moment. Please check the code “Carlo the Mouse on Vacation.” But beware! He is cute, but shrewd! He is so soft and squishy … I want to tickle him and make him laugh. It makes me think of Google! Hooray for the Internet!

I am like everyone else: I like to Google! I love this name! It sounds like a laughing baby, and any grandmother loves little kids.
I Google every day! I love to chase the mouse around the world. He used to live in Florida, inside a hospital’s walls, but his curiosity got him in trouble. His name is Carlo the mouse, a tricky fellow. He fell inside an open car trunk and unexpectedly took the vacation he had dreamed of all his life. For a while, I lost track of him, so if you spot him snooping around your computer or somewhere else, please email olga@mrsdbooks.com immediately.

If you have doubts about whether Carlo is the mouse you see, please ask for a picture and I will send you one right away. I will understand if he tricks you. Don’t get discouraged! Read the story “Carlo the Mouse on Vacation” and get an idea of where that sneaky mouse could have gone.

My good friend “Gut” is telling me that I should listen to the bird that knows how to tweet.
“Twitter!” This word sounds like music to my ears. Twitter reminds me of a little sparrow who likes to chat, just like you and I do. This tiny bird isn’t a good singer, but when it starts twittering, the world hears its voice. A happy sparrow sings with soul and likes to spread good news to children. Since I heard the sound of this bird, I’ve started twittering.

“Chereekk … Chereekk.” That’s how I am twittering these days. I sit back and carefully listen to what children have to say.
Attention, all children! I need your help. Please spread the news: I’ve lost track of the funny mouse. He took a wrong bus and landed on a plane that took him to Paris. My little friend got himself in trouble on the streets of Paris and disappeared without a trace.

Please help me find Carlo the mouse. His family is waiting, and so am I. Listen to the news and keep your eyes open. If any thought of his location crosses your mind, just quickly tweet “Chereekk… Chereekk.” I will be there waiting …



Thank you!


Carlo the Mouse, Book 1: Too Many Rules for One Little Mouse




Grab your boots and hold on to your hat, because you are in for an exciting trip! The new series of Carlo the Mouse has been born. Too Many Rules for One Little Mouse is the first in a series of books on Carlo’s adventures. Each book will give readers an entertaining look into the life of a little mouse born inside a hospital’s walls. Clever, curious, and very impatient, Carlo the mouse dreams of the world outside the hospital. His parents teach him how to follow the rules and how to survive on his own, but Carlo’s insatiable desire for adventure constantly gets him in trouble. Will the little adventurer manage to survive when he leaves home? You’ll find out in Mrs. D.’s next books on Carlo the mouse. Let your imagination soar in this full series of Carlo’s adventures!

Carlo the Mouse, Book 2: Now We're Talking!
( Coming soon! ) ~




Listen to the news and keep your eyes open, because a curious little mouse has had his wish come true! Now We’re Talking! is the second in a series of books on Carlo’s adventures. This nosy little mouse leaves home for the first time to explore life inside the hospital. But Hospitalia is a strange place, and there’s no place for him to hide. Cold, sterile, and unfriendly, the hospital looks nothing like Carlo had imagined while sitting at home. Before he knows what’s up, the kitchen staff are on his tail. Will the hungry mouse manage to trick the hospital manager, cook, and exterminator without breaking the rules his parents taught him? You’ll find out in Mrs. D.’s next book on Carlo the Mouse, What’s Going On? If this clever mouse outwits you, don’t get discouraged. Keep reading and follow Carlo’s adventures!

Carlo the Mouse, Book 3: What's Going On?
( Coming soon! ) ~




Trouble! Where did that ravenous little mouse come from who's disturbing the peace in the hospital? What's Going On? is the third in a series of books on the adventures of Carlo the mouse. Carlo knew he was not supposed to go near the manager's office, but when the kitchen staff were chasing him, he made a choice that started a war. This is only Carlo's first time out, and already everyone is after him. Imagine what could happen when he learns his way around the hospital! He likes to eat, and is growing like a mushroom after the rain. Will this be the end of our curious little mouse, or will Carlo manage to outsmart the clever manager, angry cook, and sneaky exterminator so he can go home safely? You'll find out in Mrs. D.'s next books on Carlo the mouse. Remember, Hospitalia is a strange place .

Carlo the Mouse, Book 4: Rules Are for a Reason
( Coming soon! ) ~




More trouble for the Most Wanted Mouse! The hospital cook, manager, and exterminator have proclaimed war against the mice of the world! Rules Are for a Reason is the fourth in a series of books on Carlo the mouse. Always hungry, the curious little mouse snoops underneath each door, driving the hospital staff crazy. He’s constantly breaking the rules his parents taught him. One morning, Carlo wakes up sick. Horrified, he leaps from his bed and looks in the mirror—and finds he looks like a meatball! Fly disease? Mousesclerosis? Chickenpoxsclerosis? Sounds long! What sickness did the carefree mouse catch while exploring the hospital? Will Carlo turn into a chicken … or a frog … or maybe a prince? You’ll find out in the next book on Carlo’s adventures: Nothing Is Safe in a Mouse’s Life. If you want to know if Carlo will learn to follow the rules Papa Mouse and Mama Mouse taught him, you must read every day and follow your parents’ rules. More exciting adventures of Carlo the Mouse await you!

Carlo the Mouse, Book 5: Nothing is Safe in a Mouse's Life
( Coming soon! ) ~




A whisker-licking story of one kind little mouse! Who would ever suspect that Carlo would meet Fidel the cat inside the hospital? Who would ever believe that the tricky young mouse would outsmart the old cat? Who would ever imagine that for the first time in his life, the daring mouse would venture away from his home and find himself outside the hospital? Homeless, cold, and hungry, Carlo and his family face attacks from vicious birds. Throughout his dangerous journey, Carlo finds adventure aplenty. He learns about life outside the hospital and the dangers that mice face on a daily basis. Determined to return home safely, Carlo has grown up and finally understands why he must obey the rules his parents taught him. Follow the unexpected adventures of this bold little mouse!

Carlo the Mouse, Book 6: It's my life!
( Coming soon! ) ~




Once a mouse falls in love, almost anything can happen! His heart skips a beat! He can't eat, drink, or sleep! He is tossing in bed, losing rest and extra fat! He bleaches his brown hair and becomes a blond mouse! What is going on with Carlo? Papa Mouse is distressed. Is he getting a heart attack? Carlo looks like a bleached punk! Mama Mouse is in shock. Their little mouse has grown up, and he is in love with a cute mouse. He is getting married, dear friends! The young mouse gets his wish. He soon has a pretty wife and a bunch of kids, but he still dreams of seeing the world. Life is short, and a day can hold many adventures. Sliding off a roof, Carlo falls inside an open car trunk . Kick off your boots, hold your hats, and enjoy this book, my little friends.
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012

WELCOME TO MRS.D'S BLOG!





I’m so glad you stopped by! I am Mrs.D. and I am delighted you found my blog. I hope you will find my stories inspiring and meaningful and will have as much fun reading them as I had writing them. 


THE TREES HAVE HEARTS 

This story has a special place in my heart.
After you finish reading this book to your child, stop your busy life for a moment and take time for you and your child. Close your eyes and go to a special place, where everything is simple and pure. Cuddle with your child on the green grass or golden sand… stare at the beautiful blue sky… listen to the splashing waves… spin around in a blooming garden or talk to the whispering wind. Look around you and see what is important in life and to your child.

Stop and breathe… Be a child for a moment… Dive into their imaginary world where you can hide in the shadows of blossoming trees. There was a time when my curly-haired girl taught me how to see her world through her innocent green eyes.

Do not lose this precious time together; our children grow so fast and I believe that these special moments are given to us for a reason. Hug your children every chance you get; reassure them that they are loved. They have their worries and fears, ideas and solutions as we do. Right or wrong, our children need us to understand their imaginary world and to be present in their dreams. Try to listen and hear what they are hearing and see what they are seeing. Love simple things with an open heart and you will receive unconditional love. Teach your children, lead them through their life, but let them run free in their imaginary kingdom.

I had the privilege to see this imaginary world through the eyes of my little daughter and saved those moments in my memories forever. The curly-haired girl is running free in the blooming garden. Now, it is your time, and I will share my story with you…

THE TREES HAVE HEARTS


Available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble,and Xlibris bookstores:


In this heartwarming book, which is beautifully illustrated, you will read the story of a young girl who moves to America. Unable to speak a new language, she tries to make friends. Rejected by other children, the little girl feels sad and lonely. She lives in an old house with a small garden, where three garden trees and the mysterious wind become her first imaginary friends.

Through the story, the garden friends develop a wonderful friendship with the growing girl, while teaching her how to make real friends and appreciate the beauty of nature. They help her to overcome her fears and worries and open a beautiful new world to her. Readers are invited to share in the young girl’s fears, tears, and joys as she copes with difficult moments while adapting to her new home.
           
Poignant and imaginative, this story will easily find a spot in the reader’s heart. The rich storytelling and unforgettable characters add flavor to an already delightful story line. This book opens a surprising imaginary world as seen through the eyes of a child…



CARLO THE MOUSE ON VACATION

A funny story, full of the adventures and troubles of Carlo the mouse, who lives a simple life in a Florida hospital but always dreams of greater things. In this vibrant picture book, a daring mouse takes center stage in an adventure even bigger than his appetite.

Carlo has never been outside the four walls of his home and he has one unfulfilled wish—a vacation. In a twist of fate, he unexpectedly finds himself embarking on his adventures and misadventures by accidentally landing inside an open car trunk, catching the wrong bus, and boarding an airplane that takes him halfway around the world to Paris.

The shrewd Carlo finds a way to survive the most unusual situations while dodging—or causing—mayhem along the way, touching readers’ hearts and making them laugh.

Each new adventure teaches Carlo something about the world and himself. The book is written in a humorous style and is easy to read. With funny characters and illustrations bursting with life and fun, Carlo the Mouse on Vacationgives parents, grandparents, babysitters, and children an interesting way to spend time together. The story allows young readers to discover themselves, and teaches children not to lose themselves in today’s hectic world.

Available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Xlibris bookstores:


Carlo the Mouse on Vacation and The Trees Have Hearts have been published and ARE available as ebooks  on e-devices. To download e-books please go to:
CARLO THE MOUSE ON VACATION

The City Kittens and the Old House Cat - is published!
A wonderful Christmas story about sharing and giving.
This story revolves around Christmastime and a family who once adopted a lost kitten, naming it Nyda. Nyda has now grown old and has settled into a calm, uneventful life with her new family—until the day before Christmas, when the family’s older daughter brings two playful kittens, Mickey and Jack, home for the holidays. The two kittens from the big city are a change for the family, and for Nyda. The old cat likes her settled life and is not happy about the new arrivals. She’s also very protective of her belongings. The city kittens annoy her, and the old cat grumbles about the new additions to the family—until she hears a story one night that makes her feel bad. The kittens aren’t the soft or spoiled brats she had thought they were …

Carlo the Mouse: Grab your boots and hold on to your hat, because you're in for an exciting trip! Let your imagination soar in this new full version of Carlo's adventures. This series of 10 books is an entertaining look into the life of this little mouse, who was born inside a hospital's walls. His parents taught him how to survive on his own, but Carlo broke all their rules in exploring the hospital.

Clever, curious, and very impatient, Carlo constantly gets in trouble with the hospital staff, causing chaos in the hospital. Somehow, he manages to survive the exterminator, the head cook, Fidel the cat, and the hospital manager, who becomes his worst nightmare.

As he learns about famous cooks from watching cooking shows on TV, Carlo dreams about the world outside the hospital. But as he takes an unexpected vacation far away from home, he finds out that the world outside the hospital is not what he expected. His insatiable desire for adventure gets him in constant trouble. 


The Mysterious Life Inside a ClosetA humorous story about the mysterious life inside the closet and a curious little kitten, which sneaks inside the closet and causes mayhem.

Good Morning, World! A happy story about a joyful Baby Thomas, who wants to hug a wonderful world,and his Grandpa, who can't see the world as a happy place. In this story, young readers will easily connect to beautiful nature and unforgettable characters,  playfully interacting with each other.





Mommy’s Loving Stories, soon to be published, will include  storybooks:

The Royal Palm. A snobby silver palm learns a valuable lesson and the meaning of real friendship.

Runaway Clothes. An instructional story about a little girl who didn't like to take care of her clothes and toys. In the end, she learns how easy it is to lose something you love so much.

The Autumn Wind. A powerful story about nature, and how quickly things can change.

That Is How Things Are. A beautiful story about friendship between a kitten and a sparrow.


Who Is Most Important in the Fridge? (Coming soon) These fun rhyming stories introduce young readers to delightful food characters with goofy personalities, real feelings, passions and fears, who always disagree with each other about who will feed a hungry little girl first.


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