The Trees Have Hearts~ A Modern Day Fairytale With A Lesson

Review of The Trees Have Hearts

Originally published in Classic Children's Books

by Tina Peterson, otherwise known as 'The Book Lady.' 

How many of you had imaginary friends growing up? You were lonely and maybe you did not have many kids in your neighborhood or perhaps this little girl like you found yourself unable to communicate with other kids and therefore alone and needing friends. This little girl easily captures your heart and sympathies as she makes friends with the only "beings" around. 3 trees each with own their personalities are in the garden and she makes friends each one of them. The story takes place over a year and as the season changes so does the little girl - she grows in confidence and by the end of the book she has friends and needs to rely on the trees less and less.

The Trees Have Hearts is a wonderful story for kids who love to sink into a good book. Perhaps like our heroine they are lonely and need friends or perhaps they love a good book to read on a rainy afternoon. The pictures are beautiful and fun to explore and the details in them are wonderful. The suggested reading level is 5-8 but I would say it's for kids who are able to read / listen to a lot of detail. It's a bit long and the dialogue is very detailed for most 5 year olds so I would suggest parents read it first before giving it to their kids to read or trying to read it.

You can purchase "The Trees Have Hearts" as a paperback or on Kindle and you can learn more about the author right here. Mrs D has also written other books including "Carlo The Mouse on Vacation" and you might also be interested in that one too. = D

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The Trees Have Hearts

by Mrs. D. (Olga D'Agostino)

ISBN: 978-1469134796

$ 19.79 ( paperback )

$ 3.03 ( Kindle )

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Oh Brother! A Nico and Tugger Tale by Kimberly Sentek

A sweet story on teaching caring, with valuable lessons!

Oh Brother! A Nico and Tugger Tale

by Kimberly Sentek

Two stories in one-double the fun reading-is what you get in "Oh Brother!: A Nico and Tugger Tale." In the first of a planned series you will meet Nico, an only dog that ​​likes it that way, and Tugger, the pesky puppy that changes Nico's life when Tugger is brought home. The book provides both dogs' versions of the same tale, illustrating that even with these canine brothers there is more than one side to a story.

Reviewed by Mrs.D.

Oh Brother! A Nico and Tugger Tale is a heartwarming story about two adorable dogs, written by Kimberly Sentek for young children and their parents. Through the dialogue of two dogs struggling to accept each other, the author opens readers' eyes to issues which occur in most families. As they see a diverse view of two different characters - Nico, the older dog, and a new puppy named Tugger - young children learn the great lessons of sharing and giving.

At first, Nico feels thrilled when his family brings a new puppy into the house, but he soon realizes that the puppy is not a regular toy that he can forget in the corner. Annoyed by the puppy, which is always following him and sometimes crying, he feels as if his life is crushed and destroyed forever. Feeling hurt and unhappy, the older dog tries to reject the playful puppy, who has stolen the attention of the people he loves so much. Nico used to be the only dog ​​in the family and was always pampered. Now he must share his family, house, and toys with Tugger. The older dog grumbles about the new arrival who has settled and has in the process dramatically changed his life.

On the other hand, Tugger is a very emotional, cute puppy, who is thrilled about his new family and the older brother he always wanted. Struggling to find the way to Nico's heart and to fit in to his new surroundings, the little puppy hopes that things will change and Nico will become his best friend. But first, Tugger must learn how to share, give, and be more patient.

With time, the two dogs adjust to changes in their lives and learn how to live in harmony. They both learn that all changes are not as dreadful as they seem at the beginning. If you give each other a chance and a little time, life can be fun. This story about the lives of two lovable dogs is a great example of how to teach children about sibling rivalry, who must learn how to overcome disagreements and develop a wonderful friendship. It will encourage young readers to accept a new friend or an addition to the family. The bright illustrations, done in soothing colors, brought this story to life.

I would recommend this children's book for parents who want to teach their children how to accept changes, adapt to new surroundings, and make new friends. This is a homey puppy-dog book, fun to read while curling up on the couch with your child! A delightful rhyming story, which teaches young children great lessons on how to rise above dramatic changes in their lives.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kimberly Sentek has spent her entire life telling stories - so much so that her parents swear she was born talking. A lifelong resident of New Jersey (and a huge fan of Bon Jovi), Kimberly is owned by two Cockapoos, Nico and Tugger. Her first book, Oh Brother!: A Nico and Tugger Tale, was inspired by them, and she hopes to continue writing a series of books about her two furry children.

You can visit her at KimberlySentek.com

blog:  http://kimberlysentek.com/blog/

@ Kimberlysente

Mrs. D. Releases First Book in Series Starring Mouse with Taste for Adventure

 

 

A children's book author pens games latest book featuring a young mouse who does not like to follow the rules in this new book released by Dog Ear Publishing.

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Dog Ear Publishing releases "Carlo The Mouse Book 1: Too Many Rules for One Little Mouse" by Mrs. D.

This charming new children's book, the first in a series starring a rascally little mouse, features his first adventure.

Galloway, NJ (PRWEB) November 08, 2013

Carlo The Mouse, who was born inside a Florida hospital, lives within its walls and longs to see the outside world. This charming new children's book, the first in a series starring the rascally little fellow, features his first adventure. Although his parents do their best to teach him how to follow the rules, his desire to explore leads to nothing but trouble.

In " Carlo The Mouse, Book 1: Too Many Rules for One Little Mouse , " the young mouse's parents are running themselves ragged to feed their hungry child, evading mousetraps and tricking the staff in the kitchen.  Carlo imagines the kitchen - which smells delicious - is a fun place to hang out, not realizing the danger it holds. His favorite food is Italian, and he wants to visit Italy - just for the food. His parents try telling him the rules for living in a hospital, but Carlo wonders if he really has to follow them. Their only hope is that their son can use his wits and can remember to follow the rules if he wants to explore. Younger children can follow along with colorful cartoon images by Chanoa, a talented freelance illustrator who works on children's books and anime.

This is the fifth book for author Olga D'Agostino, also known as Mrs. D. She has a business school degree and immigrated to the United States from western Ukraine in 1992. Her other illustrated books include "Carlo The Mouse on Vacation," "The Trees Have Hearts" "Good Morning, World!" "The City Kittens and the Old House Cat." and "The Trees Have Hearts" were awarded a 2013 Mom's Choice Award. She is already working on several other books for children, including more adventures starring Carlo The Mouse, and "Runaway Clothes," "The Mysterious Life Inside a Closet," "Everyone Needs Someone: The Royal Palm," "Who Is Most Important in The Fridge "and" That Is How Things Are. "

For additional information, please visit  http://www.mrsdbooks.net .

Carlo The Mouse Book 1: Too Many Rules for One Little Mouse
Mrs. D
Dog Ear Publishing
ISBN: 978-1-4575-1917-8 | 40 pages | $ 18.99 U.S.

Available at Ingram, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and fine bookstores everywhere.

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Mrs. D Releases New Book - Good Morning, World!

Nature's Bounty Abounds During Walk on Sunny Day;

 Mrs. D Releases New Book

A toddler and his grandfather find plenty of things to see on a sunny day in this new book released by Dog Ear Publishing.

Dog Ear Publishing releases "Good Morning, World!" By Mrs. D.

Thomas loves Everything he sees, but his grandfather Finds fault with everything in this charming new illustrated children's book.

Galloway, NJ (PRWEB) October 28, 2013

Few things are better on a beautiful sunlit day than a walk in the park. When young Thomas and his grandfather go out for a walk, they see the same things but from different perspectives. Thomas loves everything he sees, but his grandfather finds fault with everything in this charming new illustrated children's book.

"Good Morning, World! " explores the wonders of nature and its colorful characters like the golden sun, pretty flowers, and birds squabbling. Thomas is delighted when ladybugs spiral up into the air, but his grandfather is worried about being bitten. Thomas loves seeing the jumping frogs and lizards sweet, but his grandfather thinks the park is dangerous. By the end of their walk, Thomas is delighted with all the happy things he saw while his grandfather is delighted to be able to finally take a nap. Dynamic drawings by Eladziem provide a powerful counterpoint to the whimsical story.

Author Olga D'Agostino, aka Mrs. D, immigrated to the United States from western Ukraine in 1992 with her two small daughters. D'Agostino, who speaks many languages, has written other illustrated children's books, Including "Carlo The Mouse, Book 1: Too Many Rules for One Little Mouse," "Carlo The Mouse on Vacation," "The Trees Have Hearts," and "The City and the Old Kittens Cat House." "The Trees Have Hearts" earned a 2013 Mom's Choice Award. She is working on several new children's books, including more adventures starring Carlo The Mouse, and "Runaway Clothes," "The Mysterious Life Inside a Closet," "Everyone Needs Someone: The Royal Palm," "Who Is Most Important in the Fridge "and" That Is How Things Are. "She lives in Smithville, NJ, with her husband, and has a grandson to whom she has dedicated this book.

For additional information, please visit  http://www.mrsdbooks.net .

Good Morning, World!

by Mrs. D

Available at Ingram, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble and fine bookstores everywhere.

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