Book Series: for Children by local authors, for Holiday gift giving
Set of 3 books about stewardship of the land, for children
“Celebrating Soil” – Join Brother and Sister as they journey into the garden, discover the magic of soil, and learn how to become great stewards of Earth and home Beautiful original illustrations by portrait artist Yvonne Kozlina, combined with hopeful, empowering messages, and activity suggestions, make this a treasure for the whole family
“Honey Bee” – Join Brother and Sister as they adventure through the woods and visit the Old Lady and Old Man at their forest cottage. Here, the young siblings learn all about the magical world of honey bees, and the vital role that they and other pollinators play in ecosystems all around the world
This “Triple Kit” Package for Teachers and Parents provides powerful resources for soil and pollinator stewardship, as well as fun-to-follow children’s book adventures with Brother and Sister!
After reading the wonderful adventures of exploration and discovery, Celebrating Soil and Celebrating Honey Bees, you can utilize the dozens of activities and recommendations – perfect for home, school, and community participation – in the Soil Stewardship Hand Book, as well as in the resource sections in the backs of the children’s books! == Go local Lyons author Aaron William Perry’s WEB SITE.
Everybody Loves Grace – series to hone reading skills
Description: ‘
This is a story of the ability of Grace, a dog, to love unconditionally and maintain her courage through periods of uncertainty. At the age of four, Grace embarked on a journey from her home on a farm to the city life of Denver, Colorado. The journey, as it is told through Grace’s eyes, is one of adventure and optimism. With her everyday wit and ability to comfort those she meets, this story will find a special place in your heart. Grace sees each day as an opportunity to look deeply into people’s eyes and let them know they are loved. Grace teaches us about…simple acts of kindness… courage to move forward through life’s changes… every day is an adventure.
Background:
Research shows that dogs can help children learn to read and Colorado has its very own testament to that. Grace, a 15-year old Finnish Lapphund, is the star of a new series of children’s books by award-winning Colorado author Katy McQuaid (from Denver & Boulder) that are helping young readers hone their skills.
“Children need to practice a lot when first learning to read,’ author Katy McQuaid said. “And for kids, it can be embarrassing to mess up. But if you’re practicing with a dog, you don’t mind making mistakes.”
A recent study by researchers at the University of California, Davis confirmed that children who read to, or with dogs really do perform better. Young students who read out loud to dogs improved their reading skills by 12 percent over the course of a 10-week program, while children in the same program who didn’t read to dogs showed no improvement.
The author has taken her book and dog to numerous schools in Colorado. The series is designed for children ages 6-10
Author Bio:
Katy McQuaid is a successful author, leadership consultant, and philanthropist. Her work in communities all over the world and the unconditional love of her four-legged muse, Grace, inspired her to write the Everybody Loves Grace series of illustrated books. Based on true life events and told from the perspective of Grace the dog, the stories are highly relatable and fun for people of all ages. Nautilus Awards for Children’s Literature: Better Books for a Better World.
