We used to have to take time off from work --or at least leave work early-- to watch the Olympics on TV. Now we can thank the engineering marvels of DVR and web replay for protecting our love affair with the Games from our evil work schedules. We are, rightly, mesmerized by the combination of talent, discipline, skill, and genetics embodied by the world’s greatest athletes.
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Just got notified they accepted me as a member to the:
GAP - Guild of American Papercrafters
Turning cut paper into Art.
https://gap.wildapricot.org/
My newest picture book for children is here! "Miss Emma Ant" tells the story of talented, hard-working Emma, the architect for her colony's anthills. Ants in the colony, not recognizing their own special skills, grow jealous of Emma, and taunt her until she quits her job. Chaos ensues! Will pleas from apologetic ants convince Emma to return to work? Vibrant, expressive illustrations and fun
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As Promo Queen,
I Officially Dub this
GAP WEEK!
(Guardian Angel Publishing)
GAP is my publisher of record - PB and Young Teen.
(that is when I’m not self publishing )
Many awesome happenings there this week.
( April Issue )
FREE fun and learning for your kids.
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#2
Guardian Angel Publishing
March 2014 Book Releases
ANCIENT SYMBOLS, ARTWORK, CARVINGS
AND ALPHABETS- Book #2
Book Two—Join Professor Hoot as he explores more ancient arts and artifacts. The art, tools, and text represent various cultures and development from ancient eras, including fossils, too.
Follow Lana as she tries to capture the sunlight when it journeys to the 4 corners of the earth. The story centered yoga routine is simple for children to remember and fun for children to reenact.
Lily returns to the darkness of Htrae to take the King’s message from the City of Light. Even though she doesn’t think she can fulfill this mission, with the help of Ruah she embarks on the difficult task of inviting others to the great forgotten city.
Noah and Isabela take a journey in Great Grandmother’s kitchen to discover the Easter story by coloring eggs Grandmother’s “old-timey-way.” Color meanings help them learn more about who Jesus is and who they are.
Rip, the night engine, constantly worries about his passenger’s comfort on overnight train rides. He knows bench seating is not comfortable for sleeping. His cars are redesigned as Pullman Palace cars equipped with sleeping compartments. He finally lives up to his name that means Rest In Pillows.
A young rabbit loves to tease his older brothers. He goes off into the woods by himself and boasts that he’s not afraid of anything. One night, he hears a lion roar in the house. He tells his brothers, but they ignore him.
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Leaving the best 'till last. . .
There's our
ASIA Connection
Guardian Angel's indomitable, talented, and far-seeing CEO,
Lynda Burch, told us authors the following:
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"I am about to sign contracts for foreign rights is Asia.
The first step will be getting our English content into
Asia as is - both ebook and print.
China has recently mandated that every child should learn to
speak English as a second language. This is great news
for us at this time. Additionally 90% of children’s
literature in China is imported from
foreign publishers!"
NOTE: That noise you hear is GAP authors and illustrators
dancing on the ceiling.
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TAIL ENDERS . . . .
Hope to share the first illo for “Dreamtime Man” with
you in my next GRAB BAG posting.
Here's an early taste of what's planned for my rhyming story about aboriginal
tribes, and how badly they were treated after the white man colonized Australia.
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Books for Kids - Skype Author visits
http://www.margotfinke.com
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CHILDREN'S BOOK WEEK - Day7
With Margot Finke
7x Passionate Authors
from
Guardian Angel Publishing ( affectionately known as GAP )
Blogging. . .
Their FINAL day!
offer
2x FREE GIFTS
WIN
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CONTACT: Donna McDine, Editor-in-Chief, Guardian Angel Kids Ezine
Email: [email protected].
Website: http://guardian-angel-kids.com/
Children’s Ezine Guardian Angel Kids: Math Concepts – February 2012 Issue
Teaching math concepts beyond traditional number problems opens up creative opportunities for both teachers and students. Different strategies include the use of
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CELEBRATE e-BOOK WEEK!
Just because your wallet holds not much more than
a picture of your kids,ORYour job might disappear down the same rabbit holeas your investments,ORVacations are now a tent in your back yard . . .
Stop Press!Your Children Don't Have to Go Without Books.
YOU CAN STILL BUY GREAT BOOKS FOR YOUR KIDS
For Next to Nothing!YES,
I'm talking about e-Books.** Green, much cheaper than print, and
They Save Trees! **
A WIN, WIN all around!
If you're nervous about this new reading phenomenon, ask
your kids. This generation of children are growing up computer
savvy. They use computers in schools. They do project research
on them, play games, listen to music, and watch movies on
them. Reading a fun picture book on a screen comes naturally
to these kids - a snap!
These days, publishers like
Guardian Angel Publishing (G.A.P) offer a selection of quality children's books in 3 different
formats:
Hard copy, Download, or as a CD. All G.A.P.
books are published with tender loving attention to detail.
** Growing numbers of publishers are now offering
this Green Choice.
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PLUS - Coming Soon
GREEN
G.A.P. BOOKS
To an i-Phone near you. . . iKidsPlay
(iTunes App Store or iTunes Podcast Store )
+ Apple application technology for touch screens.
Watch for "PLAY" day to be announced.
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From
Guardian Angel Publishing:
Quality Children's Books
Soft Cover: from G.A.P - Amazon - B&N - Target - and some local book stores.
OR
Downloads: from G.A.P - Fictionwise - and many other online sites.
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*Rattlesnake Jam - by Margot Finke
Illustrated by Kevin Scott Collier
Coming Soon:
*Ruthie and the Hippo's Fat Behind - by Margot Finke
I just spent the weekend with my family and the excitement about the Giants making the Superbowl for the first time since 2000 was palatable. So I decided to do some research and see what my hometown team could do between now and next weekend to ensure a win. I found Michael Gleeson and Ronald J Maughan’s The Biochemical Basis of Sports Performance had my answer. Their book describes the biochemical processes involved in energy provision for different sports events and the way in which limitations in the energy supply can cause fatigue and thus limit performance. Below is an excerpt I hope will help the Giants! (more…)
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You're so funny Margot! Of course you deserve some "me" time! Thanks for all the great advice...your books look terrific!
Sharon, thanks so much for your comment. I always think a good giggle begins the day well.
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You have a library of lovely books that children should enjoy< Margot. You have been a good girl all week and deserve some "me" time. :)
Thanks Beverly. I needed you to approve.
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You certainly do deserve time for your own books! You are so good about promoting other books and have done a great job this past week. You have so many wonderful books, and my grandkids have read most of them (been read to them actually) and enjoyed them!
Thank you Connie. That your grandchildren have read my books has made my day - bless them!!
I will float around for the remainder of the day. YEA!!!
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