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Friday, July 17, 2015 9:26:44 AM
Donalisa Helsley wrote a blog post titled Lady Emma in her Land of Wonder by Martha M. Harrison:
Donalisa said, " Lady Emma in her Land of Wonder is a beautifully illustrated story written in rhyme. We follow Emma, a young girl, as she fearlessly explores her world. We watch as she blossoms, matures and grows in self..." more
Wednesday, July 15, 2015 8:16:49 PM
Donalisa Helsley wrote a blog post titled KD Novelties Personalized Children's Book Review:
Donalisa said, " I'm really excited about the book I'm reviewing today. This one is from KD Novelties. They sell personalized books and gifts My two daughters already have a personalized book that they received a few years back and they loved it. So..." more
Monday, July 13, 2015 6:40:39 PM
Donalisa Helsley wrote a blog post titled Hansel and Gretel: A Fairy Tale with a Down Syndrome Twist (Fairy Ability Tales) by Jewel Kats:
Donalisa said, "Hansel and Gretel: A Fairy Tale with a Down Syndrome Twist (Fairy Ability Tales)by Jewel Kats Hansel and Gretel: A Fairy Tale with a Down Syndrome Twist is a reworking of the classic Hansel and Gretel fairy tale. Hansel is a 5 year old boy with Down..." more
Sunday, July 12, 2015 11:18:35 AM
Donalisa Helsley wrote a blog post titled SHOW ME HOW! BUILD YOUR CHILD’S SELF-ESTEEM THROUGH READING, CRAFTING AND COOKING by Vivian Kirkfield:
Donalisa said, " SHOW ME HOW! BUILD YOUR CHILD’S SELF-ESTEEM THROUGH READING, CRAFTING AND COOKING by Vivian Kirkfield Do you constantly find yourself asking, “What shall we do today?” Well, ask no more. SHOW ME HOW! BUILD YOUR CHILD’S SELF-ESTEEM..." more
Thursday, July 9, 2015 12:42:26 PM
Donalisa Helsley wrote a blog post titled Frogwilla, A TreeFrog's Story by Cheri L. Hallwood- Review:
Donalisa said, " Frogwilla, A TreeFrog's Story by Cheri L. Hallwood I absolutely loved this sweet story. The story follows a young treefrog on her journey to find her family. Frogwilla, is afraid of heights and has a difficult time climbing. She is sure..." more
Wednesday, July 8, 2015 2:40:24 AM
Donalisa Helsley wrote a blog post titled MICE & SPIDERS & WEBS...OH MY! by Sherrill Cannon review:
Donalisa said, "MICE & SPIDERS & WEBS...OH MY! by Sherrill Cannon Where can one find a story about having good listening skills, facing one's fears, not jumping to conclusions and basic computer lingo all in one book? Why in the newest Sherrill Cannon..." more
Wednesday, February 25, 2015 9:12:21 AM
Donalisa Helsley wrote a blog post titled Diversify Your Child's Library:
Donalisa said, "Wow, its been awhile since I have posted on here. I have tried so many times to write about the great books we have been reading but, alas, the life of a soccer mom, therapist etc has kept me too busy. So let me get to it. I will use Black History..." more
Wednesday, October 29, 2014 9:21:27 PM
Donalisa Helsley wrote a blog post titled From My Bookshelf to Yours: Mini Myths by Joan Holub:
Donalisa said, "Play Nice, Hercules "Play Nice, Hercules" is an adorable board book in the Mini Myths series that introduces Greek Mythology to little ones. The book is short and simple. The story line is clear enough for my 1 year old to understand...." more
Wednesday, September 17, 2014 9:30:42 PM
Donalisa Helsley wrote a blog post titled From My Bookshelf to Yours: Sing-Along Construction Song by Louise Lintvelt:
Donalisa said, " As the mother of two girls 12 & 7, there are no shortage of "girly" books so I am always on the lookout for books that are just for my son. Sing-Along Construction Song is a really cute book. I" read" it with my 1 year old. He..." more
Tuesday, August 12, 2014 1:55:09 AM
Donalisa Helsley wrote a blog post titled From My Bookshelf to Yours: When Violet Was Blue by DebTroehler:
Donalisa said, "When Violet was Blue is a cute rhyming story that cleverly teaches the importance of teamwork. This is the story of the small Violet who just wanted the sun to shine. She and her other colorful friends have to work together and problem solve to get..." more
Saturday, July 19, 2014 6:50:02 AM
Donalisa Helsley wrote a blog post titled The Adventures of Prince Iggy Series by Aldo Flynn:
Donalisa said, "Prince Iggy and the Kingdom of Naysayer is an imaginative, magical epic fantasy adventure for young readers. It is so entertaining and comical that I, a 35 year old adult, sat down and read it all in one sitting.Prince Iggy and the Kingdom of..." more
Friday, July 4, 2014 4:36:29 PM
Donalisa Helsley wrote a blog post titled Interview with Author Melanie Milburn of I Love You More Than Chocolate:
Donalisa said, "About MelanieMelanie is a gifted musician, award winning songwriter and a dedicated preschool teacher. Her children’s concerts are fun with music that is jazzy and entertaining. The lyrics are inviting and relate to the everyday experiences of a..." more
Friday, July 4, 2014 4:36:29 PM
Donalisa Helsley wrote a blog post titled From My Bookshelf to Yours: I Love You More Than Chocolate:
Donalisa said, "I Love You More Than Chocolate is a sweet rhyming book that will help you share with your child how much they are loved. The story lists all the wonderful things that we see in our own lives. This is a sweet story that is perfect for a bedtime..." more
Friday, July 4, 2014 4:36:29 PM
Donalisa Helsley wrote a blog post titled Interview with Gladys Barbieri, author of Rubber Shoes: A Lesson in Gratitude:
Donalisa said, "Tell us a bit about you: I'm a first grade teacher and I will have been teaching for 15 years this July. I graduated from the University of San Francisco and went to graduate school at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, receiving my..." more
Friday, July 4, 2014 4:36:29 PM
Donalisa Helsley wrote a blog post titled From My Bookshelf to Yours: Rubber Shoes: A lesson in gratitude/ Los zapatos de goma:
Donalisa said, "Rubber Shoes: A lesson in gratitude/ Los zapatos de goma is a beautiful story about being grateful for what you have. Gladys gets a new pair of ugly brown rubber shoes. She is very unhappy about this and set about to destroy them, lose them, get rid..." more
Friday, July 4, 2014 4:36:29 PM
Donalisa Helsley wrote a blog post titled World Read Aloud Day is March 7, 2012:
Donalisa said, "Celebrate the Power of Words and Stories and Take Action for Global Literacy with LitWorldI am so excited to share with you an event I am going to participate in. World Read Aloud Day!About World Read Aloud DayWorldwide at least 793 million people..." more
Friday, July 4, 2014 4:36:29 PM
Donalisa Helsley wrote a blog post titled Interview with Matthew Toren, author of Kidpreneurs:
Donalisa said, "What inspired you to write “Kidpreneurs”?As a life-long entrepreneur, it’s always been important to me to pass on my knowledge and love for entrepreneurship to my own kids. When my daughter was old enough to begin to learn about..." more
Friday, July 4, 2014 4:36:29 PM
Donalisa Helsley wrote a blog post titled Check out the I Love You Better Than Chocolate Chip Cookies book trailer:
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Friday, July 4, 2014 4:36:29 PM
Donalisa Helsley wrote a blog post titled From My Bookshelf to Yours: Kidpreneurs by Adam & Matthew Toren:
Donalisa said, "What a wonderfully exciting and innovative book! The illustrations are wonderful. Kidpreneurs is very easy to follow. defines what an entrepreneur is, shows the steps to get started as one, gives your child business examples (dog walking,..." more
Friday, July 4, 2014 4:36:29 PM
Donalisa Helsley wrote a blog post titled Bloggers Read Across the Globe—Promoting Children’s Reading and Literacy:
Donalisa said, "Welcome to Day #11 of the Bloggers Read Across the Globe (BRAG) Project! I’m happy to feature Jo Ann Kairys, founder of BRAG, and blogger at Story Quest Books. To do her part in promoting children’s reading and literacy, Jo Ann has been rounding..." more
Friday, July 4, 2014 4:36:29 PM
Donalisa Helsley wrote a blog post titled Interview with Author Hayley Rose of Fifo "50 States":
Donalisa said, " About Hayley RoseAward winning author, Hayley Rose, grew up in the beach side town of Pacific Palisades, California, to a family of visual artists. In the early 1990's she traveled the U.S. with her band Crush Violet. In 1994, after a family..." more
Friday, July 4, 2014 4:36:29 PM
Donalisa Helsley wrote a blog post titled From My Bookshelf to Yours: Fifo "50 States" by Hayley Rose:
Donalisa said, "Fifo "50 States" is a fun and educational book. The states are listed by alphabetical order. It is written in a rhyming prose that makes the information easy to remember. The book presents each state's capital, motto, flower, tree, bird as well as..." more
Friday, July 4, 2014 4:36:29 PM
Donalisa Helsley wrote a blog post titled Fill their Easter baskets with books!:
Donalisa said, "Easter is almost here! Instead of candy that will rot their teeth and toys that will break the next day. Give the children in your life the gift that keeps on giving! Books!From today 3/28/12 through 4/3/12 you will receive an "I Love You More..." more
Friday, July 4, 2014 4:36:29 PM
Donalisa Helsley wrote a blog post titled I'm Back!:
Donalisa said, "I've been MIA for a little bit but I am slowly coming back. I will begin posting author interviews and book reviews within the next 3 weeks. I'm also looking forward to having some guest bloggers visit with us.I am now having two new books..." more
Monday, September 28, 2015 10:13:07 AM
Donalisa Helsley wrote a blog post titled From My Bookshelf to Yours: Momster by Laura Jensen- Kimball:
Donalisa said, "Momster by Laura Jensen- Kimball This is a book that parents and children everywhere will love and relate to. Momster is a humorous story of a boy who isn't listening and following directions. Soon his mother turns into something..." more