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- Author: Penelope Anne Cole
- Illustrator: Agy Wilson
- Paperback: 32 pages
- Publisher: Magical Book Works (January 28, 2016)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0692617507
- ISBN-13: 978-0692617502
Endearing and heartwarming are the first two words that leap across my mind when reading award-winning children’s author, Penelope Anne Cole’s latest picture book In and Out, All ‘Round About - Opposite Friends. Ms. Cole captures the imagination of the reader from the onset with engaging rhyme that celebrates the differences in each of us. Opposites attract in many relationships and should be celebrated and In and Out, All ‘Round About - Opposite Friends does just that. Come along for the wonderful adventure and all the fun that is to be had through Ms. Cole’s mastery storytelling and Agy Wilson’s alluring illustrations.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Best wishes,Donna M. McDineMulti Award-winning Children's Author Ignite curiosity in your child through reading! Connect with Donna McDine on Google+
Dee and Deb Off They Go Kindergarten First Day Jitters ~ December 2015 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.
A Sandy Grave ~ January 2014 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2014 Purple Dragonfly 1st Place Picture Books 6+, Story Monster Approved, Beach Book Festival Honorable Mention 2014, Reader's Favorite Five Star ReviewPowder Monkey ~ May 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2015 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Historical Fiction 1st Place, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star ReviewHockey Agony ~ January 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2015 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Honorable Mention Picture Books 6+, New England Book Festival Honorable Mention 2014, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star ReviewThe Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.~ Literary Classics Silver Award and Seal of Approval, Readers Favorite 2012 International Book Awards Honorable Mention and Dan Poynter's Global e-Book Awards Finalist
I thought I'd change things up a bit and celebrate the back cover reveal of my latest children's picture book...
Dee and Deb Off They Go Kindergarten First Day Jitters
What do you think?
The publication date is December 1, 2015, just in time for the 2015 Holiday Season!
Interested?
Cruise on over to my
website... I'm taking
pre-orders now!
Thanks for your time and interest!
Wishing you an inspirational day!
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Best wishes,
Donna M. McDineMulti Award-winning Children's Author
Ignite curiosity in your child through reading!Connect with
Donna McDine on Google+Dee and Deb Off They Go Kindergarten First Day Jitters ~ December 2015 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ Pre-OrdersA Sandy Grave ~ January 2014 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2014 Purple Dragonfly 1st Place Picture Books 6+, Story Monster Approved, Beach Book Festival Honorable Mention 2014, Reader's Favorite Five Star Review
Powder Monkey ~ May 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2015 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Historical Fiction 1st Place, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review
Hockey Agony ~ January 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2015 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Honorable Mention Picture Books 6+, New England Book Festival Honorable Mention 2014, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review
The Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ Literary Classics Silver Award and Seal of Approval, Readers Favorite 2012 International Book Awards Honorable Mention and Dan Poynter's Global e-Book Awards Finalist
What People Are Saying...
“Author Donna McDine has a delightful way of supporting children through life's challenges and transitions. Her stories are realistic and feature likable characters that kids can easily relate to. With this book, she has lifted 'kindergarten anxiety' in a light and humorous way - leaving children with a smile on their face and an eagerness for new beginnings.” ~ Tina M. Games, certified creativity coach and author of "Journaling by the Moonlight: A Mother's Path to Self Discovery” ~ http://moonlightmusepress.com
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“In Donna McDine’s PB, Dee and Deb Off They Go—Kindergarten First Day Jitters, fraternal twins Dee and Deb face separation in Kindergarten. This adorable book shows what happens on their first day. Like all kinders, they worry: who will they talk to and play with. Dee’s smart teacher has a super idea for first day fears—choose a buddy. Ms. McDine’s cute book will reassure nervous kinder kids and their parents. Jack Foster’s charming artwork adds to readers’ enjoyment.” ~ Penelope Anne Cole, Award Winning Author of Magical Matthew, Magical Mea, and Ten Little Tricksters. ~ http://www.penelopeannecole.com/
Thank you Tina and Penny for your heartwarming endorsements!
Pre-order today!
Dee and Deb Off They Go Kindergarten First Day Jitters
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Donna M. McDineMulti Award-winning Children's Author
Ignite curiosity in your child through reading!
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Donna McDine on Google+A Sandy Grave ~ January 2014 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2014 Purple Dragonfly 1st Place Picture Books 6+, Story Monster Approved, Beach Book Festival Honorable Mention 2014, Reader's Favorite Five Star Review
Powder Monkey ~ May 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2015 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Historical Fiction 1st Place, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review
Hockey Agony ~ January 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2015 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Honorable Mention Picture Books 6+, New England Book Festival Honorable Mention 2014, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review
The Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ Literary Classics Silver Award and Seal of Approval, Readers Favorite 2012 International Book Awards Honorable Mention and Dan Poynter's Global e-Book Awards Finalist
WRITTEN BY: Penelope Anne Cole
ILLUSRATED BY: Kevin Scott Collier
PUBLISHER: Magical Book Works
PUBLISHED: September 2015
PAGES: 32
The Magical series by award-winning children’s author, Penelope Anne Cole continues onward with another spectacular journey, this time Magical Max and Magical Mickey.
Siblings Matthew and Mea are intrigued and concerned at the sudden announcement for a family meeting. The two once magical siblings speculate as to what the meeting could be about. Stunned by the announcement of their mom’s pregnancy and impending birth of twins raise their concern that their soon to be new siblings will have magical powers as they once did. For you see, they worked hard with their Grandma Nonie to hide their once magical powers from their parents. What will happen with Matthew off at college, Mea busy with middle school and Grandma Nonie not as capable of all she once did? Will chaos ensue? Or will all the worry be for naught? Find out, as the newly expanded family takes a journey of discovery.
Penelope Anne Cole has crafted yet another “magical” story to churn the creative minds of our young muses.
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The spectacular illustrations of Kevin Scott Collier create a wonderful aging process for all the characters.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Best wishes,Donna M. McDineMulti Award-winning Children's Author Ignite curiosity in your child through reading!Connect with Donna McDine on Google+
A Sandy Grave ~ January 2014 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2014 Purple Dragonfly 1st Place Picture Books 6+, Story Monster Approved, Beach Book Festival Honorable Mention 2014, Reader's Favorite Five Star ReviewPowder Monkey ~ May 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2015 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Historical Fiction 1st Place, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star ReviewHockey Agony ~ January 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2015 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Honorable Mention Picture Books 6+, New England Book Festival Honorable Mention 2014, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star ReviewThe Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ Literary Classics Silver Award and Seal of Approval, Readers Favorite 2012 International Book Awards Honorable Mention and Dan Poynter's Global e-Book Awards Finalist
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Author: Penelope Anne Cole
Illustrator: Kevin Scott Collier
Publisher: Magical Book Works
Published: June 2015
Pages: 30
Who wouldn’t want magical powers to make their day a bit easier and exciting? I know I would! Come explore the magical world of second grader, Mea as she learns the responsibility of her powers. Intertwined with real life examples of everyday life of helping others and spending time with friends, Mea needs to come to terms of keeping her special talent secret. Will she reveal her magical talent to her friends or will she take the mature road and realize some things are better off kept to one’s self?
Find out in award-winning children’s author, Penelope Anne Cole’s latest book in the “magical” series as each character grows not only in age, but in maturity with each book. Ms. Cole has done a splendid job in engaging the reader with a fun and interesting story.
The illustrations created by Kevin Scott Collier leap from the page as the story comes to life through his creative talents.
Well done all around! Bravo!
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Best wishes,
Donna M. McDineMulti Award-winning Children's Author
Ignite curiosity in your child through reading!Connect with
Donna McDine on Google+A Sandy Grave ~ January 2014 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2014 Purple Dragonfly 1st Place Picture Books 6+, Story Monster Approved, Beach Book Festival Honorable Mention 2014, Reader's Favorite Five Star Review
Powder Monkey ~ May 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2015 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Historical Fiction 1st Place, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review
Hockey Agony ~ January 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2015 Purple Dragonfly Book Award Honorable Mention Picture Books 6+, New England Book Festival Honorable Mention 2014, Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review
The Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ Literary Classics Silver Award and Seal of Approval, Readers Favorite 2012 International Book Awards Honorable Mention and Dan Poynter's Global e-Book Awards Finalist
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Numerous studies from both government and the private sector provide clear evidence that early reading skills are an investment in a child's future. Early reading skill development dramatically affects the quality of life for children as they grow into adulthood. Sadly, a recent article by Carole Dickerson on the Journal Standard website quoted a local social worker who stated that many of the parents in the homes she visits do not own a single children's book.
This is quite shocking to me and in response, I am announcing a children's book drive within my county to support the Rockland County Department of Social Services. I encourage other authors of children's books to do the same or if you have gentle used children's books to please donate to the book drive.
I invite those interested in donating to contact me directly at
[email protected].
In my opinion, "the bare essence of learning to read opens up the world of exploration to a child. Across the curriculum it is imperative children grow in their reading capability so success in their classes can be had. Without the fundamentals it is very difficult to progress successfully."
"I believe in ‘paying it forward.' That one book donation may be all it takes to make a difference in a child’s life. By encouraging the love of reading in our young muses their look of wonder as they bubble with excitement on their next reading journey swells my heart."
I urge you to join me in my quest to ignite curiosity in children through reading by donating to the Rockland County Department of Social Services book drive.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Thank you!
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Best wishes,
Donna M. McDineMulti Award-winning Children's Author
Ignite curiosity in your child through reading!Connect with
Donna McDine on Google+A Sandy Grave ~ January 2014 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2014 Purple Dragonfly 1st Place Picture Books 6+, Story Monster Approved, Beach Book Festival Honorable Mention 2014, Reader's Favorite Five Star Review
Powder Monkey ~ May 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review
Hockey Agony ~ January 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star Review
The Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ Literary Classics Silver Award and Seal of Approval, Readers Favorite 2012 International Book Awards Honorable Mention and Dan Poynter's Global e-Book Awards Finalist
- Paperback: 16 pages
- Publisher: Guardian Angel Publishing (August 8, 2014)
- ISBN-10: 161633522X
- ISBN-13: 978-1616335229
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The art of learning how to count both backwards and forward is a milestone for children. Pair it with the antics of Halloween and a classic children’s book is born. Each group of Halloween characters approach a different house at various times, each clustered in the number they represent. Find out how the fun-filled adventure concludes for these Halloween creatures in Ten Little Tricksters.
Penelope Anne Cole creates a grand storytelling trick or treating adventure to entrance the reader in learning how to count backwards. The alluring illustrations created by Kevin Scott Collier, brings Halloween to an all-new level of fun.
Visit Penelope Anne Cole…
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Best wishes,Donna M. McDineMulti Award-winning Children's Author
Ignite curiosity in your child through reading!
Connect with Donna McDine on Google+A Sandy Grave ~ January 2014 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ 2014 Purple Dragonfly 1st Place Picture Books 6+, Story Monster Approved, Beach Book Festival Honorable Mention 2014, Reader's Favorite Five Star ReviewPowder Monkey ~ May 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ Reader's Favorite Five Star ReviewHockey Agony ~ January 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ Reader's Farvorite Five Star ReviewThe Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.~ Literary Classics Silver Award and Seal of Approval, Readers Favorite 2012 International Book Awards Honorable Mention and Dan Poynter's Global e-Book Awards Finalist 
I'm tickled pink to have Penelope Anne Cole as the guest author at Write What Inspires You! Penny and I first met through Guardian Angel Publishing and we have developed a lovely cyberspace friendship. It is my hope to meet in person some day, possibly at the next GAP Angel gathering. Lynda, hint, hint, hint….
Without further ado I'm pleased to share award-winning children's author, Penelope Anne Cole with her guest post, "What Inspires Me to Write." Welcome Penny!
What Inspires Me to Write?
by Penelope Anne Cole
I’m a parent, a teacher, and a tutor. Reading literature and writing have always been a part of my life from the first book I read on my own, to the first story I wrote in school. Since then I’ve been writing, much of it in memoir form and journals. In elementary school, I wrote some short stories featuring kids who struggled with hurts and problems. I wish I still had those stories. I remember the emotion from those early stories actually made me cry. Like most writers, I love the written word and want my stories published and read.
I got back into writing children’s stories when inspired by my neighbor’s autistic son who turned ten and celebrated the magic of “double digits!” That gave me an idea for a children’s story about a boy who had magical powers to fix things. He kept his magic a secret from his family until his friend Lily began to suspect. What should he do? Telling her would be a risk. He confides in his Grandma Nonie. Matthew has several problems and challenges to deal with in my story.
At first, I thought Magical Matthew would be a “stand alone” story, but then at the end I introduced a twist that led me to the next story, Magical Mea. What if his little sister also has magic? What would she do? Will she be like Matt or will she rebel? Then I had a series. The third book is Magical Mea Goes to School, where Mea has to learn how to do the things all kids learn in school and she has to learn to do magic secretly. Magical M and M brings twin boys into the family. Will they have magic? And if they do, will they be like Matt or Mea? I even have an idea for a fifth book to close out the series.
Often ideas come to me when I’m out walking. After the Magical series, I was inspired to write a remembrance of spending time with my brothers over the year at our Grandma’s house called, My Grandma’s Pink House. It is set in the 1950’s, when we kids were free to roam all around her property and the neighborhood pretty much on our own. In the story, Grandma does what grandmothers did then, cooked, cleaned, planted, harvested, canned, sewed, knitted, read stories, and sang songs to us.
Another children’s book I’ve written is about eating food from other countries and cultures, called I’m Going to My Friend’s House for Dinner. Lexie talks with her friends about strange and different foods they’ve eaten as she looks forward to eating dinner at her Nigerian friend’s house. Will the food be weird or yucky? I thought it would help to show our multicultural society with respect to food. Those are my shorter children’s stories, inspired by events, memories, people, even foods. These two stories are ready to be submitted for publishing.
I have two longer stories—novel length—that I’m working on. These were inspired by books, articles, and stories I read or heard. One is a historical novel set after the Vietnam War involving racism, grief, loss, and survival, The Perfect Home. The other is a time travel fantasy that has historical elements about Amazon warrior-priestesses, The Young Amazons.These are so much harder for me because of multiple points of view, longer plot arcs, movement through beginning, middle, and end. But I want to see these through to completion and publication.
Penny, it's a pleasure hosting you today! I'm looking forward to profiling you in the August issue of my Write What Inspires You! newsletter!
In the meantime, visitors please visit Penny at…
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Best wishes,Donna M. McDineMultiple Award-winning Children's Author
Connect with Donna McDine on Google+
A Sandy Grave ~ January 2014 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ Story Monster Approved, Beach Book Festival Honorable Mention 2014, Reader's Favorite Five Star ReviewPowder Monkey ~ May 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ Reader's Favorite Five Star ReviewHockey Agony ~ January 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ Reader's Farvorite Five Star ReviewThe Golden Pathway ~ August 2010 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.~ Literary Classics Silver Award and Seal of Approval, Readers Favorite 2012 International Book Awards Honorable Mention and Dan Poynter's Global e-Book Awards Finalist
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My friend, Diana Jenkins, invited me to participate in a
“blog hop interview.” Diana sent interview questions to answer on my blog. I
then tag writers who will answer questions on their blogs.
Diana posted her interview on her blog at DJ's Thoughts. If you get a minute, drop by to get to know Diana
better and leave a comment letting her know you
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Great interview, Donna! I didn't know you were into romantic fiction!
Thanks, Diana! After I became friends with Linore, I started playing around with a story. I think mine could be called "snarky romance." LOL! '<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!
Hi Donna, so nice to hear more about your background and writing process. I find the hardest parts (after the waiting!)is marketing and staying focused. I'm working on so many projects, but some require different skill sets so I do a little here and a little there until they're ready.
I was just stating finding time to write is a problem for me too, Donna. Seems there is a never-ending list of things to accomplish first.<br /><br />I didn't know you were writing novellas for adults now. I'll have to check them out. <br /><br />Thanks for being part of this blog hop.
Yep, sounds like me! I'm afraid social networking has pulled me away from writing more than I'd like. :) <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!
That list gets longer and longer! lol! I have a novella almost ready to go. It's fun and different. Thanks for hopping with me!
Hi Donna:<br />I'm just here checking out your new banner on your site. Looks great! :) <br /><br />Congrats on all your success!!
Thanks for stopping by to check it out. I had fun creating the new banner. Bless you! - Donna