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Congratulations to award-winning children's author, Mary Esparza-Vela on the awards You Can't Take the Dinosaur Home has received. Yippee…doing the Snoopy dance for you!
Category: Littlest AngelsAuthor: Mary Esparza-Velawww.marysdollsandbooks.comArtist: Mike MotzPrint ISBN: 9781616333645; 1616333642eBook ISBN: 9781616333652; 1616333650
Two tiny space-tots want to go on a treasure hunt and little brother wants to tag along. They don’t want to take him because he throws fits when he doesn’t get his way. Reluctantly, they take him and he winds up throwing tantrums because he can’t take a dinosaur home.
A Reader's Favorite Five Star Award Winner
Readers' Favorite Book Award Finalist Children - Preschool
The 2013 Creative Child BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD for "Elementary Aged-Fiction Books" category
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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 Farvorite 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
Welcome Mary! I'm delighted you penned an article for Write What Inspires You to share your writing journey…
Thank you for the opportunity to talk about my books, published by Guardian Angel Publishing. While growing up, my grandfather always told us stories before we went to bed. To me, this was better than watching TV. I credit my Grandpa with inspiring me to become a writer. His large eyes grew in size and the tone of his voice changed when he described the suspenseful moments in his stories.
As a child, I loved to read and write. I had great teachers who played an important role in helping me master my grammar and writing skills. Later, as an adult, I wrote articles for religious publications and worked as an Editorial Assistant. When I write for children, I try to make the stories humorous and entertaining. My husband is my writing partner and he usually comes up with the ideas.
My recently released picture book, EL POLLITO EXTRAÑO, was also published in English as THE ODD CHICK. The English version received a Five-Star Rating from Reader’s Favorite. I now have a total of four award-winning picture books and two short stories.
I am also the inventor of three unique, award-winning dolls named Kyzzie, Sweetz, and Hunee. Their first book adventure, YOU CAN’T TAKE THE DINOSAUR HOME, received a Book of the Year Award and a Five-Star Rating. Recently, I learned that it was an Award Finalist in a national competition. The book has also been published in Spanish as NO PUEDES LLEVARTE EL DINOSAURIO A CASA. It is about three tiny space tots who travel around the universe looking for fun and adventure. I call them LUV-BEAMS® because they’re full of love.
BIO:
Mary Esparza-Vela is an award-winning author who has written articles for religious publications and various online non-profit organizations. She credits her husband and writing partner for her story ideas. Some of her picture books received Book of the Year Awards and Five-Star Ratings. A number of her books have been published in Spanish. Mary is also the patented inventor of three unique plush dolls that received Preferred Choice and Seal of Excellence awards. The dolls, called LUV-BEAMS® were featured in Toy Directory’s TDMonthly Magazine as “winning toys.” Their first adventure, You Can’t Take the Dinosaur Home, is available in English and Spanish from Guardian Angel Publishing and Amazon. Her books and dolls may be seen on her websites: www.luv-beams.com and www.marysdollsandbooks.com.
Mary, thanks for visiting. Congratulations on your awards. Wishing you continued success!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Best wishes,Donna M. McDineMulti Award-winning Children's AuthorIgnite 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. ~ Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star ReviewHockey Agony ~ January 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ Story Monster Approved and 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
Announcing publishing success of fellow authors gives me great joy. I'm pleased to announce fellow Guardian Angel Publishing award-winning author (GAP Angel), Mary Esparza-Vela has published a bi-lingual children's book…
Category: Spanish Editions
Author: Mary Esparza-Vela
Artist: Kevin Collier
Print ISBN: 9781616335335; 1616335335
eBook ISBN: 9781616335342; 1616335343
Un gallo llamado Rooty ignora a un nuevo pollito porque lo encuentra aterrador y asqueroso. El pollito, un BUITRE, se esfuerza por ganarse el corazón de Rooty y una vez que lo consigue, Rooty lo invita a acompañarlo en una sesión de canto en el techo del granero.
Category: Animals & Pets
Author: Mary Esparza Vela
Artist: Kevin Scott Collier
Print ISBN: 9781616332532;1616332530
eBook ISBN: 9781616332549; 1616332549
Rooty Rooster ignores a new chick because he finds him both scary and disgusting. The new chick, a baby VULTURE, struggles to win Rooty’s heart and once he does, Rooty invites him to join him in a crowing session on top of the barn roof.
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Best wishes,Donna M. McDineMulti Award-winning Children's AuthorIgnite 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. ~ Story Monster Approved and Reader's Favorite Five Star ReviewHockey Agony ~ January 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. ~ Story Monster Approved and 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
Mary Esparza-Vela’s children’s book entitled, There’s A Lion in the House along with Jack Foster’s hysterical illustrated cover immediately made my mind race as to what the author had in store for her readers. Hooked from the onset I immediately opened the book.
The youngest of four rabbit brothers, Robby, was the silliest of the bunch. Always the jokester, Robby thrived on teasing his siblings every chance he got with good old-fashioned pranks. Will the mention of the lion that almost ate their Grandpa in the woods one day make his imagination run wild or did the lion actually find it’s way into their home one evening. What is Robby to do when he hears loud roars during the night from within their house and when he tries to tell his brother’s each of them ignores him? Will Robby be brave and search where the noise is coming from or will he hide under his blankets?
Mary Esparza-Vela’s There’s A Lion in the House is a delightful tale of sibling antics that will have the reader laughing out loud throughout the story. Ms. Esparza-Vela’s expert storytelling will make There’s A Lion in the House a cherished book for years to come and I’m sure will be worn around the edges from the constant reading.
Jack Foster’s brilliant and hilarious illustrations enhance Ms. Esparza-Vela’s story to the highest level of enjoyment for both children and parents.
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Best wishes,Donna M. McDineAward-winning Children's AuthorConnect with Donna McDine on Google+
A Sandy Grave ~ January 2014 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.
Powder Monkey ~ May 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.
Hockey Agony ~ January 2013 ~ Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.
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
El Burro Sonriente (Spanish version)
Por: Mary Esparza-Vela
Illustrado por: Mike Motz
Synopsis: Un pequeño burro se presenta en la casa de un niño y se convierte en un valioso miembro de la familia. El día que desaparece, nunca esperan volver a verlo hasta que aparece una noche oscura y temerosa.
The Smiling Burro (English version)
Written by Mary Esparza-Vela
Illustrated by: Mike Motz
Synopsis: A tiny burro shows up at a little boy’s house and becomes a real asset to the family. The day he disappears, they never expect to see him again until he prances in one dark spooky night.
About the author:Mary Esparza-Vela is an award-winning author who has written articles for religious publications and online non-profit organizations. She has published a total of 15 short stories and five of her children’s books are available thru Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc. Her work includes:
“A Miracle for Juanito” won Honorable Mention in a Writer’s Digest competition.
A 1st Place winning entry on the Pen & Ink Blog.
The Turtle Who Imagined was selected as 2012 Book of the Year by Creative Child Magazine.
The Odd Chick
Bearly Learning About Water
The Smiling Burro
El Burro Sonriente (Spanish)
Mary is also a patented inventor. Her plush dolls, called LUV-BEAMS®, received Preferred Choice and Seal of Excellence awards from a panel of parents and educators. TDMonthly Toy Magazine has featured them as “winning toys.” Adventure stories about the doll characters are COMING SOON.
Mary lives in Texas with her husband who is her writing partner, and their three children. Her books are available from various online bookstores, including Amazon.com, Guardian Angel Publishing, Barnes & Nobles, Target, and as e-books. The dolls are available at www.marysdollsandbooks.com.
Links to her books:
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Best wishes,
Donna M. McDineAward-winning Children's Author
Connect with
Donna McDine on Google+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
