About Marilyn
I love children's picture books and my passion has overflowed into a daily blog sharing these wonderful treasures with a vast array of the population all around the world. I do book reviews and give tips to parents, teachers and others interested on how to not only give your child the skill of reading but also the love of reading. Success is having them pick up and read a good book for an en... More
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 Groove on down to 'Earth' with Charity and the JAMbandFour years in the making, new album celebrates Earth Day every dayUnwrapping... Charity and the JAMbandFamily friendlyUnwrapping some lyrics so you catch the... Read the rest of this post |
| 6/3/2016 | You can do it, Bert - a bookwrap (0 Comments )
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Books 1 - 4 of 27 from Marilyn's bookshelf, View all 27 books Click a book's title for more details about the book | |||||
| 1. Dream Big, Little Pig (Paperback) Author: Kristi Yamaguchi Illustrator: Tim Bowers Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc |
N/A |
4/15/2012 Add | |||
| Marilyn said: Sounds like a wonderful, inspiring book for kids. Love the illustrations and the message. | |||||
| 178 Reviews | |||||
| 2. It's a Book (Hardcover) Author: Lane Smith Illustrator: Lane Smith Publisher: Roaring Brook Press |
Ages 4-8 |
1/10/2011 Add | |||
| Marilyn said: Funky and funny. I loved the tension between technology and the good old fashioned paper book. Kids will get it. Adults will learn from it. Both will thoroughly enjoy it. A great book. | |||||
| 2,065 Reviews | |||||
| 3. Nana's Getting Married (Hardcover) Author: Heather Hartt-Sussman Illustrator: Georgia Graham Publisher: Tundra Books |
Ages 4-8 |
1/10/2011 Add | |||
| Marilyn said: This book cracked me up. It was witty but sensitive too. Grandma could have been Glamma and Bob was a perfect caricature of my husband. A family favourite. Illustrations were brilliant. | |||||
| 13 Reviews | |||||
| 4. Woolbur (Hardcover) Author: Leslie Helakoski Illustrator: Lee Harper Publisher: HarperCollins |
Ages 4-8 |
2/17/2010 Add | |||
| Marilyn said: I am very much a Wilbur. Could relate 100% with the main character. Cute, creative and a great conversation piece. Individuality rocks! | |||||
| 86 Reviews | |||||
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Profile Comments
Comment by Marilyn Panton on 5/30/2014 at 9:28 AM:
Maria you are so welcome Maria. I love Sasha and her "out of the box" character. Always a pleasure to review your work. Number #5 book review will be ready to post in my blog space when you have it ready. Have an awesome day. :)
Maria you are so welcome Maria. I love Sasha and her "out of the box" character. Always a pleasure to review your work. Number #5 book review will be ready to post in my blog space when you have it ready. Have an awesome day. :)
Comment by Maria Psanis on 1/25/2014 at 6:08 PM:
I'll never stop creating, Marilyn, is in my blood...thank you for promoting my work! Book # 4 entitled "Pooky Ate my Sneakers and Stole My Jeans," should be out sometime in the summer/or late spring.
I'll never stop creating, Marilyn, is in my blood...thank you for promoting my work! Book # 4 entitled "Pooky Ate my Sneakers and Stole My Jeans," should be out sometime in the summer/or late spring.
Comment by Maria Psanis on 1/24/2014 at 1:38 PM:
thank you very much, Marilyn, for the wonderful book review on my book "God The Moon And My Friend Coco " You have captured with an open eye and heart the true meaning of friendship, willingness to never give up and the faith that God knows more and always is there...thank you again and again!!! Y... more
Comment by Maria Psanis on 5/4/2013 at 7:45 AM:
Thank you so much Marilyn for your wonderful analysis of my book "I Love My Sister But Sometimes I Don't." Your analytical mind has captured the true meaning of the story! Looking forward in sending you my next story.God Bless!
Thank you so much Marilyn for your wonderful analysis of my book "I Love My Sister But Sometimes I Don't." Your analytical mind has captured the true meaning of the story! Looking forward in sending you my next story.God Bless!
Comment by Terry Verduin on 8/16/2009 at 11:53 AM:
Sorry that I have not been on JacketFlap to visit with you for a while. I've been busy working and setting up promotion of Goopy Ghost while completing production of Little Ray. I hope that all is well with YOU!
Sorry that I have not been on JacketFlap to visit with you for a while. I've been busy working and setting up promotion of Goopy Ghost while completing production of Little Ray. I hope that all is well with YOU!
Comment by Tom Hannah on 5/20/2009 at 6:27 AM:
Hi Marilyn-Thanks for the nice comments about our book. We will keep you posted about our book. Thanks again. Tom and Tess
Hi Marilyn-Thanks for the nice comments about our book. We will keep you posted about our book. Thanks again. Tom and Tess
Comment by Tom Hannah on 10/22/2008 at 9:13 PM:
Hi Marilyn, Thanks for adding us as a friend and the add to your bookshelf. A special thank you for the kind words about our book. My wife and i also thank you for your work to promote reading to people of all ages. Our best to you Tom and Tess
Hi Marilyn, Thanks for adding us as a friend and the add to your bookshelf. A special thank you for the kind words about our book. My wife and i also thank you for your work to promote reading to people of all ages. Our best to you Tom and Tess
Comment by Barbara Techel on 6/20/2008 at 1:07 PM:
Just had to add a ps after I read a bit more about you and going into senior homes. Have you heard about the book "Lavender Ladies?" It is a book espcecially for elders. The founder and it's idea is so heart-warming. You may want to check it out at www.ageless-sages.com. If you do, tell Natalie... more
Comment by Barbara Techel on 6/20/2008 at 1:05 PM:
Marilyn,
Thank you for your wonderful feedback about "Frankie, the Walk 'N Roll Dog." I sincerely appreciate it. She truly is my hero and inspiration! Your bookstore sounds wonderful. I wish I was near by so I could do a reading there!
Thank you for having Frankie also on your bookshel... more
Thank you for your wonderful feedback about "Frankie, the Walk 'N Roll Dog." I sincerely appreciate it. She truly is my hero and inspiration! Your bookstore sounds wonderful. I wish I was near by so I could do a reading there!
Thank you for having Frankie also on your bookshel... more
Comment by Julie Shore on 6/2/2008 at 2:45 PM:
Hello Marilyn: Howard is officially on his way to you--can't wait to see what you think. By the way, since you're updating your web, check out www.gotothewild.com ---great site, great place. Hope to hear from you soon! Julie
Hello Marilyn: Howard is officially on his way to you--can't wait to see what you think. By the way, since you're updating your web, check out www.gotothewild.com ---great site, great place. Hope to hear from you soon! Julie
Comment by Julie Shore on 5/31/2008 at 8:56 AM:
Thank you, Marilyn! I just checked out your website, and I'm totally in love with ALL of it. I'm so glad I asked for your help. I'll send Howard out to you on Monday. I can't wait to see what you think! Julie
Thank you, Marilyn! I just checked out your website, and I'm totally in love with ALL of it. I'm so glad I asked for your help. I'll send Howard out to you on Monday. I can't wait to see what you think! Julie
Comment by Gregory Synstelien on 3/8/2008 at 2:16 PM:
I will definitely keep you informed of my progress. Thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement. Means the world to me.
I will definitely keep you informed of my progress. Thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement. Means the world to me.
Comment by Jacqueline Hudon-Verrelli on 3/8/2008 at 12:53 PM:
Hi Marilyn,
Thanks so much for the kind comment.
Your bookstore sounds great. I'd love to check it out if ever I'm in Ontario.
Hi Marilyn,
Thanks so much for the kind comment.
Your bookstore sounds great. I'd love to check it out if ever I'm in Ontario.
Comment by Gregory Synstelien on 3/7/2008 at 2:10 PM:
Hi Marilyn,
Thanks for the wonderful comments about my work. I'm hoping to somehow get published one of these days. Not real sure how to go about it... but then, I'm just beginning my investigations. Any and all advice is welcome. Thank you again. Gregory
Hi Marilyn,
Thanks for the wonderful comments about my work. I'm hoping to somehow get published one of these days. Not real sure how to go about it... but then, I'm just beginning my investigations. Any and all advice is welcome. Thank you again. Gregory
Comment by Maggie Summers on 3/2/2008 at 9:48 PM:
Marilyn,
Thanks so much for your warm comments about my work. I completely understand your folly, I lived in Ontario, Canada for 20 years and this past year they have been hit with a really nasty winter that hasn't let up. I too hope for spring as soon as possible!
Marilyn,
Thanks so much for your warm comments about my work. I completely understand your folly, I lived in Ontario, Canada for 20 years and this past year they have been hit with a really nasty winter that hasn't let up. I too hope for spring as soon as possible!
Comment by Heather Elia on 2/29/2008 at 9:52 AM:
Very nice website. If we are ever in the Toronto are, we will stop by the store. (We live in central NY, so it's not out of the question. We went to Niagara Falls last summer & stayed on the Canadian side.)
Very nice website. If we are ever in the Toronto are, we will stop by the store. (We live in central NY, so it's not out of the question. We went to Niagara Falls last summer & stayed on the Canadian side.)
Comment by Marie Boyum on 2/27/2008 at 1:42 PM:
Oh well, you never know- we do like to travel...
Stay warm!
Oh well, you never know- we do like to travel...
Stay warm!
Comment by LInda Silvestri on 2/27/2008 at 12:51 PM:
Marilyn, Thanks so much for your encouraging and positive comments about my work. How wonderful to have your own children's bookstore! A dream job, and kudos to you for all your good work.
Marilyn, Thanks so much for your encouraging and positive comments about my work. How wonderful to have your own children's bookstore! A dream job, and kudos to you for all your good work.
Comment by Marie Boyum on 2/26/2008 at 12:28 PM:
Canada is nice too! I was there last year. What part of Canada?
If things work the way I have in my fantasy world, we'll be moving to Vermont and I can take that jog up to see your shop. It really isn't even that far from Wisconsin, depending on where you are.
Keep in touch!
Canada is nice too! I was there last year. What part of Canada?
If things work the way I have in my fantasy world, we'll be moving to Vermont and I can take that jog up to see your shop. It really isn't even that far from Wisconsin, depending on where you are.
Keep in touch!
Comment by Lisa Fox on 2/26/2008 at 4:57 AM:
Hi Marilyn
Thanks for the lovely compliment!
The work you are doing promoting reading and books is admirable. Well done! Where is your shop?
Lisa
Hi Marilyn
Thanks for the lovely compliment!
The work you are doing promoting reading and books is admirable. Well done! Where is your shop?
Lisa
Comment by Marie Boyum on 2/25/2008 at 4:52 PM:
Dear Marney:
Thank you for the nice comment! I am working hard to find the right balance in my writing and marketing that helps promote a lifelong love of books, not only to children but also adults. If we do not keep adults modeling good reading habits, the children will not follow. <... more
Thank you for the nice comment! I am working hard to find the right balance in my writing and marketing that helps promote a lifelong love of books, not only to children but also adults. If we do not keep adults modeling good reading habits, the children will not follow. <... more
Comment by Jim Paillot on 2/25/2008 at 10:59 AM:
Hi Marilyn, Thanks for the kind words. I love your commitment to kids and lifelong reading. Keep up the good work!
Hi Marilyn, Thanks for the kind words. I love your commitment to kids and lifelong reading. Keep up the good work!
Comment by MJ Brown on 2/23/2008 at 7:28 AM:
Thank so you Marilyn.
Sounds like you have a great programs in your bookstore, I love to read with children and books has always been a very important part of our household (we are all big readers).
Cheers,
MJ
Thank so you Marilyn.
Sounds like you have a great programs in your bookstore, I love to read with children and books has always been a very important part of our household (we are all big readers).
Cheers,
MJ
Comment by Shea Darian on 2/18/2008 at 6:00 PM:
Marilyn, Thanks so much for your encouragment! I love it that you are going into seniors homes to read - what a gift to those fortunate enough to receive it, and for you to have the opportunity to share such tender moments. Shea
Marilyn, Thanks so much for your encouragment! I love it that you are going into seniors homes to read - what a gift to those fortunate enough to receive it, and for you to have the opportunity to share such tender moments. Shea
Comment by Judith (Judy) Mammay on 2/18/2008 at 4:34 PM:
I'll put the ARC in the mail tomorrow, Marilyn.
I'll put the ARC in the mail tomorrow, Marilyn.
Comment by Judith (Judy) Mammay on 2/18/2008 at 1:49 PM:
Nope, don't do the beach scene very often, Marilyn, although it would be easy enough to do, since I live ten minutes from the beach in Florida. I decided before I retired that I needed a second career and decided on writing for children, since I had a few things I wanted them to know. In addition, I... more
Comment by Judith (Judy) Mammay on 2/18/2008 at 12:17 PM:
Thanks for the comment, Marilyn. KNOWING JOSEPH will be released within the next month or two. Good work on teaching the seminars...wish I lived close enough to help out. Kids NEED to read...it opens so many doors for them. And hopefully what I write will help some of them in some way that is impo... more
Comment by Brenda Zirkle on 2/17/2008 at 4:59 PM:
Hi Marilyn...
Koda's my shadow and I don't know what I would do without him. Moses wouldn't be spoiled would he? grin... I think Poms are made for spoilin' and Koda is proof of that...grin...
Happy Writing...Brenda
Hi Marilyn...
Koda's my shadow and I don't know what I would do without him. Moses wouldn't be spoiled would he? grin... I think Poms are made for spoilin' and Koda is proof of that...grin...
Happy Writing...Brenda
Comment by Kim Sponaugle on 2/16/2008 at 11:57 AM:
Marilyn,
Congrats on being a new "Grandma!" Puppies sure take a lot out of you!
I am sorry to hear about your experience losing a baby. To loose a child whether infant (or any age) is probably on of the most difficult things a person can go through. I appreciate your heart - to put t... more
Congrats on being a new "Grandma!" Puppies sure take a lot out of you!
I am sorry to hear about your experience losing a baby. To loose a child whether infant (or any age) is probably on of the most difficult things a person can go through. I appreciate your heart - to put t... more
Comment by Kim Sponaugle on 2/15/2008 at 3:50 PM:
Hi Marilyn!
Thank you for the nice compliment.
"Angel Eyes" and "An Angel's First Job" are not in print yet- You will be able to get "Angel Eyes" (Guardian Angel Publishing) this summer -hopefully early.
And I just heard from the publisher that they think (Dragonfly Publishing) ... more
Thank you for the nice compliment.
"Angel Eyes" and "An Angel's First Job" are not in print yet- You will be able to get "Angel Eyes" (Guardian Angel Publishing) this summer -hopefully early.
And I just heard from the publisher that they think (Dragonfly Publishing) ... more
Comment by John Steven Gurney on 2/15/2008 at 9:42 AM:
Marilyn,
sounds like a noble eneadvor. I give a fair number of presentations every year, and I try to focus on how the text and the illustrations support each other in a book. So please, if you ever have the opportunity to bring any presenters up from Vermont, keep me in mind.
than... more
sounds like a noble eneadvor. I give a fair number of presentations every year, and I try to focus on how the text and the illustrations support each other in a book. So please, if you ever have the opportunity to bring any presenters up from Vermont, keep me in mind.
than... more
Comment by Marilyn Panton on 2/5/2008 at 5:28 AM:
Thanks Tracy for letting me know about up-dates on jacketflap. I have been away and like to be in the loop. Cheers. Marney1234
Thanks Tracy for letting me know about up-dates on jacketflap. I have been away and like to be in the loop. Cheers. Marney1234
Maria you are so welcome Maria. I love Sasha and her "out of the box" character. Always a pleasure to review your work. Number #5 book review will be ready to post in my blog space when you have it ready. Have an awesome day. :)