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Title: The Singing Turtle

Author: Oasis Elementary Mrs. Lucus’s Classroom, 2nd Graders

Illustrator: Oasis Elementary Mrs. Lucus’s Classroom, 2nd Graders

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The Singing Turtle
by Oasis Elementary Mrs. Lucus’s Classroom, 2nd Graders

The Singing Turtle is a Japanese story about a turtle who helps a hard working Japanese brother make money to feed his family. This story is presented by the 2nd grade students of Oasis Elementary School. They have re-illustrated the story and recorded their very own audio. It is so much fun to listen to the children tell the story of the Singing Turtle!

Title: I Am Thankful For…

Author: Oasis Elementary Classroom 111, 1st Graders

Illustrator: Oasis Elementary Classroom 111, 1st Graders

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I Am Thankful For…
by Oasis Elementary Classroom 111, 1st Graders

This is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face! Take a moment and learn what some 1st graders are thankful for this holiday season. Children really put things into perspective.

God bless the children!

Title: Potapkat

Author: Natalie Kurtog

Illustrator: Galina Beda

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Potapka
by Natalie Kurtog

Natalie Kurtog is the member of Writer’s union in Russia. She published her works in the different periodical journals, including English glossy journal “Passport” for foreigners and guests of capital. Her own newspaper was published. Since 2005 Nataly publishes as child writer.
Natalie Kurtog is the author of series books “Podushkini skazki” (“Pillow Tale”), “The tale of Old Mouse” (translation from Russian into French), “Cheery neighbors” (translation from Russian into English), “The secret of the Stone City”, “Gift Tales”. The Child Performance was produced in Moscow by the books of Natalie K. and record audio cassette. She wrote the tales about real children in the last book “Gift Tales”. Namely Natalie had meeting with concrete child, talk to him, to his parents, grandmother and grandfather. They told about frolics of their child, about his statements, adventures and then she began to work on the tale of This concrete child. The children were drew in topic of the tales.
These tales are unique, they has element of newness and inimitable traits. The book was published in early 2008. And at once it was sold.
She is the illustrator of her books.

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Title: The Little Pot

Author: Dawn Stephens

Illustrator: Dawn Stephens

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The Little Pot
by Dawn Stephens

Synopsis:
How do you teach young children about the value of patience and the loving omniscience of their Creator? Introduce them to The Little Pot, a wise and winsome tale.

Soon after a potter lovingly forms a new pot and declares that he has important plans for his creation, the little pot begins to wonder what its purpose will be. Will it be used to hold important documents? Great riches? Beautiful flowers? As various expectations prove wrong, the little pot is cautioned to wait and see. Gradually, Little Pot comes to realize that its creator knows best and has the most wonderful of all uses planned for it. Young readers will realize that the same is true for them: that, like the little pot, they were designed to be vessels that bear “fruit.” Anyone who has ever had trouble seeing God working in his or her life will realize that, while His work may not always be evident, it is always there. The author’s warm illustrations beautifully enhance this charming allegory about patience and fulfillment. A valuable teaching tool for parents and educators, The Little Pot is a simple yet profound story about inevitable reversals. Its timeless message will be enjoyed by many generations to come.

“About the Author”
Author/illustrator Dawn Stephens gained her love for books as an elementary school teacher and as a mother of three daughters. She has helped several school systems develop curriculum and teaching material for state-tested standards in fun and developmentally appropriate ways. Convinced she would be a teacher forever, she found herself thrust into the business world. The Little Pot was written as Dawn tried to determine God’s plan for her own life. Just as the little pot was given task after task, Dawn found herself changing career paths and continually searching to understand their purpose in her life. Through serving God in many different capacities, she sees her true purpose is to bear “fruit” from whatever “The Potter” gives her.

Links to purchase the book:

DawnStephensBooks.com

Netsuite.com

Amazon.com

BarnesAndNoble.com

Borders.com

Title: Hannah, Mable, and the Moving Van

Author: Darlene Weinbrenner

About the Author

I am married for 23 1/2 years and a lucky mother of two, Jacquelyn 21 and John 19. I feel blessed to have two wonderful, extraordinary children! I am a 15 year breast cancer survivor. I love to write, garden, and decorate. I live on Long Island, New York and am currently writing my next children’s book.

Synopsis

Hannah is an eleven-year-old girl whose family is moving and taking her away from her best pals, “The Four Noodles.” She devises a plan to run away, and hides in the back of the moving van when her plan turns from bad to worse. A thunderstorm forces her to take shelter in a neighborhood park. The true meaning of this story unfolds here, when she meets and befriends a homeless woman named Tilda Dawson. They each share their innermost feelings. While Hannah learns the pain one feels when faced with prejudice, Tilda learns the unconditional love Hannah and her family share.

Order you own copy of Hannah, Mable, and the Moving Van at:
BarnsandNoble.com

PublishAmerica.net

Amazon.com

Here is one of the reviews my book received on Barnes and Noble site:

“Touching for all ages.”  by JHarmony22217

Other Reader Rating:

May 06, 2009: This book was written for older children or pre-teens, but it is a joy for any age to read. It is a short read, but the characters are touching and funny, as is the story line. The author was able to draw us in and keep us guessing even in such a brief work. This is an excellent first work for a new author. Looking forward to her next piece!

By Mrs. Annette Kraljev “annette k.” (brooklyn,new york)
(REAL NAME)
This is a great book, for families or individuals to read it makes you realize sometimes when you receive something nice in life you should return it with something nicer. It is a great book for your children’s to learn about different situtations in peoples lives and everyone should be treated equal. There were a few times this book brought tears to my eye’s and to be thankful for what I have and also to give some back sometimes.

I bought two copies one for my family and one for my dear friends daughter. Enjoy

By Theresa Franceschini (Nassau County, New York)
(REAL NAME)
I really enjoyed Hannah, Mable, and the Moving Van! It’s a great family book and just a heart warming story. There were certain parts of the book where I was teary eyed, some sad tears and happy ones. I think there should be a sequel or it would be a great family movie.

Several friends of mine ordered the book and a I lent my friend’s 11 year daughter my book and she loved it!