Water Dance, It Really Does Dance!

In All It's Magnificent Forms!

A Youthful Account and Approach to the Mysteries of Water

Water Dance, by Thomas Locker, Read Aloud by Mrs Small

    I was very moved by this book. I think you will be too. It takes us on a journey, one that we may take initially for granted, but as it sinks in like water does, it helps you realize how precious water is in all it's form and glory. From rivers, to lakes, in waterfalls, and rainbows this wonderful element saves you and me again and again and again. A simple beauty; the delicate shower, the raging storm, its forms are many, its elegance and life restoration speaks loud in this picture book. It will have you mesmerized and feeling grateful and blessed.

    The title of the book, "Water Dance," intrigued me. The pages that followed then had me absorbed. I couldn't stop reading. Such a simple concept put into prose that makes you stop and realize just how many forms one see's water in. The timing of the words so well thought out and perfectly placed. Will kids enjoy this? Will it hold their attention? I say yes! And when you read it reflecting the majesty of the words, your interaction and reaction will be placed upon the child in such a way that it will take them to the place where you are, and hold their attention. 

Native American Poetic Science For the Youth

A Book that's Spiritually Uplifting ...

Metaphors Using Earthly Attributes

    Everyone's Voice Matters!

Read Aloud

       I'm glad to see a picture-book version of what happens in the news. This book explains in a light and metaphoric way the oil pipeline protests in '2020 on Native Lands. Teachers, moms, dads, can explain further, if need be, in their own words what the book represents if wanting to dig a little deeper into your Childs understanding. 

    I've noticed more and more children's book topics are presenting current events of what's going on in the world today and I think this particular book can be a beneficial tool when teaching the subject of Freedom of Speech and how a persons voice matters. Children are to know that people have the right to express themselves in a respectful, peaceful and lawful way.

    Note to Teachers: Look for safe activism news about the pipelines for children so they get a broader understanding. Here's a link pertaining to youth activism.

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" Tree's Adventure Making New Friends" 

Written and Illustrated by Mrs Small

ISBN: 9780692781746

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"Tree's Adventure, Making New Friends" 

ISBN = 978-0-692-78174-6.

 Interviewer:  

"What made you think of a walking tree?"

Author: 

    "The story idea came to me two fold through my kids. First my daughter had been studying the health of trees at home then during her college years. She was working on her Masters Thesis paper in Microbiology at UC Davis at the time. I was intrigued by her dedication and devotion in wanting to help find a solution to the Sudden Oak Death (SOD) problem. She grew up with Oak trees all around her neighborhood and the thought of losing them to a fungus really upset her. Secondly, my Son had just left for Boston to study on the East Coast. When I thought about how he wouldn't know anyone over there, the making new friends part, came from that. There were several other reasons I wanted Tree to be motivated; the major one was because at the time I was in need of change myself. I was in need of a healthy goal oriented change."

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"A to Z 26 Alphabetic AlliterationsApple Alligator to Zucchini Zebra"

ISBN = 978-0-578-67609-8

Interviewer:

 "Why an Alphabet book with Alliterations?" 

Author:  

    "I wanted to illustrate the book with my own cartoony characters and write sing-songy alliterations that would get you to laugh. I wanted the images to be rather involved so you'd have to spend some time with the pages. Using colored pencils was easier than using acrylics like in my first book, also not having to draw one character so many times and in different ways made it more enjoyable."

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"Reading and literature for children open the doors to many imaginative minds. This book is a family-type "ABC " picture-book rather unusual and for ALL ages.
         Alliterations can be challenging, especially when read aloud, they are rather like tongue twisters." KMS