Cody Knows

Welcome Karen Sue, Linda, and Candace

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Cody Knows, written by Karen Sue Wiesner, with Linda Derkez, is an intricate detailed picture book with few words that depict the life of a small toddler boy named Cody. The book is displayed for very young children, and takes a child through a day of waking, bathing, eating, romping, exploring, visiting, playing, and pretty much getting into everything this rambunctious happy toddler can dig his little curious self into.

 His Mom is on the go from morning till night doing her best to keep up with her baby. Cody likes books, his dad, his Grandma, yummy food, and finds comfort at the end of the day in his Mom’s lap.

 I think this book will hold the attention of small children ages 2 to 4 years of age, and would be a great book for 5 year olds to read along with a parent.  I recommend Cody Knows for anyone looking for a book to cuddle up with at the end of the day, or any time when you and your little bombardier need a break!  I give it ***** for an all around story and art experience for little tikes.

Illustrations of Cody knows:  Candace J. Hardy 

This book was reviewed by Susan Hornbach, author of children’s literature.

http://Bagfullofbooks4kids.blogspot.com   www.susanhornbach.com

If you would like to purchase this book, click the link below:

http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/cody.htm

Cody Knows follows the imagination and adventures of a single day in the life of an Indiana Jones-wanna-be toddler.

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“This story follows one day in the life of little Cody. It begins at daybreak and ends

at bedtime. Most any child will be able to relate with the story of Cody—a wonderful

picture book for preschoolers. Simple words to follow and short sentences per

page so your child can read along with you. The illustrations are bright and

colorful...”~Huntress Reviews

Suggested age range for readers: Toddler - 5

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Karen Sue Wiesner is the children’s book pen name of Karen Wiesner. When asked why this award-winning, multi genre author ventured into children’s books, Karen says, “For the reason I think most authors write children’s stories: My son Cody is an avid lover of books, like his parents. I wrote this book for him when he was just a baby, wanting to share what a unique, special child he is. Cody looks at the world in an unusual way that I hope will captivate others as much as it has my husband and I. Candy’s illustrations really bring out the single day of adventure we go through living with our son.” Karen is an accomplished author with 90 books published in the past 14 years, which have been nominated for and/or won 123 awards, and has 16 more titles under contract.

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Candace J. Hardy lives in Northwest Ohio with her husband, three children, a Dalmatian, two rabbits, and a pigeon (with whom she shares her studio). Although she has studied oil and pastels privately, she currently renders digitally and in colored pencil. She taught elementary education, hearing impaired children, and later home-schooled her own children, leaving writing and illustrating to be kept “on a back burner”.

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Chip is a dreadfully selfish little bear who can’t find it in his heart to share any of his toys with his cousin Dorcas; who comes with their grandmother to visit Chip and his Mom.  Chip is instructed to play with Dorcas and share his things, but Chip’s Idea of fun is to insult Dorcas’ name, talk back to his mother, and torment his cousin by sharing nothing with her.

Dorcas is shy and timid, and gives Chip the benefit of the doubt at each attempt to play with one of his toys.  After much consideration and patients, Dorcas decides she is fed up with Chip’s nonsense, and selfishness.  Chip keeps telling her how they have to share, but all the while he is sharing nothing with her.

Finally, Dorcas tells Chip she will share what she secretly carries in her pocket. His greedy little self agrees to take it without giving anything in return.  After her gift to Chip, he is hopping and crying like the outsmarted bully that he is.  His Mom and Grandma feel Dorcas has served him his just deserts.

In the end Chip realizes that what you give, is what you get back, but sometimes worse.  Chip then sees Dorcas in a new light, and they begin to work on a friendship. This is a wonderful book for children who have a hard time sharing.  It also has a life lesson for children; that no matter how timid a child is, they have the strength within themselves to combat anyone who is unkind to them.

I think this book written by Linda Derkez, and illustrated by Phoebe Doehring, will empower children who are timid, and bring enlightenment to those children who are a bit unkind to their playmates.  I felt this book was entertaining, as well as a lesson in social skills for children.  The pictures are colorful, cute, and in my opinion, will hold the attention of any small child.  For me, this books earns ***** for content, life lessons, and art.

This book was reviewed by Susan Hornbach, author of children’s literature

http://Bagfullofbooks4kids.blogspot.com   www.susanhornbach.com

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Cousin Dorcas is visiting today and Chip's mother tells him he must share his toys because it's kind and nice and fair to share. Shy Dorcas picks up one toy after the other, only to have that rascal Chip remind her that they have to share and take turns playing with his toys. Finally, Dorcas decides to be kind and nice and fair by sharing something with Chip that he might not actually want! Chip finds himself reluctantly admiring his cousin for beating him at his own game.

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Today I have posted a review written for Linda Derkez, and David Fielding’s new book:

    One Large Peanut Butter Sandwich to Go

 

A new Release from Guardian Angel Publishing

This is an ever moving story about a boy named Scotty who likes to eat his food while walking around the house.  His Mother is easy going and would rather not say no to Scotty, but also is concerned about the crumbs he drops as he travels around with his food. 

Scotty’s Mom uses her imagination, to peak Scotty’s imagination. The two of them come to a solution based solely on Scotty’s decision through his imaginary experiences. In the end, Scotty finds the perfect place to eat his food.

Scotty imagines himself outside with his very large peanut butter sandwich.  He meets a mailman, a neighbor, a hairy dog, a grandma, a gentle man in a hat, and many other people who all have the same thing in common; they are hungry!

The pictures in this book are vividly enticing. They jump off the page and grab attention. I think any child would be thrilled to read these pages written by Linda Derkez, and gaze upon the artwork of David Fielding; over and over again. This book could very well become a favorite in a child’s library.

I give this book ***** for color, and ***** for story content.  The mother in this story found a way to heighten her child’s reasoning without being cross or negative; a lesson to be learned for sure.

This book was reviewed by Susan Hornbach, author of children’s literature. http://Bagfullofbooks4kids.blogspot.com  www.susanhornbach.com 

I hope you will leave a comment for Linda and David. 

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ONE LARGE PEANUT BUTTER SANDWICH TO GO
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About the Author

Linda Derkez has always enjoyed writing, especially journaling. The mother of three, she began writing children's stories that would reinforce lessons or values she wanted her children to learn. Linda is the author of two previously published children’s books, including: Caleb's Missing Whisper & Other Stories and Chip's Sharing Day. Linda also co-authored Cody Knows with award-winning author (and sister) Karen Wiesner. Linda also enjoys writing children's stories with her husband and her brother-in-law, David Fielding, who illustrated One Large Peanut Butter Sandwich to Go.