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Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Ava's Secret Tea Party




Ava’s Secret Tea Party
Ava never gets to see the visitors that come to her room as she sleeps snuggled under the covers with her teddy.  She decides she is going to leave an invitation for those secret workers who come to leave her treasures while she sleeps.  Ava wants to meet them, but knows children rarely ever do.  To her surprise, her invitation is answered and Ava finds herself involved in several different adventures. She has a lot of questions for her visitors and a wish to meet them all.   

Come join Ava in this adorable whimsical story and find out how she becomes the perfect host for her unusual new friends.

This book has recipes for your favorite magical characters. It has crafts to wear and to decorate with if you decide to have your very own tea party.   This is a beautiful little book to entertain and occupy young children.  Ava’s Secret Tea Party has brilliant color that pops from the page.  The delightful illustrations created by Bella Sinclair are sure to grab a child’s interest.

Ava’s Secret Tea Party written by Donna J. Shepherd is a winner and I’m sure will become a favorite in a young child’s library.  I must say it’s well deserving of five ***** stars. 

Reviewed by Susan Hornbach, author of children’s literature.

Guardian Angel Publishing Inc.

Category: Littlest Angels
Author: Donna J. Shepherd www.donnashepherd.blogspot.com
Artist: Bella Sinclair www.bellasinclair.blogspot.com
Hardcover ISBN: 9781616332853; 1616332859
Paperback ISBN: 9781616332860; 1616332867
eBook ISBN: 9781616332877; 1616332875


Purchase AVA'S SECRET TEA PARTY Here

hardcover and softcover

Littlest Angels 

by Donna J Shepherd, artist Bella Sinclair.

What child hasn't dreamed of meeting the elusive Tooth Fairy, Santa, Sandman, or the Easter Bunny? Ava wants to invite them all to tea, but how can she? An imaginative tale sure to enthrall children for years to come. Boys and girls alike will delight in finding the hidden teacups and cookies in the fanciful illustrations and planning their own parties using the kid-friendly recipes and crafts included.

Monday, August 20, 2012


The Wishing Well

By
Kai Strand


The title of this book, The Wishing Well, is only a small part of what this story portrays, but also the wishing well plays an important event in solving the hurts for more than one family member.  Molly, who is the youngest in the Minstrel family, is treated with undying disrespect.  Her heart is big, and ferociously giving.  The story intertwines with the events of an ill willed, uncompromising mother, along with sisters who lend, and understand little. Molly’s daily sufferings go unnoticed.  Her only refuge is her best friend, who makes her life worth living.

The book weaves words of yarn in and out of each situation.  Molly’s wish to have a family that loves her seems insolvable, until she meets an unwanted being who weaves the change of events into a raging state of emotion.  This is an impeccably written book with stunning emotion that will take you in, and place you there.  You’ll find yourself wanting to reach out and help Molly. 

I have to say I loved reading this book, and since the limit is 5 stars; I will have to give it 6. ******
The Cover art  for The Wishing Well was illustrated by the award winning  artist; K.C. Snider.

THE WISHING WELL Another Weaver Tale
hardcover and softcover
Chapbook for Tweens
by Kai Strand
Molly Minstrel is treated worse than Cinderella by her mom and sisters. When Molly meets the magical creature, Unwanted, she wishes her problems away. However, you must first understand what you need before knowing what to ask for. Molly will have to look within for the solution to her troubles