This companion guide for the beloved book, Glasses for Margie, allows your early reader more fun and an opportunity to learn with familiar animal friends

Author Virginia K. White has been a classroom teacher for 40 years. Her love of students, and an appreciation for unique personalities and learning styles, inspired Virginia to individualize lessons to reach all students. Because all students do not learn in the same way, she believes it is important to recognize those differences early.

In this book, she has attempted to do just that. There are several activities for young learners because finding what works is important It is the hope of the author that there will be activities that will meet the needs of a variety of learners.

This companion guide for the sequel in the Glasses for Margie series, Margie Surprises Doc, allows your early reader more fun and an opportunity to learn with familiar animal friends Author Virginia K. White has been a classroom teacher for 40 years. Her love of students, and an appreciation for unique personalities and learning styles, inspired Virginia to individualize lessons to reach all students. Because all students do not learn in the same way, she believes it is important to recognize those differences early.
In this book, she has attempted to do just that. There are several activities for young learners because finding what works is important It is the hope of the author that there will be activities that will meet the needs of a variety of learners.

About the Author
White, Virginia K.: - Virginia K. White was born in South Dakota but grew up in Nebraska. She taught English in NE, Wy, and CO. Kids, teaching, writing, and animals are among the things she loves. After 40 years in the classroom, she was able to put those loves together and write for young readers, a long time goal. She reads and talks to young readers in elementary schools as well as volunteers in the classroom of one of her former students, now an art teacher. Her philosophy is If you write for young readers, you need to be around young readers!

"Festival of the Elves: The Magic Around You is a wondrous holiday delight...It will be a magical addition to your Christmas reading list!" - The Children's Book Review

"Elliott and Kemble's spellbinding picture book is saturated with magical characters and cheerful Christmas traditions that champion kindness, merriment, and the magic of sharing." - Publishers Weekly booklife

"Families looking for additional holiday traditions may enjoy sharing this-and re-creating the activity-together." - KIRKUS

With debut author Angeli Elliott's Festival of the Elves comes a charming and precious story of elf siblings Noel and Holly and their quest to bring a secret note tradition to human families. The book written under the pen name of Holly Figgyworth, tells the story of the elf Christmas custom started by Holly and Noel's own Grandpa elf Norris Figgyworth, who "wanted the holiday season to be full of surprises and delights." "Every night in December, Grandpa Figgyworth left funny little notes and sometimes trinkets for his family, friends, and neighbors. As he delivered each note, he would say with a little half smile, a wiggle of his left eyebrow, and a waggle of his right ear, "The magic around you is the magic you make."
Filled with lush full-page spreads of glorious and delightfully playful paintings by illustrator Mai S. Kemble, the book showcases the intricate world of North Pole elves and their journey to spread the magic of tradition to a loving human family. The story is the perfect length as a read-aloud for the youngest set and read-alone for those children just learning. Kids of all ages will enjoy poring over the details of the beautifully rendered elves and their elaborate clothing, homes, and objects. Festival of the Elves is a perfect addition to any family's treasure of time-honored Christmas books, with an enduring and magical story and tradition to read and share together for years to come.

Book Summary
The story follows the adventures of two young elves plunged into the human world on a twinkly, swirly, snowy night. Their mission? To share a beloved elf tradition and make the month of December more magical and joyous for humans, one elf note at a time. But will their magic meter register enough magic to get them home?!

Honeycake: Counting All My Blessings - A Children's Picture Book About Gratitude And Overcoming Jealousy

Literary Titan Gold Winning Book

Royal DragonFly Book Awards Finalist

Speak up Radio Firebird Book Award Winner

Gratitude is a powerful tool to make those icky feelings of jealousy from the "Green-Eyed Monster" disappear.

"Counting All My Blessings" is a story with social emotional learning (SEL) in mind. It has been praised by parents and teachers worldwide.

When there's a new baby in your home, it's easy for a child to feel jealous or forgotten because the baby will need lots of attention and care. But having the right people there for you can change everything. You can learn to be thankful for all the things in your life instead of focusing on the bad things.

In the next installment of the delightful Honeycake book series, Nala's mom and papa are celebrating the birth of their newborn son. But, when baby Luka receives so many presents and all the attention, Nala becomes angry and green with envy.

With the help of her grandmother, Nala learns the importance of gratitude and how being thankful for all the wonderful things she has in her life equips her with a powerful tool to make those icky feelings of jealousy from the "Green-Eyed Monster" disappear.

This book teaches children the importance of gratitude and how to focus on what matters most in life. Showing gratitude is a great way to find balance in the materialistic culture we live in today.

Readers give this book and series a 5.0 out of 5 stars!

A GREAT EXERCISE IN GRATITUDE FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN

"After reading Honeycake: Family of Spices, I fell in love with Nala and her grandma. I knew I had to read Honeycake: Counting All My Blessings by Medea Kalantar. Nala has been staying with her aunt and uncle while her parents are at the hospital. Her mom is about to have a baby. After the baby is born, Nala's aunt and uncle take her and her grandparents to the hospital for a visit. When they arrive, there are other relatives also there to see the new baby. Many have brought gifts. But Nala is having a difficult time with this change. Everyone seems to be giving the new baby more attention than her. And of course Nala wants to know why the baby gets so many presents and she isn't getting anything. When Nala cries out, grandma decides it's time to go outside for some fresh air. Then grandma helps Nala talk through her feelings and gives Nala something special. The illustrations for Counting All My Blessings are bigger than in Family of Spices which will definitely help when reading to larger groups. Preschool is an age and when many children are adjusting to new siblings so it is a great time to read this book and talk through feelings of all kinds. For a home library, this would be a good book to read a few times before a new baby arrives. I especially like how not only did the font size change, but also the text color changed when Nala was speaking with bigger feelings."

It's the perfect gift for all teachers and children, preschool through grade 3. It helps caregivers and educators start an age-appropriate conversation on the importance of gratitude and help children cope with a range of emotions and teach them that they indeed hold the power to choose their actions and reactions.

Parents and Teachers Toolbox: Honeycake is an empowering series curated to empower young children to become aware of big emotions.

About the Author
Kalantar, Medea: - Medea Kalantar, a Reiki Master and Practitioner, is an award-winning author of a new children's book series called Honeycake. Medea was inspired to write these books when she became a grandmother. Her stories are all based on her own family, whose members come from many ethnic backgrounds. This unique mix is a perfect recipe, and it's the reason that she calls her grandchildren her little Honeycakes. With more lovely stories to tell, Honeycake will be followed by a series of books. Each one tells valuable life lessons and gives parents and children the tools to overcome obstacles in their everyday lives. These books will teach children how to do random acts of kindness, have honest and open communication, and practice gratitude. Children will even discover how to meditate and manage their emotions when things don't go their way. Medea writes her stories to help young readers count their blessings and to share positive messages about diverse multicultural families.

This is the large paperback edition: 11"x8.5" (27.99cm x 21.59cm).

Gold Medal Winner 2021 MOONBEAM CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARDS

Winner 2022 INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD Picture Books - Preschool

Winner 2021 BEST BOOK AWARDS Children's Mind/Body/Spirit

First Place 2021 ROYAL DRAGONFLY BOOK AWARD

Finalist 2021 BEST BOOK AWARDS Children's Novelty & Gift Book

Finalist 2022 THE DA VINCI EYE - THE ERIC HOFFER BOOK AWARD

Honorable Mention 2021 INDIES TODAY AWARD​​​​​​​

An endearing picture book with enchanting illustrations is the perfect gift for baby showers, birthdays, and special holidays.

In a precious and beautifully rhyming text, a parent asks a child if they want to know how much they are loved, taking them through different seasons, milestones, and celebrations big and small, showing them that they are loved always.

Evocative of special occasion classics such as Guess How Much I Love You, Pat the Bunny, and Love You Forever, Junia Wonders' new picture book, I Love You Through Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall, featuring extraordinary tempera style illustrations with beautiful saturated pastel hues, will be the perfect keepsake for any gift-giving occasion such as a baby shower, birth of a baby, Mother's Day and Father's Day, or any event to share a loving message.

Award-winning illustrator Daniela Volpari creates stunning illustrations with soft, rich pastels in earthy tones, featuring precious character designs, giving a comforting backdrop to this sweet and gentle rhyming story that pays tribute to the love shared between a parent and child.

I love you in the spring.

My darling one, what joy you bring!

I love you through stormy weather.

When the going gets tough, we'll go through it together.

This sweet poem about a parent's unconditional love conveys that a child is loved no matter what, every day, every season. A beautiful reminder to return to again and again for the cherished occasion of simply being loved.

Praise for I Love You Through Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall:

"With endearing rhymes and breathtaking illustrations of adorable animal families, this heartwarming read celebrates the affection parents have for their children-an unconditional love that grows throughout all seasons of life!" -BookBub

"More evolved than your average children's storybook, Junia Wonders has written a simple yet elegant poem that guides young readers through the passage of time. [...] With staggeringly beautiful artwork and an easy, purposefully repetitive theme, I Love You Through Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall makes the perfect gift, bedtime story or opportunity to express your love for your child." -Morgan Justice, Indies Today

"A perfect book for young children, I Love You Through Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall is a must-read with the most vibrant and detailed illustrations. [...] This would be a great story to read together as a family. [...] It is such an amazing book that children are sure to love!" -Rylanne Burdette, Readers' Favorite