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Looking for children’s holiday gift ideas? Browse our editors’ picks for a wide assortment of children’s books – from story books to cookbooks. That’s me with our books at our last event.  See brief summaries of these books below, with more info at http://www.imagesunlimitedpublishing.com

The Littlest Christmas Kitten  – This is a story of how the lost is found in the midst of a miracle on that Holy Night. It helps children gain a close-up, richer understanding of the Nativity. Plus, all cat lovers and those who enjoy animals will enjoy this book with its big and bold art work by noted artist, Kelly Dupre, adding dimension to the story.

I think this is the greatest gift of all – for Mother’s Day or any day, to hear: “You’re fine just the way you are.” There is so much comparing body features to super models and being unhappy with looks, hair, whatever. It’s so good to hear this – especially from your Mom or those close to you. Those may be just the most wonderful words imaginable: “You’re fine just the way you are.”

Read more about this here:

http://raisingable.com/2012/04/16/youre-fine-just-the-way-you-are-other-gifts-from-mom/

Then read the whole story about a different sort of bullying – one that is just as hurtful as being pushed, or other aggressive forms of bullying here:

In this print version of the Mukie adventures you will find a powerful combination of character building and the importance of listening to each other – both important elements in the education of a child.  Kids 8-12 enjoy this interactive book with lots of challenges in working through risk-taking adventures. Visit our site for this and other books at http://www.imagesunlimitedpublishing.com 

Teachers – Get these on your list for summer ordering for next fall. These books make it
easy to meet the character education requirement. Kids today have lots of decisions to make.

Need a graduation gift? Here’s an uplifting book and you’ll recognize the author. It looks like a kids book but older teens enjoy the message as well.

Oh, The Places We’ll Go! by Dr. Suess. Not only a kids book!

Kids learn to make a difference through the adventures of this tribe of primitive characters. The Mukies, who are too loyal for anger, too happy for worry, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble, have to work through prejudice, border wars, friendship trials, guilt, bullying, and finally peace keeping. There is the eternal search for peace and justice. Do they find it? Can a single individual make a difference in the world? Kids 8-12 are challenged in their thinking skills and decision making experiences. Order today for only $6.99 at Amazon.com and Smashwords.com

Character Building Through Choices and Challenges is a new eBook for kids 8-12.

This eBook helps kids

• learn to be tolerant of others

• how to solve problems and put the best solution into action

• learn that self-esteem must come from within

• how a handicap can be a blessing in disguise

• not to judge others by their skin color, religious beliefs, or political outlook.

Kids can see how having a positive attitude, open communication, and good listening skills help them live in balance with themselves and others.

Through these short read-aloud stories, children discuss effects of peer pressure, bullying, good citizenship traits, and many others. Great resource for parents, counselors, classroom teachers as it provides an easy exchange of thoughts and ideas about values and ethical issues. See this new eBook here:
http://amzn.to/12BGvhn

Oh, the agony of finding the right ebook cover design.

For Amazon, our ebook, Mukie of a Different Color – Making a Difference by Bob Bohlken needed a new book cover. On my first attempt at getting a cover designer, I indicated I wanted the three characters from our first printed book, Listening to the Mukies and their Character Building Adventures, incorporated into the design.

When that cover arrived, I thought, “this looks really cute” but then I realized that the book is for ages 8 – 12 and resonates more with boys. Here there was a bit too much pink on the cover, I felt. But I wanted the cover to go up quickly so I went ahead and placed it on Amazon.

Dr. Martin Luther King Day is Monday, January 21 and has been celebrated since 1986. Dr. King’s dream was that

Cover via Amazon

everyone in the world would practice tolerance and compassion toward their fellow man. He is remembered as a non-violent advocate of equality for all men and women.

Dr. King wrote five books over his lifetime, published many articles, and was a Nobel Peace Prize Laureate.

Perhaps his most noted work is his “I Have a Dream” speech. That dream must continue in our hearts as we remember him and strive toward peace and justice for all peoples.

As we approach another Thanksgiving Day, let us give thanks. We are blessed with a great nation, even with its many faults and failings. As a country and as a people, we are better off in the things that matter.

We have peace in our land. We have warm homes and food on our tables. Granted, there are many who do not have these necessities and comforts. But we are a compassionate people, and as a whole, give a great deal of money and goods to needy causes. When there are tornadoes and hurricans, efforts are made to help out our neighbors. It is said that Americans give more money to charity than the rest of the world combined.