About VS Grenier

VS Grenier is an award-winning author and editor who learned how to hone her writing skills at the Institute of Children’s Literature, and has been a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writer’s and Illustrators (SCBWI), the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW), the League of Utah Writers (HWG chapter), and Musing Our Children. Her works include Babysitting SugarPaw, the Best of Stories for Children Magazine Volume 1 anthology and over 30 short stories, articles, and crafts for children along with newsletter articles for writers.

“Having others read what you have written and giving feedback not only makes you a better writer, but you start to understand how a well written story’s voice captures the reader . . . drawing them into your world of ink,” states VS Grenier.

She is the Founder & Owner of Stories for Children Publishing LLC., and also is a freelance editor for Halo Publishing; in addition, to running her own editorial and critique services. A California girl at heart, she currently lives in Utah with her husband, their three children, and the family’s big fat cat Speed Bump and miniature schnauzer Taz.

You can learn more about VS Grenier at her author website http://vsgrenier.com or her company website http://storiesforchildrenpublishing.com. You can also follow her on The Writing Mama at http://thewritingmama.blogspot.com.

About Babysitting SugarPaw

A little bear named SugarPaw hopes to get rid of his babysitter, Bonnie Whiskers, by getting her into trouble after making changes to his rules chart. As this fun loving story unfolds, SugarPaw learns about honesty and friendship.

This book will delight three-to-eight-year-old readers, especially those who like to create mischief.

About the Book

It’s Humpty Dumpty, Little Bo Peep, Jack Be Nimble, Miss Muffet, Little Boy Blue, and more, like you’ve never seen them before! Renowned artist J.otto Seibold re-nursuries and re-rhymes over the Mother Goose classics in this must-have collection. Featuring recurring characters and an ending that brings everyone back for a showstopping finale, this book is the most fun dear old Mother Goose has ever had!

My Review

Being the mom of two little girls (ages 5 and 6) I always look for books that I think they will enjoy reading. When I saw “Other Goose: Re-Nurseried! and Re-Rhymed!” I thought that it would be great. Seeing as how they already know the original Mother Goose Nursery Rhymes these would be fun to read together.

My girls really got a kick out of the way that the author parodied the original stories. I have to admit that although the rhyming did reach at times it was ok because the way the author wove the stories made up for it. And, the illustrations are absolutely fabulous!
If you are looking for a new take on an old favorite, I would highly recommend “Other Goose” – it is sure to bring a smile to your face!

Read and Excerpt Here:

http://www.scribd.com/doc/35628317/Other-Goose-Re-Nurseried-and-Re-Rhymed-Children-s-Classics

The Giveaway

I am fortunate enough to be able to give away one copy of “Other Goose” to one lucky reader (US and Canada only please). This contest will end on December 4th.

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My Review:

Being the mom of two little girls ages 4 and 5, I am always looking for books to read to them that are both entertaining and educational.  This book fits both of these nicely.

Both of my daughters loved the illustrations and the size of the book is wonderful because it is perfect for little hands to hold on their own.  The rhyming makes this story an easy one to memorize and is fun for the entire family.  I recommend this book along with the two others in the series – your kids will love them!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Carol Zelaya is a former nurse, recently widowed, and mother of two grown children. She grew up in the Chicago area, where she eventually met and married her husband and where they raised a family. Having relocated to Oregon in 1996, Zelaya began her love affair with nature and its beautiful creatures. Inspired by her surroundings, she started taking pictures and writing. Writing poetry led to writing three children’s books, of course, in rhyme. Zelaya’s Emily the Chickadee books are the true story of the special bond between a tiny bird and a little girl and the true meaning of family.

Carol is now moving to the San Diego area to be near her children. You can visit her online at http://www.emilythechickadee.com/.

ABOUT THE BOOK:

Read Emily Waits for Her Family and follow the true story of the special bond between a tiny bird and a little girl, from first meeting to leaving, from new life to old friends. This story is told in a timeless, three-part series, with an easy-reading rhyme, and is certain to delight and touch your heart.

GIVEAWAY!!
I am lucky enough to have a copy of this book to giveaway. Here is how to enter:

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Thanks so much and good luck – the winner will be drawn on October 31st!