New Children's Book entitled Tippytoes the Urban Raccoon
Fourth book: Tippytoes the Urban Raccoon
Hi every buddy! My fourth children's book is now out. It is entitled Tippytoes the Urban Raccoon.
I hope you enjoy the rhyming story of two backyard neighbours, an older man and a young lad, who get together after some raccoon adventures in their backlane.
The second half of the book has raccoon facts and photos. Learn and enjoy with your kids! This is suitable for all ages. Buy at Tellwell and on Amazon. ... or Barnes & Nobel.
I hope you enjoy the rhyming story of two backyard neighbours, an older man and a young lad, who get together after some raccoon adventures in their backlane.
The second half of the book has raccoon facts and photos. Learn and enjoy with your kids! This is suitable for all ages. Buy at Tellwell and on Amazon. ... or Barnes & Nobel.
Third book: Suddenly It was Pareidolia!
Thank you, all, for attending the February launch at St. Boniface Library and the March Spring Break readings at Indigo Chapter on Kenaston in Winnipeg. My third children's book entitled Suddenly, It was Pareidolia! is receiving great reviews. I was able to raise some dollars for Nature Manitoba at this event in support of children's nature literacy. All my 3 children's books support nature literacy; and I am on the board of Nature Manitoba.
The next event is at Manitoba's International Storytellers Festival:
When? Thursday, April 25th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Where? Winnipeg Downtown Library in Winnipeg, MB
This event is by invitation only; however, I will keep you posted as to when the next open event is official. As well, I am soon going to post my upcoming nature walks with kids and parents. Have a sunny day! - Karen E. Smith
2nd and 1st Children's Books: (2) Earl the Great Gray Owl, and (1) Steve the Urban Rabbit
(2) Earl the Great Gray Owl
This is a rhyming story about Manitoba’s provincial bird and Canada's "wise owls" followed by information about and photos
of, Great Gray Owls.
It begins with an illustrated rhyming story and then finishes with
information text/photographs about the human "wise owls" of Canada
represented in the story and photos of Great Gray Owls.
Storyline:
A Great Gray Owl named Earl Gray awakens on a sunny day.
Knowing that it is too early for owls to rise, he closes his eyes and begins to count his blessings as he tries to fall back to sleep. His blessings include his health, his friends, his mate called Lady Gray, and their six offspring: Louis (Riel), Tommy (Douglas), Nellie (McClung), Gabrielle (Roy), Duff (Roblin), and Izzy (Asper). Earl and Lady are pleased that their offspring grow up to make the world a better place.
Who Gives a Hoot About Earl? ...is the song I wrote that goes with the book. Listen to it online.
The book is great for the budding naturalist because it contains valuable information about the life of Great Grays.
Scroll down to see the links for all places for shopping and ordering Karen E. Smith's books.
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Storyline:
A Great Gray Owl named Earl Gray awakens on a sunny day.
Knowing that it is too early for owls to rise, he closes his eyes and begins to count his blessings as he tries to fall back to sleep. His blessings include his health, his friends, his mate called Lady Gray, and their six offspring: Louis (Riel), Tommy (Douglas), Nellie (McClung), Gabrielle (Roy), Duff (Roblin), and Izzy (Asper). Earl and Lady are pleased that their offspring grow up to make the world a better place.
Who Gives a Hoot About Earl? ...is the song I wrote that goes with the book. Listen to it online.
The book is great for the budding naturalist because it contains valuable information about the life of Great Grays.
Scroll down to see the links for all places for shopping and ordering Karen E. Smith's books.
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| soft cover edition |
Written and illustrated by Karen E. Smith. The book features live-owl photos by Dr. James Duncan and Mr. Dennis Swayze.
The book and its author were recently featured at the International Festival of Owls in Houston, MN.
Dr. Smith has presented at over 100 schools for I Love to Read month
(February). Stay tuned to this site - the Owl Song that goes with this
book is also available.
(1) Steve the Urban Rabbit
Steve the Urban Rabbit is a children's book written by Karen E. Smith. All illustrations, photographs, and text are by the author. If your child likes rhyme then this book is a great choice. The first half of the book contains a rhyming story and the second half of the book includes facts about house rabbits and backyard "wild" rabbits. Themes in Smith's books include anti-bullying and Nature Deficit Disorder (NDD). Steve the Urban Rabbit is appropriate for ages 3-12. The next 2 children's books are coming in 2015/16. Smith's children's books are prequels to her literacy research book, also to be launched in 2016.
Steve the Urban Rabbit has also been turned into a song by Karen E. Smith now available on:
Google Play and many more MP3 release sites, 101 in total.
Rhapsody
iTunes
Amazon
Smith's book engages parents and their children in reading about nature in our own midst. We tend to forget that both urban and rural settings contain animals, insects, and plants which are all interesting subjects for young readers, particularly boys. Photos in this book also include rabbits from the University of Victoria lawns and bushes.
Most important is that this book is affordable in both paper and e-book form. Get both and help your child learn to read in both paper book and electronic formats. Today, parents are faced with a dilemna: Do we teach our kids to read with paper or electronic books? Having this book in both forms will help your child gain a firm stance in transliteracy (reading in and across the variety of materials).
Below is a photo of the real-life Steve taken in the author's own backyard. Steve says, "We can talk!" Find out what friendly advice he has to say to the dog about "their ecological domain" in Steve the Urban Rabbit. This book can alternatively be used to transmit an anti-bullying message since the rhyming part it about getting along despite differences. Happy reading!
Some of you have asked. Why did I author my first book as Dr. Smith? You
will
notice that the book is dedicated to my Grandfather who was bilingual
and an active musician (fiddler). He was never provided the opportunity
to read or write as he grew up; yet, he highly encouraged his children
and grandchildren to do so, providing them with opportunities that he
missed. In just two generations, one of his grandchildren is a doctor
of literacy. That's me. I authored the book with Dr. to honour my
grandfather. Yes, literacy is inter-generational. If you can read
this, please encourage children to read and thus keep the cycle going in
their families/your family. Steve and Earl are the first 2 books in the
series of 15...more to come. Happy reading!
