Guest Blogging at Write What Inspires You on May 2nd!



In honor of Children's Book Week, I will be interviewed at Write What Inspires You, the blog of award-winning author Donna McDine. Donna’s stories and features have been published in many print and online publications and her interest in American History resulted in writing and publishing The Golden Pathway. Donna has two more books under contract with Guardian Angel Publishing, The Hockey Agony and Powder Monkey. She writes, moms and is the Publicist Intern for The National Writing for Children Center and Children’s Writers’ Coaching Club from her home in the historical hamlet Tappan, NY. McDine is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators and Musing Our Children.

I hope you'll visit me on May 2nd at http://donna-mcdine.blogspot.com/. 

Can Picture Books be Used to Introduce Young Readers to Sensitive Topics?

That's the topic that Amy M. O'Quinn discusses today at The National Writing Center for Children blog. She happens to mention as a good example, Donna McDine's The Golden Pathway.

O'Quinn makes a good argument that picture books can be an "excellent resource to introduce and discuss such topics as the death of a family member or pet, sickness, family problems, handicaps and disabilities, different kinds of abuse, peer pressure, self-esteem, etc."

You can read the full article at http://writingforchildrencenter.com/2011/04/08/using-picture-books-to-introduce-sensitive-topics-to-children/

Little Shepherd Virtual Book Tour - Day 11

It was a day of reviews during the LITTLE SHEPHERD VIRTUAL BOOK TOUR '10.  My first stop was at Book Reviews by Molly.

I was thrilled to hear that she and her children enjoyed Little Shepherd. You can find her review at http://www.amazon.com/Little-Shepherd-Cheryl-C-Malandrinos/dp/1616330856

Donna McDine, who is also on tour with Pump Up Your Book to promote her children's historical storybook, The Golden Pathway, wrote a review that took my breathe away. 

"Children’s author, Cheryl C. Malandrinos has re-explored and created a beautiful re-enactment of Christ the Lord’s birth in a unique and awe inspiring rendition which surely will become classical reading in Christian religious school studies and home libraries." 



You can read the entire review at http://donna-mcdine.blogspot.com/2010/10/book-review-little-shepherd-by-cheryl-c.html

I hope you'll consider purchasing a copy of Little Shepherd for a child in your life. It would also make a wonderful donation to a church or Sunday school library.

You can purchase a copy of Little Shepherd from:

Amazon
Barnes and Noble
Guardian Angel Publishing
Indiebound.org

New Reviews Posted at Amazon for Little Shepherd

I went out to Amazon tonight to see how things were going with Little Shepherd. Imagine my surprise and joy when I found the following two reviews there:

"Wise beyond his years, young Obed has become a seasoned shepherd boy. Acutely aware of the hillside surroundings while tending his flock Obed stares at the sky in wonderment. A single bright light fills the sky. At first afraid, Obed felt a calmness wash over him as the beautiful angels descend, proclaiming "A Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord."

Unsure what their message means, Obed looks to his father for guidance. With reassurances from his father, Obed and the older shepherds journey to Bethlehem to meet the newborn King. Their journey and meeting Christ the Lord is nothing less than miraculous.

Your fist reaction may be, oh goodness another story on the birth of Christ. Toss those thoughts away and immerse yourself and your children into the magical arrival of Christ the Lord. Children's author, Cheryl C. Malandrinos has re-explored and created a beautiful re-enactment of Christ the Lord's birth in a unique and awe inspiring rendition which surely will become classical reading in Christian religious school studies and home libraries.

The old time illustrations expertly created by illustrator, Eugene Ruble will leave you feeling that you journeyed through the countryside with Obed and his fellow shepherds."

--Donna McDine

"The Christmas liturgy, presented from a child's point of view - simple, innocent, open to wondrous occurrences - both highlights the majesty and wonder of Christ's birth and makes the liturgy accessible to God's beloved little ones. I bought four copies already for the children in my family and I can't wait to present them. I'm sure this book will be treasured and read over and over again. This is a beautiful version of the greatest story ever told and I highly recommend it."

--K.M. Daughters

It's so wonderful to know people are enjoying my book. Both these ladies are authors. Donna McDine is currently touring with her historical children's storybook, The Golden Pathway, and K.M. Daughters is the writing team behind the popular romantic suspense series, The Sullivan Boys. A new release is anticipated soon, but readers can find Book 3, Capturing Karma, here.

My heartfelt thanks go out to these talented ladies who sought fit to post their reviews of Little Shepherd at Amazon.