This interactive, multimedia children's CD contains six
children's books (Aerobella, Abby, Flee, Flea!, Esther Oyster's
Irritation, The Perfect Tree and Ponies of Assateague) sounds
(words and sentences) to help with reading. Mac
and PC
About the Author
Aerobella
Story by A.J. Russo
and Myra Derbyshire
Illustrated by Mary
Alice Baumgardner
Aerobella was a
2003 EPPIE finalist.
This international
book award is given by EPIC, the Electronically Published Internet
Connection.
Aerobella was also
winner of the Award of
Excellence from Word Weaving
Myra stands holding her father's hand as they watch
their apartment building burn. Her father was only able to save
his briefcase. Myra saved her pet turtle, Aerobella, who watches
the fire with them. The fire is the impetus for her father to
tell Myra that it's time to let Aerobella go.
Myra's terribly saddened by her father's decision.
She and Aerobella have been together since she was four when she
promised to care for it and protect it. They are the best friends,
watching TV together and going for walks with Aerobella on a leash.
A lesson in letting go is gently rendered in AEROBELLA.
Perhaps the most graceful element of the book is knowing when
not to use words. The last couple of pages tell the story in simple
pictures, simply allowing a silent to tell the story. What a marvelous
opening for a parent to step in and fill the silence with the
words their own child needs, or for the child to say what they
think about the ending. Be careful, though. This story will touch
your heart, and may provoke a tear. The beauty of the tale and
the beautiful watercolor illustrations make AEROBELLA a must
read. Ciny Penn, Midwest Book Review, Winner of the WordWeaving
Award for Excellence.
Abby
Abby is a goose with a deformed wing that lives on
Assateague Island in Virginia. She grew up with four brothers,
but she was never able to swim as well as they could, nor could
she fly. When they grew up and winter came, her brothers flew
south with her parents, leaving her alone on the island. Then
one day Abby hears a cry for help, and finds another goose with
a deformed wing that needs her help. Despite her limitations,
Abby's heroic courage saves the goose and her expected goslings.
Author AJ Russo's words flow as smoothly as the warm spring breeze
when the geese gather for their yearly reunion. Children will
love the heroic Abby who overcomes her limitations for the sake
of her new friend. Parents will appreciate the lessons to be learned
by this gently told tale. Rich illustrations and simple prose
make AJ Russo's children's book a perfect bedtime read. Readers
who enjoy ABBY will also want to read AEROBELLA, coauthored by
AJ Russo and Mary Alice Baumgardner. Very highly recommended.
Cindy Penn, Midwest Book Review
Flee, Flea!
by Mary Alice Baumgardner
This interactive, multimedia children's book contains sounds
(words and sentences) to help with reading. It doesn't seem
possible for dogs,cats, and people to co-exist with these tiny
pests. However, the story of Flee, Flea! offers a peaceful resolution
to an itchy dilemma. This upbeat story, for pre-school through
grade 3, addresses non-violence in dealing with conflicts. It
is shipped in PDF format on CD. Mac and
PC
About the Author
Excerpt
Esther Oyster's Irritation
by Mary Alice Baumgardner
This interactive, multimedia children's book contains sounds
(words and sentences) to help with reading. Esther Oyster's
Irritation tells how something irritating and painful was overcome
and changed into something wonderful. The oyster is the only living
creature that can produce a gem. However, there are many people
who have overcome handicaps, poverty, disappointments, and heartaches
to create lives that sparkle like precious gems. Following Esther's
story are some examples of such people. This story was written
to encourage children to discover an inner strength which can
help them respond positively to negative situations, thereby,
creating their own unique pearls. It is shipped in PDF format
on CD.
About the Author
Excerpt
Ponies of Assateague
by A.J. Russo
This interactive, multimedia children's book contains sounds
(words and sentences) and video to help with reading.This
is a children's story about the ponies that live on the island
of Assateague. It is shipped in PDF format on CD. Mac
and PC
About the Author
Excerpt
The Perfect Tree
by Marsha Carr-Lambert
This interactive, multimedia children's book contains sounds
(words and sentences) to help with reading. In this children's
story, Isaac travels through the rain forests to find the perfect
tree so that he can use the wood for his boomerang. What he discovers
is more than he expected. It is shipped in PDF format on CD. Mac and PC
About the Author
Excerpt
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