Recently I posted about the coming release of a new children's book by author Glenys Nellist, Little Mole Finds Hope. It's published by @beamingbooksmn and releases Feb 4th. The countdown is on!
A preview copy arrived in my mailbox this week! Here I am checking it out today and getting ready to record the story for my grandsons and send it to them in Georgia via dropbox. That's what you have to do when grandchildren are 9 hours away!
"Sometimes, we have to close our eyes to what we can see, and try to imagine the good that lies ahead. When all that Little Mole can see is a wrinkled flower bulb, bare branches, and a shriveled chrysalis, he has to close his eyes and imagine instead the yellow daffodil, the leaf-filled tree, and the dancing butterfly that one day will surely come. That is hope."
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"And not only this, but we also exult in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation brings about perseverance; and perseverance, proven character; and proven character, hope; and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out within our hearts through the Holy Spirit who was given to us." ~Romans 5:3-5
You can find a one-minute promo video at this link:
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book to Andrew, Matthew, and Charlie and hope they will like seeing and hearing their Granny read to them in faraway Virginia!
Everyone loves little woodland creatures in children's stories. What's your favorite? I actually loved this little mole!
But my all-time favorite woodland creature is a skunk! I have always, always loved their aroma...and sniff with great delight when we’re traveling along and realize one has been by! I think I even put in some extra sniffs just to make a point. LOL! No one can believe I’m being honest! When my 11-year old grandson found out I liked skunks a few years ago, he told me he would NEVER EVER forget that!
I found out that Glenys has also written a storybook with a skunk in it! You should check out the skunk illustration in this book…I think you’d love it!
Did you know that you can preorder a copy of Little Mole Finds Hope this week before the actual release date?
If you preorder, just screenshot a copy of your receipt and send it to glenysnellist@gmail.com to receive your free downloadable Activity Pack which accompanies the book. There's also a Discussion Guide in the back of the book for parents.
Years ago when we were homeschooling, we had a Reading Tree full of birds and woodland animals in our schoolroom. Every day we would get on the floor under the Reading Tree, and I would read library books after lunch. One book I particularly remember reading is Where the Red Fern Grows, and I remember being barely able to read because I was crying so much when the dog died in the book!
I think the kids enjoyed those days. Here's Hannah in the 3rd grade with the Reading Tree behind her:
And here's Hannah today almost 30 years later holding her picture under the Reading Tree. Good memories!
Again, I would like to thank @beamingbooksmn for sending me a copy of the book to preview and also a special thanks to the author, Glenys Nellist, for selecting me for her launch team and for writing some adorable children's books.
Check out her book at Amazon today and preorder your copy and read it under your own Reading Tree.
~Deb
It's so great to encourage a love of reading! I used to love when the book fair came to school every year. Not fond of skunks, though. Actually, their smell makes me want to puke. Oh, well. 🦡🤢
Posted by: Toots | Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 07:31 PM
Hi Deb, what a great idea to record your reading of the book and sending it to the boys! I've always loved reading to my children and grandchildren when they were around. I worked two years of a kindergarten aide many years ago and that was a big part of our day. I'm very tempted to buy the book even though I don't have anyone young enough to share it with. I'll have to think on that.
Posted by: Barbara J. | Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 04:04 PM