Suzy Davies's Blog: Book News - Posts Tagged "middle-grade-books"

Today marked the first day of "Snugs Storytime" in Deltona, Florida. I visited a local After School Facilty, and read "Snugs The Snow Bear" to the kids.

I have to say it was an experience that made me smile. The kids were bright, attentive, and already knowledgeable about Snow Bears and wildlife in general.

There were girls and boys aged 5-9 in the group.

What made me smile? One young boy asked me whether my illustrator could come as well, next time. When I explained he lived too far away, he asked me if I had a photograph of him. A picture tells a thousand stories!

Have you read Snugs yet? I always appreciate reader reviews. Thank you!

Suzy Davies, Author, "Snugs The Snow Bear"

I would like to begin by thanking my audience for supporting my debut Children's Series, "Snugs The Snow Bear"

Several customers are requesting autographed copies of my book.

Customers may now purchase autographed books! Simply get in touch via a message here, on Goodreads, or a DM on Twitter @birdwriter7.

Alternatively, for orders of 3 paperbacks or more, or one hardback copy, I am delighted to forward signed bookplates, free of charge, which may be stuck in the front of the book.

Thanks, so much!

Suzy Davies, Children's Author.

I would never have dreamed up the idea of "Snugs The Snow Bear," my first Children's Book, without the image of "The Polar Bear on The Isle of Wight" which first inspired me to put pen to paper.
And, once the character of "Snugs" was born, my thoughts turned to something very serious, which has been preoccupying me in recent years.
People in certain areas of the world struggle to survive. They struggle for food. They struggle for water. Every day is a battle.
It seems likely that, in the future, more and more places on earth will become, at best, inhospitable places to live. At worst, they will be places where no human being can survive. I am talking about the phenomenon of Global Warming, a phenomenon that destroys life; it makes the survival of endangered species fragile, and survival of humans in certain areas almost impossible. This is a war - the war against Global Warming. And every day, we ignore the dangers at our peril.
How much more evidence, from the top scientists on this planet, do we need? How many more World Summits will we hold, before we listen, and take action?
The world is hot - too hot. And we need to take measures before it is too late.
We have seen record temperatures across The States, and this is taking its toll on people far and wide across the country.
The idea behind my Snugs Children's Series is to drive home this message in a way that is compelling, engaging, entertaining and inspirational. Colorful illustrations by Peter Hall capture the landscape of The British Coastline and Iceland. It is important that we preserve these landscapes for our children's children to enjoy.
My second Children's Book, "Luna The Moon Pig," illustrated by Sheila Graber of Paddington Bear fame, echoes the environmental concerns in my first book.
Behind a cute story of a little pig, is a message about caring for all animals and about the beauty within us. It speaks of the natural world, of which we, and animals, are a part. Remembering our roots is a metaphorical theme. The story is based on the stunning woodland areas in The Lakes Area of Florida. Captured to perfection in Sheila Graber's stunning illustrations, the book shows Florida animals, flora and fauna.
By showing our children fabulous natural world landscapes in picture books and middle-grade readers, we are bringing into focus one of the most important things in
life; the knowledge that the world is wonderful!

It's not very often that I choose to comment on political matters, but I am heartened by Obama's erudite speech today in which he mentioned the importance of taking action on Global Warming.
Two years ago, I launched my debut Children's Book, "Snugs The Snow Bear," which tells a snowy seaside tale of a polar bear who has had to leave his native Greenland on a floating iceberg. He misses dancing with the friendly fires of The Northern Lights and feels very homesick.
Rescued by Captain Lightowler and a menagerie of animals, he journeys on a cruise ship to Iceland, where he bathes in the hot springs, and on to England, where he stays at an old lighthouse with Mr. and Mrs. Merryweather and their grandchildren, Carla and James.
My book addresses Green Issues such as recycling and teaches children about endangered species. Einstein famously commented about the benefits of being curious, and I hope my book will encourage children to find out more about Global Warming and this beautiful but fragile world in which we live.

When there's snow on the ground,
Snugs gets out of bed,
and goes with the moose on a ride on a sled,
Grandad and grannie watch as they go,
slippedy sliding away in the snow.

When there's snow on the ground,
and the evening is here,
the lighthouse's lit up,
to bring them good cheer.
The moose they are snoring - so loud and so deep!
But Snugs is so glad because it's Christmas Eve!

Climate Change is now the top political issue in The United States of America.

We are concerned about our planet. Perhaps we should raise awareness of Climate Change and Global Warming when children are at their most receptive.

"Snugs The Snow Bear" is a fun fiction story which introduces kids to endangered species and Global Warming shows children what they can do to help protect the planet by recycling.

"We become the books we read in childhood" - Suzy Davies

Happy International Women's Day to All!

What kind of role models are influencing your daughter?

It is a well-known fact that impressionable middle-graders get ideas for their "life scripts" from the books they read, so make certain that what your children read gives them positive life-hacks and can-do confidence.

Our book, "The Girl in The Red Cape," is a retelling of "Little Red Riding Hood" and shows that girls and women CAN!

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