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Chocolate Book Blog Tour
TODAY IS NATIONAL CHOCOLATE ELCAIR DAY! In honor of this WONDERFUL day what better thing to do celebrate it (other than eating a chocolate éclair of course) than to write a blog about chocolate!
Before I get started, I'd like to give a big thank you to Nelson Suit who tagged/nominated my friend Karen Hall, who then tagged/nominated me to join and participate in the chocolate blog book tour. Nelson has his own chocolate blog book tagged here. http://www.inkspokes.com/ Karen Hall has her chocolate blog here http://peachyemma.blogspot.co.uk/ to quote my friend Karen “It was too chocolately and deliciously irresistible to turn down.”
In order to be right frame of mind I had to buy some chocolate for muse. I also had to think about my favorite books and think ‘which chocolate best describes this book?’ Needless to say I did not mind this scrumptious task! Let the Chocolate Book Blog commence!
My number one pick for children’s literature would be
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Frank L. Baum
In it, a girl’s dream world comes to life as the cyclone lifts Dorothy from Kansas, depositing her in the enchanted land of the Munchkins. Her and her dog Toto befriend the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Cowardly Lion and seek the out the might Wizard of Oz for help to return her home. This is a sweet and simple story, one that has been beloved by many over the years. When I think of the Wizard of Oz I liken it to a Hershey Bar,
this is also something sweet and simple beloved by many.
Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder
The book that started it all! Little House in the Big Woods is the first book in Laura Ingalls Wilder's treasured Little House series, which is based on her life growing up as an American pioneer. My mother use to read me a section of this book every night until I would fall asleep, once this book was finished we started the next in the series. Little House in the Big Woods will always hold a special place in my heart.
Told from four-year-old Laura's point of view, this story begins in 1871 in a little log cabin on the edge of the Big Woods of Wisconsin. Laura lives in the little house with her Pa, her Ma, her sisters Mary and Carrie, and their trusty dog, Jack. Pioneer life is sometimes hard for the family, but it also is filled with joy.
Chunky Bar is what comes to mind when I think of this story, the reason? It’s not always a sweet bite when reading, sometimes it’s a little bitter and hard to chew; but the end is sweet.
The Raven by Edgar Allen Poe
I know what you are thinking, yes it is a little on the darker side, but that’s what I love about it! It’s my favorite poem by Edgar Allen Poe. Nothing pairs better with a dark poem, than a dark chocolate bar.
Ozma of Oz by Frank L. Baum
Ozma of Oz by L. Frank Baum is the third story in the fic¬tional series tak¬ing place in the land of Oz. While cer¬tainly not as pop¬u¬lar the first story in the series the rest are very imag¬i¬na¬tive as well. I think of sixlets when I think of Ozma, because when you first eat a sixlet you don’t fully know what to expect.
Oh the Places You’ll Go! by Dr. Seuss
Ok I know this one isn’t “technically” chocolate, but it is candy! You could even get chocolate Salt Water Taffy if you prefer, there you go problem solved! This has always been my favorite Dr. Seuss book, it’s fun the perfect send-off for children starting out in the world, be they nursery school, high school, or college grads! When I think of Dr. Seuss I think of fun candy, and for me that is Salt Water Taffy.
That does it for me, and now I will pass the Chocolate Book Blog Tour on to the following nominees. Drum roll please…… Beth Angelone @BethAngelone Beth is a Children's book illustrator / writer. US Army Sgt Paratrooper Veteran of Foreign War, focusing now on being a soldier for love and promoting peace from within.
Stephanie Ward http://stephaniemward.com/blog/ Stephanie has been writing in various forms for the last 20 years. After traveling around the world for a year, visiting all seven continents and over 30 countries, Stephanie decided to focus on writing stories for children about amazing places around the world. Wally the Warm-Weather Penguin, A Galapagos Islands Story is her first children’s book.
Rhonda Pagila http://rhondapaglia.blogspot.com/ Rhonda is retired elementary teacher, who is now a Book writing, Tap Dancing, Story Telling Super Grammy.
Last but defiantly not least Rhonda Patton http://about.me/rhondapatton Rhonda is a mother and author of Children's book writer of Ted and Raymond Stories
Wishing you an Adventurous Day!
Carmela Dutra
Author of the Adventures of Lorenzo the Bear series
www.lorenzothebear.com
http://www.facebook.com/lorenzothebear (like us!)
http://www.twitter.com/lorenzothebear
Before I get started, I'd like to give a big thank you to Nelson Suit who tagged/nominated my friend Karen Hall, who then tagged/nominated me to join and participate in the chocolate blog book tour. Nelson has his own chocolate blog book tagged here. http://www.inkspokes.com/ Karen Hall has her chocolate blog here http://peachyemma.blogspot.co.uk/ to quote my friend Karen “It was too chocolately and deliciously irresistible to turn down.”
In order to be right frame of mind I had to buy some chocolate for muse. I also had to think about my favorite books and think ‘which chocolate best describes this book?’ Needless to say I did not mind this scrumptious task! Let the Chocolate Book Blog commence!
My number one pick for children’s literature would be
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Frank L. Baum
In it, a girl’s dream world comes to life as the cyclone lifts Dorothy from Kansas, depositing her in the enchanted land of the Munchkins. Her and her dog Toto befriend the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Cowardly Lion and seek the out the might Wizard of Oz for help to return her home. This is a sweet and simple story, one that has been beloved by many over the years. When I think of the Wizard of Oz I liken it to a Hershey Bar,
this is also something sweet and simple beloved by many. Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder
The book that started it all! Little House in the Big Woods is the first book in Laura Ingalls Wilder's treasured Little House series, which is based on her life growing up as an American pioneer. My mother use to read me a section of this book every night until I would fall asleep, once this book was finished we started the next in the series. Little House in the Big Woods will always hold a special place in my heart.
Told from four-year-old Laura's point of view, this story begins in 1871 in a little log cabin on the edge of the Big Woods of Wisconsin. Laura lives in the little house with her Pa, her Ma, her sisters Mary and Carrie, and their trusty dog, Jack. Pioneer life is sometimes hard for the family, but it also is filled with joy.
Chunky Bar is what comes to mind when I think of this story, the reason? It’s not always a sweet bite when reading, sometimes it’s a little bitter and hard to chew; but the end is sweet.
The Raven by Edgar Allen Poe
I know what you are thinking, yes it is a little on the darker side, but that’s what I love about it! It’s my favorite poem by Edgar Allen Poe. Nothing pairs better with a dark poem, than a dark chocolate bar.
Ozma of Oz by Frank L. Baum
Ozma of Oz by L. Frank Baum is the third story in the fic¬tional series tak¬ing place in the land of Oz. While cer¬tainly not as pop¬u¬lar the first story in the series the rest are very imag¬i¬na¬tive as well. I think of sixlets when I think of Ozma, because when you first eat a sixlet you don’t fully know what to expect.
Oh the Places You’ll Go! by Dr. Seuss
Ok I know this one isn’t “technically” chocolate, but it is candy! You could even get chocolate Salt Water Taffy if you prefer, there you go problem solved! This has always been my favorite Dr. Seuss book, it’s fun the perfect send-off for children starting out in the world, be they nursery school, high school, or college grads! When I think of Dr. Seuss I think of fun candy, and for me that is Salt Water Taffy.
That does it for me, and now I will pass the Chocolate Book Blog Tour on to the following nominees. Drum roll please…… Beth Angelone @BethAngelone Beth is a Children's book illustrator / writer. US Army Sgt Paratrooper Veteran of Foreign War, focusing now on being a soldier for love and promoting peace from within.
Stephanie Ward http://stephaniemward.com/blog/ Stephanie has been writing in various forms for the last 20 years. After traveling around the world for a year, visiting all seven continents and over 30 countries, Stephanie decided to focus on writing stories for children about amazing places around the world. Wally the Warm-Weather Penguin, A Galapagos Islands Story is her first children’s book.
Rhonda Pagila http://rhondapaglia.blogspot.com/ Rhonda is retired elementary teacher, who is now a Book writing, Tap Dancing, Story Telling Super Grammy.
Last but defiantly not least Rhonda Patton http://about.me/rhondapatton Rhonda is a mother and author of Children's book writer of Ted and Raymond Stories
Wishing you an Adventurous Day!
Carmela Dutra
Author of the Adventures of Lorenzo the Bear series
www.lorenzothebear.com
http://www.facebook.com/lorenzothebear (like us!)
http://www.twitter.com/lorenzothebear
Character Book Blog
To Blog or not to Blog? That is the question! For me the answer to that is simple. YES! Well…. Now the answer is yes. A while ago I would have said something more like ‘Nah I’m good thanks.’ But now that I've gotten into the grove, and very much enjoy it. So when fellow Kid Literature Author Leigh Shearin asked me to share in the Meet the Character Blog Tour, I quickly said yes.
I have a number of characters I would like to introduce you to, but sometimes simplicity is best right? And since the first series I have out right now is entitled The Adventures of Lorenzo the Bear, I thought it would be best to focus on just him (for now). First, let me introduce all of you to the wonderful Leigh Shearin.
Leigh and I became twitter pals through our mutual friend, Cat Michaels (million thanks for that Cat!). Leigh is a jack of all trades! Not only is she Writer, but she is also a Farmer, Baker, a Teacher, and a Life Long Dreamer. Her middle-grade eBook, John Bloom and the Victory Garden, will be released in November 2014 on Amazon. Filled with historical fiction set at the beginning of WWII filled with plot twist, and kid friendly recipes. You can bet it will be a great book for kids to check out! Connect with Leigh on Twitter @LeighShearin and www.winterrestfarm.weebly.com
Meet the Character: Lorenzo the Bear
What’s the name of your character? Is he/she a fictional or historic person?
In order to answer this, I have to give you a little background story. Lorenzo was actually one of my most treasured stuffed Bears as a child. Like most youngsters I was afraid of the dark, so sleeping was hard for me. My dad told me he had something that would help me, then he handed me a stuffed bear. He assured me that this bear would protect me from whatever it was that troubled me. I loved him so much! I named him the Brave Bear Lorenzo. So between Lorenzo, and a trusty nightlight, I was able to sleep again.
Thus, when I started writing for my niece and nephew who better to write about then my most beloved stuffed animal! For me, Lorenzo is most real, maybe not in the “traditional” sense. Even though he has a new home with my niece Desi, he will always be a part of my life.
When and where is the story set?
Poppy Hills Place is Lorenzo’s home town, where he has/is growing up. It’s filled with rolling hills, trees, a lake, and you guessed it. Poppies! Every story in this series will have some part in his home town. But remember, the title of this series is The Adventures of Lorenzo the Bear. He will travel and explore new places, the only limit to his adventures is my imagination.
What should we know about him?
--- I hope everyone has enjoyed a look at my latest blog about Lorenzo. I invite you to pop over to my blog page to finish reading the rest!
http://ablogforyourthoughts.com/
I have a number of characters I would like to introduce you to, but sometimes simplicity is best right? And since the first series I have out right now is entitled The Adventures of Lorenzo the Bear, I thought it would be best to focus on just him (for now). First, let me introduce all of you to the wonderful Leigh Shearin.
Leigh and I became twitter pals through our mutual friend, Cat Michaels (million thanks for that Cat!). Leigh is a jack of all trades! Not only is she Writer, but she is also a Farmer, Baker, a Teacher, and a Life Long Dreamer. Her middle-grade eBook, John Bloom and the Victory Garden, will be released in November 2014 on Amazon. Filled with historical fiction set at the beginning of WWII filled with plot twist, and kid friendly recipes. You can bet it will be a great book for kids to check out! Connect with Leigh on Twitter @LeighShearin and www.winterrestfarm.weebly.com
Meet the Character: Lorenzo the Bear
What’s the name of your character? Is he/she a fictional or historic person?
In order to answer this, I have to give you a little background story. Lorenzo was actually one of my most treasured stuffed Bears as a child. Like most youngsters I was afraid of the dark, so sleeping was hard for me. My dad told me he had something that would help me, then he handed me a stuffed bear. He assured me that this bear would protect me from whatever it was that troubled me. I loved him so much! I named him the Brave Bear Lorenzo. So between Lorenzo, and a trusty nightlight, I was able to sleep again.
Thus, when I started writing for my niece and nephew who better to write about then my most beloved stuffed animal! For me, Lorenzo is most real, maybe not in the “traditional” sense. Even though he has a new home with my niece Desi, he will always be a part of my life.
When and where is the story set?
Poppy Hills Place is Lorenzo’s home town, where he has/is growing up. It’s filled with rolling hills, trees, a lake, and you guessed it. Poppies! Every story in this series will have some part in his home town. But remember, the title of this series is The Adventures of Lorenzo the Bear. He will travel and explore new places, the only limit to his adventures is my imagination.
What should we know about him?
--- I hope everyone has enjoyed a look at my latest blog about Lorenzo. I invite you to pop over to my blog page to finish reading the rest!
http://ablogforyourthoughts.com/
