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Merry Christmas, Woozler
Recipient of "Mom's Choice Silver Award" for Excellence.
Sofie and Meeda are excited! Christmas is coming and it’s time to get ready! The girls are having fun when Sofie starts to think about the Woozler. That old, grouchy Woozler lives in a hole under the apple tree in the backyard. It’s cold outside, the snow is falling, and Sofie’s worried. Will the Woozler be okay? Will he ever become friends with Sofie and Meeda? Well, Sofie and Meeda have a plan!
Sofie and Meeda are excited! Christmas is coming and it’s time to get ready! The girls are having fun when Sofie starts to think about the Woozler. That old, grouchy Woozler lives in a hole under the apple tree in the backyard. It’s cold outside, the snow is falling, and Sofie’s worried. Will the Woozler be okay? Will he ever become friends with Sofie and Meeda? Well, Sofie and Meeda have a plan!
32 pages, Paperback
First published December 18, 2014
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About the author
Rhonda Paglia
20 books62 followersRhonda Paglia has been an independently published author since 2013. Her first book, “The Little Lambs and the Very Special Mission,” is dedicated to and written in honor of the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy. ALL profits from the sale of the “Little Lambs” book goes to the “Angels in Charge Scholarship” for kids from Newtown (CT) High School. To date, $5,500.00 has been donated, and 4 students have received scholarships. Since the release of her first book, Rhonda, is thrilled and honored to have won several prestigious Indie Author Awards. She is a "Moms Choice Silver Award" recipient for her "Meeda and Me" early / beginner reader picture book series; a 2015 "Inkspokes Select Book Award" recipient for "Three Little Gnomes and a Boy Named Orion;" and a 2015 “Gittle List Top 10 Children's Picture Book Award" for "Grammy's Rockin' Color Rap-a-licious Rap." To date, she has authored 10 children's picture books and 2 middle grade non-fiction books.
In a former life, Ms. Paglia was an elementary teacher with the Hermitage School District, Hermitage, PA. She and her husband have three grown children, five grandchildren, and a little pup named Bella. "Grammy Pags," as she is now called, enjoys gardening, tap dancing, yoga, and writing stories for kids! She has authored 10 children's books, 8 of which she has also illustrated. She has recently released an “everyone” travel picture book titled, "A Journey Through Scotland." Ms. Paglia is a member of SCBWI, PennWriters, and WestPA Authors.
Visit Grammy Pags Stories at: www.rhondapagliaauthor.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/grammypagsstories
Twitter: Rhonda Paglia @grammypags1
Blog: rhondapaglia.blogspot.com
In a former life, Ms. Paglia was an elementary teacher with the Hermitage School District, Hermitage, PA. She and her husband have three grown children, five grandchildren, and a little pup named Bella. "Grammy Pags," as she is now called, enjoys gardening, tap dancing, yoga, and writing stories for kids! She has authored 10 children's books, 8 of which she has also illustrated. She has recently released an “everyone” travel picture book titled, "A Journey Through Scotland." Ms. Paglia is a member of SCBWI, PennWriters, and WestPA Authors.
Visit Grammy Pags Stories at: www.rhondapagliaauthor.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/grammypagsstories
Twitter: Rhonda Paglia @grammypags1
Blog: rhondapaglia.blogspot.com
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February 2, 2015
Author, Illustrator Rhonda Paglia pens a darling Christmas-themed picture book for early readers, Merry Christmas, Woozler. Paglia’s tale follows the adventures of Sofie and her imaginary friend, Meeda, who mirrors Sofie’s in appearance and who lives, well, Meeda actually lives in a mirror.
Narrative
Though the book is the third in the author’s Meeda and Me Series, I had no problem jumping into this quick read. It was fun to meet Sofie and her family, along with the Woozler, a Grinch-like character who resides in the hollow of an apple tree.
Sofie narrates in her first-person voice, so we see the world through her eyes. And what a lovely world it is! The Yuletide plot focuses on the usual family preparations for the holidays. However, the story goes farther by teaching a sweet lesson about gratitude and giving when Sofie and Meeda decide to help the grouchy Woozler celebrate the season.
Illustrations
Paglia’s charming drawings are colorful and simply crafted in a style that reminds me of a Grandma Moses painting. The author adds kid-pleasing details: the girls have spots of rosy cheeks and dress in Christmas sweaters and funky reindeer slippers that keep me smiling.
A string of Christmas lights ringing many pages brings a pleasing, consistent look. I especially like renditions of the grumpy Woozler. Paglia paints him as just enough to be eccentric without being scary to young readers.
Unique Features
In addition to the gentle lesson of gratitude and friendship, the author includes activity pages at the end of the book to notch up young readers’ engagement and cement their reading experience.
Recommendation
I highly recommend this delightful tale for children who are beginning readers. While Merry Christmas, Woozler features two girls, the titular character’s monster-tough personality will attract boys, too.
Its illustrations and message of love and giving will appeal to everyone, especially during the holiday season. However, you’ll enjoy the book any time of year and give it an extra read in December as you and your young readers celebrate with Sofie, Meeda and the Woozler.
Disclosure
I was provided with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Narrative
Though the book is the third in the author’s Meeda and Me Series, I had no problem jumping into this quick read. It was fun to meet Sofie and her family, along with the Woozler, a Grinch-like character who resides in the hollow of an apple tree.
Sofie narrates in her first-person voice, so we see the world through her eyes. And what a lovely world it is! The Yuletide plot focuses on the usual family preparations for the holidays. However, the story goes farther by teaching a sweet lesson about gratitude and giving when Sofie and Meeda decide to help the grouchy Woozler celebrate the season.
Illustrations
Paglia’s charming drawings are colorful and simply crafted in a style that reminds me of a Grandma Moses painting. The author adds kid-pleasing details: the girls have spots of rosy cheeks and dress in Christmas sweaters and funky reindeer slippers that keep me smiling.
A string of Christmas lights ringing many pages brings a pleasing, consistent look. I especially like renditions of the grumpy Woozler. Paglia paints him as just enough to be eccentric without being scary to young readers.
Unique Features
In addition to the gentle lesson of gratitude and friendship, the author includes activity pages at the end of the book to notch up young readers’ engagement and cement their reading experience.
Recommendation
I highly recommend this delightful tale for children who are beginning readers. While Merry Christmas, Woozler features two girls, the titular character’s monster-tough personality will attract boys, too.
Its illustrations and message of love and giving will appeal to everyone, especially during the holiday season. However, you’ll enjoy the book any time of year and give it an extra read in December as you and your young readers celebrate with Sofie, Meeda and the Woozler.
Disclosure
I was provided with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
October 27, 2016
This book for young children stood out for me with regard to the illustrations which are bright and beautiful but still hold up well on Kindle Paperwhite with plenty of different shades to make the pictures clear and attractive.
The Woozler lives at the bottom of the garden and can be a rather stand-offish character but Sofie and her mirror image, Meeda are determined that he will have a warm and merry Christmas. My five year old grandson loved the story! (Already, he can’t wait for Christmas)
The author has added some nice extras at the end of the book, some drawings to complete and a couple of little puzzles to enjoy, finding items from the story so, for those little extras, or to give as a gift it would be nice to own the paperback of this book.
The Woozler lives at the bottom of the garden and can be a rather stand-offish character but Sofie and her mirror image, Meeda are determined that he will have a warm and merry Christmas. My five year old grandson loved the story! (Already, he can’t wait for Christmas)
The author has added some nice extras at the end of the book, some drawings to complete and a couple of little puzzles to enjoy, finding items from the story so, for those little extras, or to give as a gift it would be nice to own the paperback of this book.
January 29, 2015
I had such fun writing and illustrating "Merry Christmas, Woozler," from the "Meeda and Me" series! Most little kids have imaginary friends. Well, Sofia Margaret has 2 imaginary friends, Meeda and the Woozler. Book #1 introduces Sofie and Meeda. Book #2 introduces the Woozler. Book #3, "Merry Christmas, Woozler," has a sweet lesson about the true meaning of Christmas. ALL 3 books have "Look Back in the Book Activities" for kids!! Watch for more adventures of Sofie and Meeda in 2015!!
May 26, 2015
Ms. Paglia has pleased our hearts once again with an addition to the "Meeda and Me" series. "Merry Christmas Woozler" is a cute story that will give everyone the right spirit at Christmastime.
We are looking forward to more tales of Woozler with the girls!
Five stars for this sweet story and the bright and "merry" colors!!!
We are looking forward to more tales of Woozler with the girls!
Five stars for this sweet story and the bright and "merry" colors!!!
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