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Out on a Limb
Malia and Out on a Limb ( 978-0-9825109-1-9) Early Reader Fiction Adventure The Thrilling Adventure of a Young Girl and her Tiny Dog in Africa. Father said Malia has only three weeks to train tiny Teacup, or else. Suddenly, the poodle disappears! Oh, no, this is trouble! Malia wonders what her stepbrother, Phillip, is hiding under his desk? Will Malia overcome her fears and believe in herself enough to rescue Teacup? Hanging upside down in a tree, Malia unravels the mystery of who dognapped little Teacup and discovers how to outsmart a wild animal with her courage. "Action-packed terrific read for children from 7-9." Lynn Nolan, M.Ed. 34 years in elementary education. Dr. Barrow's new fiction book for children, Malia and Out On A Limb ( 978-0-9825109-1-9) illustrates complicated problem solving and a journey of self-discovery in a fast-paced and fun book to read, with 120 pages and 16 illustrations. The book introduces young readers, ages 7-9, to important life lessons through the comedic misadventures of Malia and her tiny poodle. BOOKS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL ARMOR FOR KIDS How can an adventure book empower children and make them safer? "A spoonful of adventure makes the psychology go down," according to Dr. Molly Barrow, author of relationship books Matchlines for Singles and Matchlines for Step Parenting and practicing psychotherapist. Just as Mary Poppins helped children take their medicine with a little sugar, Barrow uses exciting adventure books to embed subtle positive messages about building self-esteem. "Self-esteem is the single most important factor for the safety of a child," says Barrow. "High self-esteem is psychological armor for children." During the past twenty years counseling families, Dr. Barrow has used humorous storytelling to explain complicated therapy concepts to young children and troubled teenagers. Children responded so well to her stories utilizing the Barrow Empowerment Theory that Dr. Barrow created the Malia and Teacup books to reach more children. How a child values themselves is the first line of defense in dangerous situations against school bullies, predators, and abuse. "Prevention psychology is what we need now. Children must believe they deserve to be treated well," says Barrow. Experts link low self-esteem with drug and alcohol use, rebellion, suicide and school dropouts. The book and web site provide parents and teachers help with challenging discussion topics. L. A. psychologist and author Gerald Amada says, "Exciting books with social and moral themes, like Malia and Teacup and Harry Potter do have the effect of improving self-esteem in children...and will become a part of the large corpus of children's literature that fosters their emotional well-being." "Teachers, this book can lead to some great discussions, role playing and writing assignments! Boys and girls, get ready for a fast ride as you follow Malia with her close calls in Africa as she rescues Teacup, her tiny dog!" Lynn Nolan, M.Ed. Elementary education, 34 years. The Malia and Teacup Series High self-esteem, positive thinking and healthy self-images Responsibility and kindness to animals Personal safety, overcoming fears and standing up to bullies Family relationships, stepfamily blending Friendship, loyalty, love and forgiveness Grandparents and unconditional love Independent ethical decision-making - "doing the right thing" Global perspective and tolerance for differences Official web site www.MaliaandTeacup.com Malia and Out on a Limb 978-0-9825109-1-9 SC $11.95 Interview/schedule Dr. 1-888-DRMOLLY (376-6559) drmolly@drmollybarrow.com Press kit, Malia and Teacup children's www.maliaandteacup.com Official website, self-help books, relationship quizzes, video, www.drmollybarrow.com ###
120 pages
First published January 1, 2009
About the author
Molly Barrow
5 books6 followersDr. Molly Barrow holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and is the author of "StepParenting Essentials," "Matchlines for Singles," and the children's self-esteem building adventure trilogy "Malia and Teacup: Awesome African Adventure", "Malia and Teacup: Kingdom of the Thunder Dragon," and "Malia and Teacup: Checkmate Castle," and for early readers "Malia and Teacup: Out on a Limb." A lecturer on relationship and psychological topics, Dr. Barrow is a member of the American Psychological Association, Screen Actors Guild, and is a licensed mental health counselor in private practice. Dr. Molly has appeared as an expert in the film, My Suicide, documentaries Ready to Explode and KTLA Impact, NBC news, PBS In Focus, WBZT talk radio, and quoted in Parents, O Magazine, Psychology Today, Newsday, New York Times, CNN, The Nest, MSN.com, Yahoo, Match.com, Women's Health, and Women's World, was the host of the Dr. Molly Barrow Show on Progressive Radio Network for three years and is the founder and executive director of non-profit IMAGINE Children's Health Center.
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October 11, 2019
Ages 6-9 Malia and Teacup: Out on a Limb
The Thrilling Adventure of a Young Girl and her Tiny Dog.
Father said Malia has only three weeks to train tiny Teacup, or else. Suddenly, the poodle disappears! Oh, no, this is trouble! Malia wonders what her stepbrother, Phillip, is hiding under his desk? Will Malia overcome her fears and believe in herself enough to rescue Teacup? Hanging upside down in a tree, Malia unravels the mystery of who dognapped little Teacup and discovers how to outsmart a wild animal with her courage.
“Action-packed terrific read for children from 7-9.” Lynn Nolan, M.Ed. 34 years in elementary education.
Dr. Barrow’s new fiction book for children, Malia and Teacup: Out On A Limb (ISBN: 978-0-9825109-1-9) illustrates complicated problem solving and a journey of self-discovery in a fast-paced and fun book to read, with 120 pages and 16 illustrations. The book introduces young readers, ages 6-9, to important life lessons through the comedic misadventures of Malia and her tiny poodle.
BOOKS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
WITH
PSYCHOLOGICAL ARMOR FOR KIDS
How can an adventure book empower children and make them safer?
“A spoonful of adventure makes the psychology go down,” according to Dr. Molly Barrow, author of relationship books Matchlines for Singles and Matchlines for Step Parenting and practicing psychotherapist. Just as Mary Poppins helped children take their medicine with a little sugar, Barrow uses exciting adventure books to embed subtle positive messages about building self-esteem. “Self-esteem is the single most important factor for the safety of a child,” says Barrow. “High self-esteem is psychological armor for children.”
During the past twenty years counseling families, Dr. Barrow has used humorous storytelling to explain complicated therapy concepts to young children and troubled teenagers. Children responded so well to her stories utilizing the Barrow Empowerment Theory that Dr. Barrow created the Malia and Teacup books to reach more children. How a child values themselves is the first line of defense in dangerous situations against school bullies, predators, and abuse. “Prevention psychology is what we need now. Children must believe they deserve to be treated well,” says Barrow. Experts link low self-esteem with drug and alcohol use, rebellion, suicide and school dropouts. The book and web site provide parents and teachers help with challenging discussion topics.
L. A. psychologist and author Gerald Amada says, “Exciting books with social and moral themes, like Malia and Teacup and Harry Potter do have the effect of improving self-esteem in children…and will become a part of the large corpus of children’s literature that fosters their emotional well-being.”
“Teachers, this book can lead to some great discussions, role playing and writing assignments! Boys and girls, get ready for a fast ride as you follow Malia with her close calls in Africa as she rescues Teacup, her tiny dog!” Lynn Nolan, M.Ed. Elementary education, 34 years.
The Malia and Teacup Series encourages:
High self-esteem, positive thinking and healthy self-images
Responsibility and kindness to animals
Personal safety, overcoming fears and standing up to bullies
Family relationships, stepfamily blending
Friendship, loyalty, love and forgiveness
Grandparents and unconditional love
Independent ethical decision-making – “doing the right thing”
Global perspective and tolerance for differences
Official web site www.MaliaandTeacup.com
$11.95
Press kit, Malia and Teacup children’s books: www.maliaandteacup.com
Official website, self-help books, relationship quizzes, video, coaching: www.mollybarrowphd.com
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The Thrilling Adventure of a Young Girl and her Tiny Dog.
Father said Malia has only three weeks to train tiny Teacup, or else. Suddenly, the poodle disappears! Oh, no, this is trouble! Malia wonders what her stepbrother, Phillip, is hiding under his desk? Will Malia overcome her fears and believe in herself enough to rescue Teacup? Hanging upside down in a tree, Malia unravels the mystery of who dognapped little Teacup and discovers how to outsmart a wild animal with her courage.
“Action-packed terrific read for children from 7-9.” Lynn Nolan, M.Ed. 34 years in elementary education.
Dr. Barrow’s new fiction book for children, Malia and Teacup: Out On A Limb (ISBN: 978-0-9825109-1-9) illustrates complicated problem solving and a journey of self-discovery in a fast-paced and fun book to read, with 120 pages and 16 illustrations. The book introduces young readers, ages 6-9, to important life lessons through the comedic misadventures of Malia and her tiny poodle.
BOOKS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
WITH
PSYCHOLOGICAL ARMOR FOR KIDS
How can an adventure book empower children and make them safer?
“A spoonful of adventure makes the psychology go down,” according to Dr. Molly Barrow, author of relationship books Matchlines for Singles and Matchlines for Step Parenting and practicing psychotherapist. Just as Mary Poppins helped children take their medicine with a little sugar, Barrow uses exciting adventure books to embed subtle positive messages about building self-esteem. “Self-esteem is the single most important factor for the safety of a child,” says Barrow. “High self-esteem is psychological armor for children.”
During the past twenty years counseling families, Dr. Barrow has used humorous storytelling to explain complicated therapy concepts to young children and troubled teenagers. Children responded so well to her stories utilizing the Barrow Empowerment Theory that Dr. Barrow created the Malia and Teacup books to reach more children. How a child values themselves is the first line of defense in dangerous situations against school bullies, predators, and abuse. “Prevention psychology is what we need now. Children must believe they deserve to be treated well,” says Barrow. Experts link low self-esteem with drug and alcohol use, rebellion, suicide and school dropouts. The book and web site provide parents and teachers help with challenging discussion topics.
L. A. psychologist and author Gerald Amada says, “Exciting books with social and moral themes, like Malia and Teacup and Harry Potter do have the effect of improving self-esteem in children…and will become a part of the large corpus of children’s literature that fosters their emotional well-being.”
“Teachers, this book can lead to some great discussions, role playing and writing assignments! Boys and girls, get ready for a fast ride as you follow Malia with her close calls in Africa as she rescues Teacup, her tiny dog!” Lynn Nolan, M.Ed. Elementary education, 34 years.
The Malia and Teacup Series encourages:
High self-esteem, positive thinking and healthy self-images
Responsibility and kindness to animals
Personal safety, overcoming fears and standing up to bullies
Family relationships, stepfamily blending
Friendship, loyalty, love and forgiveness
Grandparents and unconditional love
Independent ethical decision-making – “doing the right thing”
Global perspective and tolerance for differences
Official web site www.MaliaandTeacup.com
$11.95
Press kit, Malia and Teacup children’s books: www.maliaandteacup.com
Official website, self-help books, relationship quizzes, video, coaching: www.mollybarrowphd.com
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April 21, 2010
I received this book from a Goodreads giveaway. It is a very darling book. My 8 year old grandson and I read it together. It has a very good moral to feelings for children. It is funny, sad, happy. A wide range of emotions. A very enjoyable read. Thank you Molly Barrow. We really enjoyed reading this book.
October 31, 2009
I purchased this book as a gift (check me out shopping early for the holidays). I'm not a parent, but I highly recommend this book to those who are. Malia and Teacup is an honest and inspiring tale for young people. And, if I do say so myself, a great holiday gift idea.
October 15, 2011
I thought this was an adorable book with really cute pictures that a child would enjoy! It deals with some emotions and shows how even children could be strong and do the right thing. A nice book to read with your child. I received this book through Good Reads.
January 18, 2010
An exciting and humorous read for kids 6-9 years old with lessons about self-esteem, courage and family conflict.
June 10, 2010
cute story. LOVE her dog and Cook. Not so crazy about the rest of the family.
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