Maya & Filippo Show Aloha--Book Review

• Maya & Filippo Show Aloha

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•                                                                                                 Author: Alinka Rutkowska                                                 
• Illustrator: Konrad Checinsk
• Print Length: 37 pages
• Publisher: Capraro Press (March 7, 2015)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.Language: English
• ASIN: B00U2JD7RM

About the book:

Have you ever been to Hawaii? Let Maya & Filippo show you around! Learn important facts about the islands’ geography and history. Discover the culture of Hawaii with its lei, ukeleles and hula dance. But there’s more. Learn how to live the spirit of Aloha with Maya & Filippo. 

If you enjoy free kids' books for kindle ages 4-8, this will be a wonderful introduction to Maya & Filippo's world of cruise travel.

What I thought: 
This is a great book to introduce kids to the history and geography of Hawaii through interesting facts about culture, beliefs, and the use of the island's local words. Maya & Filippo have an Aloha adventure that is fun  and easy to read. The author does a fine job with capturing the Aloha spirit in this book. Kids are sure to love this book as well as all the  Maya & Filippo's adventures books.

I like that the  book also has a short quiz at the end, to test reading/listening skills, along with some facts about Hawaii. The book also has colorful illustrations that enhance the text.

About the author                                                                                    

Alinka Rutkowska is a multi-award-winning and #1 international best-selling author and coach.

She's been featured on Fox Business Network, Examiner, She Knows, She Writes, Blog Talk Radio, The Writer's Life and many more.

Author's website: http://alinkarutkowska.com

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25113313-maya-filippo-show-aloha?from_search=true&search_version=service

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Maya-Filippo-Show-Aloha-Books-ebook/dp/B00U2JD7RM/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1433606168&sr=1-3&keywords=alinka+rutkowska

Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/maya-filippo-show-aloha-alinka-rutkowska/1121368819?ean=9781502813251


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Little Miss HISTORY Travels to INTREPID--Book Review

Little Miss HISTORY Travels to INTREPID Sea, Air & Space Museum (Volume 5)

• Series: Little Miss HISTORY Travels to
• by Barbara Ann Mojica  (Author), Victor Ramon Mojica (Illustrator)
• Paperback: 48 pages
• Publisher: eugenus® STUDIOS; 1 edition (March 28, 2015)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0988503034
• ISBN-13: 978-0988503038

About the Book: Where can you explore life on a submarine, an aircraft carrier, and outer space all in one place? At the INTREPID Sea, Air & Space Museum, visitors can watch war movies, view actual WW II planes, and explore the Growler nuclear submarine. The USS Intrepid served: in WW II, the Vietnam War, during the height of the Cold, and as FBI headquarters for the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Read more about this one ship’s amazing history, and the sacrifices of those who served on her, to keep the USA safe and free!

What I Thought:
Barbara Ann Mojica has done it again! "Intrepid" is a wonderful, well written addition to this great history series. The author has a great gift for writing history that is interesting and so much fun to read. In, Little Miss HISTORY Travels to INTREPID Sea, Air & Space Museum, the author introduces the reader to the history of the USS INTREPID, the famous attack carrier used in America’s military conflicts. USS INTREPID is now a sea, air, and space museum in New York City, and this is where Little Miss History takes us in the book by way of important facts of the carrier's history. The use of photographs and colorful illustrations by the illustrator enhances the book with visual appeal. Highly recommended.

My review of Little Miss History Travels to Mount Rushmore: http://www.dianemaerobinson.com/2014/06/book-review-little-miss-history-travels.html

About the Author, Biography:

Barbara Ann Mojica is a historian and retired educator. She writes historical articles for the Columbia Insider under the banner "Passages." Using the whimsical Little Miss History character, Barbara hopes to inspire

children to learn about historical people and places. Little Miss History's antics make reading nonfiction a fun-filled adventure for all ages.

Little Miss HISTORY Travels to MOUNT RUSHMORE is her first stop. In her second journey she sails to The STATUE of LIBERTY. Little Miss HISTORY'S third adventure to SEQUOIA National Park finds her skydiving into the park to explore its history. This book recently received honorable mention in the Children's Literature Independently Published Principal's Awards (CLIPPA), and runner up in the nature/wildlife category of the 2015 Great Northwest Book Festival. In her fourth adventure, Little Miss HISTORY arrives at FORD'S THEATER in her horse and buggy just in time for the 150th Anniversary to witness an event that changed history.

THE FIRST FOUR BOOKS IN THE LITTLE MISS HISTORY SERIES HAVE BEEN AWARDED THE

PRESTIGIOUS B.R.A.G. MEDALLION.

Little Miss HISTORY'S most recent excursion transports readers to the INTREPID, Sea, Air & Space Museum. Where can you explore life on a submarine, an aircraft carrier, and outer space all in one place? At the INTREPID Sea, Air & Space Museum, visitors can watch war movies, view actual WW II planes, and explore the Growler nuclear submarine. The USS Intrepid served: in WW II, the Vietnam War, during the height of the Cold, and as FBI headquarters for the September 11, 2001 

terrorist attacks. Read more about this one ship's amazing history, and the sacrifices of those who served on her, to keep the USA safe and free!

Author's website: 

http://www.littlemisshistory.com

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Little-HISTORY-Travels-INTREPID-Museum/dp/0988503034/ref=sr_1_6?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1433598020&sr=1-6&keywords=little+miss+history

Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/little-miss-history-travels-to-intrepid-sea-air-space-museum-barbara-ann-mojica/1121851909?ean=9780988503038

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25309108-little-miss-history-travels-to-intrepid-sea-air-space-museum?from_search=true&search_version=service
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Children's Book Series Wins 7th Book Award

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:

Linda F. Radke, Five Star Publications, Inc.

Phone: 480-940-8182

      E-mail: info@FiveStarPublications.com

 

             

‘Sir Princess Petra’s Talent’ Wins Coveted Purple Dragonfly Book Award 

   CHANDLER, AZ (June, 2015) – The judges of the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards contest, which recognizes excellence in children’s literature, have spoken, and Sir Princess Petra’s Talent by Diane Mae Robinson, won Honorable Mention  in the Chapter Books category.

                “Winning any place in the Purple Dragonfly Contest is a huge honor because in order to maintain the integrity of the Dragonfly Book Awards, a minimum score is required before a First or Second place or Honorable Mention will be awarded to the entrant – even if it is the sole entry in a category,” explains Linda F. Radke, president of Five Star Publications, the sponsor of the Dragonfly Book Awards. “Competition is steep, too, because there is no publication date limit as long as the book is still in print.”

                Sir Princess Petra’s Talent is a book about finding one’s passion in life, even when the odds are against you. It retails for $9.99 U.S. and can be purchased at: Barnes and Noble http://bit.ly/1e2PvFL, Amazon http://amzn.to/1gPU1D5, Abe Books http://bit.ly/1AQkKA2 and many other online book stores.

                For a complete list of winners including all first and second place and honorable mention recipients, visit www.FiveStarBookAwards.com and click on “Winners.”

                The next Purple Dragonfly Book Awards contest is already underway. Submissions postmarked March 1, 2016 or earlier are eligible for the Early Bird reward: a free e-copy of The Economical Guide to Self-Publishing or Promote Like a Pro: Small Budget, Big Show written by Radke. Final deadline for submissions is May 1, 2016. The Early Bird deadline for the Royal Dragonfly Book Awards Contest, which recognizes outstanding literature in all categories, is August 1, 2015. October 1, 2015 is the final deadline. For complete rules and submission forms for either contest, visit www.FiveStarBookAwards.com and click on the contest of choice.

                To learn more about Five Star Publications, celebrating 30 years of doing business in Chandler, Ariz., access www.FiveStarPublications.com, email info@FiveStarPublications.com or call 480-940-8182.

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