Welcome to the Children’s Reading Room update with recent reviews for books on the shelves.
The first review is for the latest children’s book from D.L. Finn – Tree Fairies and Their Short Stories
About the book
When reality and magic meet in the forest
It’s 1969, and twelve-year-old Daniel Burns is camping in the redwood forest with his family. Danny wants to listen to his music and read, but his family has other plans. S’mores around the campfire and stories end their first day. The family is sleeping soundly in their secluded tent when Danny wakes up and finds his sister, Colette, is missing. Assuming she went to use the outhouse, he goes after her. When he finds his sister, they discover there is a thin veil between reality and fantasy. Two bonus short stories offer a glimpse into the magical world that finds Danny and Colette. These hidden beings not only share our world but have a role in protecting their forest.
One of the recent reviews for the book
Daniel and Colette are holidaying in the redwood forest when they discover some real fairies! This is a sweet, magical tale with an important message to impart about how important it is for us to look after our world, recycle, nurture and not be greedy like poachers (and other uncaring people,) who have no respect for nature, or the damage they can do to the natural world by their carelessness.
There are lovely descriptive passages as well as engaging dialogues of the fairies, wise talking trees, and dragonfly. And an amusing section with a kingfisher!
I particularly loved the parts with the trees (and dragonfly,) as I love redwood trees and dragonflies! Redwoods are such spectacular trees and have a special magical quality.
This is a lovely short tale with a considerable amount to say in a short magical narrative.
And there is also a lovely poem – The Little Fairies – at the beginning which I thoroughly enjoyed.
Other children’s books by D.L. Finn and for adults in the Cafe and Bookstore
Read the reviews and buy the books: Amazon US – And: Amazon UK – Follow D.L. Finn: Goodreads – Connect to D.L. Finn – Website: D.L. Finn Author – Facebook: D.L. Finn Author – Twitter: @dlfinnauthor
Now time for some news… Norah Colvin has now released all her current children’s books to Amazon and they look amazing. I do suggest that with Christmas coming and being in paperback format, you might like to get your orders in early.
To find out more about Library For All: A force for equality through literacy
Connect to Norah- Amazon Australia – Amazon US – Amazon UK – Website – Norah Colvin – Educational Website – Readilearn – Twitter: @NorahColvin
About Norah Colvin
Norah Colvin is a passionate educator and writer.
She is a published educational writer and freelance author for publishers such as Jacaranda Wiley, Greygum Software, Blake Education, Pascal Press, MacMillan and ITC Publications.
She has children’s books published with Library For All, a ballad included in the Share Your Story Tell ‘Em They’re Dreaming anthology and flash fiction in the Carrot Ranch Rough Writers Anthology Vol 1. She loves to write picture books manuscripts for the six-year-old in her own and others’ hearts.
She belongs to the following writers’ groups:
SCBWI
Queensland Writers Centre
Book Links
Write Links
Writing NSW
Creative Kids Tales
and other Facebook writing groups.
She blogs at Norah Colvin and produces teaching resources for her educational website
Readilearn
Thanks for dropping in today and I hope you are leaving with some books.. thanks Sally.
Congrats to Nora and Denise for these great reviews. Thanks for sharing,Sally. Hugs 💕🙂
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Thanks Harmony..♥
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Thank you, Harmony 🙂
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Wonderful to see Denise getting some press today.
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Thanks Craig..xx
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thank you, Craig 🙂
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What wonderful books and authors! Great reviews, Sally!
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Thanks Kymber..hugsx
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Congratulations to Nora and Denise! And ‘thank you’ Sally for featuring these lovely writers. 💗
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Thanks very much Gwen..hugsx
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Thank you, Gwen 🙂
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Congratulations to Nora and Denise. Thanks for supporting and promoting these two authors, Sally.
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Thanks Beem.. always happy to share Children’s authors..hugsx
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Thanks, Beem 🙂
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Great reviews for Denise and Nora. Congratulations to both. Thanks for sharing, Sally.
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thanks, Staci 🙂
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Thanks for sharing these reviews Sally. When you have good authors you get good books.
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Very true David..xxxhugsxxx
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Congratulations to Nora and Denise. Thanks, Sally
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Thanks very much John…hugsx
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Thanks, John 🙂
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How wonderful to see Denise featured here, and it’s great to learn about Norah, a new author to me. Thank you, Sally!
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Thanks Jan..enjoy the rest of the day ♥
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Thank you, Jan 🙂
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Both of these look great. Sharing…
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Thanks very much Jacqui…hugsx
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Thanks, Jacqui!
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Two wonderful children’s authors, Sally.
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Thank you, Robbie 🙂
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Thanks Robbie ♥
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Great reviews for these children’s books. Congratulations to Denise and Norah. Thank you for sharing, Sally.📚
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Thank you, Miriam 🙂
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You’re welcome, Denise. I must write a review soon. 📚😊
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Yay!
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Thanks Miriam ♥
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Thank you for including the fairies here today, Sally:) They are thrilled to visit with Norah. I did find a book to add to my Christmas gifts.
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Wonderful and delighted to share Denise..hugs
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I’m honored to say I know both of these writers/authors/bloggers well, and they are amazing. So are their books!
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Thank you, Pam:) I am looking forward to reading one of Nora’s books with the grandkids 🙂
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Thanks for passing these along Michael…hugsx
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You are a gem, Sally! Thanks for the reviews, i now can forward to my favorited parents. xx Michael
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Great thank Michael…hugsxx
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Congratulations to Norah and Denise on those fantastic reviews. Toni x
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Thank you, Toni 🙂
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Thanks very much Toni…hugsx
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Congrats to Denise on Marje’s review. And so happy for Norah publishing her beautiful collection of books. ❤
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Thank you, Debby! I have one of Norah’s books on the way.
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Wonderful Denise! 🙂
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Thanks Debby and so pleased for the both.. Norah’s books would look great on any child’s shelves..♥
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No doubts Sal! ❤
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Congratulations to Denise and Nora! I’ve read Tree Fairies and Their Short Stories and found it utterly enchanting. Thank you for the introduction to Nora as well, Sally. Great share!
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Thank you, Mae 🙂
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Thank you Mae… looking forward to Tree Fairies very soon… hugs
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Always happy to see children’s authors getting attention and bringing the love of reading to kids. I’ve read books by both of these fine authors.
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Thanks Pete and adding your recommendations for the books…xx
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Congratulations, Denise and Nora! I’ve read Tree Fairies and loved it. 🙂
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Thanks very much Yvette… I am reading Tree Fairies at the moment and enjoying very much too…hugsx
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