Meeda and Me series earns "Mom's Choice Silver Award!"

We're soooooooo excited!!!  We received "Mom's Choice Silver Certificates" for ALL 3 books in the "Meeda and Me" series!!  Wow!  Thank you Mom's Choice Awards!!"

Here's the REAL Sofie with our awards!  She is the
inspiration for the "Meeda and Me"
picture book series for kids 3+!!

Watch for Book #4 - "Meeda and Me" series - April - 2015

Meeda and Me Series Books 1 - 3: Summaries

Written and Illustrated by Rhonda Paglia

[Book #1]  Meeda and Me 
Sofia Margaret and Meeda are NOT twins or sisters, but they were born on the same day.  They look exactly alike and they love the same things.  Kids will discover at the end of this book that Meeda is Sofie's imaginary friend. Meeda lives in Sofie's mirror, and sometimes she comes out. 

[Book #2] The Woozler
The human-like Woozler lives in a hole under Sofie and Meeda's apple tree.  He grumbles and doesn't like people.  Worst of all, someone stole his treasure map.  The girls want to help!  They don't know anything about his treasure map, but they want to be his friend.  They come up with a plan to give him a special treasure, even though he doesn't say "Thank you."

[Book #3] Merry Christmas, Woozler
Sofie and Meeda are excited about Christmas!  They are having fun until Sofie starts thinking about the Woozler.  It's cold outside, the snow is falling, and Sofie's worried.  They want to be friends with the Woozler, so they devise a plan to bring the Woozler a little Christmas cheer!

NOW Available: [Book #4 ] Trouble with Chocolate! 
More than anything, Sofie and Meeda want the grumpy Woozler to be their friend.  He doesn't like people, but he LOVES chocolate.  While the girls are practicing their math and eating chocolate, they come up with a plan to win the Woozler’s friendship.  They soon discover that some ideas aren't so great, and sometimes, even chocolate can get you into a heap of trouble!

Due 2015: [Book #5] Treasure Hunt!  [NOTE: Working title]
Sofie and Meeda enlist the help of their cousin and the hunt is on for the Woozler's treasure map AND his special, secret, Woozler treasure!  

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Here's peek at "Meeda and Me" ~ Book #4 ~ "Trouble with Chocolate!" - April - 2015

Hi Everyone!

I'm having such fun writing and illustrating the Meeda and Me series!  The story for book #4, "Trouble with Chocolate," is written.  Now I'm working on the illustrations.  I just have to share the first couple of pages with you!

Story synopsis:  More than anything, Sofie and Meeda want the grumpy Woozler to be their friend.  He doesn't like people, but he LOVES chocolate.  While the girls are practicing their math and eating chocolate, they come up with a plan to win the Woozler’s friendship.  They soon discover that some ideas aren't so great, and sometimes, even chocolate can get you in GREAT - BIG trouble!  [Meeda and Me - Book #4: Trouble with Chocolate! - APRIL 2015] 

For kids ages: 3+

Reading level: grades 1 - 3

"Look Back in the Book" activities included.

April - 2015!!

Books #1, #2, & #3 have received "Mom's Choice Silver Awards" for excellence, 

plus Readers' Favorite 5-star reviews!

Meeda and Me ~ Book #1

The Woozler - "Meeda & Me" ~ Book #2

Merry Christmas, Woozler - "Meeda & Me" ~ Book #3

Goodreads #Kidlit Giveaway 1 more day! "Meeda and Me" - Mom's Choice Awards!

Hi Everyone - I'm excited about 2 things!!

#1 - The Meeda and Me" series just received the prestigious "Mom's Choice Silver Award" for excellence!!  Yippee!!

#2 - I'm so excited about my Goodreads Book Giveaway.  Though it's not reflected in the offer, I will be giving away 2 sets of all 3 books in the "Meeda and Me" series.  Link to the Giveaway here and below.  1 MORE DAY - Giveaway ends at midnight, February 24!!

Meeda and Me Series - Book Summaries:

Written and Illustrated by Rhonda Paglia

[Book #1]  Meeda and Me 
Sofia Margaret and Meeda are NOT twins or sisters, but they were born on the same day.  They look exactly alike and they love the same things.  Kids will discover at the end of this book that Meeda is Sofie's imaginary friend. Meeda lives in Sofie's mirror, and sometimes she comes out. 

[Book #2] The Woozler
The human-like Woozler lives in a hole under Sofie and Meeda's apple tree.  He grumbles and doesn't like people.  Worst of all, someone stole his treasure map.  The girls want to help!  They don't know anything about his treasure map, but they want to be his friend.  They come up with a plan to give him a special treasure, even though he doesn't say "Thank you."

[Book #3] Merry Christmas, Woozler
Sofie and Meeda are excited about Christmas!  They are having fun until Sofie starts thinking about the Woozler.  It's cold outside, the snow is falling, and Sofie's worried.  They want to be friends with the Woozler, so they devise a plan to bring the Woozler a little Christmas cheer!

Due Spring 2015: [Book #4 ] Trouble with Chocolate! 
More than anything, Sofie and Meeda want the grumpy Woozler to be their friend.  He doesn't like people, but he LOVES chocolate.  While the girls are practicing their math and eating chocolate, they come up with a plan to win the Woozler’s friendship.  They soon discover that some ideas aren't so great, and sometimes, even chocolate can get you into a heap of trouble!

Due 2015: [Book #5] Treasure Hunt!  [NOTE: Working title]
Sofie and Meeda enlist the help of their cousin and the hunt is on for the Woozler's treasure map AND his special, secret, Woozler treasure!  

Additional information:
Age level: 3 - 10
Reading level: grades 1-3
Pages: 24 - 32
Extra - All "Meeda and Me" series book have special ~ "Look Back in the Book" activities for kids

Click here to read "Meeda and Me" 5-Star reviews from Readers' Favorite
Meeda and Me - 5 star review from Readers' Favorite
The Woozler - 5-star review from Readers' Favorite
Merry Christmas, Woozler - 5-star review from Readers' Favorite

Giveaway ENDS tomorrow, February 24!  Don't miss out!

Goodreads Book Giveaway

Merry Christmas, Woozler

by Rhonda Paglia

Giveaway ends February 24, 2015.
See the giveaway details at Goodreads.

Enter to win

Goodreads Book Giveaway for Kids - Winners announced

The winners for my Goodreads Giveaway have been randomly selected by Goodreads.  The two sets of the "Meeda and Me" series went to R. Forbes from North Carolina and L. Kelley from Delaware.  I hope you love these little books!

PS - The "Meeda and Me" series has received the prestigious "Mom's Choice Silver Award" for Excellence!  We're all so excited!  Thank you Mom's Choice and thank you everyone who participated in this giveaway.  More coming!

PPS - If you purchase these books, Meeda, Sofie, and the Woozler would REALLY appreciate reviews on Amazon and Goodreads!  Thank you! <3 Grammy Pags and the Gang

Grammy Pags Stories Author page on Amazon

Goodreads Book Giveaway

Merry Christmas, Woozler

by Rhonda Paglia

Giveaway ends February 24, 2015.
See the giveaway details at Goodreads.

Enter to win

#Kidlit fiction #Kindle books REDUCED ~ "Grammy Pags Stories!"

Happy New Year Everyone!

Great news!  

The "Meeda and Me" series received 5-Star Ratings

 from Reader's Favorite for ALL THREE books!

Early reader books include:

“Look Back in the Book” activities.

Limited offer:  Kindle version reduced to $2.99

Book #1-  "Meeda and Me" introduces Sofia Margaret and her imaginary friend, "Meeda."  Meeda lives in Sofie's mirror, but sometimes she comes out.

Book #2 - "The Woozler" lives in Sofie and Meeda's backyard. He grumbles. He doesn’t like people. Worst of all, someone stole his treasure map. The girls want to help! Will the Woozler become their new friend?

Book #3 - "Merry Christmas, Woozler" ~ 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!

Watch for more "Meeda and Me" books in 2015!

Grammy Pags Stories Website

Rhonda Paglia - aka "Grammy Pags"

Rhonda Paglia is a children's author, a retired elementary teacher, and a "not so retired" grandmother from Pennsylvania. She and her husband have three grown children, five grandchildren, and a little Yorkie-poo named Bella.  

"Grammy Pags," as she is called, enjoys gardening, tap dancing, yoga, and, of course, writing stories for kids!  Rhonda is also the author of “The Little Lambs and the Very Special Mission,” “Three Little Gnomes and a Boy Named Orion,” “Doonsey’s Beach Adventure, the Great Rescue,” and “Duke ‘n’ Matt, Rescue Road Warriors,” her first non-fiction book.

Website:  www.rhondapagliaauthor.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/grammypagsstories

Twitter: @grammypags1

From Grammy Pags Stories - Thank You for a great 2014!

Happy New Year from Grammy Pags and the Gang!

Hi Everyone!!
2014 - what a year - what a blast!!

Thanks so much for your kind support of my children's books in 2014.  What a journey!! Your Facebook follows, shares, tweets, retweets, links, pins, and blog shares are so appreciated!!  You have given me encouragement and incentive to write and to continue writing for kids!!  I am most grateful and I'm looking forward to 2015!

In 2009, when I began writing stories for my grandchildren, I never thought I'd be writing for other kids!  If someone would have said, "Oh Grammy, you will be writing books for many kids.  You will read your books in schools and libraries.  You will be signing books, attending writing conferences, and donating money from your book sales to scholarships and nonprofits."  I wouldn't have believed it, but it's all happening and I'm so excited!

I was especially happy to donate another $2500 to the "Angels in Charge" Scholarship from the sale of  The Little Lambs and the Very Special Mission .  This book, my first, was released in 2013.  It is dedicated to the children and teachers of Sandy Hook and the scholarship goes to kids from Newtown High School who are planning a career in education.

This past spring, I had such fun meeting and working with illustrator Ratna Kusuma Halim of Indonesia.  Ratna illustrated Three Little Gnomes and a Boy Named Orion . Though she lives half-way around the world, working with her felt was like living and working in my flower garden, right along with the gnomes.  It was a magical, international, cultural experience for me that I will always treasure!

I met Matt Pi and his rescue dog, Duke, this past summer.  Matt told me about the volunteer work of the Rescue Road Warriors.  They transport abused, unwanted, and abandoned dogs to safe shelters, foster homes, and adopted families.  I was so touched by his story and the message, that I thought others might like it too, so Duke 'n' Matt, Rescue Road Warriors was born.  A portion of all sales helps the work of the Rescue Road Warriors.

The "Meeda and Me" series has been a blast for me.  This summer, my 3-year-old granddaughter, Sofie, introduced me to her imaginary friends, "Meeda" and "the Woozler."  Meeda lives in Sofie's mirror and the Woozler lives in a hole in her backyard.  These characters were such fun that they led to the first 3 books in the "Meeda and Me" series.  All three books include "Look Back in the Book" activities.

This series is for kids 3+.  The books are easy / early readers for kids grades 1 - 3

Grammy Pags & Sofie

• Book #1 - Meeda and Me introduces Sofia Margaret and her imaginary friend, Meeda.
• Book #2 - The Woozler introduces the grouchy, old Woozler.  Sofie and Meeda want to be his friend, but he's not interested - well, sort of.
• Book #3 - Merry Christmas, Woozler - Sofie and Meeda are having fun getting ready for Christmas, when Sofie starts to worry about the Woozler.  He's outside in the cold in his hole under the apple tree.  The girls devise a plan for a little Christmas surprise for him.

What's coming in 2015?
More books in the "Meeda and Me" series.  I will also be releasing a fun ryhyming / rap picture book that teaches kids their colors: "Grammy's Rockin' Color Rap-a-licous Rap"and I plan to release "Doonsey's Beach Adventure, the Great Rescue, Part 2," and maybe a few more surprises!!  Stay tuned!  

Thank you again for your support and encouragement!  
God bless you all!  Happy New Year and here's to 2015!!
Love, Rhonda Paglia of  "Grammy Pags Stories"

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