Sunday, March 29, 2015

FREE for Kindle June 3-5 - "The Little Lambs and the Very Special Mission"


Free for Kindle for 3 days: June 3 - 5.  


What others are saying:


on February 22, 2015
I found this book to be a beautiful story, 
and believe one cannot help but be touched by it. 
I highly recommend it for children who have 
experienced the trauma associated with loss. 
It is a very sensitive story, respectfully written, 
with careful consideration by the author. Good 
book to be shared, as a family.



By Mark Weidler on March 25, 2014
Format: Paperback
This book exhibits that even in the worst of circumstances one can find a silver lining. Parents, siblings, friends of those lost in tragedy can find some peace knowing that, perhaps, their lost loved ones are making this world a better place. What a blessing this book is. A true gift from God. The author and illustrator have obviously had the same vision. A job well done.

Format: Paperback
This book is for anyone who has suffered a personal loss over tragic circumstances. It will inspire you and help you to overcome your grief and to try to move on in your loved one's memory. It's especially helpful in explaining a tragedy to small children . . .that God is always with them and that things will be okay. The illustrations are exceptional and quite beautiful too! You will be quite happy with your purchase.

From the Author, Rhonda Paglia:

This story came to me during my prayers for the victims of the Sandy Hook tragedy.  I was compelled to write and draw what I saw to the best of my ability.  With illustration help from 14-year-old, Taylor Galaska, we brought this loving, little story to life.  We hope our readers will be touched by the sweetness of this little story.  We also hope that if we all follow the Little Lambs' BE-messages, the world will become a better place for everyone.  ‪#‎healing‬ ‪#‎love #kindness  ‪#‎scholarship‬

Please note: all profits from the sale of this book are contributed to the "Angels in Charge" Scholarship. Thank you so much for your support. 
Rhonda with co-illustrator, student, Taylor Galaska
For kids:  







Friday, March 20, 2015

An Interview with Sofie of the "Meeda and Me" series for kids!

Sofie and Meeda with Spidermonk and the Woozler

Link to:  "Meeda and Me" 

picture book series


Hi Sofie, Thanks for doing this interview.  So what do you like to do for fun? 
Sofie:  I love to read books.  I’m learning how to read.  I like to sing and dance and do art
projects. I also like to explore and hunt for treasure!  And I like math!  Meeda taught me how to count by 10’s.

Who is Meeda?    
Sofie:  Meeda’s my BEST friend.  We were born and the same day.  She’s like my big sister.  She lives in my mirror, but sometimes she comes out.

Can you tell us a little more about Meeda? 
Sofie:  Meeda likes everything that I like.  She’s also VERY smart.  She teaches me math and helps me ride my bike and write my letters.  We are trying to make friends with the Woozler.

Who’s the Woozler? 
Sofie:  The Woozler is a Woozler! He’s grouchy and doesn’t like people.  He lives in our backyard under the apple tree.  He sleeps all day and plays all night.  He’s shy.  Meeda and I really want to be his friend. 

Do you ever visit the Woozler? 
Sofie:  Meeda and I knock on his door sometimes, but he says, “Go away!”  We’ve given him some special treats, so we think he’s getting nicer.  Except, the other day, he got us in BIG - no HUGE - trouble with chocolate!  Meeda and I won’t try that idea again!

Can you tell us what happened?   
Sofie:  Meeda and I got this great idea because we want the Woozler to like us.  We left him some chocolate treats, because we know he LOVES chocolate!  We found out that sometimes, great ideas don’t work out!  Meeda said, “That old Woozler is like a math problem!  Woozler + Chocolate  =  Great BIG Trouble!!! 

Do you have anything else to say about Meeda or the Woozler? 
Sofie:  Yes!  If you have a Woozler in YOUR backyard - don’t give him chocolate!  You’ll get in big trouble and get a time out!  

Do you want to tell kids anything else about yourself? 
Sofie:  I LOVE PINK.  My favorite stuffed animal is Spidermonk.  I love him!  I want to be an artist when I grow up.  I love art!  Or, maybe I’ll be a singer and play the air violin.

Well, thanks for the Woozler and chocolate warning, Sofie, and thanks for sharing with us today. 
Sofie:  You’re welcome - just watch out for Woozlers!!



Thursday, February 19, 2015

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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Wednesday, February 4, 2015

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!


Saturday, January 31, 2015

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

Merry Christmas, Woozler

by Rhonda Paglia

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

Monday, January 26, 2015

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


Goodreads Book Giveaway

Merry Christmas, Woozler by Rhonda Paglia

Merry Christmas, Woozler

by Rhonda Paglia

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

Wednesday, January 14, 2015

#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!

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.



Twitter: @grammypags1