Love Giveaways? It's a Rafflecopter #kidlit #Giveaway!

Love Giveaways? It's a Rafflecopter Giveaway Thanks everyone for participating in my first ever Rafflecopter giveaway.  Winners listed below!!  <3 Grammy Pags

Hi Everyone! I love writing stories for kids - and I love giveaways! I'm running a RAFFLECOPTER Giveaway from July 19 - 27, 2016 and giving away 3 COPIES of The Woozler,** Book 2 in the Meeda and Me beginner reader series. Here's the Synopsis: Sofie and Meeda are best buddies. A Woozler has moved into their backyard. This woozler grumbles and doesn't like people. Worst of all, someone stole his treasure map! The girls want to help! Will the Woozler become their new friend? Will he find his treasure map? If you want to enter - click below. You may enter once a day if you like! Good luck and watch out for WOOZLERS in YOUR backyard!! The Meeda and Me Series are beginnning readers with "Look Back in the Book" activities. Happy Reading!! Love from Grammy Pags

a Rafflecopter giveaway

It's a Grammy Pags Stories for Kids RAFFLECOPTER Giveaway!

Thanks everyone for participating in my first ever Rafflecopter giveaway.  Winners listed below!!  <3 Grammy Pags

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Hi everyone!  Join in the fun and giveaway!
July 19 - 27, 2016

I'm giving away 3 COPIES of The Woozler,  Book 2 in the Meeda and Me beginner reader series.

Synopsis of The Woozler!  

Sofie and Meeda are best buddies.  Meeda lives in Sofie's mirror, but sometimes she comes out!  A Woozler has moved into their backyard.  He grumbles and doesn't like people.  Worst of all, someone stole his treasure map!  The girls want to help!

Will the Woozler become their new friend?  Will the Woozler find his treasure map?

A beginnning reader with "Look Back in the Book" activities, and, a Mom's Choice Award recipient!

What others are saying:

5-Stars from Jill Antel:  The Woozler's character is just the right kind of silly and grump, which makes it an entertaining character.  Sofie and Meeda . . . show him kindness and compassion . . . which is a great lesson for kids. 

5-Stars from Breeze:  The Woozler is an intriguing character . . . the grandchildren were eager to know what was going to happen next . . . we like the extra activities at the end of the book.  

5-Stars from David Chuka:  I was reading this a bedtime to my 8 and 5 year olds.  My daughter grabbed the tablet half way through the reading because I wasn't reading fast enough!  A charming story with fun characters. 

5-Stars from Ron Shaw:  I was impressed by the story and messages.  The Woozler is an adorable, non-scary character that is soon to be a friend of the girls . . . I think!

Click here for more information about the Meeda and Me Series.

AND - NEW From Grammy Pags Stories

Three Little Gnomes and the One-Bite Mystery
available now for Kindle
Release date for paperback - August 17, 2016

It's almost Droppin’ Time!  That’s when Sprinkle, Dandy, and Whisper make their favorite soup, Droppin' Time Stew.   They wait ALL YEAR to make it!  Hmmmm - delicious! 

But something has gone terribly wrong in Mr. Joe's garden!  Every vegetable and fruit they pick up has ONE-BITE-MISSING!  Then it’s tossed away . . . like rubbish! 

“No stew this year!” grumbles Whisper.  “It’s ruined!” 

Will Droppin’ Time be a disaster this year? Who – or what - is behind the  “One-Bite Mystery?” 

Oh no, it’s another problem for the three little gnomes to solve!

What others are saying:

~ Children will learn about thinking of others and friendship.

~ A wonderful story filled with mystery and problem solving.

~ The story is beautifully written and has real meaning.

ANNOUNCMENT! NEW children's book coming soon from Grammy Pags Stories

Three Little Gnomes and the One-Bite Mystery (Book #2) is NOW AVAILABLE for Kindle! If you like this little story, please leave a review.  Thank you!!

What others are saying about: Three Little Gnomes and the One-Bite Mystery (Book #2)

~ Children will learn about thinking of others and friendship.

~ A wonderful story filled with mystery and problem solving.

~ The story is beautifully written and has real meaning.

Book #1 - Three Little Gnomes and a Boy Named Orion (Book #1)

5-Stars from Nancy O (Children's Author):  This is the first children's book in a long time that actually captured my attention the whole way through.  What blew me away was the interior format!  

5-Stars from Rosie Russell (Teacher, Author, and Artist): Ratna Kusuma Halim's illustrations are adorable! 

5-Stars from Jill Cofsky (Teacher & Voice Actress): This beginning reader has a sweet ending that is sure to make you smile! 

Book #1 - Three Little Gnomes and a Boy Named Orion (Book #1) is available in paperback and for Kindle. 

Summer Reading Fun for Kids

Children's Author,
Rhonda Paglia,
 "Grammy Pags"
Read to your kids!!

Hi Everyone - Here's a short list of links to help keep kids on track with their summer reading.

From Scholastic Books: includes age appropriate book lists, printables, certificates of achievement and more.  http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/collection/keep-kids-reading-all-summer-long


From Reading Rocket: includes age appropriagte (0 - 12) reading lists, but audio and download lists.    http://www.readingrockets.org/books/summer



Amazon:  Editor's Picks - Summer Reading for Kids
(ages 0 - 12): https://www.amazon.com/b?node=9039580011


Okay, one more:  This is a GREAT list of books from Pintrest. Very cool!! https://www.pinterest.com/growingbbb/theres-a-book-about-that/

Finally, this is a really cool page with just Summer Reading Charts for Kids.  I like these options the best!  http://tinyurl.com/hoky7l9

READING GIVES YOU ROOTS!  Have Fun!!  

Love from Grammy Pags Stories for Kids:  http://www.rhondapagliaauthor.com/

WestPA Book Festival

A Journey Through Scotland!!

A Journey Through Scotland ~ Lowlands & Highlands includes sights, sounds, tastes, cultures, and history of Scotland, with a wee bit of Scottish humor throughout the pages.

To give you a little flavor of the book, here are a few random pictures you will find in the book.  I hope you enjoy it!!

• 70 full color pages
• 6" x 9"
• Reference book for travelers and students

Slàinte mhath!  - To your health!

Gnomes on Guard in the Garden + Kidlit Fun!!

Hi Everyone! 

Grammy Pags LOVES gnomes!  Here are just a few of her Gnomes-on-Guard-in-the-Garden!  They love watching over her plants and flowers.  These little gnomes come to say "Hi" and they hope you are having a GREAT day!  

If you like gnomes and gardens, then you just might enjoy Grammy Pags' garden story, Book #1 - "Three Little Gnomes and a Boy Named Orion."

Three Little Gnomes and a Boy Named Orion.  

Recipient of a 2015 "Inkspoke Select Book Award."   

Here's a fun little video trailer for Three Little Gnomes and a Boy Named Orion 

and a peek into their beautiful garden!  

We hope you enjoyed your visit!

Three Little Gnomes and a Boy Named Orion is 40 full color pages, written by Rhonda Paglia (Grammy Pags), illustrated by Ratna Kusuma Halim, and edited by Jo Spring.  For kids 3 - 8.

Story Synopsis:  Three little gnomes live, work, and play in Grammy's beautiful garden.  They have a happy life until one day they discover that they have no names!  They are so sad . . . and confused.  Find out how these adorable gnomes solve this GREAT - BIG - PROBLEM . . . and make a new best friend. An easy / beginner reader and bedtime story for kids. 

To order from Amazon - Kindle or Softcover

Signed copies may be ordered at: Grammy Pags Stories for Kids

ANNOUNCING:  
"Three Little Gnomes and the One-Bite Mystery" 
Release date:  August 17, 2016!

Available for Kindle
Pre-release price: $1.99

Three Little Gnomes and the One-Bite Mystery - for Kindle

Thank you!!  Have a wonderful day!!

Love, Grammy Pags and the Gang

A Journey Through Scotland - Lowlands & Highlands Now Available

Now available from Amazon:

For Kindle
Paperback

• 70 full color pages
• Lots of photographs
• Interesting and unusual facts
• Places to go and things to do
• Food, music, history, and more
• Educational travel guide for kids and adults

Here's a little trailer preview:

And a peek inside the book:  Preview pages of "A Journey Through Scotland ~ Lowlands & Highlands"

And some special music and toe-tapping fun at Farmer MacGregor's Farm!  His family is directly related to the infamous Rob Roy MacGregor and the highlanders met in this very room!  Rob Roy was the Robin Hood of his time during the Jacobite Rebellion.

A Journey Through Scotland:  Lowlands & Highlands - is available now!
Paperback:  http://www.amazon.com/dp/1532854315
For Kindle: https://www.amazon.com/Journey-Through-Scotland-Highlands-Lowland-ebook/dp/B01FBJHKPW?ie=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0

Thank you!

For more stories by "Grammy Pags" ~ check out her website at:  Grammy Pags Stories for Kids