New Releases by Rhonda Paglia

This is a "Book of Kindness" from the 2-year-long "Kindness Kids Project." It's a compilation of children's art and their thoughts about kindness. These "Kindness Kids," ages 5 to 17, entered this project from across the United States. I received 318 entries, and used as many, or parts of as many entries as I could. Their artwork and words are inspiring. They will make you laugh and touch your heart. The Kindness Kids share how they show kindness to others, to animals, and the Earth. Some of the kids even offer "advice" on how people should show kindness, and others wrote "Letters to Kindness." If you enjoy books like "Chicken Soup for the Soul" or books of inspiration, the "Book of Kindness, the Kindness Kids Project," is for you. These kids are lights shining in our world. I think 14 year-old Connor from Pennsylvania said it best: "Kindness can change the world" - and he's right! Proceeds to benefit our local school weekend backpack program.

Soferton needs help fast! Her Beach Buddy friends are missing! She sends a message to her friend, Doonsey. Maybe he can help! Will Doonsey get her message? Will they be able to rescue the Beach Buddies? And what's all the excitement happening further down the beach? Will Doonsey and Soferton get there in time? In this new adventure, "Doonsey Returns, the Great Rescue, Part 2," Soferton and Doonsey reconnect with the Beach Buddies they met in book #1. They also discover some NEW little beach buddies who need their help! In this funny, imaginative story, kids will learn that real-life actions can have a big impact on ocean life and the environment. What others are saying: * Fun to read before a visit to the beach.* A beach adventure with real life photos mixed with adorable illustrations.* We liked the friends helping each other.* Educational marine life activities for kids at the end of the book. Extras: * Informational pages on ocean life* Facts about loggerhead turtles* Look back in the book questions* Loggerhead turtle coloring page* Examples of REAL Beach Buddy sand sculptures Appropriate for read aloud, read alone, or a bedtime story

Silly Grammy! She's teaching kids colors to a Rockin' Color RAP-a-licious Rap. Kids can clap and stomp their feet, to a boom-shee-boom-boom, rockin' beat! This rollicking rhyme / rap has colorful illustrations by Nicole Resele and includes 10 extended learning activity pages in the back of the book. Kids will use the rhyming words, rhythmic beat, pictures and colors, to read this fun, funny little "Color Rap!" Retired elementary teacher and author, Rhonda Paglia, is also known as "Grammy Pags." She is a "Mom's Choice Award" recipient for the "Meeda and Me" easy reader, picture book series" for kids.

Three little gnomes live, work, and play in Grammy's beautiful garden. They have a happy life until one day they realize, 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.

SYNOPSIS: Duke is a sweet, friendly, red beagle. He was rescued and adopted by his human, Matt, in 2009. Now they are a team! They are RESCUE ROAD WARRIORS! Every month, along with many other rescue volunteers, Duke and Matt jump in their "Beaglemobile" and drive their canine "passengers" to safe shelters, foster homes, and new adoptive families. Kids will meet Duke and Matt, learn what it's like to be a Rescue Road Warrior, and find out why these volunteers help rescue dogs, puppies, and sometimes other animals. Duke wants kids to learn about pets and rescue animals, so he's included eight special "Learn More" and "Fun Stuff" pages. All the photographs are actual pictures of rescue dogs, many that Duke and Matt helped to rescue and transport. Kids will love that Duke is the narrator of this real life, non-fiction rescue dog story. NOTE from the author: Duke 'n' Matt, Rescue Road Warriors was selected and used by the Youngstown (Ohio) School District's afterschool "STAR" tutoring program. Duke 'n' Matt, Rescue Road Warriors - easy to read sections: � Part 1: Duke 'n' Matt, Rescue Road Warriors - Duke is so excited! He tells what it's like to be a Rescue Road Warrior. Kids will meet some of the dogs Duke and Matt helped to rescue. They will learn about pet transport and see lots of real photographs of rescue dogs. � Part 2: My Story - Duke tells the back story of his life as a shelter dog and his adoption by Matt. � Part 3: More About Rescue Dogs - Duke talks about dog health and care, and life for dogs in puppy mills. � Part 4: More about Duke: Matt talks about meeting Duke the first time. � Part 5: Duke's Do's and Don'ts - Duke talks about animal and pet care. He especially wants adults and kids to make good decisions before they become pet owners. � Part 6: Fun Stuff Pages - Duke says, "Here's more to learn and some fun stuff to do!" Included in this section are pages with special "rescue dog" vocabulary, a mapping skills page, some matching, look back in the book activities, AND a special page where kids can draw Duke a picture! These extended learning pages are great for kids, teachers, parents, and homeschooled students. Duke 'n' Matt, Rescue Road Warriors also falls into these categories: � This is a true dog story for children ages 5-8, a preteen book for kids ages 9-12, a self-reading or read aloud story, a picture book, a photography book, and / or a beginning chapter book. � This is a non-fiction pet book for reading to children anytime, including bedtime. Available for kindle and paperback.

IMAGINE you are a little gnome. You live and work in Grammy's beautiful garden. You have lots of happy friends and neighbors. Then one day you realize . . . you don't have a name. You scurry around the garden looking for the answer. No luck! What would you do? How would you feel? Who would you ask for help? Find out how three adorable gnomes solve this gnome-sized problem . . . and make a new best friend.

Doonsey tells his story, Doonsey's Beach Adventure, the Great Rescue, in coloring and fun activities pages. Kids will meet Doonsey's new friends and learn more about the Beach Buddies! In addition to coloring pages, there are things to match, count, and discover. There are even a few more silly knock, knock jokes. Have fun!!

“The Little Lambs and the Very Special Mission” was written for and is dedicated to the memory of the 20 precious children of Sandy Hook Elementary School and their 6 heroic teachers. The story was given to the author during her prayers for the victims shortly after the tragedy. This gentle, sweet, loving story gave her great comfort, and she was compelled to write and draw what she saw and felt. In this story, God asks a field full of sweet, playful little lambs to help Him with a very important mission. He tells them that the people of Earth have forgotten to be loving and kind to each other. God needs their help to remind the people of Earth how much He loves them. With the little lambs' help, the world becomes a better place. All of the author's profits from the sale of this book go to the Newtown/Sandy Hook “Angels in Charge” Scholarship Fund that benefits graduating seniors from the Newtown School District who plan to pursue a career in elementary education.

Doonsey lived on the ocean floor and he was so excited! It was an exploring day! Where would he go? What would he do? What would he see? Doonsey decides to explore the beach, but what he didn't know was that his calm Exploring Day would suddenly become a very busy Great Rescue Mission Day!