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...to the world of Tommy the turtle! Author Yvonne Koslowsky wants to show children the importance of physical education while making reading a fun and enjoyable experience. "Tommy the Turtle takes a Tumble" is the story of how everyone can be physically active, whether short or tall, big or little, or something in between. The important message for readers is to participate in those physical activities they most enjoy. "Tommy the Turtle takes a Tumble" is an educational children's book written in a fun and humorous way with wonderful illustrations to convey the story. Author Reading EventYvonne Koslowsky recently read to Kindergarten students at a northern California Elementary School. Grade 3 class coloring pictures of Tommy the Turtle Takes a Tumble. |
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Kevin Scott Collier, Illustrator http://kevinscottcollierhomepage.blogspot.com/ Robert Koslowsky, Webmaster http://worldperspective.bravehost.com/ATA.html The South Carolina Aquarium has an excellent site on sea turtles. A must see! Sea Turtle Rescue For more on Green Sea Turtles, or "chelonians," please see: http://www.planetozkids.com/oban/animals/facts_turtle.htm Enjoy a number of links with your children. Turtles for Kids A Musical Turtle Game to try! http://www.playkidsgames.com/games/turtle/turtleView.htm Ruby the rabbit jumps rope in the story. Here are many rhymes that can be sung while jumping rope with your friends. Please try some of them out! http://www.gameskidsplay.net/jump_rope_ryhmes/index.htm Rick Talley Photography http://www.ricktalleyphotography.com/store/agora.cgi Redwood Writers Organization I am excited that two of my daughters were recognized for their poetry and short story work in this prestigious California contest. Norcal Golden Retriever Rescue NGGR's new web site. Adults go to the PARENTS PAGE and children go to the FUN PAGE for spring time activities. Please see below for the latest review reprinted from the "North Bay Bohemian." |
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Reviews of Tommy the Turtle takes a Tumble"Even a cranky old fart enjoys illustrative whimsy, and the new crop of children's books offers plenty. Tommy the Turtle Takes a Tumble (Lifevest Publishing; $9.99), written by Santa Rosa author Yvonne Koslowsky and illustrated by Kevin Collier, is a fanciful animate-animal poesy depicting Tommy's first day at gym class." - P. Joseph Potocki, The North Bay Bohemian "Imaginative characters and fun for all. Kids will get into this." - Konnie Hawkins, 3rd Grade Teacher, Northern California "Just read it. Loved it. I think it will be a success. Books like this are needed nowadays for our kids, especially in the age of computers. Bravo! Congratulations!" - Lissa Kochie, Winnipeg, Canada "I read the story to my grandchildren and we all enjoyed it. It shows whatever your shape you can have fun with your friends in the gym!" - Susan Skorzewski, United Kingdom "We sent Tommy the Turtle books as gifts and have had a number of thank-you calls. The kids love it, also the adults!" - Ron Bond, Florida "We just received your book. Excellent job! The layout is well thought out and the illustrations will be very appealing to the youngsters. You should be proud!" - Darryl Jones, Winnipeg, Canada Great book for children! I brought the book to my grandson's kindergarten class and all seemed to enjoy it. Easy to comprehend and the pictures are big and colourful. Well done Yvonne! - Beatrix Meier, Winnipeg, Canada December 18, 2007 Press ReleaseFor Immediate ReleaseRelease No. TT1901_12/18/07 Author Yvonne Koslowsky introduces her children’s book about how Tommy the Turtle Teaches an Important Lesson Koslowsky’s first book, entitled Tommy the Turtle takes a Tumble is an illustrated story about a turtle named Tommy who is amused by the antics of other animals on his first day of gym class. The premise is that participation in physical activities at school has a positive impact on the student and is lot of fun too. Tommy the Turtle takes a Tumble is an excellent addition in the genre of young readers’ books. The story helps develop fluency for children aged 3 to 8 in a number of ways. The child reading this book will practice identifying letter names, make sounds associated with letters, blend letter sounds into words, read a string of words, spell familiar and new words, and develop the important skill of writing sentences. The book is unique in that it delivers a story with colorful characters and positive messages. These types of books should be selected to entertain young children. As Koslowsky says, "I believe that reading to a child early helps stimulate the mind and develops the imagination." As Konnie Hawkins, a third grade teacher in Northern California, says about Tommy the Turtle takes a Tumble, "Imaginative characters and fun for all. Kids will get into this." About the Author: Author Yvonne Koslowsky resides with her husband and family in northern California. She is a mother of three daughters and enjoys reading, music, art, and travel. About the Illustrator: Illustrator Kevin Scott Collier has worked as Art Director for The Grand Haven Tribune daily newspaper for over 25 years. His artwork and designs have won several awards. | |||
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