A New Review up on Amazon

 Here's another great review from one of my fans!

 

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Children's book! March 26, 2013

By Sharon

Format:Paperback

My 6-year-old son loves the book. It's so interesting and fascinating to know that Matthew can use his magical power to fix things. Not only kids love the book, the adult will love this book too as Matthew is so special and unique. Highly recommend this book to any family with young children.

New Review up on Amazon

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Message and fun to read!, March 12, 2013

By 

Donovan Lee - See all my reviews

This review is from: Magical Matthew (Paperback)

This book is so cute and has a wonderful message too. By featuring a character with disabilities it helps to show kids that handicapped children are no different then they are and, that everyone is special in their own way. This story is full of encouragement and teaches kids about trust, respect, independence, and friendship. I would highly recommend this book to any parent or teacher who has young children.

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Another Good Review up on Amazon!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Magical Story with a message, March 6, 2013

By 

Colekrc - See all my reviews

This review is from: Magical Matthew (Paperback)

This book treats magic in a way that children can understand, and would have the same message if Matthew were a few years older and did the fixes in a more adult way. Ultimately, Matthew replaces magic with good citizenship and we all see that there is magic in this idea as well.

New Releases from Guardian Angel Publishing (GAP) for 2013 January and February

2013 JANUARY Academic Wings
ARACHNABET: an alphabet of spiders. Creepy, but real! YIKES!
by Tracey M Cox
http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/arachnabet.htm x






 2013 FEBRUARY
BELLA SAVES THE BEACH hardcover, softcover Academic Wings
by Nancy Stewart, art by Samantha Bell
Living by the beach is so cool, but Bella worries when she starts to see trash thrown on the sand. What can she do to help?
http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/bella-saves-beach.htm



BRUTUS THE BULL hardcover, softcover Animals and Pets
by Margo Bean, art by Aumi Kauffman Perry
Three children help a shy calf with a crooked ear use his strengths to triumph as the most magnificent bull ever. x
http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/brutus.htm

 
  JOURNEY'S PROMISE hardcover, softcover Wings of Faith
When Journey discovers a family has chosen to adopt her baby brother, but not her, she kidnaps him and runs away from the orphanage in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
by Dixie Phillips and Journey Dai Muhammad, art by KC Snider
http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/journeys-promise.htm
  YOU CAN'T TAKE THE DINOSAUR HOME English edition Littlest Angels
by Mary Esparza-Vela, art by Mike Motz
Two tiny space-tots want to go on a treasure hunt but they don’t want to take their little brother because he always wants his way.
http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/dinosaur-home.htm

 ¡NO PUEDES LLEVARTE EL DINOSAURIO A CASA! Spanish edition
by Mary Esparza-Vela, art by Mike Motz
Dos niños espaciales hacen planes para explorar un planeta en busca de tesoro.
http://www.guardianangelpublishing.com/dinosaur-home-spanish.htm


 Also:
KANGAROO CLUES - Coming!

March is E-Book Month in Canada

Since March is Read an E-Book Month in Canada, many websites are offering free e-books and deals throughout the month, especially during Read an E-Book Week, March 3-9. 

Check this site out for deals and contests:

http://www.ebookweek.com/

and special offers:

http://www.ebookweek.com/Specials/retail.html

There's also information on E-Books, E-Readers, and the digital future.

My book, Magical Matthew, is available from Guardian Angel Publishing as an E-Book,
and in Hard cover and Soft cover print versions.

http://guardianangelpublishing.com/matthew.htm
 

Februray 2013 Issue GAP Kids Children's Ezine

M E D I A  R E L E A S E

CONTACT:    Mary Sue Roberts, Editor-in-Chief, Guardian Angel Kids Ezine

Email:              submissions@guardian-angel-kids.com

Website:          http://guardian-angel-kids.com

For Immediate Release

 

Children’s Ezine Guardian Angel Kids: Imagination – February 2013 Issue

 

A stagnant mind squashes the imagination. To keep one’s creativity and imagination flowing it’s essential to explore the unknown and take chances to think outside the box. Imagine for a moment if everyone thought, worked and acted the same way. What a boring world this would be! Read beyond the normal genre you gravitate to, explore the what if’s of everyday life, enjoy nature and soak in the wonders all around you. Challenge yourself on a daily basis and watch your imagination soar to new levels. 

Come explore the world of Guardian Angel Kids www.guardian-angel-kids.com through the thought provoking poetry, short stories and articles to expand your imagination and have fun along the way.

To the dedicated GAK readers and contributors after soul searching her own writing career path, Donna McDine has decided to step down as GAK Editor-in-Chief and dedicate more time to her personal writing and book promotional efforts. This decision did not come lightly, but to be able to expand her imagination and efforts she needed to lighten her work responsibilities. McDine shares that it has been a distinct privilege working with Lynda Burch, Donna Shepherd, Kevin McNamee, and Mary Sue Roberts over the course of the last two plus years. And, of course, her daily interactions with the valuable contributors, without whom Guardian Angel Kids Ezine would not exist. 

McDine wishes you all the very best in imagination and inspiration throughout 2013 and beyond! She looks forward to staying in touch. Please feel free to drop her a line any time at donna@donnamcdine.com. 

We also invite you to stay connected with Guardian Angel Kids through our Facebook Fan Page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Guardian-Angel-Kids-Ezine/163785080346247.

Please feel free to drop Editor-in-Chief, Mary Sue Roberts, an email at submissions@guardian-angel-kids.com and let them know what you think of Guardian Angel Kids and what you'd like to see in the future. They aim to please.

 

The Guardian Angel Kids Ezine staff and contributors look forward to your visit. Thank you for your time and interest.

Magical Matthew Featured on Special Needs Book Review

I've been interviewed by Lorna d'Entremont on her Special Needs Book Review site, in an Interview about Magical Matthew and the sequel, Magical Mea  (contracted with Guardian Angel Publishing): 

 http://www.specialneedsbookreview.com/2013/01/21/interview-penelope-anne-cole-childrens-books-teach-why-use-talents-to-help-others/

Excerpt:
Lorna: A second book and even a third book could follow.  How are these children’s books connected, what is the common thread?  How are those books progressing?  Do you have release dates?
<<  Penelope Anne Cole  >> The common thread to me is how will each of you use your gifts and talents?  We all have them — we just need to find out what they are.  How we use them is part of our life’s journey.  I want kids to be empowered, to feel good about themselves, and to know that we can all contribute.  It’s up to us what we do with our lives.  Mea uses her magic to get attention and praise — like some kids seek attention, even if negative.  Matthew and Grandma Nonie try to mentor and counsel Mea to use her gifts for good.  Can she learn to use her magic to help others and not play tricks on them?  See what happens in the end of Magical Mea.  In the “queue,” Magical Mea is illustrated, contracted, and awaiting publication, hopefully this year.  The third book, Magical M and M, is still a work in progress.  I need to add a couple more “scenes.”  But it should be sent for illustration in a few months and will hopefully be published next year.

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My book, Magical Matthew, has also been featured on a previous Guest Post with Special Needs Book Review:

http://www.specialneedsbookreview.com/2013/01/09/children-with-disabilities-are-the-same-childrens-book-magical-matthew-by-penny-cole/.

Excerpt:
Author’s Goal
I want children to see that we all have gifts and talents we can learn to use for good.  I want children to see that adults can be trusted as they help us grow up.  Children can see that friends can also be trusted and we can work together to help others.  I want kids to see that children with disabilities are the same as we are.  Finally, children can see that change isn’t bad and leads to new understanding and growth.