I want to introduce a new series in which I have published
the first three books. The series is called "Under My Bed"
and it features my characters, the Ohmadillapicklearoos
Those Villager Dust Bunnies Under My Bed. I call them
the "Oh's" for short. Mr. Oh is a wise and caring dust
bunny who comes equipped with his tools of wisdom to help
kids work through their problems--most of which ultimately
serve to build character.
The series appropriately begins with Wonderfully Made Under
My Bed, a story that teaches every child has his or her own
unique and innate gift(s); and that, yes, friendship is a
wonderful gift, too. Not Afraid Under My Bed focuses on
the character trait of acceptance and encourages children
to persevere; to push past their natural fears in order to
maximize their potential. Grateful Heart Under My Bed
reveals the importance of being grateful; gratitude is
especially important in our ever-increasing material
world. More books focusing on other character traits are
forthcoming.
Each story is fun and entertaining; but when supplemented
with action guide activities developed exclusively for that
story by the very experienced and award-winning educator,
Linda Rinn, the story takes on a deeper meaning. The
action guides bring the lessons to life through cognitive,
emotional and behavioral development. Each activity is
designed to help the child engage in critical thinking and
self-reflection, make informed choices and act
responsibly.
I've done several presentations to children featuring the
characters, and they have been very well received. These
books are great for the classroom libraries, for the school
libraries, and the action guides are great for teachers and
counselors. If you are interested, let me know. Many
thanks. Janice Bloom
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