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Karen Kilpatrick is the author and co-illustrator of the award winning children’s books series, Pumpkinheads® (CarminCares, Ella’sToys, LoveMonster Lulu, Sage’sSong and Danza’sMessage). She currently is working on new Pumpkinheads® titles and other books for children. Karen also writes adult short stories, and is a winning author in the Florida Writer’s Association’s collection contest, with her short story, The Envelope, published October 2014. She lives with her husband and three children in Parkland, Florida. To learn more about Pumpkinheads ® books and for fun art activities, games, and stories, you can visit www.pumpkinheads.com.

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Title: Danza’s Message
Author: Karen Kilpatrick
Publisher: Nina Charles LLC
Pages: 22
Genre: Children’s
Format: Paperback/Kindle

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Playing and dancing, you're a star! Listen to Danza: Beautiful is what you are! Danza and her friends are silly and sweet. Playing before the mirror, they are reminded of just how special they are. Parents and children alike can relate to this valuable book about self-esteem and self-acceptance. Written in rhythmic and memorable rhyme, this is a fun book to either read aloud or give to early readers. Winner of Parent Tested Parent Approved Seal of Approval and Academics' Choice Smart Book Award.

Book Excerpt:

“When I look in the mirror I love what I see – because it’s me, it’s me, it’s ME!”

“A message from Danza, don’t ever forget: you are beautiful, the very best you yet.”

I love books that sends messages to children that are both inspiring and uplifting.  Danza's Message is a book about loving what you see in the mirror, about positive affirmations and about having fun living in the skin your in.  With the rhyming prose, it is a delight to read and to hear read aloud!  

5 stars 

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• Danza’s Message is available at Amazon.
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• Discuss this book at PUYB Virtual Book Club at Goodreads.

Title: Ella’s Toys
Author: Karen Kilpatrick
Publisher: Nina Charles LLC
Pages: 22
Genre: Children’s
Format: Paperback/Kindle

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Ella’s toys are beyond compare, but playtime’s more fun when she learns to share! Flaunting her toys but keeping them to herself is not much fun after the other kids lose interest. Left alone, Ella decides to make it up to her friends. Children will learn an important lesson in this endearing book about generosity, friendship, and the benefits of giving. Written in rhythmic and memorable rhyme, this is a fun book to either read aloud or perfect for early readers. Ella's Toys was designed to encourage early literacy, enhance social and emotional development, and promote character growth. Winner of Parent Tested Parent Approved Seal of Approval and Academics' Choice Smart Book Award.

Book Excerpt:

“I don’t care, I won’t share, not anytime, not anywhere.  This is mine; that’s mine too. All for me. None for you.”

“To join: Bring a toy and a hug – welcome to the Sharing Toy Club!”

Ella loves her toys and wants to keep them all to herself, until she see that not sharing with her friends becomes very lonely.  This is a great book for a kids needing to learn to share and the importance of being a kind and considerate friend.  This book, as well as the others, has rhyming prose that is such fun to read and to listen to being read. 

5 stars 

For More Information

• Ella’s Toys is available at Amazon.
• Pick up your copy at Barnes & Noble.
• Discuss this book at PUYB Virtual Book Club at Goodreads.