It's always a bit exciting - and sometimes scary - to read reviews of my books. I guess I'll just never get over the amazement I feel when I learn that someone has actually READ something I wrote! Here's the first review from Booklist: ". . . folds uplifting messages of community strength into its child's view of racial discrimination and internment." –Booklist, September 1, 2009
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An African American girl describes the joys of all different kinds of shoelaces in this Rookie Reader beginning reader. All Rookie Readers actively engage young readers, encouraging language development, building fluency, and promoting independent reading. By targeting a skill, like learning about rhymes, young readers are building fundamental reading skills with the help of fun, lively, colorfully illustrated stories.
This was my very first published book. It provides information on landmarks, museums, parks, sports activities, entertainment, restaurants, and other things to see and do in Kansas City, Missouri.
Learn all about the people, the landmark, and other highlights of all 50 states. This book comes with a 6 ft. wall chart of fun facts and other information.
Rookie Readers are easy readers designed for children who are just learning to read. In PENNIES, readers find out why one little girl needs to find just ONE more penny so she'll have a nickel.
If you're trying to build your own career as a children's writer, you'll want to check out the Children's Writers' Coaching Club AND see the list of fun and informative LIVE teleclasses we've been offering every week. Go to www.getrealresources.com to see the list of teleclasses!
Learn about the Philippines in Suzanne Lieurance’s book in the Top Ten Countries of Recent Immigrants series. Lieurance examines the land, people, government, economy, and culture of the Philippines as well as the contributions that immigrants to the United States from the Philippines have made to American life. "This book . . . provides excellent information about basic aspects of the country and people of the Philippines." –Lincoln Public Schools, February 2005
Sometime between the toddler stage and first grade, most children want a cute and cuddly small pet to call their own. With such a variety of small animals to choose from, choosing the best pet for a child is difficult. The information in this book will help any parent decide. Topics include what to look for when purchasing a healthy pet and exactly what it takes to care for each of the most popular small animal pets. Parents and children will discover the special needs of a variety of pets---everything from feeding and housing requirements to what kind of behavior ...
This book is part of Enslow Publishers' In American History series.
Karen Rita Rautenberg, author of Ballerina Detective and the Missing Jeweled Tiara, will be my guest this afternoon on Book Bites for Kids at 2:00 CST. Call in during the LIVE show to ask a question or make a comment at 1-646-716-9239.
To learn more about Karen Rita Rautenberg and her books, visit her website at www.karenritarautenberg.com.
