“My 16 month old granddaughter was mesmerized! She was fascinated by the beautiful balloons especially but listened to every word from the beginning to the end of the book.”
-Proud Grandparent
“I know all 3 of my grandchildren will ask for this as their bedtime book for years to come!”
-Proud Grandparent
“I just got my book! It will be the hit of my book club with my retired teacher friends!”
-Retired Teacher
"Wow! This is a wonderful book for sharing one-on-one, or with a class. I can picture using it as an extension to a Second Step lesson or a Morning Meeting check-in. I also really liked the additional synonyms at the end. I can picture older kids brainstorming their own.”
-Wendy Offery, MLS; School Library Media Specialist.
“This is every school counselor's dream book. And for a Title One school like mine, it is a powerful text to incorporate into a classroom reading for its rich vocabulary and expressive language! This is a book all elementary teachers would want in their classroom (especially at the beginning of the year) and it partners so well with programs like Responsive Classroom and Second Step.”
--Jeanne Muzi; Elementary School Principal
“I can definitely use this in my classroom! The illustrations are great so crisp and bright!”
-Julie Yi; First Grade Teacher
“A heartfelt story told by a loving grandmother and distinguished educator, Joan Ruddiman, EdD, who shares the journey of Noanie and PopPop as a way to encourage children to share their own big feelings about life's experiences. This book provides children with the freedom to create and showcase themselves using a selection of exciting activities and expanded vocabulary. Joan does a masterful job empowering students to be active participants in self-expression that vastly enhances vibrant and meaningful learning.”
--Laurence R. Fieber; Executive Director, Emeritus: Center for Future Educators
“I love it! The concept is brilliant. A beautiful story and teaching tool. Congratulations!”
-Jo Fiore, Librarian
“A DARLING BOOK! Interesting how all the layers that are considered, especially the rise and fall of the balloon.”
-Marilyn Roessler; Retired Educator
“Delightful story! I really like the connection of feelings and balloons. The deflated balloon when PopPop is sick is a great illustration.”
-Kay Goerss, PhD; Retired Superintendent
Blog Post Title One
So excited my book arrived! Can’t wait to share with my daughters. Beautiful! Absolutely gorgeous!
-Proud Dad
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.
Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.
Blog Post Title Two
Each time I read Little Children, BIG Feelings, I find new thoughts and feelings expressed.
-a fan
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.
Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.
Blog Post Title Three
Your stories are so needed in this crazy world that children are trying to adjust to daily.
-a new Grandmother
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.
Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.
Blog Post Title Four
“Mama, read it again!”
-AJ, age 3
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Don’t worry about sounding professional. Sound like you. There are over 1.5 billion websites out there, but your story is what’s going to separate this one from the rest. If you read the words back and don’t hear your own voice in your head, that’s a good sign you still have more work to do.
Be clear, be confident and don’t overthink it. The beauty of your story is that it’s going to continue to evolve and your site can evolve with it. Your goal should be to make it feel right for right now. Later will take care of itself. It always does.