Comments for Dawn Publications

Comment on A Dragonfly Brings Magic and Suspense by David Alexander

David Alexander — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 01:55:59 +0000

Eliza and the Dragonfly is an excellent story to introduce children to the wonders of dragonflies. Extensions can be made as children make a water scope or pond peeper out of a can as done in the story or look at the stained glass like wings of a dragonfly using a magnifying glass. Thanks for another wonderful book from Dawn Publications.

Comment on Under One Rock by Story Ideas – Turn Over a Rock | The Story Ideas Virtuoso

Story Ideas – Turn Over a Rock | The Story Ideas Virtuoso — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 04:30:51 +0000

[...] Children’s book author Anthony D. Fredericks likes to tell students that he goes through the same writing process they are taught starting in elementary school: pre-write, draft, revise, conference, edit, and publish. And he says that for him, pre-writing is the most important stage. [...]

Comment on Amy’s Light Download by Linda Douglas

Linda Douglas — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 14:15:52 +0000

I bought this book for my 5-year old granddaughter. Both of us were entranced with the beauty of the evening pages. When she read the story, she did so with a soft, nighttime voice. We could almost hear the crickets outside in Amy’s yard. Very calming and especially good for a bedtime story.

Comment on Amy’s Light Download by Marilynn Bowden

Marilynn Bowden — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 03:08:50 +0000

My grandaughter chose this book from the library with great excitement! It was the first one she opened when we got home and she read it through twice, the second time drawing me in. The pictures were amazing! Thanks!.

Comment on Going Home: The Mystery of Animal Migration by Brenda Slaven

Brenda Slaven — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:16:53 +0000

Marianne Berkes visited Gardendale Elementary Magnet School in Brevard County. Her presentation with our fourth through sixth grade students included a wonderful reading of her “Going Home” book on animal migration. A number of sixth grade students each read a page of the story while the audience viewed the illustrations. Ms. Berkes provided factual information after each student read. This was a very effective presentation that held everyone’s interest. The book opens up conversations from kindergarteners to sixth graders. Everyone has something to say about each of the animals! We really enjoyed her visit!

Comment on “Sunshine” Rooted in Denver’s Childhood Passion for Nature by Evelyn Christensen

Evelyn Christensen — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:29:52 +0000

As the fortunate winner of this beautiful, inspiring book I just want to say a big THANK YOU to Dawn Publications! I’ve always loved John Denver’s song and now Christopher Canyon’s illustrations make it extra special. The exuberance, warm emotions, and shared joy that shine through the pages give me such a happy feeling. And the fact that three of my favorites–daisies, swings, and butterflies–are included is a fun plus.

Comment on Janeen Mason: When Stars Sing by jan godown annino

jan godown annino — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 16:52:24 +0000

I nominate Janeen for the Florida Artists Hall of Fame… She has always demonstrated that beats within, a caring heart.

Now I now something of the transcendent moment in her youth that helped her become who she is. How sweet that her good work returns her to the talent of Peter Yarrow in such a personal way. Was meant to be, when Lindamae Benevides created that event.

Thanks for sharing…

Comment on In the Trees, Honey Bees by Linda Lodding

Linda Lodding — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 18:57:12 +0000

This book makes me want to join a bee hive! The language is so rhythmic and playful that it’s hard to believe that science could be made so lyrical. And the illustrations are lush and inviting. The perfect marriage of writing, illustrations, story and informaiton!

Comment on BLUES Go Birding Across America by Andrea Yocum

Andrea Yocum — Tue, 18 May 2010 18:41:07 +0000

My kids won’t put down the BLUES. They LOVE the pictures and quips. Even the kindergarten students, most of whom cannot read complex text yet, laugh and laugh when they look through the book.

Comment on Born With A Bang: The Universe Tells Our Cosmic Story by Jennifer Burgan

Jennifer Burgan — Tue, 18 May 2010 18:38:51 +0000

I teach high school Biology. I LOVE your books! I read them to my classes every year. They do a great job putting together everything we have learned all year. It also helps to address the resistance I get when we study evolution. I know you geared the books to middle school, but they are great for my high school students. Thank you for creating these books!!!

Sincerely,
Jennifer Burgan