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KIDS HAVE FEELINGS TOO published by Fearon, owned by McGraw Hill, is an award winning series of sensitive full color picture books that show children going through an array of life experiences. Life brings change. Change that most children have little control over. Change triggers feelings. Not all feelings are comfortable. With the companion resource guides to be used by adults with children, children discover through 80 to 100 hands-on activities that they can choose how to adjust to change in their lives.
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JOAN'S BOOKS . . . . .
SOMETIMES I FEEL AWFUL ISBN 0-86653-927-1 is a touching picture book about a girl who goes through a range of 13 emotions from jealousy, crankiness, and frustration to feeling left out all in one day.
HELP CHILDREN UNDERSTAND THEIR FEELINGS ISBN 0-86653-929-3
SOMEONE SPECIAL DIED ISBN 0-86653-929-8 is a poignant picture book about a girl who loses someone very special to her. She goes through the five stages of grief before she finally accepts the death.
HELPING CHILDREN COPE WITH DEATH ISBN 0-86653-928-X
MOM AND DAD BREAK UP ISBN 0-86653-857-7 is a beautifully illustrated story about a boy whose parents belong together "like peanut butter and jelly," but then break up. After blaming himself and trying to put his parents back together, he realizes nothing works and accepts the divorce.
HELPING CHILDREN UNDERSTAND DIVORCE ISBN 0-86653-858-5
IT'S HARD TO SHARE MY TEACHER ISBN 0-86653-924-7 is a realistic picture book about a boy who learns to share everything in school, even his teacher.
HELPING CHILDREN SHARE THEIR TEACHER ISBN 0-86653-923-9
MOVING IS HARD ISBN 0-56417-676-2 is a picture book about a girl who is sad and angry about moving, but who discovers new friends and fun different things about her new home.
HELPING CHILDREN COPE WITH MOVING ISBN 0-56417-673-8
EASY ACTIVITIES FOR EVERY KID ISBN 0-76820-654-5 Teachers and parents alike will love this creative activity book jam-packed with more than 135 games, songs, and craft projects divided into five categories: Creativity, performance, movement, responsibility, and skills. And all they require are inexpensive household items that are a cinch to clean up.
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PRESENTATIONS . . . . .
MY WORKSHOPS INCLUDE SLIDES, AUDIENCE INTERACTION, EXERCISES, AND HANDOUTS FOR EVERYONE. I HAVE TAUGHT ADULTS AND CHILDREN THROUGH MORE THAN 350 WRITING AND PUBLISHING CLASSES.
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING
. . . Your seminar was one of the best presentations I have ever attended, and that's a professional assessment. You are knowledgeable, interesting, with a great attitude, and excellent handouts. I came with few expectations and brought home tremendous information and motivation. I will implement the information immediately. (3rd grade teacher)
. . . We almost didn't sign Will up for this class because, honestly, this is a difficult time for us financially. Your class went far beyond our expectations! I've never seen him quite so excited about writing and going to school. We just want to thank you for being such a wonderful teacher and inspiration. I'm a grateful mom.
. . . Before I took your workshop, writing was hard for me. I can hardly wait to go home and write with my children. I never felt I could help them before. (parent)
. . . You made writing simple. I hope it's simple when you are gone. (5th grade student)
. . . Joan has saved me days, weeks, maybe even months of wasted time. (author)
SLIDE INTO READING, WRITING, AND PUBLISHING takes children through an interactive slide presentation of book writing from thoughtful writing creation, to computing, to the publishing house, to the editor and illustrator, to the book manufacturer, off to the bookstores and into the hands of children to read.
WRITING MADE EASY gives teachers additional writing skills and renewed confidence. They will also be able to help students identify their feelings and choose positive responses while incorporating the five paragraph rules of writing.
PARENTS AND CHILDREN WRITING TOGETHER gives parents reassurance to help their children with writing projects. Writing together may open a new door for communication and bring closeness between parents and children.
CHILDREN LEARN TO LOVE WRITING when they write about themselves. While learning basic writing skills, they also learn how to solve some minor dilemmas.
WRITE CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOKS FOR FUN AND PROFIT Whether a novice or an experienced writer, uncover the mystery of picutre book writing, so the rules can be broken knowingly.
FIND A PUBLISHER FOR YOUR CHILDREN'S BOOK You will learn about the nine different types of publishing houses, how to select the right one, and what to include in a book submisssion to knock out the competition. Then discoverhow to market your book to achieve the success it deserves.
TO LEARN MORE DETAILS about my presentations, visit www.SCBWI.org then go to regions, then to Ventura site, then to SoCal Speakers list, and finally to Joan Prestine. Or e-mail me at JoanPrestine@JoanPrestine.com
* * * * * * FUN FACTS ABOUT ME AND MY WRITING * * * * * * *
. . . My lucky number is 3. My husband Doug and I have 3 married children, 3 grandgirlies, and 3 parrots. We used to have 3 dogs and 3 hamsters.
. . . I would rather play with kids than adults. Most adults have forgotten how to play.
. . . I do my best writing when I'm boating, motorcycling, walking, or swimming.
. . . SOMETIMES I FELT AWFUL when I was little and I was told no whining, no fussing, no crying. If I didn't like something, change it. So I decided to become an author.
. . . SOMEONE SPECIAL DIED when I was 32, my best friend. It was the first funeral I attended.
. . . MOM AND DAD BROKE UP. Nope, there was never a divorce in our family.
. . . IT'S HARD TO SHARE MY TEACHER. Yes, I was a chatterbox in school.
. . . MOVING IS HARD, but not for me. I only changed schools twice while growing up, but I've moved 15 times since we've been married.
. . . I have 24 published books and have won 6 awards.
. . . I belong to SCBWI, IRA, NAEYC, SCCBA, PMA, and CAN.
. . . I would love to hear from you, be sure to e-mail me.
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