B O O K S
Oscar loves to ride
bumper cars,
bumper cars,
and sled. . .
But -
He mostly likes to READ!
He mostly likes to READ!
Click the Magic Man to see the Aurora Borealis!
Story: Clarabelle van Niekerk and Liezl Venter
Illustrations: Clarabelle van Niekerk
Release: April 2008
48 Pages - Ages 4 to 8 - Hard Bound Price: $12.00 USD + Shipping
Synopsis
2009 Mom's Choice Award Gold Recipient
- Children's Picture Book Specialized Concepts
- Children's Picture Book Distinctive Illustrations
2009 National Parenting Center Holiday Award Winner
2008 INDY Book of the Year Finalist
2008 Speech Pathology Australia Short Listed Book of the Year
Shouts & Reveiws
“This book should be in every elementary school library to encourage other children to help a child with Asperger’s syndrome.”
“Because of the interesting story line, the positive approach, and the notion that
others can learn to help Sam instead of expecting him to change, this is an excellent introduction to the topic . . . A useful introduction for both children and adults.”
Roaring, Boring Alice (A Story of the Aurora Borealis)
Story: PK Merski
Illustrations: Mark Weber
Release: September 2005
32 Pages - Ages 4 to forever Price: $12.00 USD + Shipping
Science is coupled with child psychology in this tale of a child who is distracted by something wonderful outside her window. Disagreeable
Alice, given to complaining and shouting, is visited one
night by a magical character from a world underneath the North Pole who
transforms her angry voice into streams of color that resemble the
Northern Lights. Children will love the imaginative story line narrated
by an adorable little mouse.
Roaring, Boring Alice THE MUSICAL
Commissioned by: South Park Children's Theatre, Pittsburgh, PA
Premier: August 1, 2011, under the direction of Donna Winter
Playright: Patricia Merski
Musical Score: Natalya Martirosorova
Lyrics: Patricia Merski
Approximate Run Time: 45 minutes
Illustrations: Clarabelle van Niekerk
Release: April 2008
48 Pages - Ages 4 to 8 - Hard Bound Price: $12.00 USD + Shipping
This
award-winning and heartwarming tale tells of the challenges
of living with Asperger syndrome, a form of autism, through the story
of Sam, an undiagnosed boy. Sam excels at activities in school but is
bullied by his peers who do not understand his condition and particular
behaviors. With whimsical illustrations and an endearing narrative,
this introduction to Asperger syndrome aims to help youngsters
understand the special needs of those diagnosed. Back matter includes
ten helpful tips to be used in a classroom environment by teachers or at
home by parents.
Awards
2010 Dolly Gray Children's Literature Award Awards2009 Mom's Choice Award Gold Recipient
- Children's Picture Book Specialized Concepts
- Children's Picture Book Distinctive Illustrations
2009 National Parenting Center Holiday Award Winner
2008 INDY Book of the Year Finalist
2008 Speech Pathology Australia Short Listed Book of the Year
Shouts & Reveiws
"Understanding
Sam is an entrancing story that will enable children to appreciate 
the
perspective of someone with Asperger’s syndrome.”
the
perspective of someone with Asperger’s syndrome.”
—Dr. Tony Attwood, bestselling author of
The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome
—Temple Grandin, PhD, bestselling author,
Thinking in Pictures & Animals in Translation
“Because of the interesting story line, the positive approach, and the notion that
others can learn to help Sam instead of expecting him to change, this is an excellent introduction to the topic . . . A useful introduction for both children and adults.”
—School Library Journal, June 1, 2008
Roaring, Boring Alice (A Story of the Aurora Borealis)
Story: PK Merski
Illustrations: Mark Weber
Release: September 2005
32 Pages - Ages 4 to forever Price: $12.00 USD + Shipping
Synopsis
Roaring, Boring Alice THE MUSICAL
Commissioned by: South Park Children's Theatre, Pittsburgh, PA
Premier: August 1, 2011, under the direction of Donna Winter
Playright: Patricia Merski
Musical Score: Natalya Martirosorova
Lyrics: Patricia Merski
Approximate Run Time: 45 minutes
Price: Not yet available
Synopsis
Alice, who is given to fits and tantrums, learns the
value of good manners when she decides to make "the biggest noise the
world ever heard" and finds instead, that her voice has changed into
colors resembling Northern Lights! A little mouse in the house
introduces disagreeable Alice, providing
detail narration while interacting with the audience. Seven original songs
by Natalya Martirosorova capture the character and essence of Alice's voice. Enjoyable for children and adults! Click here to enjoy a few shots of the live performance on August 8, 2011, at the South Park Children's Theatre in Pittsburgh, PA.
