Kim Norman

A silly pirate skeleton seeks to put its bones back together in this rhyming romp beneath the waves. Cast a spyglass 'round here while breakers curl and pound here. There's treasure to be found here -- I feel it in my bones! A stormy night at sea has uncovered some long-buried secrets and surprises. Is that the mast of a shipwreck? A faded pirate hat? And what's that hiding in the sand? A mandible and a clavicle, phalanges and femurs, a tibia and a fibula -- could there be a set of bones scattered across the ocean floor? And who might they belong to? A jaunty rhyme takes readers on an underwater scavenger hunt as a comical skeleton tries to put itself back together piece by piece. Make no bones about it: this rollicking read-aloud will have young ones learning anatomy without even realizing it.

Give Me Back My Bones!

Willy the Gorilla imitates the other animals at the zoo, but despite pretending he remains always a gorilla.

Still a Gorilla!

Witches, werewolves, and other creatures celebrate Halloween in an illustrated rhyme that can be sung to the tune of "The Ants Went Marching."

The Ghosts Went Floating

A gorgeous picture book that celebrates the magic of the seasons and the joys of family. Come next season . . . The lake will sparkle. The leaves will fall from the trees. We’ll play all day in the snow. We’ll visit the farm—and maybe make a friend. Every season is full of its own magic, every change brings new excitement, and every experience is better when it’s shared. With poetic text from bestselling author Kim Norman, brought to life by critically acclaimed illustrator Daniel Miyares, Come Next Season is a celebration of nature, adventure, and family—all year round.

Come Next Season

A pirate skeleton seeks to put its bones back together in this rhyming first book of anatomy! Cast a spyglass 'round here, while breakers curl and pound here. There's treasure to be found here - I feel it in my bones! A stormy night at sea has uncovered some long-buried secrets and surprises. Is that the mast of a shipwreck? A faded pirate hat? And what's that hiding in the sand? A mandible and a clavicle, phalanges and femurs, a tibia and a fibula - could there be a complete set of bones scattered across the ocean floor? And who might they belong to? A jaunty rhyme takes readers on an underwater scavenger hunt as a comical skeleton tries to put itself back together piece by piece. Make no bones about it - this rollicking read-aloud will have young ones learning anatomy without even realizing.

Getting paid WHILE you promote your children's book? What sorcery is this? No magic, of course. Many writers consider author visits to be an essential tool in the business of writing for children. Once you've figured out how to write a children's book, it's time to figure out how to do an author visit. This book offers in-depth information on how children's writers and illustrators market their books by doing paid author school visits. It answers such questions as:* How do I set up an author visit?* How much should I charge?* How do I find schools that host authors?* Do I need a contract?* How do I arrange an advance book sale?* How do I hold a book signing?* How do I promote myself as a children's book author who visits schools?* Do I need a brochure?* What should I put on my author website?* Who arranges the visit?* Are self-published authors hired to do author visits? (Good news! Yes!)* What kind of equipment and technology do I need?* What goes into an author presentation?* Do I need different programs for different ages?* How long should the programs be?* How do I know what to say?* How do I say it?* Do I need insurance? If so, where do I buy it?Whether you self-publish your children's book or are traditionally published, marketing the book is still on your to-do list. Imagine being able to supplement your children's book income by visiting schools, doing author visits! It's the best of both worlds: you're being paid to promote and sell your books! All while having fun, motivating students to love reading and inspiring young writers to follow their dreams.Aside from practical insider information and action steps, the book shares the joys, pains, hilarity and strategy of author visits through interviews of more than a dozen authors who have visited countless schools over the years.Children's book author Kim Norman has built a successful speaking career, visiting schools around the US and Skyping with students as far away as Hong Kong and South Korea. In this in-depth, how-to book, she entertainingly shares mistakes she has made, the secrets she has learned, and the joys of sharing her books with hundreds of thousands of children over the past dozen years.

How to Find Schools That Host Authors, How to Plan and What to Charge

Sell Books and Get PAID Doing Author School Visits

Cast a spyglass ¿round here, while breakers curl and pound here. There¿s treasure to be found here ¿ I feel it in my bones! A stormy night at sea has uncovered some long-buried secrets and surprises. Is that the mast of a shipwreck? A faded pirate hat? And what¿s that hiding in the sand? A mandible and a clavicle, phalanges and femurs, a tibia and a fibula ¿ could there be a complete set of bones scattered across the ocean floor? And who might they belong to? A jaunty rhyme takes readers on an underwater scavenger hunt as a comical skeleton tries to put itself back together piece by piece. Make no bones about it ¿ this rollicking read-aloud will have young ones learning anatomy without even realizing.

Ten on the Sled

Now in board: an irresistible winter-themed romp from the team behind Ten on the Sled! This humorous variation on the classic song “If You're Happy and You Know It” introduces adorable animal playmates ice skating, tasting snowflakes, and building a frosty fort. But can they go with the flow when their wild adventure drifts in a surprising direction? Young readers will laugh and sing along!

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