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How Do You Teach Kids to Eat Gluten-Free?
As many of you know, I write for a variety of publications. I am a featured columnist for the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA), and much of what I write is beneficial for parents! Be sure to read my October tip and “tid bit” in the latest issue of the NFCA newsletter. This month’s tip will inform you on how to easily teach children about eating a gluten free diet. Believe me, it’s not as daunting as it may seem! Click here to read.
Author Tina Turbin in the St. Petersburg Times
The Danny the Dragon East Coast Book Tour these past few months proved to be a terrific success! I assure you that we don’t plan to take a break, as there’s many more Danny the Dragon events to come for the month of November. Take a look at the press coverage from one of our highly successful book readings at the Palm Harbor Library: “Author to entertain: Local author Tina Turbin will present a story and craft activity for children ages 3 through 8 centered around her children’s book series, Danny the Dragon, at 2 p.m. at the Palm Harbor Library, 2330 Nebraska Ave. …
Tina and Danny Brighten Children’s Lives in Palm Harbor
I have a lovely message that I would like to share. To receive messages such as the one that follows is such a joy for me, and really does make the readings and presentations that I deliver that much more special. A mother that attended a Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy reading at the Palm Harbor Library in Pinellas County, FL, sent in the following message: “I met you today at the Palm Harbor Library during your reading of Danny the Dragon. First off, I’d just like to tell you how much my children enjoyed the story – my older …
Tina’s Florida Cupcake Party – A Warm Thank you
This is a lovely “thank you” card sent to me from a child that had attended one of my fun and exciting monthly Gluten-Free Cup Cake Parties, generously sponsored by Pamela’s Products and Nature’s Food Patch in Clearwater. And an equally lovely note from his mother. Enjoy! Dear Tina, Thank you so much for including us in your cupcake party Saturday! It was really cute, when we got home from your place, Bodhi (my 4-yr old, who you met at Spring Valley School) was actually reading Danny the Dragon! So Tristan picked up the …
Renowned Author Judy Blume Congratulates Author Tina Turbin
I was more than thrilled to receive the following letter from multi-award winning, ground-breaking author Judy Blume – to share with you: “Thanks so much for your warm note and congratulations on getting your first book published! I’m touched by how well you remember my books. Readers like you have made my career, and I can never thank you enough. If you have a chance check out my blog and let me know what you think. Love, Judy”
Tina Turbin Praises Another Author
I seldom meet or speak to a man that is SO into family that he devotes his life to spreading his views, hopes and dreams as an author by helping families to improve or be happier. I got goose-bumps just speaking to this man over the phone, though I was thrilled to meet this man, and I felt like I had an instant friend. I share a bit of Matthew with you here: Growing up in a family with eight children, Matthew Toone learned at a young age the importance of family. He refers to his parents as the ultimate …
“Blogs by Women” – Author Tina Turbin and Danny the Dragon are Featured!
“Blogs by Women” is a website (www.blogsbywomen.org) which promotes blogs that are produced by women. To all of my Danny the Dragon blog readers, you guessed it, the Danny the Dragon blog is definitely featured at the Blogs By Women website. Stop in to take a look at our listing by clicking here. Enjoy!
Successful Tips to Get Your Child to Eat Vegetables!
I’ve written my 2nd article for the September issue of the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) newsletter, which focuses on: fun, sure-fire ways to help your child to actually LIKE eating vegetables, as well as proven methods to “sneak” vegetables in to many of your everyday meals. I’m sure you’ll agree, many parents will benefit from the above! Read the full article here and prepare for some meal-time magic! After you click on the above link, be sure to scroll about halfway down the page, and go to my section entitled: “Tid Bits with Tina”. Happy vegetable eating! And …
Michael Jung’s Terrific Review of Danny the Dragon!
Michael Jung, writer and Children’s Literature Specialist, published a terrific review of Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy. His 3-paragraph review truly captures some of the best details of the book. In his own words, the book contains: “pleasing dragon pictures,” and is “a gentle story that should please fans.” Read the full book review here. You will notice an image of Danny the Dragon on the page, however, if you scroll down halfway, you will be able to read the review in its entirety. Please comment back to let me know your thoughts on the book Danny the Dragon Meets …
Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy – one of the featured books at USA Books and News!
USA Books and News is searching for the best books of 2009 as part of the: 6th Annual “National Best Books Awards”. Under the categories of hard cover children’s picture books and paperback children’s picture books, Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy has been entered. Visit our entry at the following links. Be sure to scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page, and then move upwards to find Danny located about 6 books up from the bottom! http://www.usabooknews.com/childrensmainpage/picturebookhcfiction.html http://www.usabooknews.com/childrensmainpage/picturebookpbfiction.html