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Wonderful book review from Susan Gilbert
I am so pleased to have received the following book review of Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy from Susan Gilbert, author of The Land of I Can: “Danny the Dragon is a charming story about how one family handles surprises and acceptance. Beautifully illustrated, it is sure to delight both parent and child, making it a favorite book they will return to again and again.” Thank you Susan!
Lovely book review from The Netherlands
Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy was reviewed by a top Reviewer from the Netherlands-based www.VirtualBookcase.com, Mr. Koos van den Hout. Such a lovely book review and such kind words! To share with you: “A wonderful book to read to young children from. A simple (for adults) yet interesting story accompanied by really beautiful drawings which will sparkle the imagination. I can only imagine young children wanting to hear this story again and again. I am looking forward to new Danny the Dragon books.” Mrs. van den Hout also exclaimed: “…I find [the book] absolutely beautiful. I really hope Tina…will write …
Tina and Danny share healthy tips and DELICIOUS chocolate brownies!
As many of you know, I personally strive to eat a healthy, gluten-free diet, yet still LOVE to enjoy delicious, healthy treats. If you read my debut article in the August issue of the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) newsletter, you will find a helpful healthy-eating “tidbit”, and a delicious chocolate brownie recipe that is guaranteed to please your family, and keep them healthy at the same time! Definitely a treat! 1. Click on the following link: Tidbits with Tina 2. Make sure to scroll about halfway down the page, and go to my section entitled: “Tidbits with Tina”.
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
What do you think of Danny on YouTube?
Danny the Dragon has a home on YouTube, including a beautiful video of various images from our 2009 Book Tour to schools, hospitals and libraries. Many more videos to come, but in the meantime, please visit the following link and drop us a comment (and a 5-star vote!) so that we know what you think of the video!
Prolific writer, Susanne Gervay and Danny the Dragon
The Danny the Dragon series has built up quite a fan base, and I regularly receive messages to praise the work. Susanne Gervay, an award-winning short story writer, recently commented with these kind words, “Tina’s work is a delight!” Thank you Susanne!
Danny the Dragon to bring joy to kids in Victoria, Australia
Much devastation was caused by the Victoria, Australia wildfires of February 2009, including the loss of the children’s book collections at the local libraries and schools. Through the hard work of authors, writers, concerned citizens and the coordinated efforts of the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators (SCBWI), the book collections have been re-built as a result of generous book donations from around the world. (Above: Photo of Corinne King of SCBWI Australia holding some of the book donations) I am very pleased to have been able to donate a copy of Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy to the …
Author Tina Turbin – interviewed on the “Garden of the Soul” radio show
Yesterday it was a pleasure to be interviewed on Lynn Serafinn’s “Garden of the Soul” radio show. We talked about the “Danny the Dragon” book series and my overall intentions to inspire kindness and friendliness as well as healthy eating and dietary awareness in children; and we also delved into such important topics as the ways in which authors, parents and teachers can use literature to spark positive change in our children, and much, much more. A highly insightful show that I hope you will listen in on. Please let me know your thoughts and feedback! Visit the following link …
Gluten-Free Cooking and Danny the Dragon
Here is a little sneak preview to my readers. I am about to be in a video supporting two wonderful companies. One is a well known gluten-free company and the other is a terrific non-profit gluten-free company which raises awareness about gluten free as well as research. Besides this, I get to use anyone else in the videos I want! Audition time again. We will all be wearing these delightful home- made aprons and Danny will be on the front of them too. Some say we should sell them eventually but there is also talk about many more videos so …
Arthur Frommer Travel Show and Tina Turbin
On Sunday, 12-2 Eastern time, on WOR News Talk Radio 710, HD Pauline Frommer the daughter of Arthur Frommer congratulated me for my Book Tour with Danny the Dragon. Thank you Pauline! As you know, I love your show and listen to it every Sunday while I write and take notes of all your tips and hints of travel you and your father share. This show is syndicated to over 100 stations across the United States with thousands of listeners.