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Danny the Dragon Invited on a Cruise

Posted by Tina Turbin

I am so excited to be a part of the Kiddie Cruise, themed as “Tea Party with Knights and Dragons” which launched out of New York’s Hudson River. Being the only dragon was a thrill!

Acts of Kindness, Children's Author, Children's Book, Contributions, Donations, Events, family, Family Time, General
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School Library Journal Praises Danny the Dragon

Posted by Tina Turbin

It is with great pleasure that I read the encouraging review of Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy in School Library Journal. I am fortunate to have been recognized by many awards programs for this first book in the Danny the Dragon series, but what an honor it was to receive SLJ’s stamp of approval!

Apple, Apps, Books, Children's Author, Children's Book, Childrens' Literature, Education, family, Family Time, homeschooling, iPad, iPhone, libraries, Library Visits, reading, writing
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Stevie Wonder Works toward Pro-Visually Impaired Global Copyright Laws

Posted by Tina Turbin

Children’s literacy is one of the most important issues facing us today. Fortunately, many groups, organizations, and individuals are dedicated to reversing the staggering statistics. However, as hard as people are working to get kids reading, there are some kids—such as the visually- impaired ones—who get left out. Thanks to Stevie Wonder, though, visually-impaired literacy is getting some of the attention it deserves.

Apple, Apps, Books, Children's Author, Children's Book, Childrens' Literature, iPad, iPhone, literacy, reading, Sign Interpretation Available
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Take a Sneak Peek at the iPad Danny the Dragon App

Posted by Tina Turbin

Danny fans can now see a preview of the iPad Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy app, which stands out as a groundbreaking innovation for being the first children’s book app with a sign language interpretation mode. iStoryTime, the app developer for DreamWorks Animation’s How to Train Your Dragon, has posted a sample of the signed reading of the book on You Tube.

Apple, Apps, Children's Book, Education, iPad, iPhone, moms, parenting, Sign Interpretation Available
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Danny the Dragon is Recognized by the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards

Posted by Tina Turbin

I’m happy to report that Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy, the first book in my Danny the Dragon children’s book series, has been recognized by the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards. The Annual Purple Dragonfly Awards is a contest that seeks to award authors of books that appeal to children in all age groups. On their website, they say that they search for books that “inspire, inform, teach or entertain.” I’m honored that they have found those qualities in the story of Danny the Dragon and Jimmy.

Apple, Apps, Awards, Books, Children's Book, Education, Family Time, gluten-free, iPad, iPhone, moms, Sign Interpretation Available
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Danny the Dragon Reading Featured on YouTube

Posted by Tina Turbin

Stay-at-home mom and blogger Annie (www.MamaDweeb.com) has posted a delightful reading of Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy to her adorable three-year-old daughter, Lizzie, on YouTube. Have a look yourself at the link below!

Books, Children's Book, Childrens' Literature, family, Family Time, moms, parenting, women
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Danny the Dragon Encourages Quality Time with Family

Posted by Tina Turbin

Friend and radio show host of Power Women Magazine Deb Bailey shared an adorable photo of her grandson reading Danny the Dragon Meets Jimmy with his father.

A little back story: when the package arrived from his grandma, the boy ran into the room excitedly encouraging his dad to read to him! How pleased I am to know that Danny is not only a friendly, traveling dragon, but also an inspiration for engaging in quality time with family.

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Creating a Memorable Main Character in Your Children’s Book

Posted by Tina Turbin

As a children’s author, I’m often pleased to find that I’ve inspired children and adults to write children’s stories of their own. A question they wonder is what exactly makes a good children’s book. It’s important that a children’s book have a charming protagonist with whom readers can identify. It seems that children tend to literally identify with characters they love; in their imagination and games, they often pretend they are indeed the beloved protagonists of their favorite movies, TV shows, and books.

Advice, Children's Author, Children's Book, Childrens' Literature, Helpful Tips, literacy, moms, parenting
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Winner of the May-June Art Contest!

Posted by Tina Turbin

A very special congratulations to Rebecca Ribas of Miami, FL for being the winner of the Danny the Dragon Art Contest of June-July! Her artwork depicting a new friend for Danny is included above.

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Pesticides Are Shown to be Linked to ADHD

Posted by Tina Turbin

As a concerned mother and a children’s author who cares very much for families and children, I found the following article to be both appalling and at the same time refreshing to know that such a critical issue is being exposed.