Never give up

🌟On Your Dreams🌟

Good afternoon to you! Always work hard for what you want to achieve in life. I am working hard on one of my biggest goals in life right now. I decided to finally jump into the world of writing books for children. Writing has always been a passion of mine since I can remember. I love books!! They fascinate me. I started reading at a very young age. Books took me to many different places in my life and they have taught me so much. I love reading and writing. I know getting my first book out into the world is not going to come easy, but I am going to work hard and give it my all. You guys enjoy this beautiful day that the LORD has given to us!!

Reading Together

The Importance of Reading as a Family

In the hustle and bustle of today's life, finding moments of togetherness can be very challenging. Yet, one of the most rewarding and enriching experiences a family can share together is the simple act of reading. This shared activity is more than just a way to pass the time; it’s a powerful tool for development, connection, and discovery. Building bonds and lasting memories while reading as a family, creates cherished memories and establishes traditions that can be passed down through many generations. It’s a time when the distractions of the world slowly begin to fade away, allowing families to engage in a shared journey through the pages of a wonderful book. It is a magical time. A time you can go to a faraway world and learn incredible new things.

Educational Advantages 

The educational benefits of reading are very well-documented. Children who read with their families tend to have stronger literacy skills and a much greater love for reading. This shared learning experience can spark curiosity, foster a habit of lifelong learning, and improve academic performance.

Emotional Growth 

Stories have the power to evoke emotions and help teach empathy. By exploring the lives of characters and their challenges, children can learn to understand and share the feelings of others. This emotional development is very important for building compassionate and socially aware individuals.

Wellbeing and Stress Relief 

In today’s super-fast-paced world, reading can be a true haven of calmness. It’s an opportunity to unwind and relax together, reducing stress and promoting mental wellbeing for all family members.

Cultural Exploration 

Books are windows into other many other worlds, offering insights into different cultures, histories, and perspectives. Reading as a family can help broaden horizons and encourage open-mindedness and cultural awareness.

So, by incorporating reading into family life, you will learn that it is not just about education; it is also about nurturing a space where your imagination can run free. Communications will be more open and affection between family members can flourish. It’s one of the many investments that you can incorporate into the family’s future. So, start laying the foundation for a lifetime of shared stories and learning.

Facts about Giraffe

🦒Giraffe Facts🦒

I would like to share some facts about Giraffes with you! Giraffes are captivating creatures, and their unique features make them stand out in the animal kingdom. Don't forget to celebrate the giraffes.

What is your favorite animal?

Facts about Giraffes:

1. Giraffes hold the title of being the tallest mammals on Earth. Male giraffes (bulls) can reach heights of up to 18 feet tall. That is equivalent to the height of a single-story house.

2. Female giraffes (cows) are slightly shorter but still impressive.

3. Their most striking feature is their incredibly long neck, which allows them to reach vegetation that other herbivores cannot access. Giraffes also have long legs, high shoulders, and a sloping back. The tapering head is adorned with 2 to 5 short horns.

4. Giraffes use their tongues, which can be almost half a meter long, to eat foliage up to about 20 feet above the ground. They primarily feed on leaves from tall trees, especially acacia trees.

5. By the age of four, giraffes nearly reach their full height. Males can weigh up to 2600 pounds or more, while females weigh up to 1800 pounds or more. Their tails can be about 4 feet or longer, with a tuft of black hair at the end.

6. Both males and females have a pair of horns, and males also possess other bony protuberances on their skulls.

7. Despite having only seven neck (cervical) vertebrae, these vertebrae are elongated to support the long neck. Thick-walled arteries in the neck have extra valves to counteract gravity when the giraffe raises or lowers its head. When the giraffe lowers its head to the ground, special vessels at the base of the brain regulate the blood pressure.

8. Giraffes move in a distinctive way, where both legs on one side move together. During a gallop, they push off with their hind legs, and the front legs come down almost simultaneously. Interestingly, no two hooves touch the ground simultaneously during a gallop.

Share a fact about giraffes with us?

Books about Giraffes:

1. Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae

2. The Giraffe That Walked to Paris by Nancy Milton

3. The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me by Roald Dahl

4. Abigail by Catherine Rayner

Trade Edition

 Now Available

Come on over and check out how Joey Saves The Day; the Joey way. They are very nice books and well made and the story is super cute. Don't miss out. This is the first book in the series of JOEY SAVES THE DAY!

Meet Mimi Jones and Mell Mell

 ❣Author and Illustrator❣

Welcome!! Meet the author and illustrator of JOEY SAVES THE DAY! AT DAYCARE.

Mimi

Meet Mimi, the author of JOEY SAVES THE DAY! AT DAYCARE. Mimi is married and the mother of 4 children and she has 1 grandchild. Her and her guitar playing husband live on the East Coast with their two youngest children. Mimi loves to write children's books and poetry. She one day hopes to have a whole series of JOEY SAVES THE DAY! books.

Mell Mell

Meet Mell Mell, the illustrator of JOEY SAVES THE DAY! AT DAYCARE. Mell Mell is a homeschool student who loves to draw. When she isn't busy drawing, writing, or homeschooling you can find her reading her favorite books. 

Good afternoon

 💙Wishes💙

Joey wants to wish you all a very happy day! 

Joey also wants to know if you like to color or draw? Joey loves to color with crayons on paper.

Let your kids scribble outside the lines if they want to! Scribbling is fun and very enjoyable. See what artwork they can create on their own by scribbling! Don't forget to tell them what a wonderful job they did. 

Facts about Sunflowers

 🎕SUNFLOWER FACTS🎕

Who is ready to learn some facts about sunflowers?

It is such a beautiful day!! So many things to see and do. Have you ever seen a field full of sunflowers? It is such a beautiful sight. Maybe this weekend you could take a trip to the sunflower field with your caretaker/parents. Did you know that sunflowers need at least eight hours of sun a day?

What is your favorite type of flower?

Facts about Sunflowers:

1. Helianthus is the scientific name for sunflowers. There are over 60 species of flowering plants in the daisy family and sunflowers are one of those sixty.

2. Sunflowers are mostly native to North and South America.

3. Sunflowers always face the east in the morning waiting for the sun to start shining and throughout the day the sunflower is able to move towards the sun. When the sun is setting in the west the sunflowers have made a 180 degree turn towards the west. During the nighttime hours the sunflower turns back towards the east so when the sun rises it will get all the warm sunshine and the pattern continues east to west until the sunflower ages and is not able to move anymore.

4. The most common color of sunflowers is yellow, but they can come in other colors such as red, white, and orange.

5. The tallest sunflower ever grown reached 30 feet and 1 inch tall. It was grown by Hans-Peter Schiffer who resides in Germany. The type of sunflower seed he used is called the Kong Sunflower. Most average sunflowers grow from 6 feet to 10 feet tall.

6. At the end of sunflower season, the sunflowers are harvested, and the seeds are dried out. Once the seeds have been dried out people can eat them. Sunflower seeds are sold in many stores around the world. 

7. Sunflowers can be either annuals or perennials depending on what species the sunflower is. Annuals only grow once, and perennials can come back the following year. 

8. The wild sunflower is the official state flower for Kansas.

9. Bees love sunflowers. Bees carry pollen from one sunflower to another. Pollination is what helps produce the seeds in the sunflower. There are two types of pollination: cross-pollination and self-pollination. Cross-pollination is what the bees do when visiting each sunflower and self-pollination is done by the sunflower itself. 

Share a fact about sunflowers with us.

Books about Sunflowers:

1. Little Sunflower by IglooBooks

2. The Sunflower Story by Edith Heiskell

3. Sunflower's Summer Day by Dianne Silve

4. The Sunflower Parable by Liz Curtis Higgs

 

Its here!! JOEY SAVES THE DAY! AT DAYCARE

BOOK ARRIVAL

Good afternoon, friends!! I've been very excited for my books to get here. It wasn't supposed to be here until July 23. Anyway, I got my copies of my book today!! YAY!! They are beautiful and very well done. I got a softback and a hardback!! I'm really happy with how they turned out. Melly and I worked very hard on this book. I can't believe I have a published book.

Book available in apple book store

 Hi guys!! Joey here!

If you'd like to purchase my book, it is now available in the apple bookstore. I hope you like my first adventure on how I save the day; the Joey way! 

It is going to be a series book about Joey saving the day, the Joey way! He will go on many different adventures saving the day at different places. So, for now I hope you enjoy the first book in the series. Look out for the 2nd one in the near future. Have a blessed day!

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Joey Saves The Day At Daycare

 

JOEY SAVES THE DAY! AT DAYCARE

My daughter and I have been working on a children's book and we have finally completed it. It has been copyrighted and is now ready for you to read. Please check it out and let us know what you think. 

I wrote the book, and my daughter illustrated it. She did a fabulous job of illustrating it. She is only 14 years old. Go ahead and see for yourself how awesome her drawings are. 

I am a married stay at home mother of four. Two of my children are grown and have already left the nest. I homeschool my youngest two children. I love teaching, learning, drawing, and writing. Writing has always been a passion of mine. I love writing short stories, poems, and children's books.

My grandson Joey and my youngest son Mars are two of my biggest inspirations for writing books. I decided to name the main character in my book after my grandson.

Meet Joey McAllister

JOEY IS HERE!

Joey is the main character in my book, and he loves to help out when and where he can. Joey is a good kindhearted boy who loves to make people smile. He is silly and always has a big smile on his face. He loves to save the day, the Joey way!

Come follow Joey and see where he saves the day next! You surely don't want to miss this cute little guy on his journey to save the day, the Joey way.

BOOK COMING SOON! 

*****UPDATE*****

There are four books in the JOEY SAVES THE DAY! book series. 

Delilah chases Joey around the playroom.

***UPDATE***

I have made a variety of printables for you. Check them out, they are free:

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I'm Mimi, the author of the JOEY SAVES THE DAY! book series. I love reading, writing, drawing, teaching, and learning. I homeschool my two youngest children. 

 

JOEY SAVES THE DAY! AT DAYCARE

Delilah doesn't want to stay at daycare. So, Joey helps his friend Delilah feel happy by doing silly things to make her laugh at daycare. They have so much fun the day is over in a flash!

JOEY SAVES THE DAY! AT MEMAW’S

Joey helps his Memaw find something she is missing and its right there in plain sight. Some of us have done this before! Join Joey in this funny and cute quest to find his Memaw's eyeglasses.

JOEY SAVES THE DAY! THE MISSING TEDDY BEAR

Joey helps his sister find her missing teddy bear. They look everywhere. I bet you can't guess where Joey and Jinger find the missing teddy bear?

JOEY SAVES THE DAY! LOST AT THE ZOO

Joey 's father gets lost while they are visiting the seven continents at the zoo. Come on this adorable adventure with Joey and his family as they visit each of the seven continents at the zoo!

Santa's Rainbow Reindeer

Join Harry and Holly Jingles as they introduce us to Santa's Rainbow Reindeer. Learn about them one by one. The Rainbow Reindeer help your children get ready for bed so Santa can bring them gifts when they are all tucked in their bed and sound asleep. This book is interactive.