Vietnam Combat Veteran Publishes Imaginative Children's Storybook
Keller, TX (PRWEB) May 12, 2008 -- When Larry Michalove was asked to serve his country as a navigator in Vietnam in 1970, he left behind his wife and four small children. To remain a part of his children's lives, he started to write stories in his letters home about Lisa, David, Stacy, and Karen, his own children. Now after nearly forty years, he has collected and published those stories in his entertaining collection "The Four Little Children--A Likely Story" (ISBN 9780595347995, ABISVC 2007).
When Lisa, David, Stacy, and Karen Michalove meet the magical, kind elf, Ramor, they suddenly find themselves having the adventures of a lifetime. Ramor takes them on many exciting journeys while using his magical powers to ensure the children are always safe and sound. What began as wonderful adventures for the children became lessons to help them grow and learn.
The children's adventures include a story, "Ants Can Be Friends," in which they learn disputes can be resolved without violence or fighting through the use of good communications. A second adventure centers on a mysterious haunted house while in another story, the children encounter green moon people and flee with them while being pursued by Martians. Other episodes include a visit to the North Pole, a farm with talking animals, and flying with a hive of bees.
The magical elf Ramor slows down time so the children can experience their adventures and still be home in time for dinner. Ramor flies the children about on a magic carpet; enables them to breathe under the sea; allows them to fly into outer space without the benefit of space suits; transforms them to the size of ants; and lets them communicate with animals on a farm. The Michalove children become wiser, more knowledgeable, and more understanding about the world around them while creating lifelong memories.
"The Four Little Children--A Likely Story" provides the entertaining adventures children crave while it teaches lessons and values teachers and parents will appreciate. Michalove often visits classrooms to read his stories aloud to elementary school students. The positive responses he received when reading his stories encouraged him to publish "The Four Little Children--A Likely Story."
"I think children enjoy most of all their ability to use their imagination in taking these exciting adventures," said Michalove. He encourages parents and teachers to read aloud and discuss the stories with children.
About the Author
Larry Michalove, a West Point graduate, served in the Vietnam War as a navigator flying combat missions on AC-130 gunships over the Ho Chi Minh trail in Laos. During his combat tour, Michalove was awarded two Distinguished Flying Crosses and nine Air Medals. He and his wife, Sybil, have been married for forty-eight years. He wrote "The Four Little Children--A Likely Story" in thirty-seven letters home during his fourteen months away. His stories have now been published to entertain new generations of children.
"The Four Little Children--A Likely Story" (ISBN 9780595347995,ABISVC, 2007) can be purchased through online bookstores. For more information, visit the publisher's website at www.iUniverse.com. Publicity contact: www.ReaderViews.com. Review copies available upon request.
###
Related Articles:
New Children's Book Illustrates Nature in its Purest Form
Author Karen Dingerson presents a photographic journey of a duckling in "Mergus, a Merganser Duckling's Journey Up a River Called Priest."
Choosing Toddler Toys That Help A Child To Grow
When children are very small the way it learns take several distinct steps. Traditional toys help in the development of actions and will facilitate the learning experience. Babies go through a stage of clasping and pushing toys to see what will happen - around six months onwards - and learn that a ball will roll away etc.
New Children's Series Jalan Sesama Debuts on Trans7: Production Addresses Issues Affecting Preschoolers in Indonesia
From encouraging healthy habits to dealing with the aftermath of a flood, Jalan Sesama tackles serious issues impacting the children of Indonesia. But what makes this new children's series so effective is its ability to marry life lessons with a sense of community, pride and humor. Produced by nonprofit educational organization Sesame Workshop in association with Jakarta-based Creative Indigo Production, Jalan Sesama features some furry friends, along with a few celebrity guests, helping children learn basic cognitive and social skills, while representing the vibrant diversity of the country's vast archipelago. The daily series, 52 half-hour episodes, debuts on Trans7, February 18, 2008.
Affording Hannah Montana Tickets While Teaching Children
First, it is important to understand that inability to afford todays concert ticket prices is not uncommon. The days of paying 5 dollars at the door are gone. Today its all about understanding that supply and demand is driving the price higher on pretty much every form of entertainment.
Grab Your PJs, Teddy Bear and Favorite Blankie and Head On Over to Woodstock: New Children's Book Takes Readers Back to Psychedelic Sixties
Just in time for the 40th anniversary of the Woodstock Music Festival comes I Would Have Gone to Woodstock, a delightful new children's book that will take you back to the psychedelic sixties and the cultural revolution.
Baby Discount Shopping Website, KidsBargains.com Offers Deals on Kids Furniture, Toddler Bedding, Infant Feeding, Baby Bath Products
Online shopping for toddlers and babies has just gotten much easier and less expensive with the grand opening of KidsBargains.com. The site offers deals on hundreds of products and is a one stop place for all infant, toddler and baby needs.
Playing With Food Words: Teaching Mindfulness to Preschoolers
The most powerful way to instill a love for language and an awareness of health in young children is to help them use specific words as cues for mindfulness. Mindfulness is simply paying attention, noticing new things, drawing distinctions, and shifting perspectives.
Single Mother and Toddler Travel Beds
Toddler travel beds are becoming an increasingly popular child sleep aid for parents on the go or for kids who need a little extra comfort in an unfamiliar environment.
New Children's Book Emphasizes Humor and Companionship
Tales of the Ookie Brothers by Michael Silver is a laugh-out-loud children's story about two canines' shenanigans
Choosing A Toddler?s Backpack
If your child has just turned two he or she will probably think that they are completely independent now. A good way to encourage them and to plan some fun in the park is to buy them a backpack.
New Children's Book Teaches the Gospel of Salvation
Dragonfly Ministries proudly announces the release of A Walk With Papa, a hardback, full color, 32-page children's book that shares the story of Jesus and the truth of salvation. The book is a wonderful teaching tool for adults to share with children age 6 and up.
Orange Cupcake, Designers of Hip Baby and Toddler Tees Now Offering Wholesale to Boutiques and Retailers
Independent designers at Orange Cupcake have launched a new line of modern tees for tots just in time for the holidays. Gold is hot for spring and with a splash of yellow on a black tee, "Heavenly Sent" is one of five new fashions that will brighten up little angels with rockin' style.
Concert Tickets To Hannah Montana - Too Hot To Handle!
If you are a parent with a young daughter, chances are you have been trying to get your hands on concert tickets to Hannah Montana. Every generation has its fads and crazes- for some it was the Cabbage Patch Dolls, for others it was the Beatles. Today's teen population is addicted to a girl called Hannah Montana and the young girl who plays her, Miley Cyrus.
Hannah Montana Tickets Available Now at BarrysTickets.com
Hannah Montana/Miley Cyrus tickets are available immediately at 800.348.TIXX (8499) or at BarrysTickets.com. Concertgoers will find the largest secondary market inventory of Hanna Montana tickets at the best prices on the web.
Early Childhood Education Advice - Martial Arts for your Toddler
Practicing the martial arts provides distinct advantages for older children and adults. Did you know that toddler-age children could also greatly benefit from the martial arts as well? Karate and Tae Kwan Do not only provide toddlers with exciting experiences with other children, but these arts also encourage motor skill coordination, concentration, and self-confidence. Add these skills with a touch of ancient Eastern wisdom, and your toddler will be learning life lessons that will serve him well in the years to come. (Note: although the pronouns "him" and "his" are used here, the martial arts are just as effective for girls!)