Juan Castell & Aunt Sofia's Book of Please, Thank You, Welcome
Rhyme, Laugh & Learn Series
by Ian Sadler
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Pub Date Oct 15 2018 | Archive Date Jan 10 2019
Gelos Publication | Gelos Publications
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Description
The next book in Gelos Publications’ Mom’s Choice Award-Winning series…Rhyme, Laugh & Learn.
The earth is soon to have visitors from far away galaxies and everyone her is getting ready to greet them as politely as they possibly can. Each country is working hard to help their people prepare. But time is running out. Will they be able to say Please, Thank You and Welcome in all the earthly languages to the new visitors? How will Juan and his aunt save the day!
The Rhyme, Laugh & Learn Series offers readers a journey of fun and laughter through creative rhyme and vibrant illustrations. The memorable language and whimsical images provide a truly entertaining way to learn, gently absorbing some basic life lessons – be a friend, work hard to succeed, be comfortable with who you are.
A Note From the Publisher
ebook 97809961415798
Advance Praise
Reviews for individual books in this series from Kirkus, Feathered Quill and many mom bloggers
“Ian Sadler’s rich text is brought to life by Adrienne’s vivid illustrations. The story has a natural message about helping others – even when they come from far, far away and don’t look exactly like us. An important lesson for all. This one is a winner.”
Lisa Kay Hauser, national award-winning children’s book author
“In this charming picture book, a timid mouse wins the day by using hard work and determination – a clear subtext of healthy empowerment – in which the author nicely realizes the humorous mishaps and ebullient finale with colorful, fine-lined illustrations. A gentle comic treat with a subtle lesson about building character.” Kirkus Reviews
“…children will giggle every time Nina gets her wish and things go terribly wrong. The illustrations are fun and bright and add the right amount of playfulness to the story. A fun story that teaches children to be happy with what they are instead of wishing to be someone else.”
—Feathered Quill
Marketing Plan
Full national distribution through Midpoint Trade Books
Mom's Choice GOLD for all books in the series
Strong reviews scheduled for October - pub month from mom bloggers and educator blogs.
Reviews in for home schooling magazines in the fall months
Launch signing at Book Expo in NY in May
Launch signing at American Library Association in July
Library campaign through IBPA to children's librarians and elementary school librarians in September/October
Strong endorsements from school teachers, parents, grandparents, librarians
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780996415781 |
| PRICE | $16.95 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Sarah M, Reviewer
Cute story that uses aliens visiting Earth as a pretext for teaching about politeness and manners and how to say thank you in the languages of different cultures. Pleasant illustrations and a geography lesson in the back, very educational.
Lisa H, Reviewer
Nice story not how I thought it was going to be but enjoyed all the same. My son sat with me and I read to him and he enjoyed it also
Sally W, Reviewer
Juan is getting ready for the landing of the aliens with the rest of the world. He is a polite young man who always uses please and thank you. His Aunt Sofia gives him a book Giant Book of Please Thank You Welcome. In it has all the ways to say these things in different languages. He travels through the book to the different countries and learns how to say it in the native language. I found the book very well done and the illustrations very pleasing. It is a good way to start a child on learning another language. This book is partically done in rhyme and will hold a childs interest. I recommend this book for 4+ yr olds.
I received this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
Words, Images, & Worlds (, Reviewer
Clever, lovely in its intent, and eye-catching in its illustrations, this is a book I would gladly share with young readers. I can see it have a variety of places in reading instruction, as well as in character education. A fine, finished product.
Reviewer 487252
A lovely story that uses aliens visiting Earth as a pretext for teaching about basic manners to children in Spanish, French, Hindi, and Mandarin.
Juan, a polite young boy is preparing for Aliens’ visit to earth as everyone else in the world is doing. He is already good at using the words ‘please’, ‘sorry’, and ‘thank you’ but learns from her aunt Sofia that it never hurts to learn to say all those words in different languages. Aunt Sofia asks Juan to help with writing of Giant Book of Please, Thank you, Welcome. Juan takes on the task with sheer enthusiasm and with the help of different individuals and animals from different countries, he travels to each respective country and learn to say words of basic etiquettes in their native language...Full review soon on The Prairies Book Review (upcoming review magazine)
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