A Child's Need for a Beloved Companion

Helen VanEck Holub, now a great-grandmother, has been telling stories for many years. After all, she had to entertain children then grandchildren and now great-grandchildren. She has also been writing them down. She writes on a variety of subjects including murder mysteries, spiritual and any other type of poetry you can imagine. You never really know what to expect when Helen sets her mind to create a story or a poem.

VanEck Holub has two books of poetry that have been published, "Guided by the Spirit" and "Echoes of Love." She is a most talented lady. She has a book published for young children entitled "The Peanut Butter Caper." Oh what a caper that one is! All of the subjects she chooses to write on are done to perfection. Her gift to write seems to be never-ending. Her fans love her penmanship and the wonderful loving character of this amazing woman.

Writing for children seems to bring out qualities in Helen VanEck Holub's work that could compare her writing and story-telling to the classics. Helen has just put into publication another book for the older child. This one is entitled "Beloved Companion."

The book cover and graphic art designs that enhance the story were created by the very talented Helen McManus and her ability shines just as it did in "The Peanut Butter Caper."

This book brings into light the birth of a baby boy, Jaimie Alan Anderson, in the Introduction of the story. As the actual tale begins Jaimie is just under two years old. His parents, Jim, a young lawyer at a large law firm and Rachel, a school teacher, want to go on a vacation for their third anniversary. Both the parents are only children and Rachel has lost her parents at the tender age of sixteen. They would like to leave Jaimie and spend some time together. Who better to ask than Jim's parents Ed and Ellie? It is agreed and a most dramatic and interesting story begins to unfold.

Beloved Companion is a book that older children will enjoy reading as they meet the characters, including two very special dogs. The story has a mystery to the details and everything comes to light at the end of the book.

If you love stories about animals, especially dogs, then this is the book for you or a child you love. The story is literally captivating. Find out, how a boy, who went through some terrible experiences, found out what his real problem was through a loving and caring family and the love of a dog.

Daveda Gruber, owner of Publishing with Passion and Poetry with Passion as well as, author of fifteen books including: "My Blonde World," "Magical Moments," "Bruised but Not Beaten," "Death of a Daughter," "Steelers Cheers," "Red Barn and Other Short Stories," "Cling to the Magic Mere Mortals," "The Blonde Who Found Jesus," "A Blonde View of Life," "Tales of a Tiny Dog," "More Tales of a Tiny Dog," "Castle of Ice," "More Snapshots from my Family Album" and "Snapshots a Blonde View." I am a professional graphic art designer and I produce professional video productions.

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Children's Book Sets Keep The Child's Imagination Open and Vibrant

Reading children's book sets will keep your imagination going on forever; literally I mean books are the gateway to a brand new world. Your imagination can transport you to wherever you want to. As you begin your reading journey, you tend to lose track of where you are, the time and even who you are! Books have the magic to let the reader's mind run away on on a magical journey. Any one can be anyone that you want to be for the moment.

In America it is a sad fact that millions of people suffer with illiteracy; this is simply inexcusable. Right from the beginning of a child's education there is access to a fully stocked library with plenty of kid's educational books, not to mention that even the smallest of towns has a library that is free to the public. "Everything you need to learn you can get in kindergarten". Only in part is this true; every day is a learning adventure! Isn't it just great that no matter what topic you want to learn about you can go and borrow a book out from the library to read?

It is known that before his birth you can begin teaching your baby. Reading to your baby while still in the womb is a great bonding tool, plus, they are beginning to learn, believe it or not. In time this will build up your child's reading comprehension, and their vocabulary can be strengthened. It is also said to make your baby calmer- who doesn't want a calmer child?

Just about every little girl fantasizes about being Cinderella. This is because when we hear or read the story we put ourselves in the story itself. Every little girl has her dream of being a princess and having the happy fairy tale ending. No matter how she interprets the story, you have the ability to make it your own and the imagination to make it come true.

We don't always have the desire to read on a particular night. If you find yourself not wanting to, that is okay because you can go to the library and rent a book on tape; this way your child will not be left without a daily story you can have them listen to it even if they are still in the belly or just a newborn. There are many children's book sets that would make wonderful kids birthday gifts. Books are the most important gift that you can give a child of any age. So much can be learned and let's face it, don't parents adore seeing their imagination come to life? The look on a child's face when reading a book or listening to it is beyond belief.

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Bring Some Diversity Into Your Child's Life

If you're wondering what you can give a child that will make the most positive difference in his or her life, you can begin by giving a gift that will teach them diversity. Matthew Gollub has been writing children's books for years and each one teaches how life is different for each and every one of us. Some of his books have become classics and The Jazz Fly 2, The Jungle Pachanga is destined for that same path.

Matthew Gollub's book comes with its own audio CD that lets your child listen to the story including a variety of sounds such as percussion, piano, bongos and saxophone. The music is irresistible to children ages four and up and you'll delight when you see your child wiggle, jump and dance along with the creative songs.

The story is narrated by Gollub himself and written in English. It is also peppered with Spanish phrases that make the Latin jazz music come to life - along with the little insects featured in the book.

Jazz Fly 2 is the long awaited sequel to The Jazz Fly. In Gollub's newest offering, the fly and his band need a ride to a tropical "pachanga" (dance party), but are very much aware of the dangers lurking just outside.

The fly must find the correct Spanish words to chant for the spider monkey, macaw and sloth before they will help him get to the Pachanga safely. It's a rollicking story that your children will love and want to play or read over and over again.

If your child decides to read the book and leaf through the pages, he or she will delight in the colorful illustrations and clever characters. They'll see new words in Spanish and crazy words such as "Skiddily Bop!" as they read along.

It's somewhat odd to have a sequel to a child's book, but Gollub thought it was called for when he began to receive requests for one. The original Jazz Fly book - which also comes with an audio CD - has been a best seller and many wrote that it was their favorite children's book.

Gollub came up with a way to write the sequel in a way that would expand his young readers' musical horizons and reading abilities. The original Jazz Fly introduced "scat" language and be-bop jazz, so Gollub decided to add some Spanish words and Latin jazz to the new book.

The result, The Jazz Fly 2, The Jungle Pachanga, is a delightful read and a cleverly put together story that kids from 4 to 94 will love. Matthew Gollub is witty and original and keeps on producing a product that rises above the last. The book is a well-deserved winner of the International Book Awards.

Lauren Smith is editor for the Virtual Book Review Network - reviews books by well known bestselling authors and books by soon to be recognized names. For more information, visit: http://virtualbookreviewnetwork.com/. This review covers Jazz Fly 2 by Matthew Gollub.

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