Happy Fall and October everyone!
We have big news at, Books by Rose
I’ve just released my eleventh book! “Stella and the Four Seasons.” Woo hoo!
I hope you’ll enjoy celebrating this time with me and we’ll talk more about the “behind the scenes” of this book, too.
Oh, and don’t forget to check out my author friends posts about fall at the end of this post. You’ll enjoy reading what they have in store for this season.
The Contest I Had For My Title Reveal.
Thanks to all my fans for showing up on my Facebook page to guess the letters and words for my title reveal. Here it is!
Fans had a fun time guessing each day. I wasn’t sure how long it would take, so authors, if you decide to do this, take it one day at a time. One wonderful thing about this? Everyone will remember the title of your book. I love that part.
Now For The Cover….
“Stella and the Four Seasons” is an Early Reader written in the form of acrostic poems, (we will get to more on that in a moment) for ages Preschool through 1st grade. Younger children will enjoy the bright, colorful images on the pages, too.
This 9×6, 32 page book is perfect for young readers to enjoy the four seasons. Stella tells what she loves the most about each one. Here’s something else that she offers! A search and find! How fun is that?
Acrostic Poems
As I stated earlier, each page on the left hand side will show an acrostic poem. On the right page, readers will search for the items or phrases listed.
What is an acrostic poem? Here’s how I explained it to readers on the first few pages.
Here’s an example of the first two pages.
Why Was This Book Hard To Write?
This book has been something I’ve wanted to write for a long time. When I went to create these, acrostic poems, I had to find words that began with each letter. That was not always easy. We’ll, most words were easy for an adult, but not so much for a young reader to understand. So, this book turned into a learning book, as well.
Readers Will Learn About The Names Of New…
...and so much more!
In The Back Of The Book
If you and your family love to explore nature together, you will love the added activity in the back of the book.
Where To Find This Book?
Right now, it’s listed for paperback and kindle on Amazon. It will take awhile for expanding distribution channels to pick it up and I’m hoping for that to happen very soon. Keep watching.
Amazon’s listings here:
The paperback book is at a reduced price for $8.99 for a limited time only. The Kindle is only $2.99. We hope you pick up a copy for your young readers.
If you read this book, please let me know what you think. We’d love to hear from you and your reviews means the world to us. ❤️
Thanks for stopping by today, and as always,
Happy Reading!
Rosie
Now, check out these awesome blog posts!
Julie Gorges – A Fall Self-Care Bucket List to Make the Most Out of Autumn
Cat Michaels – What’s Not to Love? – Six Things to Make You Fall for Fall
James Milson – Happy Autumn, Pumpkin Spice, and Everything Nice about Fall!
Sandra Bennett – Spring Into The Season
Rebecca Lyndsey – Fall Favorites
Julie Schooler – 3 Harmful Habits to Cast Aside in the New Season
Auden Johnson – What’s on Your Fall Bucket List?
Congratulations, Rosie, on Book 11. What a wonderful concept with BIG and little activities. I certainly learned something new! Looking forward to picking up a copy for my KU library. Best wishes for much success!
Hi Toby, thank you so much for stopping by, reading and leaving your comment. I appreciate that so much along with all your kind words.
I learned a lot of new things through my research with this book. It’s makes me want to look everything up now when I see something I haven’t learned about before. I saw a beautiful feather plant today and wondered all about it. I hope young readers will feel inspired to look up the items when they find new things, too.
Thank you for your support, always.
You took on a challenge, Rosie, and it’s so inspirational. Challenging young readers via such an engaging approach will not only improve their literacy standards but will also encourage their love of reading at an early stage.
CONGRATULATIONS 📖⭐️
Eiry, thank you for stopping by to read my blog. I’m so glad you liked it. I’ll tell you again what I had talked about on my Facebook page.
I’ve always felt like kids like challenges and writing Stella’s book this way made me think of a lot of things.
#1 – When they get to the point of learning different styles of poems, they will already have this one mastered.
#2 – They may not have heard of the different things in this book before, but they will now.
#3 – The interaction of finding the items will not only reinforce the word, but teaches the image along with it.
#4 – The nature activity in the back of the book is hands on learning and they also get the time with their parents outdoors. ❤
I appreciate your kind words always, Eiry. Thanks again.
Yay, congrats on book eleven!
Thank you so very much, Auden! 🙂
Hi Rosie, congratulations on the publication of this fabulous new book. I didn’t realise it was your 11th! Amazing! I do know however, how hard you worked on it, and you should be proud, it is a very clever concept to engage young readers. Well done. xx
Hi Sandra, yes, sometimes I can’t believe this is my 11th one, too. I have to stop and think, ha!
Thank you for your kind words on my new book. Yes, it was a tricky one for sure. I was determined to make it work, somehow, some way.
I appreciate your advice on it when making those tough decisions. Your support has been amazing.
Thanks again and I hope you are enjoying your events and book journey. I love watching all that YOU do. 🙂