About the Book
NATIONAL READING MONTH: A DOZEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS VISITED...OVER 3,000 KIDS ATTENDED.
Illustrated by a 4th Grader and Edited by a 5th Grader to help kids!
The Adventures of Elvis the Pug is a children's inspirational and educational series - with chapters and illustrations - for the ages of 7-to-11 (Grades 2-5). It's about a beautiful Pug puppy who learns about science, math, geography, animals, history, etc. while reinforcing FAMILY VALUES and the meaning of making the RIGHT friends.
The series follows the education foundation - laid by Dr, Seuss, Walt Disney, and Sesame Street - where kids can learn more about various schools subjects and family values, through other kids and characters. That's why these books are illustrated by a 4th Grader and edited by a 5th Grader, along with Elvis the Pug as the inspirational character to learn.
VOLUME II: Bullies are Bad...KIDS R. KOOL!
Kids are often bullied because they're perceived to be different. Not only about color, race, religion, etc., but by differences, like: ADHD, Anxiety, Asperger, Autism, Depression, Downs, Dyslexia, Stuttering, etc. These "differences" profoundly affect so many of our children. But, their classmates don't realize there is no "normal" and, hence, bully them anyway.
160,000 kids, in America, miss school every day because of bullying
75% of school shootings are due to bullying and
56% of kids witnessed bullying. But, by age 14, they live with it.
LET'S STOP BULLYING...NOW!
With this wonderful sequel to The Adventures of Elvis the Pug - Volume I - Lost in Canada; our children will be confronted with the terrible effects of bullying, while being educated in all kinds of core subjects - math, ecosystem, science, geography, history, grammar, etc. - and quickly realize that there is no "normal". They learn, through Elvis, to respect others and to treat everyone equally!
Elvis the Pug makes it all possible in an action-packed and entertaining story.
Elvis the Pug is certainly a MUST READ for every Elementary Student.
For Volume I - Lost in Canada - Elvis visited over 3,000 kids (in over a dozen Michigan Elementary Schools) for March 2016 National Reading Month.
For Volume II - Bullies are Bad...KIDS R KOOL! - will certainly to surpass that to become a MUST READ for every elementary student.
Review :
Grady Harp, Hall of Fame Amazon Reviewe: This is an excellent book on every level and an inspiration to adults to share the joys of reading ad communicating and creating with youngsters. Hopefully this is the beginning of many such fine books. Maggie Knapp: Texas Librarian & Teacher at Trinity Lutheran:: This book is a fast read, with an occasionally overtly Christian tone, that would work well for home schoolers, or parents who like their child's reading to have a purpose (along with being fun.) Elizabeth Netschke: Principal, Lakeshore Schools: What great fun to read the antics of Elvis the Pug. T The students were thrilled to meet Elvis. iMOM: My daughter LOVES pugs! I was happy to read about this in a local newspaper. Diane: An nice adventure that with learning all around that will certainly captivate your kids attention.And the pug is wonderful technique to help them enjoy reading. Howard: My grandkids have a new favorite dog...Elvis. I like how the author educates through the eyes of this Pug puppy and reinforces family values. Amazon Customer: Very cute book, with lots of educational tidbits about geography, animals, math, and more! The story progresses quickly and should keep children entertained and interested. Retired Teacher: As a retired school administrator and former teacher, I can safely say this is simply a terrific book.. It's so hard, nowadays, to get kids to read. However, this author has found an excellent way to encourage children not only to read, but to learn math, science, geography, zoology, etc. And its all done through the adventures of a Pug Puppy! PRESS ARTICLES: New book combines learning with high-action storytelling By Jeri Packer, Staff Writer (Blue Water Voice: Voicenews.com) The story takes place in the Blue Water Area. Elvis the Pug is from St. Clair. and an outdoor classroom, learning math, science and geography, the metric system and moral values. By Kristyen E. Demske and Eric Czarnik (CandGnews.com). Excellent!.The book also contains illustrations by Elles' niece, Danica Smith.( a St. Clair Shores 9-year-old), who aid she started drawing animals, dragons and dinosaurs when she was just 6 years old.
