by Julie Andrews & Emma Walton Hamilton

A New York Times Bestseller!

Do you believe in fairies?

Geraldine does…

And though her family and friends don’t believe her, Gerry knows for certain that she is one.

In fact, she is a
very
fairy
princess!

From morning to night, Gerry does everything that fairy princesses do: she dresses in royal attire and practices her flying skills, and she is always on the lookout for problems to solve. But it isn’t all pink and proper — as every real-life fairy princess knows, dirty fingernails and scabby knees are the price you pay for a perfect day!

From the bestselling mother-daughter team Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton comes a joyful new story about believing in yourself and sharing your unique inner sparkle.

Illustrated by Christine Davenier.

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. May, 2010.

But first – let me ask you a question:

*Have you ever dreamed of writing a children’s book?

*Do you have an idea for a story but don’t know where to start?

*Have you written a book, but don’t know what the next step should be?

*Would you like to join the multi-million dollar children’s book industry, but have no idea how?

Perhaps you know me as the author of many best-selling children’s books written in partnership with my mother, Julie Andrews.

I’m also a writing teacher, Director of the Southampton Children’s Literature Conference, and a freelance editor – as well as being Editorial Director for the Julie Andrews Collection publishing program.

I know first-hand how many aspiring authors dream of breaking in to the children’s book market but are stumped as to how to do so.

I want to help you make your dream of writing children’s books come true!

Introducing…

Just Write for Kids!

A Unique Home-Study Course in Writing Picture Books for Children

Whether you are starting from scratch, have an idea for a book in mind or already have a manuscript in progress, this 8-week course will turn your dream into reality. Each week, you will receive a specific lesson in writing and editing your picture book, with corresponding assignments and worksheets.

In just 8 weeks, you will have a completed manuscript in hand, ready to submit to agents and publishers and all from the comfort of your own home!

Within 8 weeks, you will…

• Learn the fundamental aspects of writing for children, including:
  • How and where to find idea’How to develop characters, map a plot and identify themes
  • How to write engaging narrative, effective dialogue, and successful beginnings, middles and endings
  • How to deal with issues like anthropomorphism, verse vs. prose and word play
  • How to edit your manuscript
• Master the language and understand the standards of today’s children’s book market
• Write a complete, submission-worthy picture-book manuscript,
• Be on your way to submitting your manuscript to agents and and publisher

Learn more at Just Write For Kids.

Joyful reading experiences are among the most important gifts we can give our children – and the children’s book market needs a fresh influx of quality books every year.

Now you can join the rewarding children’s literature business and touch the hearts and minds of the next generation.

Take the first step toward making your dream come true TODAY!

Go to Just Write For Kids!

FREE Guide To Get Kids Reading

This guide was written by Emma Walton Hamilton, bestselling author of numerous books including “Raising Bookworms: Get Your Kids Reading for Pleasure and Empowerment”.

Emma is passionate about helping parents raise children who love to read and her strategies have been proven to work over and over again.

Here’s what you’ll discover inside the FREE Jumpstart Reading Guide…

* WHY is it so important that we raise our kids to be readers?
* Emma’s 25 Reasons To Read Checklist
* 5 Key Strategies to Get Your Kids Reading
* Tips and Resources for Reading with Babies, Toddlers, & Elementary Aged Kids
* Tips and Resources on Reading for the Middle School and Beyond

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by Julie Andrews Edwards & Emma Walton Hamilton

Julie and her daughter, Emma, have hand-selected a wonderful mix of their most cherished poems, songs, and lullabies in this rich and diverse poetry collection. Brought to life with James McMullan’s stunning watercolor paintings, this volume features nearly 150 treasured works, including beloved classics and modern favorites from Robert Frost, Emily Dickinson, Jack Prelutsky, Shel Silverstein, Rodgers & Hammerstein, and more – twenty-one of which are theatrically and playfully read aloud by Andrews and Hamilton on the accompanying CD.

Andrews introduces each of the nine themed sections with intimate stories and family memories, offering readers a glimpse into her world and her personal connection to many of the selections. There are even a number of special poems written by the authors themselves as well as contributions from close family members.

This deluxe anthology is bound to inspire an early love of poetry and song and become a classic for families to grow with and treasure throughout the years.

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (October 1, 2009)

By Julie Andrews Edwards and Emma Walton Hamilton.

Illustrated by James McMullan.

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