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by Mary Loanga Balamba (Author)
Age Range:
Toddlers to tweens (2 to 12 years)
Summary:
Dear Mum, Dad, Caregiver,
Every night you read me a story. Tonight, I will tell you my very own story. Using four pictures I've colored and a little imagination, I'll take you to my world of make-believe. During the day, I'll add my own pictures to the book, and the following night I'll add a new plot, twist, or ending to my story. If I can, I'll write the story in words on the lines on the next page. If I need help with my writing, please, let's do it together. My first stories Written by me Just for you
"Literacy can give our children that most important of things: the ability to grow into adults and have the whole world available to them. The child who can speak well, can write well and can read well is the child who can step out into the world with the skills to be successful and happy." - Charlie Carroll, writer, musician, teacher
Detailed Description:
Story Time By Me is a D.I.Y story creation kit for toddlers, tweens, and anyone with a fun sense of imagination. This book gives your child the opportunity to practice story-telling and writing skills. The pictures give them support, but the absence of words encourages them to draw upon their inner confidence to communicate their thoughts spontaneously and coherently.
Features:
Children will- Color pictures to bring the story alive-encourages organic creativity and cognitive independence;
- Tell a story based on four pictures-develops the ability to be precise while having the flexibility to create original content, practices eloquence;
- Write a story or write it with an adult-trains fine motor skills and allows them to take their thoughts from concept to product;
- Have a chance to add a picture of their choice to the story-develops verbal coherence, sequence skills, and critical thinking;
- Have fun with various, familiar pictures.
This book gives your child the opportunity to practice speaking well, writing well, and reading well. It is a fun, original, and educational challenge of creative story-telling and writing. Let's take advantage of key moments in child literacy development and let them have fun as they learn
Reviews:"Tell a child a story and they'll dream about it. Let a child tell you a story and they'll inspire others to dream." Prof. Sampson Owusu, Father
"Every child's mind is filled with great, unpublished ideas, adventures and tales. Story Time By Me is a brilliant concept." MOCCA Mums Magazine
"A change to the bed time routine for parents and a fun, educational activity for kids - everybody wins " Afua, Mother
Other Published Titles - My Book of Awesomeness
Coming Soon - MiiNii Bedtime Stories for Children
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Author Biography
There is no greater joy for Mary than watching her children play or tell stories from their world of make-believe. Engaging her children with these activities and seeing how quickly their language and cognitive skills developed inspired her to write and publish Story Time By Me! -a DIY story creation kit for children. When Mary took time away from the corporate world, she decided to focus on her passion-inspiring young minds. This began with her first publication, My Book of Awesomeness, a success amongst toddlers and tweens. As a teacher, mentor, owner and editor of a parenting magazine, and founder of a charity and kids brand (MiiNii), this polyglot and law graduate eloquently connects with young minds to inspire confidence and encourage creativity and excellence. When Mary isn't writing, you can find her on the school run or in the park with her son and daughter.
