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Lisa's First Book "In All of Your Days Have You Seen the Ways an Animal Plays an Instrument?"
Lisa's First Book "In All of Your Days Have You Seen the Ways an Animal Plays an Instrument?"
While traveling in the beautiful country of Romania, Lisa was intrigued by what looked like "eyes" in the rooftops of some of the buildings in the city of Sibiu. That was the inspiration for this story. It will also be published in Romanian and English and will be her fist bilingual book.
Book Synopsis:
You've heard that the eyes are the
While traveling in the beautiful country of Romania, Lisa was intrigued by what looked like "eyes" in the rooftops of some of the buildings in the city of Sibiu. That was the inspiration for this story. It will also be published in Romanian and English and will be her fist bilingual book.
Book Synopsis:
You've heard that the eyes are the window to the soul...
"But one little house
was not like the rest.
It really was not
always feeling its best."
While all the other houses on the street have eyes shining bright and happy, one little house has been looking so sad.
Will a new coat of paint help?
What will help this sad house find joy again?
If you loved "The Little House" by Caldecott Award winner Virginia Lee Burton, you will love this sweet story about a sad house that wants to find joy again.
Lisa's First Book "In All of Your Days Have You Seen the Ways an Animal Plays an Instrument?"
Lisa's First Book "In All of Your Days Have You Seen the Ways an Animal Plays an Instrument?"
Lisa's First Book "In All of Your Days Have You Seen the Ways an Animal Plays an Instrument?"
Book synopsis:
Imagine animals playing instruments, described in a very rhythmic fashion. This fun-to-read book will help you learn about some animals or instruments you may have never heard of. The rhymes roll off your tongue as the rhythm of the melodic words tickle your ears. So, In All of Your Days Have You Seen the Ways an Animal Pl
Book synopsis:
Imagine animals playing instruments, described in a very rhythmic fashion. This fun-to-read book will help you learn about some animals or instruments you may have never heard of. The rhymes roll off your tongue as the rhythm of the melodic words tickle your ears. So, In All of Your Days Have You Seen the Ways an Animal Plays an Instrument? You will see many different animals in this book as you look for the hidden symbol on each two page spread. Enjoy the colorful art and pretend you can hear what songs the animals are playing.
-Teaches children about familiar and unfamiliar instruments.
-Teaches children about new and unusual animals as well as familiar ones.
-Builds vocabulary.
-Is an interactive book. Search for the hidden symbol on each two-page spread.
The Second Book in the "In All of Your Days" Series Out Now!
Lisa's First Book "In All of Your Days Have You Seen the Ways an Animal Plays an Instrument?"
The Second Book in the "In All of Your Days" Series Out Now!
Book Synopsis:
Who doesn't love a good game?
These animals certainly enjoy playing games like Hot Potato, Mother May I, Tiddlywinks, Jacks, and more. Don't recognize any of these games? Ask your parents about playing them.
Here's one you're sure to know:
"Did you see the seagull,
While on your phone call?
His wings, they went splat,
Off the w
Book Synopsis:
Who doesn't love a good game?
These animals certainly enjoy playing games like Hot Potato, Mother May I, Tiddlywinks, Jacks, and more. Don't recognize any of these games? Ask your parents about playing them.
Here's one you're sure to know:
"Did you see the seagull,
While on your phone call?
His wings, they went splat,
Off the wall in Dodgeball."
Enjoy reading this rhythmically rhyming book filled with various animals at play, the second in the series, the first being "In All of Your Days Have You Seen the Ways an Animal Plays an Instrument?" Just like the first book, this one also has an interactive element.
-Encourages multi-generational bonding.
-Inspires non-digital game play.
-Is an interactive book. Search for the hidden symbol on each two-page spread.
The Final "In All of Your Days" Book is Out!
Gertrude the Cow Gets in Trouble Somehow (first in the series)
The Second Book in the "In All of Your Days" Series Out Now!
Book Synopsis:
Our imagination is a key to unlocking the doors of possibility. Where would we be without its wondrous touch?
When these animals find ways to turn everyday objects into playthings in this rhythmically rhyming book, their imagination is limitless!
This is the third book in the “In All of Your Days” series and includes a fun, i
Book Synopsis:
Our imagination is a key to unlocking the doors of possibility. Where would we be without its wondrous touch?
When these animals find ways to turn everyday objects into playthings in this rhythmically rhyming book, their imagination is limitless!
This is the third book in the “In All of Your Days” series and includes a fun, interactive element. Find more information at ReadingRhythmsAndRhymes.com.
In a similar vein to King Jack and the Dragon, by Peter Bently, with its lilting rhymes and children who take ordinary objects and use their imagination to create some fantasy, “In All of Your Days Have You Seen the Ways an Animal Plays Pretend?” helps children realize that they don’t need a cell phone or video games to keep themselves entertained. A colander and spoon can take them to the moon!
-Helps children develop their imagination through pretend play.
-Open children’s eyes to the possibilities of play with items laying around their house.
-Rhyming words help with pre-reading skills through prediction.
-Helps parents to remember what it was like to play with everyday objects.
-Exposes children to animals that they may not have heard of.
-Expands vocabulary.
This book was endorsed by an audiologist! Check it out!
Gertrude the Cow Gets in Trouble Somehow (first in the series)
Gertrude the Cow Gets in Trouble Somehow (first in the series)
Book Synopsis:
Can you remember when you were a kid, feeling scared because there was a noise you couldn't identify in the house?
Connor hears noises that make him think of certain things. For example, he hears a buzzing sound and thinks it's bees. Bees in the house? No way!
Play a guessing game with your child while reading this delightf
Book Synopsis:
Can you remember when you were a kid, feeling scared because there was a noise you couldn't identify in the house?
Connor hears noises that make him think of certain things. For example, he hears a buzzing sound and thinks it's bees. Bees in the house? No way!
Play a guessing game with your child while reading this delightful rhyming book, and see if you can identify the sound before Connor figures it out.
This interactive book will help young children discover that not all sounds are scary, and will encourage their developing imaginations.
-Teaches about sound identification.
-Can help with sound desensitization.
-Interactive book.
-Encourages children to explore their imagination.
-Helps children to not be scared of strange noises.
Gertrude the Cow Gets in Trouble Somehow (first in the series)
Gertrude the Cow Gets in Trouble Somehow (first in the series)
Gertrude the Cow Gets in Trouble Somehow (first in the series)
Book Synopsis:
Little Gertrude doesn't always understand what the adults are saying but she knows for certain she doesn't want to get this thing called "Bang's Disease." Find out what Gertrude and her friends do to protect themselves in this darling book about a little girl who lets fear take over. Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
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Book Synopsis:
Little Gertrude doesn't always understand what the adults are saying but she knows for certain she doesn't want to get this thing called "Bang's Disease." Find out what Gertrude and her friends do to protect themselves in this darling book about a little girl who lets fear take over. Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
Keep coming back to see what Gertrude is up to next!
-Social-emotional tool for teaching active listening.
-Teaches children about consequences for disobeying.
-Teaches children not to panic, but seek adult advice.
Gertrude the Cow Can Alliterate Now (second in the series)
Gertrude the Cow and the friendship vow (third in the series)
Gertrude the Cow and the friendship vow (third in the series)
Book Synopsis:
“Lisa Baker’s loveable alliterative literature provides a warm welcome to the world of wordplay. Enjoy reading about Gertrude’s globetrotting game, during which the friends find fun in coining collective terms. This book carries on the centuries-old tradition of giving groups such glorious names as “a flamboyance of flamingo
Book Synopsis:
“Lisa Baker’s loveable alliterative literature provides a warm welcome to the world of wordplay. Enjoy reading about Gertrude’s globetrotting game, during which the friends find fun in coining collective terms. This book carries on the centuries-old tradition of giving groups such glorious names as “a flamboyance of flamingos” or "a bike of bees.” With the perfect pictures to illustrate the imaginings of the trio of tykes, the following is to be read and reveled in by children and adults alike.” -Rob Watts
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Gertrude the Cow and the friendship vow (third in the series)
Gertrude the Cow and the friendship vow (third in the series)
Gertrude the Cow and the friendship vow (third in the series)
Book Synopsis:
When a special visitor comes to Gertrude's school to learn about America, why do Gertrude and her friends have to enact their friendship vow?
Find out what Gertrude and her friends do to help their new classmate feel welcome.
This heartwarming tale of friendship helps teach children about compassion and inclusivity with a
Book Synopsis:
When a special visitor comes to Gertrude's school to learn about America, why do Gertrude and her friends have to enact their friendship vow?
Find out what Gertrude and her friends do to help their new classmate feel welcome.
This heartwarming tale of friendship helps teach children about compassion and inclusivity with a little bit of geography at an age-appropriate level. Perfect to kick off learning about another country, this sweet story will help guide discussions about what qualities a friend should have. With vocabulary-boosting words for your child to learn (don't worry, there's a little dictionary in the back for easier discussion), this is the perfect book for the home or classroom.
Award-winning Author!
Gertrude the Cow and the friendship vow (third in the series)
Award-winning Author!
Lisa's first book won an award in 2021 for first place in the music and arts category in the Purple Dragonfly Awards.
In 2023, "In All of Your Days Have You Seen the Ways an Animal Plays an Instrument?" as well as "Gertrude the Cow Gets in Trouble Somehow" made the Longlist (round two in a three-round process) in the picture book category
Lisa's first book won an award in 2021 for first place in the music and arts category in the Purple Dragonfly Awards.
In 2023, "In All of Your Days Have You Seen the Ways an Animal Plays an Instrument?" as well as "Gertrude the Cow Gets in Trouble Somehow" made the Longlist (round two in a three-round process) in the picture book category and the poetry category.
In 2023, "In All of Your Days Have You Seen the Ways an Animal Plays an Instrument?" was a finalist in the In International Book Awards in the Children's Novelty and Gift Book Category.
In the Fall of 2023 "In All of Your Days Have You Seen the Ways an Animal Plays an Instrument?" was a winner in the Legacy category for children's books, and "Gertrude the Cow Gets in Trouble Somehow" was a finalist in the same category.
Author Visits
Lisa has just been traveling the world for two years with her husband. When you book her as a speaker your students can not only hear about her books, but her travels as well. Email to book her for an event.
Lisa's new book coming out in time for gift giving season!
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