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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?"
Lisa has been a music teacher for 15 years, a theater teacher for longer than that, and has recently rediscovered her love for writing. She is recently semi-retired and traveling around the world, looking for inspiration.
In her blog, Lisa will also share articles on why reading and rhymes are important to early readers, as well as the im
Lisa has been a music teacher for 15 years, a theater teacher for longer than that, and has recently rediscovered her love for writing. She is recently semi-retired and traveling around the world, looking for inspiration.
In her blog, Lisa will also share articles on why reading and rhymes are important to early readers, as well as the importance of music education.
Her books are available on Amazon and all major online retailers. Make sure to sign up for her newsletter to stay up to date on all book releases.
Here is a link to an article in Voyage LA Magazine from 2024
https://shoutoutla.com/meet-lisa-baker-former-music-and-theater-teacher-now-childrens-author/
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
RobWords.com
Youtube.com/@RobWords
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.
Reviews of Lisa's Books
In All of Your Days Have You Seen the Ways an Animal Plays an Instrument?
" If you were a fan of Raffi, particularly his song “Down by the Bay,” then you will love this book. Author Lisa Baker, and illustrator Joy Baik, have teamed up to create a classic story where whimsical illustrations bring the reader through delightful rhyming scenes of animals playing musical instruments. Children of all ages will appreciate In All of Your Days Have you Seen the Ways an Animal Plays an Instrument for the vivid colors and funny juxtapositions of creatures making music while being in, or close to, their natural habitat. This is the perfect book to help introduce kids to unique musical instruments, and perhaps even some interesting animals. After all, when was the last time “while making risotto, did you ever see a buffalo, sipping espresso while playing the zufolo?” A bonus feature is the glossary in the back, and if you are like us, it will help kick-start your own animal/musical adventures as you learn about the animals in the book! This is a truly joyous read—the kind of book that after reading sticks in the mind’s-eye of parents and children for a lifetime.
Gertrude the Cow Gets in Trouble Somehow
"Lisa Baker’s second children’s book, Gertrude the Cow Gets in Trouble Somehow, is a heartwarming tale that takes the reader through a series of unfortunate events befalling Gertrude. We first see that Gertrude loves to play with friends, and “one of their favorite things to do as they gather, is to play hairstylist and pretend to wash their hair and lather.” She soon learns that cows can get a disease that effects their bangs—and of course this sends Gertrude into a tizzy throughout much of the book trying to stay ahead of the effects of this ailment. Illustrator Corinne Grant does a fabulous job of painting heartfelt images that show Gertrude and her friends working through their troubles and eventually overcoming them. There is a good lesson here for kids, especially in this digital age—talk to your parents or trusted adults about issues of concern first before making rash decisions. Gertrude the Cow Gets In Trouble Somehow...a great reminder that sometimes it’s necessary to follow your instincts and break from the herd."
Mom, What's That Sound?
"Mom, What’s That Sound" written by Lisa Baker is a delightful children's book that tackles a unique and important theme -the world of sound perception through the ear of a young boy who is bothered by and scared of the loud noises around his house. This charming story is enhanced by simple, hand-drawn illustrations by Lisa Baker herself,and a rhythmic, rhyming tone that effectively conveys the experience of what loud household appliances might sound like from a child’s perspective. The adventure Lisa Baker takes the reader on as the boy travelsaround hishouse, trying to unravel the mystery behind the loud sounds that surround him is enjoyable. As he explores each room, he encounters a variety of intriguing sounds, all creatively depicted through the mind of a young child who may hear these sounds and fear the source of them. The author's descriptive and rhythmic versesdraw you in for a guessing game of what makes that kind of sound in a house.The rhyming narrative adds a lyrical quality to the book, making it an enjoyable read-aloud experience. What a fantastic creative idea for a book. As a pediatric audiologist and owner of ListenHEAR, who specializes in Auditory Processing Disorders including hyperacusis and Misophonia, books like these are great for discussions about loud noises and sounds, especially those that might cause fear or pain. I would also recommend this book for parents of children with hearing aids or cochlear implants that sometimes have difficulty identifying the source of a sound. Challenge your children to a guessing game as you read along trying to guess what appliance or object in a house makes the sounds,like a dragon breathing fire in a house. When’s the last time you went on an adventure around your house to listen to allthe sounds and noises? I encourage you to make a fun game out of your household noises, too. This is a great book for young children,and I am happy to have it on my shelf to read with my patients. Dr. Rachel Cohen, Au.D., CCC-A, Cert. LSLS AVEd. Audiologist and Listening and Spoken Language Specialis tOwner of ListenHEAR in Estero, FL
In All of Your Days Have You Seen the Ways an Animal Plays a Game?
"I really enjoyed reading this book, from the beginning to the end! Such a great imagination - all the animals playing different games! I especially love the rhyming too!
I think it’s a great way to remind children and parents what group games children can play today instead of screen-base media! Highly recommend it!" -Amazon Customer in Canada
Gertrude the Cow Can Alliterate Now
“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
RobWords.com
Youtube.com/@RobWords
Gertrude the Cow and the friendship Vow
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2024
"This book is a home run on all levels. From a child’s perspective, Author successfully highlights the value of friendship, social inclusion of children who are different, & the realization that they have the power to heal a situation & elevate another child through compassion. Illustrations are vivid & engaging for a child. Another big plus is that the book teaches this great life lesson through charming rhymes. At the end of the book, parent will find questions which assess the story & further stimulate their child’s mind. Last but not least, there are vocabulary words to teach your child.
I highly recommend this book to any parent seeking to engage, stimulate & teach their child life lessons woven throughout a charming, compassionate story.
Very well done. "
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