Melissa Pilgrim
Writer, Editor
Published by Indigo River Publishing
Book Details
Genre: Historical Fiction
Reading Level: For ages 9 - 14
Length: Novella (67 pages)
Language: English
Book Cover Art Drawn By: Ira V. Gates
Cost: $6.99 (Paperback)
Visit Each Book's Website for FREE PDFs:
Published Books by Melissa Pilgrim:
About Animal Motions:
Follow Eric as he stretches and moves his body by mimicking 17 different kinds of animals.
Travel with him to the jungle, the forest, the ocean, the desert—and don't forget to keep your body moving!
This children’s picture book was inspired from Melissa’s theater classes with young children. It was written to help kids learn how to be “creatively fit” by doing 2 things at once:
* Shows children how to move and stretch their body in a variety of animal-like poses to help them develop healthy lifestyle habits, stay active, and be more confident with how their body moves overall.
* Teaches children how they can be creative and use their imagination as they pretend to be 17 different kinds of animals living in various habitats.
Note: Melissa has also edited over 12 published books in both fiction and nonfiction for clients from N.Y.C. to L.A.
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Editorial Reviews of Animal Motions…
Favorite for the Classroom!
"All the world's a stage and our youngest children can be players right in their own homes through the imagination and experienced hand of Melissa Pilgrim… Clearly she loves to work with children both to get their bodies moving and to get their imaginations charged. The book guides you from one animal to the next and the directions for how to move are simple and well-illustrated. The illustrations lend themselves to caricature which lights each page with a touch of humor and fun along with the bright colors and energy. The author offers lesson plans for preschoolers and for kindergarteners. This would be a favorite for the classroom."
—Barb Langridge, A Book and a Hug.com
This is a Fun Children's Book! Gives Kids a More Exciting Way to Stretch and Move...
“The illustrations are bright, colorful, and captivating. They really bring the story to life. I love the concept of this book. I love that it can get kids moving and they don't even realize it! They just think they're mimicking the animals. My six-year-old laughed and loved this book. I also love that the website has lesson plans, and that there is an app that goes along with the story. I would definitely recommend this book for families with toddlers to first graders. It would also be great in preschool, kindergarten, and first grade classes, along with younger dance and gymnastics classes.”
—Monica, The-Readathon.Blogspot.com
Awakens the Imaginations of Young Children!
“Not all books should be read sitting down… beautifully illustrated. Parents and teachers will appreciate this book for its ability to teach their children to be ‘creatively fit.’ Pilgrim wanted to awaken the imaginations of young children, which she does very well as she suggests that they ‘soar like an eagle’ or ‘swing... like a monkey.’ And those same children will continue to use their imagination as they request that this book be read to them again and again.”
—Emily Castilla, Reading Matters Blog (Great Reading for Your Children)
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About Sergeant Stubby In The Great War:
When a little stray puppy befriends a soldier training to go to war in 1917, he starts out on an amazing journey as the private teaches him all he needs to know to become a U.S. Army soldier too. After sneaking him on board a ship heading to Europe, the two best friends fight side-by-side in what soon becomes the biggest war the world has ever seen!
The little dog, affectionately named “Stubby” because of his stout tail, learns to bravely confront all the brand new warfare devices he encounters including tanks, machine guns, planes, and mustard gas as he proudly serves his country in the First World War and becomes a true American war hero.
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Click Here to see Melissa's Produced & Published Plays, Including:
Our Holiday Show!
A One Act Play & Holiday Concert Combined
Teachers, Librarians, Homeschoolers, Parents, & Child Caregivers:
This well-researched, historical fiction novella makes learning about history engaging and fun! It's perfect for the classroom or any literary group setting.
A FREE Lesson Plan & Glossary are Available to Download at SergeantStubbyBook.com.
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(Photo of the real Stubby from Wikimedia Commons)
Doing Author Visits is one of my favorite things about being a writer!
I love interacting with readers both young and old(er) of my books.
To Book a Virtual Zoom Guest Author Appearance for Your School, Homeschool Group, Library, or Literary Event Contact Melissa!
Author Fee: $75.oo for 30 Minutes. (Can book up to 2 hours per session.)
Recent Guest Author Accolades:
* N.H. Family Resource Center's Virtual Children's Authors Tea Summer Reading Program
* Lakeway Elementary School's Annual Family Literacy Night
* N.H. Children's Authors Tea Recipient
Teachers, Librarians, Homeschoolers, Parents, & Child Caregivers! At AnimalMotions.com Get:
* 6 FREE Lesson Plans for both Preschool & Kindergarten in 3 Different Categories! (As PDF Downloads.)
* FREE Animal Motions Mini-Poster to Print Out & Color! (As a PDF Download.)
Published by Birch Owl Press
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Based on true events that happened during World War I!
Book Trailer Coming Soon...
What People Are Saying About Sergeant Stubby In the Great War...
(5 Stars!) Excellent Story about a Very Special and Brave War Dog
I purchased Sergeant Stubby In The Great War as a Christmas gift for my granddaughter. I, of course, read it first before gifting it and loved how Melissa took us on Stubby’s true life adventures while learning about his bravery and the Great War. I loved Stubby’s handmade coat and would recommend this wonderful story to young children and adults too.
-- Carl Steike (Amazon Customer)
(5 Stars!) I Bought It For My Daughter
It was a wonderful book. My daughter is a teacher and it is a good history book for young children.
-- Amanda (Amazon Customer)
Book Details:
Genre: Children's Picture Book
Written By: Melissa Pilgrim
For Ages: 3 - 6
Length: 32 Pages
Language: English
Features beautiful, hand drawn, full page watercolor illustrations by Ira V. Gates.
Cost: $12.95 (Paperback)
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Book Trailer Coming Soon...
This fun, interactive story shows how using your imagination can help make moving your body even more fun as you move like 17 different animals!
