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Let's Be Friends ! 

How to make friends and keep them 

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Book Description 

Welcome  Book two of the Sea Star adventure Series from author /artist Karen Quigley. Join Sea Star on this whimsical adventure of learning about making and keeping friends using the virtues of kindness, sharing respect, and joy. Colorful art and lighthearted rhyming verse deliver lasting smiles and heartfelt words to share with your little reader . 

Making and keeping friendships is an important skill for all ages. Learning friendship skills as a child helps develop self confidence and growing social skills. This charming book explains the concepts of friendship virtues through humorous  illustrations and playful  verse .   
Let's be Friends !  How to make friends and keep them  is a funny and captivating kids books that enhances social skills to live from kindness and a joyful heart. 

Friendship Wisdom for Everyone ( ages 4  - 8 ) and all sensible adults who already know the value of friendship ! 
                          
This book includes  FREE  Coloring Pages as an activity to encourage reading ! 
 

5 Pink Ponies
A Naughty Pony Counting Book
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Book Description   

A naughty pony wins the day with clever words and good counting skills. Delightful artwork and funny verse will keep you and your child laughing while counting 5 Pink Ponies. The inviting artwork and repeating verses provide easy and predictable reading for the emerging reader. Children learn though positive repetition of words and numbers. This cheerful little book will encourage your child to joyfully count numbers. This book has a place on your child’s bookshelf on the topic of early math concepts. (ages 2 – 6 )
Dream Big...even if you're small
Learning gratitude through fun and adventure 

Book Description   

Welcome SEA STAR ! This first book is brimming with fun ! A charming little Sea Star seeks out adventure and new friends in far away places only to discover that "home" is the best place to be. The whimsical watercolor illustrations and easy rhyming verse will delight your child and encourage imaginative and creative thinking. This book delivers a message of  confidence and appreciation for the beginner reader. (baby to 5 years )  
 
 Dream Big ...even if you're small
 Award Winning Book - Literary Titan - Five Stars    -
  ~ "adorable book that will educate and entertain children " 
 ~" adult and children can enjoy reading together"
  ~ "It's an all around  feel - good book "
I can do BIG things!
How accepting our differences can build self confidence 
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Book Description   

Oh No ! Sea Star learns that he is not a fish. He is "different". Watch his self confidence grow as he tells you about all the BIG things he can do.  With the help of his friends, Sea Star learns he's a super - duper, amazing,  one of a kind star ! This book delivers a message of encouragement through the use of positive words and actions. The cheerful original artwork helps the reader understand emotion and the joy of positive friendships. This book has a place on your child's bookshelf on the topic of self confidence and self esteem. (ages 4-8)

What our Readers are saying

A sweet, light hearted children's book 

"I loved everything about this book, from the story to the artwork!!"
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rachscan1235
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Awesome Book

"What a great book, the story and illustrations are fantastic... I purchased the book for my great nieces, they love it. They are only 3 & 4 years old so they especially love the sea creatures. Thanks to the Author... very talented."
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Patsy Burton
★★★★★

Entertaining and Fun

“We are very happy to welcome Karen Quigley to our store! Karen is the illustrator and author of Karen Quigley Books. We are so lucky to have such an amazing children's book author local to Nova Scotia!”
 
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“We are very happy to welcome Karen Quigley to our store! Karen is the illustrator and author of Karen Quigley Books. We are so lucky to have such an amazing children's book author local to Nova Scotia!”
 
Hart's of Boylston General Store

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