Gratitude Week

http://gratitudeweek.org/

This caught my attention and since the artist of Seven Hands, Seven Lands lives in the Vancouver area I thought it was a nice post to put out there!!

"When you exercise your freedom to express yourself at the lowest level, you ultimately condemn yourself to live at that level." ...not sure who wrote that but I just saw it and it sure struck a cord!!

We have to think about how it is we approach people. We tell children it is not ok to bully and to stop and talk and communicate but what about when adults don't bother to do so...why is that not ok??

Book Proposal Submissions

Since Roots and Wings Books was featured in the Oakville Beaver recently we have received many wonderful submissions of book proposals. As we mentioned in the Beaver interview we are not at this time in the position to publish the work of others. It is however, a future goal and we will keep all submissions of file for future consideration. Thank you for your submissions and we will be in touch in the future.
Best,
Kim and Lori

Karito Kids

My daughter and I love going on the Karito Kids website. It is fun and interactive and has great lessons for kids of all ages. I like their message that "One small act can begin to change the world" and this tip caught my eye as a fun twist on an old idea....have an "international bake sale: want to help save the world? Make and sell foods from around the world"....you could donate the proceeds to your favorite charity. There are great recipes on each girls page as well.

www.karitokids.com

United Nation's International Literacy Day.

September 8th is the United Nation's International Literacy Day. Celebrate literacy, while teaching about different countries and cultures, with Seven Hands, Seven Lands from Roots and Wings Books!

Roots and Wings in the Oakville Beaver!!

Roots and Wings Books is featured in the Arts section of today's Oakville Beaver!

http://oakvillebeaver.com/arts_and_entertainment/article/277153

New Business!

Kim from Roots and Wings Books has launched a new business! Check it out at http://www.kathyandkimoriginals.com/ and get your eco-friendly aluminum water bottles and stainless steels mugs customized with funky designs, names and more!!

ISLAND CHILD

Heard from the editor of Island Child magazine today and we are excited to hear that they are interested in doing a profile of Seven Hands, Seven Lands in the Fall '09 edition! Check back soon for more details!

Become our Fan!

Become a fan of Roots and Wings Books on facebook today!

"Children are made readers on the laps of their parents."
— Emilie Buchwald

Lazy Long Weekends!

Just loving this August long weekend! We finally have some beautiful days around here...hope the weather is great where ever you are in the world today and that you are waking up to some smiling faces like I did this morning!

We've been told by the people at Savvy Mom that there are less then 48 days left to vote for the Savvy Mom Entrepreneur of the Year award so tell everyone you know to vote, vote, vote!! Thanks!

http://www.momentrepreneuraward.ca/MomBio.aspx?momID=320

"Reading aloud with children is known to be the single most important activity for building the knowledge and skills they will eventually require for learning to read."
— Marilyn Jager Adams

Savvy Mom's!

Hoping everyone out there is enjoying these great summer months! We are cruising through summer soaking up fantastic moments with our kids...lots of fun outdoor play and of course reading all the amazing kids books we can get our hands on (and there are so many!)

As you have hopefully heard Roots and Wings Books is up for the Savvy Mom Entrepreneur of the Year Award. A win would mean the world to our little publishing business so this is a big focus this summer!! Please take a second to cast a vote for ROOTS AND WINGS BOOKS!

With thanks and all our best wishes....

Kim and Lori

http://www.momentrepreneuraward.ca/MomBio.aspx?momID=320

Summer Reading...

Picked up this amazing book in a shop downtown Oakville today...the kids and I will be travelling 'Around the World in 80 Tales' over the rest of the summer!

Kim

The Savvy Mom Entrepreneur of the Year Award!

Roots and Wings Books is in the running for the Savvy Mom Entrepreneur of the Year Award!

Please take a moment to cast your vote for us today!

http://www.momentrepreneuraward.ca/MomBio.aspx?momID=320

Thanks!
Kim and Lori

Entered Yet?

For everyone of us that succeeds, it's because there's somebody there to show you the way out. The light doesn't always necessarily have to be in your family; for me it was teachers and school. Oprah Winfrey


Entered our contest yet?? Nominate a great teacher you know for a fantastic 'end of year' gift set including a beautiful, hardcover copy of Seven Hands, Seven Lands.

Kids Trends Weekly ... Fantastic "Around the World" issue!!

Did you check out Tot Trends Weekly??

Checked out Tot Trends Weekly yet??

Have you checked out the newest issue of Tot Trends Weekly magazine online now?? Seven Hands, Seven Lands is featured in this fantastic "Around the World" issue...a must read for parents and teachers!

Check it out at: http://www.tottrendsweekly.com/share.php