.jpg)
Hello everyone! Today I just want to talk about kids books - not just 'cause I've written one that will hopefully see print some day, but also because I've had the great honor of meeting a wonderfully clever and sassy kids' book author while down here in South Carolina this winter.
Peggy Gifford has written a couple of great books based on an impossibly precocious procrastinator (a trait I, myself share and am going to get to work on curing - maybe starting tomorrow) by the name of Moxy Maxwell.
The books - Moxy Maxwell Does Not Love Stuart Little, and Moxy Maxwell Does Not Love Writing Thank You Notes - are hilarious! They are written in a very relaxed voice that you can just "hear." I love the chapters such as: "Wherein Moxy's Mother Says No..." or words to that effect - and the entire chapter is as follows - and I carefully quote:
"No."
The next chapter gets a little more detailed - but I'll leave you in suspense...
The books flow, kids will love them (actually, they already do), and I recommend that if you have kids anywhere from 8 years old and up, they will just fall in love with Moxy. And so will you. Peggy is a brilliant writer, and I'm not just saying that because we're pals.
While there are already a couple of Moxy Maxwell books out there, as I understand it, there are more in the works. Which is a good thing, because they're addictive, kind of like the Harry Potter books.
One of the great things I love about Moxy is her never ending and ever growing list of "Possible Career Paths." Of course I'm a little partial, but I think that Moxie ought to add "Internet Marketing Entrepreneur" to this list! (You knew I'd have to put a plug in for my own passion, didn't you!?)
So, visit Peggy's site - and tell her I said Hello!
3 comments:
I am going to visit Moxy's site to look at her books. They sound fun. Thanks for leaving a comment on my Blog re: Sleep Fairy. Didn't think anyone even looked at it except me!! I've got an online shopping website which solely consists of affiliate links so I'll be following your blog for better ideas. Aloha! Melanie
Thanks Melanie! I love posting ideas that will help others! I've got an affiliate blog as well that might give you some ideas if you'd like to visit - I sometimes post the same things, but not often. The Moxy books are a hoot! I don't know where Peggy gets her ideas. And you are welcome! I'm glad I found your blog as well. Have a great day! :) Kath
Those are really fantastic books written by Peggy Gifford!! Best for kids!!
Post a Comment