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Product Reviews including “Let’s Go to the Barnyard” by our Things to Do Editor Kandy Derden
Second “Let’s Go” Book Is Here
Our Things-To-Do editor has done it again! Her second book in the “Let’s Go” series has been published and is ready to order for the holiday gift-giving season.
“Let’s Go To The Barnyard” is a children’s picture book that tells the story of Dexter who moves to his new home. As he tries to make friends with the other animals, he is mistaken by their hesitation. Dexter soon learns first impressions are important and social graces can hinder the progress if not addressed properly. Also, there are times when we think we should submit to peer pressure when there wasn’t any in the first place. As in the first book, “Let’s Go To The Circus,” Dan Clevenger again provided the artwork for this book. His skills contributed greatly to the characters and story line of the book.
Some may wonder why Kandy Derden didn’t choose to write “Let’s Do” books or why the Places to Go editor didn’t write destination books. There are several very good reasons.
First of all, our placesto-go editor Sheeree Oney, is extremely busy with another full-time job requiring multiple responsibilities at numerous locations across the country. When at home, her grandchildren take over her spare time. When traveling to one of her many job locations, Ms. Oney loves to shop for bargains. Her monthly column started out reporting what she discovered. This led to her side business of running a discount bargain resale shop. Kandy Derden spent several years decorating cakes, working at a bakery, and helped her husband run their own bakery. At first, a collector of cookie cutters (more than 300), then switching to recipes (at least 13 file boxes plus several books), it was only fitting her column should feature a shared recipe.
Her writing abilities stem clear back to high school days. Upon taking journalism, she became an editor of the school newsletter and helped put the yearbook pages together. After college, she became a teacher, continuing to perfect her writing skills whenever she had time.
With her teaching experience, she began to write children’s books with a lesson or moral implemented into the story line. After a study of available library books, it was determined there was not a series available to compliment the travel articles shared by this publication.
So the idea was born, the goals were set, and Global Authors Publications, (GAP Publishing) accepted her submissions and made them a reality. It will soon be available on Amazon for $7.99 plus shipping. You can currently order from the author by emailing her at editor@weekenderextended.com.
So is Kandy ready to repeat what she does a third time?
“You betcha,” she said. “Again and again.” So stay tuned More to come very soon.
Fall Season Must Haves...
Pumpkin Rolling Pin Cookie Stamp
This embossing rolling pin with Jack O’ Lantern alike pattern is made of solid beech wood that grew on the slopes of the Carpathians. Then it was engraved with a very high precision laser technology. The pattern is deep enough to make a high quality imprint on a pastry, fondant or a clay. Also it can be used with a play-dough and salt dough for children games!
Price: $19.90 Etsy.com
Halloween T-Shirts
There are more than 1500 designs available to order online at Tizifi There are adult sizes and children’s sizes.
