BOOK LAUNCH:
ISLAND TREASURE, Book 6
Leave no Stone UPTURNED
AN AMAZING STORY ABOVE THE ARCTIC CIRCLE:
ON ICE, Book 5
EXPLORING THE ARCTIc WITH A POLAR BEAR CUB
This SECRET CAN CHANGE YOU LIFE!
BIG CITY MAGIC, Book 4
UNCOVER THE SECRET OF THE BIG APPLE
UNCOVER THE SECRET OF THE BIG APPLE
HOW DO YOU COME UP WITH A SECRET... SO AMAZING, SO INCREDIBLE, SO IMPORTANT... IT CAN CHANGE YOU LIFE!
I had written half of book four, BIG CITY MAGIC, Uncover the Secret of the Big Apple when I still hadn't come up with the secret of the Big Apple. I wrote about this secret and described it as so amazing, so incredible, so important, it can change your life. But what would it be?
I was walking through Central Park one day seriously concerned about the dilemma I had created. If I couldn't come up with a life changing secret my book was doomed.
“When I am in New York City, I can feel its energy and a bit of magic,” says Bender.
The answer came to me when I was walking through Central Park. And I am convinced the answer... will change how you look at life!
Midwest Book Reviews says:
Parents of children who are past the elementary picture book level and into reading chapter books and longer readers will appreciate the blend of easy language, big print, and illustrations that nudge readers from picture book to longer forms.
Parents will also appreciate this story's focus on courage, flexibility, and facing life changes with hope and creativity as Lindie Lou imparts some basic insights into dealing with life through her adventurous perspective.
Her enthusiasm about the wider world, her ability to communicate with humans and fellow animals alike, and her involvement with Kris, who brings her a wonderful gift, creates many unexpected moments that lend to parent and child discussion, especially recommended for adults seeking materials that contain bigger-picture thinking rather than entertainment value alone.
The result is a winning story about a wise puppy who takes the world's challenges and runs with them. It's a delightful adventure with more than a light dose of messages for kids about how to live better, more emotionally cognizant lives.
I had written half of book four, BIG CITY MAGIC, Uncover the Secret of the Big Apple when I still hadn't come up with the secret of the Big Apple. I wrote about this secret and described it as so amazing, so incredible, so important, it can change your life. But what would it be?
I was walking through Central Park one day seriously concerned about the dilemma I had created. If I couldn't come up with a life changing secret my book was doomed.
“When I am in New York City, I can feel its energy and a bit of magic,” says Bender.
The answer came to me when I was walking through Central Park. And I am convinced the answer... will change how you look at life!
Midwest Book Reviews says:
Parents of children who are past the elementary picture book level and into reading chapter books and longer readers will appreciate the blend of easy language, big print, and illustrations that nudge readers from picture book to longer forms.
Parents will also appreciate this story's focus on courage, flexibility, and facing life changes with hope and creativity as Lindie Lou imparts some basic insights into dealing with life through her adventurous perspective.
Her enthusiasm about the wider world, her ability to communicate with humans and fellow animals alike, and her involvement with Kris, who brings her a wonderful gift, creates many unexpected moments that lend to parent and child discussion, especially recommended for adults seeking materials that contain bigger-picture thinking rather than entertainment value alone.
The result is a winning story about a wise puppy who takes the world's challenges and runs with them. It's a delightful adventure with more than a light dose of messages for kids about how to live better, more emotionally cognizant lives.
Transition from Picture to Chapter Books:
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SEAL OF aPPROVAL:
‘Lindie Lou Up in Space, Flying High, and Harvest Time’
Earns Story Monsters Approval
CHANDLER, AZ (July, 2018) – The judges of the Story Monsters Approved program, which recognizes accomplished authors in the field of children’s literature have spoken, and Lindie Lou Up in Space, Flying High, and Harvest Time by Jeanne Bender has earned the seal of approval.
The colorful, kid-friendly Story Monsters Approved seal attracts the attention of young readers much more than a sticker intended for adult scrutiny. Kids know when they see the Story Monsters Approved patch it means children their own age enjoyed the book and are recommending they read it, too. How do they know that? Because after books pass the first round of rigorous judging by industry experts, the books are then judged by a panel of youth judges who must also endorse the books before they can receive the official seal of approval.
“Who better to judge children’s books than the kids who read them?” explains Linda F. Radke, president of Story Monsters LLC., the same company that sponsors the Dragonfly Book Awards program. “Judging these books gives children a wonderful sense of importance and responsibility. Some of our judging coordinators have told us that students who usually don’t enjoy reading or have difficulty reading have gotten a much-needed boost due to their judging responsibilities and have requested to serve as judges again.”
Authors interested in having their books considered for Story Monster Approved designation should visit www.StoryMonsters.com and download an entry form. There is no deadline to enter. Books are sent for judging as they are received. Results are generally announced 4 – 6 weeks after submission.
For more information on how to get a book Story Monster Approved, visit www.StoryMonsters.com or call 480-940-8182.
The colorful, kid-friendly Story Monsters Approved seal attracts the attention of young readers much more than a sticker intended for adult scrutiny. Kids know when they see the Story Monsters Approved patch it means children their own age enjoyed the book and are recommending they read it, too. How do they know that? Because after books pass the first round of rigorous judging by industry experts, the books are then judged by a panel of youth judges who must also endorse the books before they can receive the official seal of approval.
“Who better to judge children’s books than the kids who read them?” explains Linda F. Radke, president of Story Monsters LLC., the same company that sponsors the Dragonfly Book Awards program. “Judging these books gives children a wonderful sense of importance and responsibility. Some of our judging coordinators have told us that students who usually don’t enjoy reading or have difficulty reading have gotten a much-needed boost due to their judging responsibilities and have requested to serve as judges again.”
Authors interested in having their books considered for Story Monster Approved designation should visit www.StoryMonsters.com and download an entry form. There is no deadline to enter. Books are sent for judging as they are received. Results are generally announced 4 – 6 weeks after submission.
For more information on how to get a book Story Monster Approved, visit www.StoryMonsters.com or call 480-940-8182.
halloween alterNative:
HARVEST TIME, Book 3
A CELEBRATION ON AN ORGANIC FARM
FUN, HEALTHY, SAFE ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONAL HALLOWEEN COSTUMES
FOR CHILDREN AGES FOUR AND UP
FOR CHILDREN AGES FOUR AND UP
Bender was in the city of Des Moines, Iowa introducing her Lindie Lou Adventure Series book to students throughout the week. Tuesday at Walnut Street Elementary, Wednesday at Capital View Elementary Thursday at Windsor Elementary and Friday at Ankeny YMCA day care program.
On Saturday Bender visited Beaverdale Books, 2629 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. She was available for autographs while the Lindie Lou Mascot entertained the children.
Author, Jeanne Bender also visited Hanawalt Elementary School where she presented her Lindie Lou Adventure Series books to kindergarten through fourth grade students.
Bender began her presentation with the Lindie Lou Song. The children quickly learned this catchy tune and enjoyed singing along.
Bender told the students about her main character, Lindie Lou who is an adventurous traveling puppy who learns life lessons during her journeys.
The children jumped for joy when a life-size Lindie Lou Mascot came into the classroom. The mascot hugged the children and danced with them in a train-pattern around the room. Later Bender autographed books for the children.
"I experienced Lindie Lou Mania when the children saw our mascot," said Bender. "Their enthusiasm and joy was a thrilling sight. Is was truly an awe moment and an author's dream come true."
On Saturday Bender visited Beaverdale Books, 2629 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, from 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. She was available for autographs while the Lindie Lou Mascot entertained the children.
Author, Jeanne Bender also visited Hanawalt Elementary School where she presented her Lindie Lou Adventure Series books to kindergarten through fourth grade students.
Bender began her presentation with the Lindie Lou Song. The children quickly learned this catchy tune and enjoyed singing along.
Bender told the students about her main character, Lindie Lou who is an adventurous traveling puppy who learns life lessons during her journeys.
The children jumped for joy when a life-size Lindie Lou Mascot came into the classroom. The mascot hugged the children and danced with them in a train-pattern around the room. Later Bender autographed books for the children.
"I experienced Lindie Lou Mania when the children saw our mascot," said Bender. "Their enthusiasm and joy was a thrilling sight. Is was truly an awe moment and an author's dream come true."
bOOK sTORE nEWS:
UP IN SPACE, Book 2
AN ADVENTURE AT THE SPACE NEEDLE
UP IN SPACE is available at the
Space Needle gift shop in Seattle, WA
mAGAZINE RECOGNITION: |
We were thrilled and honored to be chosen for the cover of Publisher's Weekly!
AUTOHR VISIT: |
Bender autographed books at
Beaverdale Books today.
The third book in a popular Children’s Adventure Book Series explores farm life, organic farming, and harvest festival traditions.
Des Moines (October 14, 2017) – Beaverdale Books was pleased to host famous children’s book author Jeanne Bender at their location: 2629 Beaver Ave. in Des Moines. Children of all ages were welcome to attend this exciting event. The awesome “life-size” Lindie Lou mascot was present and available for pictures with the children. Bender’s appearance coincides with the national launch of her book, HARVEST TIME, A Celebration on an Organic Farm. Book 3 of the Lindie Lou Adventure Series takes place in the Des Moines area. Additional appearances are scheduled in Iowa during the month.
The main character, an adorable traveling puppy named Lindie Lou is off on another adventure and taking classrooms of children along for the ride! In the third book, author Bender mixes science and organic farming with rich Iowa geography and culture. This unforgettable fall adventure is presented in an easy-to-read beginning chapter book and is suitable for ages five and up. The books are also being offered as a read-aloud for younger children and a learning tool for all ages.
Harvest Time, A Celebration on an Organic Farm is a realistic fiction adventure book. It takes place in a small Iowa farm community during October. Lindie Lou's family and friends are preparing for their Annual Harvest Celebration. Large machinery dot the fields, organic gardens are ripe for the picking, and luscious food is being prepared. While neighbors put the finishing touches on their harvest party costumes, Lindie Lou arrives with her family and experiences the thrill of a hayloft, the challenge of farm animals, the puzzle of a corn maze, and the dangers of a combine.
“Spending time researching Iowa farms and the beautiful city of Des Moines, was an educational treat,” said author, Bender. “The passion for farming and the welcoming communities were something which truly touched my heart. I would like to thank the farm families I met with for helping me understand their sincere effort to harvest quality crops and manufacture nourishing produce, necessary for life, growth and good health, and for sustaining plentiful yields, abundant enough to feed the world.”
The “Lindie Lou Adventure Series” books are available at Beaverdale books, LindieLou.com and on Amazon.
Des Moines (October 14, 2017) – Beaverdale Books was pleased to host famous children’s book author Jeanne Bender at their location: 2629 Beaver Ave. in Des Moines. Children of all ages were welcome to attend this exciting event. The awesome “life-size” Lindie Lou mascot was present and available for pictures with the children. Bender’s appearance coincides with the national launch of her book, HARVEST TIME, A Celebration on an Organic Farm. Book 3 of the Lindie Lou Adventure Series takes place in the Des Moines area. Additional appearances are scheduled in Iowa during the month.
The main character, an adorable traveling puppy named Lindie Lou is off on another adventure and taking classrooms of children along for the ride! In the third book, author Bender mixes science and organic farming with rich Iowa geography and culture. This unforgettable fall adventure is presented in an easy-to-read beginning chapter book and is suitable for ages five and up. The books are also being offered as a read-aloud for younger children and a learning tool for all ages.
Harvest Time, A Celebration on an Organic Farm is a realistic fiction adventure book. It takes place in a small Iowa farm community during October. Lindie Lou's family and friends are preparing for their Annual Harvest Celebration. Large machinery dot the fields, organic gardens are ripe for the picking, and luscious food is being prepared. While neighbors put the finishing touches on their harvest party costumes, Lindie Lou arrives with her family and experiences the thrill of a hayloft, the challenge of farm animals, the puzzle of a corn maze, and the dangers of a combine.
“Spending time researching Iowa farms and the beautiful city of Des Moines, was an educational treat,” said author, Bender. “The passion for farming and the welcoming communities were something which truly touched my heart. I would like to thank the farm families I met with for helping me understand their sincere effort to harvest quality crops and manufacture nourishing produce, necessary for life, growth and good health, and for sustaining plentiful yields, abundant enough to feed the world.”
The “Lindie Lou Adventure Series” books are available at Beaverdale books, LindieLou.com and on Amazon.
eLEMENTARY sCHOOL vISIT:
Children's book author, Jeanne Bender experiences Lindie Lou Mania in Des Moines at Hanawalt Elementary School.
sCHOOL bOOK sIGINING eVENT:
For many parents, the celebration of Halloween is a sensitive subject. In the past, most of us grew up looking forward, with great anticipation to this holiday. Today many are concerned about issues of fear, safety, nutrition, and religious convictions, causing parents to look for alternatives to traditional Halloween celebrations. Parents and grandparents alike want to uphold their convictions, while being able to enjoy a safe, fun, joyful celebration of Halloween with their children and grandchildren.
A simple answer is readily available... there is a new children's chapter book titled: HARVEST TIME: A Celebration on an Organic Farm. This is the newest book by the very popular, upcoming children’s author, Jeanne Bender. Bender released her twenty one chapter book last month, just in time for Halloween and harvest time across the country. This adorable book outlines the adventures of the adorable traveling puppy named Lindie Lou who is off on her third adventure in the Lindie Lou Adventure Series books.
“When I tell parents their is a book available with creative harvest themed costumes, nutritious party food ideas, and a thrilling surprise ending, that doesn't take away the fun of Halloween, they can't wait t read it," says Bender.
Rather than traditional frightening Halloween creatures, Harvest Time finds Lindie Lou wearing a lady bug costume, her two brothers wear grasshopper and bumble bee outfits, the adults compete for contest prizes as chickens, birds, corn stalks, hay stacks, and even the Mayor shows up. Bender’s characters dance, the children, dressed like mice play, they even sing the Lindie Lou Song, written by Bender. lindielou.com/song/html.
A harvest-themed parade, a jump off a hayloft, and an adventure in a corn maze add to the celebratory events. Bender’s well presented “life lessons” for Lindie Lou are another bonus to this sure-hit book for young readers.
All of the Lindie Lou Adventure Series books can be found on the website lindielou.com and in stores, schools, and libraries across the country.
A simple answer is readily available... there is a new children's chapter book titled: HARVEST TIME: A Celebration on an Organic Farm. This is the newest book by the very popular, upcoming children’s author, Jeanne Bender. Bender released her twenty one chapter book last month, just in time for Halloween and harvest time across the country. This adorable book outlines the adventures of the adorable traveling puppy named Lindie Lou who is off on her third adventure in the Lindie Lou Adventure Series books.
“When I tell parents their is a book available with creative harvest themed costumes, nutritious party food ideas, and a thrilling surprise ending, that doesn't take away the fun of Halloween, they can't wait t read it," says Bender.
Rather than traditional frightening Halloween creatures, Harvest Time finds Lindie Lou wearing a lady bug costume, her two brothers wear grasshopper and bumble bee outfits, the adults compete for contest prizes as chickens, birds, corn stalks, hay stacks, and even the Mayor shows up. Bender’s characters dance, the children, dressed like mice play, they even sing the Lindie Lou Song, written by Bender. lindielou.com/song/html.
A harvest-themed parade, a jump off a hayloft, and an adventure in a corn maze add to the celebratory events. Bender’s well presented “life lessons” for Lindie Lou are another bonus to this sure-hit book for young readers.
All of the Lindie Lou Adventure Series books can be found on the website lindielou.com and in stores, schools, and libraries across the country.
pARADE visit:
Anamosa, Iowa experiences Lindie Lou Mania at their Annual PumpkinFest Parade!
October 7, 2017
Yesterday, at the PumpkinFest Parade, in Anamosa, Iowa, Team Lindie Lou experienced what children's book author Jeanne Bender calls "Lindie Lou Mania."
"I was humbled and in awe at the warm enthusiastic welcome I received by the city of Anamosa," said author Bender.
"I played the Lindie Lou Song on a loud speaker and the kids went crazy. They danced, clapped and waved with big smiles on their faces."
Team Lindie Lou was invited to present their Lindie Lou beginning chapter books to several classes in the Anamosa elementary school district. They met over 400 students, K - 4th grade. Team Lindie Lou also hosted a literacy night a few days before the parade.
Author Bender sat in the front car with Ronda and Pete, two of the characters from the Lindie Lou Adventure Series book, HARVEST TIME. The next car hosted mascot Lindie Lou, a life-size costume of the main character, an adventurous puppy, named Lindie Lou.
"When we drove by the children, many of them ran up to our cars," said Bender. "We had to stop several times because the children wanted to hug us and high-five mascot Lindie Lou. Pina Publishing's editor, Nancy Kiefer wore the Lindie Lou costume.
"I will never forget the faces of those adorable children. They were smiling at us, waving at us, hugging us, and yelling Lindie Lou, Lindie Lou," said Bender. "It was an author's dream come true!"
Bender will be in the Des Moines area next week promoting her Lindie Lou Adventure Series books to more children before returning to her home in San Diego, California.
Yesterday, at the PumpkinFest Parade, in Anamosa, Iowa, Team Lindie Lou experienced what children's book author Jeanne Bender calls "Lindie Lou Mania."
"I was humbled and in awe at the warm enthusiastic welcome I received by the city of Anamosa," said author Bender.
"I played the Lindie Lou Song on a loud speaker and the kids went crazy. They danced, clapped and waved with big smiles on their faces."
Team Lindie Lou was invited to present their Lindie Lou beginning chapter books to several classes in the Anamosa elementary school district. They met over 400 students, K - 4th grade. Team Lindie Lou also hosted a literacy night a few days before the parade.
Author Bender sat in the front car with Ronda and Pete, two of the characters from the Lindie Lou Adventure Series book, HARVEST TIME. The next car hosted mascot Lindie Lou, a life-size costume of the main character, an adventurous puppy, named Lindie Lou.
"When we drove by the children, many of them ran up to our cars," said Bender. "We had to stop several times because the children wanted to hug us and high-five mascot Lindie Lou. Pina Publishing's editor, Nancy Kiefer wore the Lindie Lou costume.
"I will never forget the faces of those adorable children. They were smiling at us, waving at us, hugging us, and yelling Lindie Lou, Lindie Lou," said Bender. "It was an author's dream come true!"
Bender will be in the Des Moines area next week promoting her Lindie Lou Adventure Series books to more children before returning to her home in San Diego, California.
An adorable puppy named Lindie Lou, travels the world learning life lessons while embracing
people, animals, culture, and diversity in this wonderful children’s Adventure Book Series.
people, animals, culture, and diversity in this wonderful children’s Adventure Book Series.
sCHOOL VISIT:
Aspen Country Day Elementary School
Hosted Jeanne Bender, author of the
children's chapter books:
Lindie Lou Adventure Series
September 11, 2017
As part of it’s dedication to literacy, Aspen Country Day School will host author Jeanne Bender for the second year in a row and this time she will be presenting Book 2 of her 12 book series, Up In Space, An Adventure at the Space Needle. Bender will be there on Monday, September 11 at 8:30 am. The public is welcome to attend. The school is especially excited because this year parent Todd Hoftner has offered to give each student in grades K-4 a copy of Book 2! Last year Mr. Hoftner was kind enough to give K-3 students their own copy of Bender’s Book 1, Flying High, Flying on an Airplane for the very first time! which takes place in St. Louis.
“I have written all of my life in one form or another and I never imagined how much parents, children AND teachers all over are embracing little Lindie Lou!” expresses author Jeanne Bender. “Everywhere we go we experience ‘Lindie Lou Mania’; she teaches children life lessons while traveling the world. I’m thrilled the books are doing so well,” says Bender.
Sweet illustrations, short cliffhanger chapters and familiar landmarks, a new city each book and a different month makes this a perfect book for all ages. As Lindie Lou travels, she shares adventures with friends and family along the way. In addition to being an exciting, entertaining read for kids age 5 and older, this children’s adventure series is perfectly tailored to the classroom curriculum.
Lindie Lou is a great asset because parents & teachers know they can avail themselves of the resources at the end including Fun Facts, Quick Quiz , City Calendars and the Lindie Lou Song. Children love to keep guessing where the energetic puppy will be going next based on three clues given in each book.
Editor Nancy Kiefer explains “Lindie Lou encounters many of life’s difficulties and overcomes them with exemplary courage acting as a role model for young readers. In book 1, Lindie Lou overcomes her fear of flying, leaving home and family as well as making new friends. In Book 2 Lindie Lou is having fun in Seattle where she learns determination when trying to swim, earning trust in friendships, humility and handling being lost.
Lindie Lou fans anxiously await the launch of book 3 in the twelve book series, Harvest Time, A celebration on an Organic Farm, which will be out early, fall, 2017. All of the Lindie Lou books can be purchased at www.lindielou.com, Amazon, Kindle, bookstores around the U.S. and of course at our Explore Booksellers & Aspen Public Library.
As part of it’s dedication to literacy, Aspen Country Day School will host author Jeanne Bender for the second year in a row and this time she will be presenting Book 2 of her 12 book series, Up In Space, An Adventure at the Space Needle. Bender will be there on Monday, September 11 at 8:30 am. The public is welcome to attend. The school is especially excited because this year parent Todd Hoftner has offered to give each student in grades K-4 a copy of Book 2! Last year Mr. Hoftner was kind enough to give K-3 students their own copy of Bender’s Book 1, Flying High, Flying on an Airplane for the very first time! which takes place in St. Louis.
“I have written all of my life in one form or another and I never imagined how much parents, children AND teachers all over are embracing little Lindie Lou!” expresses author Jeanne Bender. “Everywhere we go we experience ‘Lindie Lou Mania’; she teaches children life lessons while traveling the world. I’m thrilled the books are doing so well,” says Bender.
Sweet illustrations, short cliffhanger chapters and familiar landmarks, a new city each book and a different month makes this a perfect book for all ages. As Lindie Lou travels, she shares adventures with friends and family along the way. In addition to being an exciting, entertaining read for kids age 5 and older, this children’s adventure series is perfectly tailored to the classroom curriculum.
Lindie Lou is a great asset because parents & teachers know they can avail themselves of the resources at the end including Fun Facts, Quick Quiz , City Calendars and the Lindie Lou Song. Children love to keep guessing where the energetic puppy will be going next based on three clues given in each book.
Editor Nancy Kiefer explains “Lindie Lou encounters many of life’s difficulties and overcomes them with exemplary courage acting as a role model for young readers. In book 1, Lindie Lou overcomes her fear of flying, leaving home and family as well as making new friends. In Book 2 Lindie Lou is having fun in Seattle where she learns determination when trying to swim, earning trust in friendships, humility and handling being lost.
Lindie Lou fans anxiously await the launch of book 3 in the twelve book series, Harvest Time, A celebration on an Organic Farm, which will be out early, fall, 2017. All of the Lindie Lou books can be purchased at www.lindielou.com, Amazon, Kindle, bookstores around the U.S. and of course at our Explore Booksellers & Aspen Public Library.
bOOK lAUNCH:
Children's author Jeanne Bender will launch her third book 'HARVEST TIME' at a PumpkinFest in Iowa.
Children’s author, Jeanne Bender, will present the latest book in her 12 part adventure series Harvest Time, A Celebration On An Organic Farm during Pumpkinfest. This year’s 28th Annual Anamosa Festival themed “Legends In The Patch” is fortunate to have Bender and her team here hosting a booth and participating in the parade. The third book in the series, Harvest Time takes place in the state of Iowa and is dedicated in part to our own Norlin & Gombert families and the Anamosa community.
Author Bender’s current project is a 12-chapter children’s adventure series. Each book takes place in a different city and different month of the year. The books showcase an adorable puppy named Lindie Lou together with her human and dog friends and family who have exciting adventures with important life lessons tucked in along the way. The stories are captivating and Harvest Time mixes the science of organic farming with rich Iowa geography and culture.
Bender, who lives in Seattle, WA and La Jolla, CA and her publicist Nancy Kiefer, spent time in Anamosa last year. They chose Anamosa because of Pumpkinfest tradition. While researching for the book, they met members of the Norlin and Gombert families and visited organic farms and businesses in the area. The Lindie Lou series is a perfect read for ages K through 3 and gives children the rare opportunity to read an age-appropriate chapter book. The Lindie Lou books will be on sale at the Lindie Lou booth on parade day.
Book 1, Flying High and Book 2, Up in Space are currently available at Grounds and Goodies (112 East Main Street) and Fairway Grocery (402 East Main Street).
Author Bender’s current project is a 12-chapter children’s adventure series. Each book takes place in a different city and different month of the year. The books showcase an adorable puppy named Lindie Lou together with her human and dog friends and family who have exciting adventures with important life lessons tucked in along the way. The stories are captivating and Harvest Time mixes the science of organic farming with rich Iowa geography and culture.
Bender, who lives in Seattle, WA and La Jolla, CA and her publicist Nancy Kiefer, spent time in Anamosa last year. They chose Anamosa because of Pumpkinfest tradition. While researching for the book, they met members of the Norlin and Gombert families and visited organic farms and businesses in the area. The Lindie Lou series is a perfect read for ages K through 3 and gives children the rare opportunity to read an age-appropriate chapter book. The Lindie Lou books will be on sale at the Lindie Lou booth on parade day.
Book 1, Flying High and Book 2, Up in Space are currently available at Grounds and Goodies (112 East Main Street) and Fairway Grocery (402 East Main Street).
bOOK sTORE nEWS:
Lindie Lou Adventure Series
Book two, 'UP IN SPACE' is SELLING OUT
at the Space Needle Gift Shop in Seattle!
Author Jeanne Bender's Popular 'Lindie Lou Adventure Series' Children's Chapter Books are Written for Ages 5 and Up.
Pina Publishing is experiencing ‘Lindie Lou Mania’ as it anxiously awaits the release of book 3 in the twelve book series. In addition to being an exciting, entertaining read for kids K-3, this children’s adventure series is perfectly tailored to the classroom curriculum. Lindie Lou is an adorable brown puppy that learns many life lessons while traveling all over the world meeting friends and family along the way.
Book 1, Flying High takes place in St. Louis. In her book 2, Up In Space, Author Jeanne Bender has Lindie Lou experiencing adventures all over Seattle. Both books have sold out 6 times so far in the Space Needle Gift Shop, Space Base. Sweet illustrations, short cliffhanger chapters and familiar landmarks, a new city each book and a different month make this a perfect book for all ages.
“I have written all of my life in one form or another and I never imagined how much parents, children AND teachers all over are embracing little Lindie Lou!” expresses author Jeanne Bender. Lindie Lou is a great asset because parents & teachers know they can avail themselves of the resources at the end including Places To Go, Pet Friendly Hotels, City Calendars, Fun Facts, Quick Quiz and the Lindie Lou Song. Children love to keep guessing where the energetic puppy will be going next based on three clues given in each book.
Editor Nancy Kiefer explains “Lindie Lou encounters many of life’s difficulties and overcomes them with exemplary courage acting as a role model for young readers. In book 1, Lindie Lou overcomes her fear of flying and leaving home & family as well as making new friends. In Book 2 Lindie Lou is having fun in Seattle where she learns determination when trying to swim, earning trust in friendships, humility and handling being lost. This summer readers will be able to buy Book 3, Harvest Time, which is a celebration on an Organic Farm in Iowa.
All of the Lindie Lou books can be purchased on line at lindielou.com, amazon.com and of course our Seattle Space Needle Gift Shop, SPACE BASE.
Pina Publishing is experiencing ‘Lindie Lou Mania’ as it anxiously awaits the release of book 3 in the twelve book series. In addition to being an exciting, entertaining read for kids K-3, this children’s adventure series is perfectly tailored to the classroom curriculum. Lindie Lou is an adorable brown puppy that learns many life lessons while traveling all over the world meeting friends and family along the way.
Book 1, Flying High takes place in St. Louis. In her book 2, Up In Space, Author Jeanne Bender has Lindie Lou experiencing adventures all over Seattle. Both books have sold out 6 times so far in the Space Needle Gift Shop, Space Base. Sweet illustrations, short cliffhanger chapters and familiar landmarks, a new city each book and a different month make this a perfect book for all ages.
“I have written all of my life in one form or another and I never imagined how much parents, children AND teachers all over are embracing little Lindie Lou!” expresses author Jeanne Bender. Lindie Lou is a great asset because parents & teachers know they can avail themselves of the resources at the end including Places To Go, Pet Friendly Hotels, City Calendars, Fun Facts, Quick Quiz and the Lindie Lou Song. Children love to keep guessing where the energetic puppy will be going next based on three clues given in each book.
Editor Nancy Kiefer explains “Lindie Lou encounters many of life’s difficulties and overcomes them with exemplary courage acting as a role model for young readers. In book 1, Lindie Lou overcomes her fear of flying and leaving home & family as well as making new friends. In Book 2 Lindie Lou is having fun in Seattle where she learns determination when trying to swim, earning trust in friendships, humility and handling being lost. This summer readers will be able to buy Book 3, Harvest Time, which is a celebration on an Organic Farm in Iowa.
All of the Lindie Lou books can be purchased on line at lindielou.com, amazon.com and of course our Seattle Space Needle Gift Shop, SPACE BASE.