Age Range: 6-8
Paperback: 32 pages
About Silly Willy Winston in the Adventures of Super Snout: Have NO Fear
Silly Willy Winston is an ordinary pet with extraordinary adventures. He is a Basset Hound with traits that some people find humorous. These include the biggest ears ever and a super large snout. He is also short and stout. While these traits can make him a bit of a clown at times he thinks he is perfect exactly as he is. The reason is these traits give him the power to find things and solve mysteries super fast. When he puts on his cape and his mask he takes on the identity of Super Snout. As Super Snout he helps friends in need frights into delights and find joy in new adventures.
Ages 6-8 | Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform | 2015 | ISBN-13: 978-1515337522
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About Donna Maguire
Donna Maguire started writing and self-publishing children’s books in March and the first became available on Amazon in July 2015. It may seem a bit odd that she now has four books. The reason is simple: she wrote and produced initially without plans for publishing. It was a combination of therapy and something to share with her grand-babies. It wasn’t until she met an author who looked at her books and encouraged her to publish them. So she did.
After a personal loss she moved to Nevada to help care for my grand babies. It turns out that they helped care for her. You see, she has always believed in reading to children often and from an early age. This helps nurture the joy of reading, and from a selfish perspective, she loves to watch their reactions as the characters from the story come to life. Something happened as a result. Her grand-babies ended up helping to care for her as her passion, creativity and imagination came back to life. It seemed only natural to funnel this new found passion into something she always wanted to do— writing children’s books.
She had several goals for the books, including (1) promoting literacy by helping to nurture the joy of reading through fun, humorous story telling, (2) providing a message of love and friendship, not just for others but for the children reading the books as well, and (3) igniting the young readers’ natural curiosity for the world, the environment and the creatures that inhabit it. Her Basset Hound, Silly Willy Winston, is the perfect muse and unlikely hero for the books. He has the biggest ears ever, a stout frame, huge paws and a super large snout. He trips over his ears and paws often, which makes him a bit of a clown. Rather than bothering him he views people’s laughter as an invitation to make friends. If you ask Donna, he is a perfect example of self-acceptance and empowerment. Donna’s Basset Hound’s traits and the way he accepts and uses them to his advantage also make him an ideal character to help children understand, face and protect themselves against bullying. His story can be used to start a conversation regarding bullying with young children. Parents and other loved ones can ask if a child ever feels that they are different like Silly Willy Winston, what makes them different, how they feel about it and what special powers or unique gifts they gain from their differences. Whether or not they feel different, parents and loved ones might want to ask if there is any one they know that is different, why and what unique qualities those children have. Both of these open up the conversation that some children can pick on other children. From there parents and loved ones are able to do what they do, be the good parents and caregivers they are and prepare children to protection themselves, and others, against bullying through awareness, confidence, calm and respect.
Each book contains natural mysteries, rare animals and little known facts to stimulate curiosity and inspire a love of learning along the way. Donna’s hope is that young readers have so much fun with the stories that the messages blend seamlessly with the humor.
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I give what I don’t need to others, books, food , samples
I am always there for my friends!
If i can give them or help them with what they need.
I’m a good listener. People just need a sounding board sometimes and I know what that is like and know not to talk too much, just listen–and maybe some hand-holding.
My children and I love to cook for others. We love trying new recipes together and making family memories. We love sharing our recipe creations with others and making them happy.
I like to make food for others when they’re going through a tough time 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway
In it to WIN it! Thank You!
We donate food to our local food pantry twice a month!
thankyou so very much for the opportunity
Usually by talking them thru to their own fix…takes a while sometimes. 🙂
I cook or bake for them and sometimes both
I love to pray for them and help them with their needs.
Sometimes it’s just nice to be present for someone when they need someone to talk to…without any input and definitely no repercussions.
I help out by cooking for friends and babysitting!
I’m a good listener sometimes people just want to talk.
I send special gifts to someone in need , I just sent a lady with cancer a gift basket of goodies to cheer her up
I like to help my friends in need by helping them with different daily tasks, such as taking their kids to school when I take my son. Making a dinner and bringing it over if I know they were too sick to cook that day. Or even picking up some groceries for them while I go shopping.
I babysit twice a month for free for a friend of mine who is a single mom.
I love to make the homemade goodies!
I helped my community in various ways when I was young. I’m afraid that I’m the one who needs help, now. We all get old.
My oldest loves to help her friend out any chance she gets she loves helping with math in her class when others are struggling.
I listen intently when my friends need to talk & I’ve taught my granddaughter to be the same way.
I will do all I can making others it happy brings joy to my heart just knowing I did my best to make a difference.
I listen and then I am there.
I keep blessing bags with water and portable snacks plus deodorant, etc. I give them to the homeless when I see them.
By always offering help.
Helping before they ask
I always help those in need
I help with whatever they will allow me to help with, be it food, an ear to listen to their problems, babysitting for their children, etc.
I help them by sewing baby quilts for the needy for the hospital and the orphanage.
We pick a monthly service opportunity that we can do with our child. This month it is a food drive at work/school
I give items that I know longer need to those that need them whenever possible!
I like to provide moral support, or baked goods
I provide prayer support when they need it
I cook meals, bring them books, keep them company, and give them lots of hugs.
Depending on what my friend’s need is, I would do my best to help. I consider myself a good friend, I always try to help them out when they need it.
I like to provide support in anyway I can.
By going over to do whatever needs to be done.
I will help them in any way they need me to.
I usually give them the best advice I can offer.
I like to give to the community and the local shelter.
By being by that person’s side and serves as someone who supports him or her. I also try to make him/her laugh as much as possible and give advices
I like to buy them groceries if they need them, I will do what ever is in my power to help them with whatever they may need
We donate canned items to the schools and local shelters.
I like to help my friends by giving them advice and always being there for them!
Just lending an ear means a lot to someone when their world is crumbling around them. I try to be a good listener, not criticize and help in any way I’m asked to.
We always take part in donating to those in need. Whether it be to one in person or taking part in local food banks and/or shelters.
I work in a group home for developmentally disabled adults. I help them learn life skills and reach their full potential. It is a very rewarding job and I enjoy it very much.
Silly Smiles are friend magic!
my 2 best friends and I are always a phone call away with miles apart. We can bend each others ear for hours
I try to be a good listener and just by being there. For example, I would help my friends move or would pet-sit their cat or dog.
I like to simply be there for them. To provide support and be that shoulder or ear they need.
I’ll try my best to offer the kind of help they need most.
I like to donate food and gently used clothes.
I like to let my friends know I’m always there for them when they need help.
I listen and offer advice when it is asked for.
I offer to listen and do them small favors whenever possible.
I am my friends’ #1 listener and cheeerleader!
I like to help my friends when they are in need by offering something that they can use. Maybe they need a bit of financial help and I give them what I can afford to. Or maybe they just need someone that is willing to listen to them and I will be there to hear whatever is on their minds.
I am always there for my friends, whatever they need, if I can help them, I do.
I like to be there for them when they need me the most.
i listen to them when they need me
I listen to them and let them vent as much as needed.