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A retired school librarian has penned her first children's book.Meet Stanley Seagull author, Cathy Mazur
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I love reading, and SAP takes after me in that sense too! She can’t get enough of books! I love to get her books that teach her things about life whether it be how other cultures live or how animals act to different places and things like mountains she has never seen before. Unfortunately these types of children’s books are not always the best at keeping SAP’s attention. That’s why I loved the idea of the ebook Stanley Seagull! SAP loved the special treat of sitting with mommy at the computer reading the ebook and talking about the seagulls and what they were eating and what they were doing! The pictures were very large and colorful, capturing her attention and following along well with the story. I liked how it show-cased that seagulls live at the sea and not where we are accustomed to seeing them: in our landfills, parking lots, and parks!
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Stanley Seagull by Cathy Mazur
Stanley Seagull is on tour this month and Yankee Texan Mom is very happy to have him as a visitor! Stanley Seagull is the story of a young seagull named Stanley and it follows him as he wanders far from home and tries to find his way back. In his journey, he learns how humans affect the balance of nature. The book was written by Cathy Mazur and is illustrated by Colleen Gedrich. I read this book with my daughter Gwen who is three and she LOVED it! The story is easy to follow and, although she didn’t sit through the whole story, she did come back to finish it later. (My daughter rarely sits through a book in one sitting.) We both enjoyed the story and the beautiful illustrations. You don’t have to take my word for it though – you can take a peek here in this preview.
I enjoyed this book because I felt that it was teaching more than one lesson in a subtle way. It was easy to point out to my daughter that Stanley ended up with a problem because he hadn’t listened to some warnings. As a parent, I appreciate books that offer multiple lessons so that I have the flexibility to focus on different areas. It also makes the book more interesting for my daughter.
Stanley Seagull is on tour for the whole month and you can find out more at Tribute Books. If you are interested in purchasing the book, it is available in several formats and can be purchased through iTunes, Amazon or Barnes and Noble.
Book Summary and link to Stanley Seagull website.
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“One day Stanley and his cousin Seymour were flying over houses on the bay…Seymour flew down and snapped up a large hotdog. Stanley was very impressed with Seymour’s reward.” Cathy Mazur uses humor and charm to create the world of a seagull named Stanley. Stanley goes on an adventure far from home and must find his way back. Any child would love to hear this book as a bedtime story.
Stanley Seagull is reminiscent of the classic “find your way home” tale, but told in a bite-size way for children. It speaks of man’s interventions and how they may have an impact on nature. At one point, Stanley thinks to himself, “A seagull should not live a hundred miles away from the ocean; it went against nature and the order of things.” How often do we hear those kinds of words anymore? I can’t think of anything more important than giving a child an appreciation for “nature and the order of things, ” especially in the current cultural climate. You may purchase this book at Amazon.com.
From Pennsylvania, Cathy Mazur was employed as a school librarian for 35 year, before retiring. She instituted and coordinated a program called “Reading is Fundamental,” which seeks to encourage children to develop a love of reading.
Colleen Gedrich’s illustrations are fun and colorful. She succeeds in capturing the ocean environment that Stanley loves and calls home. Also from Pennsylvania, Ms. Gedrich is a program coordinator for the International Society for Animal Rights.
Tribute Books is a publishing company, started by Nicole Langan. They accept new manuscripts-instructions are on the website. Topics and types of books include: children’s books, history, historical fiction, humor, photo books, poetry, reference, relationships, religion and sports. Tribute Books also provides opportunities for fundraising.
Stanley SeagullMeet a young seagull named Stanley. Follow him as he wanders far from home and tries to find his way back. Join Stanley on his journey as he learns how humans affect the balance of nature.
“This was a fun book. The seagull was silly and my mom taught me about how really have to be careful about what I do with my trash. We live by the beach and I love seeing the birds, but I don’t want them to eat my sandwich! And my mom said that the stuff in the ocean is better for them anyways.”
“Stanley Seagull was a very fun read. Both the Turkeybird and I enjoyed talking about the beach, a place we love to having nearby our home, and the birds that live there. In Stanley Seagull the poor bird discovers that human food may not be the right menu choice for him, especially if eating it out of the back of a garbage truck. It was a wonderful opportunity to talk with the Turkeybird about how our behavior and choices impact the animals that live near and far. If there were perhaps anything I’d change it would be the illustrations a bit. I’m not sure if it was due to the reading on an eReader, but many times I thought the images were a bit blurry and not my typical choice. That being said, Stanley Seagull delivers an excellent message and one I believe all children can learn from.”
The1stdaughter Recommends: Ages 3 to 8. A great story to help teach children the impact of our choices on the environment around us.
Find Stanley Seagull by Cathy Mazur and Illustrated by Colleen Gedrich at the following spots:
Powell’s Books
Indiebound
Barnes & Noble
Goodreads
