While cleaning out emails that missed my notice during the busy days of late winter and early spring, I came across this request to feature a new children's book. The publisher claimed the author thought my blog would be a good match. I am familiar with Heidi Poelman by name. However, to say her children's books are anywhere near the same genre for which I write under my pen name -- American historical sweet romance -- is a stretch. 

I did look at the author's website and was intrigued by her books. They are offered in board book (print) format as well as in ebook. Although geared for the youngest of the young reading or listening audience, they appear to cover topics of worth to people of all ages. For those of us with children, grandchildren, or nieces and nephews, they are definitely worth considering as additions to a child's library. 

Perhaps I should research some of these great people featured in Ms. Poelman's books and consider working them into some of my adult historical romance fiction.

Although I was asked to feature Women in Science Who Changed the World, I felt impressed to provide the links to a few more of her books:

 

Women inScience Who Changed the World

Author: Heidi Poelman

Illustrator: Angie Alape

Fromthe innovations of Janaki Ammal to the careful observations of Jane Goodall, Womenin Science Who Changed the World is a young child’s first introduction tothe diverse, extraordinary women who used their brilliant minds to change theworld of science forever. Simple text and adorable illustrations tell thecontributions of eight scientists: Maria Sibylla Merian, Wang Zhenyi, MaryAnning, Marie Curie, Janaki Ammal, Katherine Johnson, Jane C. Wright, and JaneGoodall. A quote from each scientist is included on each spread along withcolorful, delightful artwork.

Readingage 2-4, Pre-school and up

Boardbook: Please CLICK HERE

eBook:Please CLICK HERE

Inventors Who Changed the World(People Who Changed the World)

Author: Heidi Poelman

Illustrator: Kyle Kershner

Readingage 3-8, pre-school to third grade

PleaseCLICK HERE

 

Courageous People Who Changed the World(Volume 1)

Author: Heidi Poelman

Illustrator: Kyle Kershner

Readingage 2-5 years, through Kindergarten

PleaseCLICK HERE

 

Courageous First Ladies Who Changed the World(People Who Changed the World)

Author: Heidi Poelman

Illustrator: Giovana Medeiros

Ages 2-5

PleaseCLICK HERE

 

And this last book caught my interest to the point I decided to share the full book description. Amazing how some animals have made such large contributions to benefit mankind.

Amazing Animals Who Changed the World(People Who Changed the World)

Author: Heidi Poelman

Illustrator: Kyle Kershner

Ages3-8, pre-school to third grade

Fromthe courage of Stubby the war dog to the empathy of Koko the gorilla, AmazingAnimals Who Changed the World is a young child's first introduction to theincredible animals who taught us that you don't have to be big (or human) tomake a difference. Simple text and adorable illustrations tell the contributionsof nine animals who went down in history as interspecies heroes:

Blossomthe vaccine cow

Stubbythe war dog

CherAmi the carrier pigeon

Winniethe friendly bear

Simonthe seacat

Togothe sled dog

Ableand Baker the space monkeys

Kokothe signing gorilla

PleaseCLICK HERE

 

FindHeidi on her website: https://www.heidipoelman.com/