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Sunshine: I'll Make You Smile!
LATEST EDITION - Sunshine is a dear little blond girl whose sole mission in life is to make sad people happy. She lives on a hilltop and interacts in strong and positive ways with characters and situations she encounters on the hillside. Her first such encounter is with her great grand pappy who is very sad indeed. Will Sunshine succeed in cheering him up? Why not read her charming little story and let your little one decide.
24 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2011
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About the author
Linda Hales
9 books36 followersDear Parents, Caregivers & Young Readers Everywhere!
Writing children's short stories a wonderfully satisfying endeavor. Ideas have emerged from real life experiences and usually, from a child with endearing character traits. Most often, my inspiration came from my late daughter, Tammy, who expressed the most precocious, yet charming and unique sense of humor I have ever known in a child. Even as a little girl, it became evident that she cared very deeply for the well-being of others and set a wonderful example of love and positivity to her little friends and adults alike! And so I chose to enter the wonderful world of children's writing with the introduction of two book series, Sunshine and Andy-Roo! All of my books impart an age appropriate moral for kids in the 3 to 7 year age group. They are never too young to learn life’s little lessons and what better source is there than a well-illustrated children’s book!
Sunshine I'll Make You Smile! is available in a traditional version AND in March 2013, an Irish adaptation was released to recognize the culture of magical Ireland, entitled Sunshine and Her Big Blarney Smile! From time to time, you will see new cultural releases which I affectionately regard as my little Travellin' Sunshines! Children who learn about symbolic cultural differences among the countries of the world will be fascinated…castles, folklore, and more! Sunshine and Her Big Blarney Smile! is also available as a black and white activity book for an entertaining coloring and puzzle experience.
Andy-Roo The Birthday Surprise! is my first release in the Andy-Roo series which touches lightly on an age appropriate anti-bullying message in a creative way. Andy-Roo made a good impression on Kart Kids and was subsequently awarded a 2013 Kart Kids Book List award for Creative Story Telling and is being sold in the Kart Kids Bookstore.
ENJOY THE SUNSHINE!
Writing children's short stories a wonderfully satisfying endeavor. Ideas have emerged from real life experiences and usually, from a child with endearing character traits. Most often, my inspiration came from my late daughter, Tammy, who expressed the most precocious, yet charming and unique sense of humor I have ever known in a child. Even as a little girl, it became evident that she cared very deeply for the well-being of others and set a wonderful example of love and positivity to her little friends and adults alike! And so I chose to enter the wonderful world of children's writing with the introduction of two book series, Sunshine and Andy-Roo! All of my books impart an age appropriate moral for kids in the 3 to 7 year age group. They are never too young to learn life’s little lessons and what better source is there than a well-illustrated children’s book!
Sunshine I'll Make You Smile! is available in a traditional version AND in March 2013, an Irish adaptation was released to recognize the culture of magical Ireland, entitled Sunshine and Her Big Blarney Smile! From time to time, you will see new cultural releases which I affectionately regard as my little Travellin' Sunshines! Children who learn about symbolic cultural differences among the countries of the world will be fascinated…castles, folklore, and more! Sunshine and Her Big Blarney Smile! is also available as a black and white activity book for an entertaining coloring and puzzle experience.
Andy-Roo The Birthday Surprise! is my first release in the Andy-Roo series which touches lightly on an age appropriate anti-bullying message in a creative way. Andy-Roo made a good impression on Kart Kids and was subsequently awarded a 2013 Kart Kids Book List award for Creative Story Telling and is being sold in the Kart Kids Bookstore.
ENJOY THE SUNSHINE!
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January 23, 2013
Sunshine, I'll Make You Smile
by
Linda Hales
Having just purchased this book both is paperback and E-Book version, it was delightful to compare the two. This is a book any parent will be happy to read to their children.
The author, Linda Hales has done an outstanding job of telling a sweet story of a little girl whose name is Sunshine. Ms. Hales takes a young reader on a journey as Sunshine sets out for the day looking to make someone smile.
In today’s world where you find violence and unrest, it’s nice to find a special book to cheer the young ones as you yourself smile reading the story to that special someone. Spreading cheer around herself, Sunshine makes it her delightful task of bringing joy to those who may otherwise be cranky, sad or just not happy.
Ms. Hales gives a young reader a subconscious message that sharing glad times is far better than that of bad times and madness.
The art work in her books-both versions- are vivid and so full of color it makes you smile on it’s own.
Congratulations Ms. Hale on preserving a message to the young that will fill their hearts with bliss that they will can feel so good about.
I would recommend both versions for any young reader. After all, Sunshine will make you smile!
Rosemary “Mamie” Adkins
by
Linda Hales
Having just purchased this book both is paperback and E-Book version, it was delightful to compare the two. This is a book any parent will be happy to read to their children.
The author, Linda Hales has done an outstanding job of telling a sweet story of a little girl whose name is Sunshine. Ms. Hales takes a young reader on a journey as Sunshine sets out for the day looking to make someone smile.
In today’s world where you find violence and unrest, it’s nice to find a special book to cheer the young ones as you yourself smile reading the story to that special someone. Spreading cheer around herself, Sunshine makes it her delightful task of bringing joy to those who may otherwise be cranky, sad or just not happy.
Ms. Hales gives a young reader a subconscious message that sharing glad times is far better than that of bad times and madness.
The art work in her books-both versions- are vivid and so full of color it makes you smile on it’s own.
Congratulations Ms. Hale on preserving a message to the young that will fill their hearts with bliss that they will can feel so good about.
I would recommend both versions for any young reader. After all, Sunshine will make you smile!
Rosemary “Mamie” Adkins
September 27, 2014
SUNSHINE AND HER BIG BLARNEY SMILE by Linda Hales is a delightful and beautiful children's book that I look forward to reading over and over to my little niece and nephew. I love the story and how the author has woven into the storyline the use of facial expressions to express emotions. Reading this book to your little one will undoubtedly sponsor a lot of giggling and also activity by the child trying to mimic Sunshine in her/his facial expressions, increasing self-awareness and emotional intelligence of the child.
This book is both a fun story and a teaching aid. It is definitely on my Christmas gift list for family with little ones!
Martha Love,
author of "What's Behind Your Belly Button?: A Psychological Perspective of the Intelligence of Human Nature and Gut Instinct"
This book is both a fun story and a teaching aid. It is definitely on my Christmas gift list for family with little ones!
Martha Love,
author of "What's Behind Your Belly Button?: A Psychological Perspective of the Intelligence of Human Nature and Gut Instinct"
August 6, 2016
Sunshine was a cute story about a little girl named, get this, Sunshine who always tried to make people smile. I loved the message to always keep smiling and to try to cheer someone up every day. It is a sweet idea and my girls love the colourful illustrations.
That being said I can't get past the part of the story where Sunshine meets a sad old man and tries to make him smile. I tell my girls to be kind to everyone, but not to engage with strangers if I am not there. So the idea of Sunshine spending time with this sad old, and slightly creepy looking, man that she has randomly met on the hill contradicts that message just a little bit. The idea was just a little strange to me and I felt like the message could have been delivered more effectively if Sunshine was trying to cheer up a family member, or a kid at school – someone that a child would normally be encouraged to interact with. I'm sure that I am reading into this too much, but as a mom to a 3 and 4 year old who are just starting to go out into the world I try to be mindful of the messages they are receiving from the books we read.
Sunshine I'll Make You Smile really is a funny little story that my girls did enjoy but it didn't hold their attention for a second reading (perhaps because they could not put themselves into the story being as they do not talk to strangers?), and left me scratching my head a little bit.
That being said I can't get past the part of the story where Sunshine meets a sad old man and tries to make him smile. I tell my girls to be kind to everyone, but not to engage with strangers if I am not there. So the idea of Sunshine spending time with this sad old, and slightly creepy looking, man that she has randomly met on the hill contradicts that message just a little bit. The idea was just a little strange to me and I felt like the message could have been delivered more effectively if Sunshine was trying to cheer up a family member, or a kid at school – someone that a child would normally be encouraged to interact with. I'm sure that I am reading into this too much, but as a mom to a 3 and 4 year old who are just starting to go out into the world I try to be mindful of the messages they are receiving from the books we read.
Sunshine I'll Make You Smile really is a funny little story that my girls did enjoy but it didn't hold their attention for a second reading (perhaps because they could not put themselves into the story being as they do not talk to strangers?), and left me scratching my head a little bit.
January 20, 2013
Sunshine--I'll Make You Smile
By Linda Hales
Sunshine—I'll Make You Smile, written by children's author, Linda Hales, is certain to delight young children in the 3-7 age group. Her character, a little blonde girl with a contagious smile, is a role model for little ones, who also love to smile and be happy — most of the time.
This book will bring giggles when read aloud as a bedtime story, capturing the attention of young children with its moral and the captivating illustrations. It is a sweet story that allows young children to realize the power in such a simple thing as a smile. Would that there be more smiles in the world, it would be a better place, especially for children.
Author Linda Hales dedicates this charming book to Tammy, her own little sunshine girl. It is recommended that readers check out Hale’s other children's books, including " Andy Roo and the Birthday Surprise.
Micki Peluso: writer, journalist, and author of . . . And the Whippoorwill Sang
By Linda Hales
Sunshine—I'll Make You Smile, written by children's author, Linda Hales, is certain to delight young children in the 3-7 age group. Her character, a little blonde girl with a contagious smile, is a role model for little ones, who also love to smile and be happy — most of the time.
This book will bring giggles when read aloud as a bedtime story, capturing the attention of young children with its moral and the captivating illustrations. It is a sweet story that allows young children to realize the power in such a simple thing as a smile. Would that there be more smiles in the world, it would be a better place, especially for children.
Author Linda Hales dedicates this charming book to Tammy, her own little sunshine girl. It is recommended that readers check out Hale’s other children's books, including " Andy Roo and the Birthday Surprise.
Micki Peluso: writer, journalist, and author of . . . And the Whippoorwill Sang
February 23, 2013
Sunshine
By Linda Hales
Sunshine is a delightful book for pre-schoolers. The artwork is bright and engaging. Sunshine is a little girl with a wonderful smile. She likes to smile and everybody tells her how cheerful they feel when they see her bright smile. All is fine until she meets her grumpy Great Grandpappy. He doesn’t smile when he sees Sunshine. She takes this behavior as a challenge and begins making a series of silly faces.
Children who are at the stage of enjoying silly faces and exploring how the same person can look different at different times will be delighted with Sunshine. The story also has a message about the importance of being cheerful.
I look forward to seeing more of Linda Hales’ work.
By Linda Hales
Sunshine is a delightful book for pre-schoolers. The artwork is bright and engaging. Sunshine is a little girl with a wonderful smile. She likes to smile and everybody tells her how cheerful they feel when they see her bright smile. All is fine until she meets her grumpy Great Grandpappy. He doesn’t smile when he sees Sunshine. She takes this behavior as a challenge and begins making a series of silly faces.
Children who are at the stage of enjoying silly faces and exploring how the same person can look different at different times will be delighted with Sunshine. The story also has a message about the importance of being cheerful.
I look forward to seeing more of Linda Hales’ work.
March 16, 2011
Sunshine: I'll Make You Smile by Linda Hales
Sunshine is a dear little blond girl whose sole mission in life is to make sad people happy. She lives on a hilltop and interacts in strong and positive ways with characters and in situations she encounters on the hillside. One day, she meets a sad old man on the hillside and sets about cheering him up. This is a must read to see if she achieves her mission.
Sunshine is a dear little blond girl whose sole mission in life is to make sad people happy. She lives on a hilltop and interacts in strong and positive ways with characters and in situations she encounters on the hillside. One day, she meets a sad old man on the hillside and sets about cheering him up. This is a must read to see if she achieves her mission.
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