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Zodiacts: Leo Limelight Lunacy: Dance of the Dueling Divas
Donna McGarry's Zodiacts: Leo Limelight Lunacy: Dance of the Dueling Divas introduces the five to eight year old crowd to the creative energy of the Leo Moon. The action begins when the irrepressible Starrkitty discovers her competitor, Lola Leo, headlining a solo show. Kit is fit to be tied and scrambles to produce a rival spectacle. When she discovers that some aspects of show biz, such as costuming and sound mixing, are best left to the experts, Kit goes Aquarian and assembles a stellar crew to help her shine. Which leading lady will steal the limelight under this attention craving Moon?
Merging celestial imagery with verbal whimsy, Zodiacts: Leo Limelight Lunacy humorously explores themes of egomania and self-absorption. The book is available on the author's website zodiacts.com, amazon, or createspace.
Merging celestial imagery with verbal whimsy, Zodiacts: Leo Limelight Lunacy humorously explores themes of egomania and self-absorption. The book is available on the author's website zodiacts.com, amazon, or createspace.
40 pages, Paperback
First published March 15, 13
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July 31, 2014
Illustrates the Importance of Teamwork
Some people love attention and others shy away from it. Those heavily imbued with influence from the zodiac sign, Leo, thrive on it in addition to being natural leaders. However, if they’re too independent they may find out that they’re not the center of the Universe after all as Lola Leo does in this lively children’s story. Star Kitty, who wants to prove to Lola that she’s not the only show in town, discovers that doing it all herself is simply too much work so she gathers a troupe from the various other characters in this series. With someone handling all the necessary details from choreography to logistics and make-up to publicity, Star Kitty’s production is a smash while Lola’s is a total flop.
While this as well as the other Zodiacts stories are directed at children, their messages are applicable to all such that adults will enjoy their bright illustrations and numerous insights as much as the kids. On the surface this story shows the benefits of teamwork and the importance of working together. On a deeper, astrological level, it highlights Leo as the 5th house of the zodiac which includes creativity and ego while its polar sign, Aquarius, is the 11th house which includes friends, goals, networking and teamwork. This colorful story continues the Zodiacts series with another profound lesson from the stars, zany though they may be, who show the need for balance as well as working with others to achieve your goals.
Some people love attention and others shy away from it. Those heavily imbued with influence from the zodiac sign, Leo, thrive on it in addition to being natural leaders. However, if they’re too independent they may find out that they’re not the center of the Universe after all as Lola Leo does in this lively children’s story. Star Kitty, who wants to prove to Lola that she’s not the only show in town, discovers that doing it all herself is simply too much work so she gathers a troupe from the various other characters in this series. With someone handling all the necessary details from choreography to logistics and make-up to publicity, Star Kitty’s production is a smash while Lola’s is a total flop.
While this as well as the other Zodiacts stories are directed at children, their messages are applicable to all such that adults will enjoy their bright illustrations and numerous insights as much as the kids. On the surface this story shows the benefits of teamwork and the importance of working together. On a deeper, astrological level, it highlights Leo as the 5th house of the zodiac which includes creativity and ego while its polar sign, Aquarius, is the 11th house which includes friends, goals, networking and teamwork. This colorful story continues the Zodiacts series with another profound lesson from the stars, zany though they may be, who show the need for balance as well as working with others to achieve your goals.
June 11, 2013
This book was gifted to me for an honest review.
Delightful Little Read
This book is a delightful little read. It is full of really nicely done illustrations. I first I thought the book was going to be about someone being greedy and selfish, but as I read on, I realized it is actually about trying hard and doing your best. It also pointed out the importance of being well prepared and using the resources available to do a good job.
It also allowed the star and the cat to make up in the end so there was no grief left at the end of the book. I could really relate to the kitty trying to write a script. The picture looked just like me trying to write my own script.
The book is delightful and fun with a very good lesson instilled in it.
I gave this book 5 out of 5 stars.
Delightful Little Read
This book is a delightful little read. It is full of really nicely done illustrations. I first I thought the book was going to be about someone being greedy and selfish, but as I read on, I realized it is actually about trying hard and doing your best. It also pointed out the importance of being well prepared and using the resources available to do a good job.
It also allowed the star and the cat to make up in the end so there was no grief left at the end of the book. I could really relate to the kitty trying to write a script. The picture looked just like me trying to write my own script.
The book is delightful and fun with a very good lesson instilled in it.
I gave this book 5 out of 5 stars.
June 1, 2014
It took a minute to adjust my ideas of a kids book and realize this was not a book to be compared to any others. It does not have any "cutesy" kid talk nor does it have any pastel bunnies and babies! It is a unique kind of book with kind of "Odd" types of characters and some very unusual rhyming dialog. I read it myself and was not particularly impressed-- Then I read it to some visiting 4 and 9 year olds-- and !!! They loved it!! I am not ashamed to admit I was shocked. Perhaps it is the total alien-ness of the concept - but for what ever reason-- it enlarged their vocabularies (since half the words were unknown to them) and they still enjoyed it! BRAVO for being brave enough to publish this- it would seem very risky to me.
January 5, 2014
This book is a very enjoyable middle childhood one aimed at about five to ten years of age. It is cute for adults and wonderful for children. I used it with dozens of childen and they liked the story and loved the illustrations. The children enjoyed talking about the story and it was wonderful for the introduction of rhyming. Children actually used it for discussions and disagreeing.
I received no fee other than a copy of the book, and only that I give an honest review of the book. Please parents and educators - IPADS and computers are toys and books are necessary means for teaching and increasing a child's executive functioning.
I received no fee other than a copy of the book, and only that I give an honest review of the book. Please parents and educators - IPADS and computers are toys and books are necessary means for teaching and increasing a child's executive functioning.
July 26, 2013
ZODIACTS: LEO LIMELIGHT LUNACY: DANCE OF THE DUELING DIVAS by Donna McGarry is a delightful children's book/astrology/New Age. Ages 5-7 years old. A quick,cute introduction to the Zodiac signs Leo and all her friends. With rhyming dialogue, delightful and a charming,engaging cast of characters. A delightful story as well as an educational one young readers are sure to enjoy. Received for an honest review from the author.
RATING: 4.5
HEAT RATING: NONE(CHILDREN'S BOOKS)
REVIEWED BY: AprilR, Review courtesy of My Book Addiction and More
RATING: 4.5
HEAT RATING: NONE(CHILDREN'S BOOKS)
REVIEWED BY: AprilR, Review courtesy of My Book Addiction and More
April 2, 2014
Zodiacts: Leo Limelight Lunacy: Dance of the Dueling Divas: When the moon is in Leo it is time to have fun, time to put on a show, time to stand up proud and be full of confidence. With rhyming dialogue this book is creative and will hold any child's attention.
FTC Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from the author in exchange for a fair and honest review. I was not monetarily compensated for my opinion in any way.
FTC Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from the author in exchange for a fair and honest review. I was not monetarily compensated for my opinion in any way.
August 8, 2013
I received this book free through Goodreads First Reads and i have to say it is great. Colorful, fun and easy to read.I would definitely give it to a child with the hopes that the parent will read it too.
July 24, 2013
A fun quirky off beat book that created lots of fun dialogue with me and my boys...one must look to help others rather than being self centered...an important lesson for all! 3 stars
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