About the Book
Title: Isabella Babysits Baxter | Author and Illustrator: Melissa Perry Moraja | Publication Date: October 27, 2014 | Publisher: Melissa Productions | Pages:32 | Recommended Ages: 3 to 8
Summary: Six year old Isabella usually is the one who has a babysitter. But when her enormous puppy named Baxter creates a mess and prevents her mom from working, Isabella’s mom asks her to babysit him. And Isabella knows exactly what to do! Or does she? First, Isabella gets Baxter dressed…TWICE! Next they have a snack, but not without a CRASH and a BANG. And that’s just the beginning. Join Isabella in her very first picture book filled with lots of humor and adventure as she tries to keep Baxter from making a bigger mess.
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Sneak Peek
The Early Buzz
“Filled with humor and fun, Isabella Babysits Baxter is
perfect for young children, and I especially recommend it for families
with pets. Melissa Perry Moraja does a great job of bringing these
real-life characters to print in a new, entertaining children’s book
that is sure to please the whole family.” ~ Review by Readers Favorite Reviewer
“It’s fun, zany, big and colorful – just
like a kid’s book should be. Even the cover itself is inviting. with its
deep red background and a wide-eyed, paint-spattered Baxter staring at
the reader who must wonder about the story behind the scene. The cover
is impressive in its artwork, design, hint of a sparkle accent, and the
unusual smooth, non-paper feel. Bottom line – “Isabella babysits
Baxter” represents Fun with a capital F. ” ~ 5 Star Review, Spudman, Amazon, Top 100 Reviewer
“The illustrations by the author are
excellent, the story is both adventuresome and entertaining, and the
wisdom imparted to children is excellent. A top-notch children’s book
from a lady who knows her field and her talent!” ~ 5 Star Review, Grady Harp, Amazon, Top 100 Reviewer
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***My Personal Review***
This is a delightful childrens book! I loved reading it, about a girl named Isabella and her dog Baxter who is always making messes. But when Isabella gets to babysit for Baxter and keep him out of trouble, they tend to make a lot of messes. They have so much fun, and through the awesome illustrations your child can read the story through them :) My daughter is 8 and loved this book, she tried to read from the pictures and did a great job! It's a short read, only about 28 pages total and not a lot of words, so your child will be able to sit for the whole book. Melissa Perry Moraja has written a lot of childrens books including another one I reviewed titled Josh and the Gum Shoe News Crew :) She has won a Mom's Choice Award, and I can't wait to read more of her childrens stories! It also teaches the value of cleaning up after yourself and learning how to take responsibility for your actions.
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About the Author: Melissa Perry Moraja
Melissa Perry Moraja, Award-Winning Author and
Founder of Melissa Productions, Inc., is an entrepreneurial mom, a
multifaceted business woman, a creative producer, and an author and
illustrator of numerous modern-fantasy children’s books and self-help
books. And that’s just the beginning!Melissa also has published articles, appeared on television, been interviewed on radio, has spoken in front of hundreds of people, and held workshops at local schools, discussing creative learning, publishing and parenting. Her desire to make a difference in her four young children’s lives inspired her to leave her six-salary career at IBM in 2007 to become a full-time mom, children’s author, speaker, and consultant. Melissa spends her personal time coaching soccer and softball, painting, and coming up with fun art projects for her kids. She also blogs for Working Mother blog, has guest blogged for Charlotte Observer Mom’s Charlotte, and has her own personal blog at Not Your Ordinary Psychic Mom. Melissa is also committed to building awareness and support for type 1 diabetes. Her twin daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes November 4, 2011. To learn more about Madison’s type 1 diabetes disease please read Madison’s Story.
Thank you so much for taking the time to review my newest children's book! Wishing you a Happy Holiday season! Melissa
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