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Helen's E-Books
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In 2015 I began a
new series of e-books on Amazon about storytelling.
The first one is Tales for Toddlers. This is a
collection of my stories that I have told to toddlers between
two and three years of age. I give ideas of how to prepare aids
and plan a storytelling session for each story in the book.
Here is a link:
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Tales to Tell
to Preschoolers
is a companion volume to Tales
for Toddlers. It has 31 stories for three, four and
five-year-olds that children will love. There are ideas for
preparing storytelling aids using feltboards, toys, dolls,
drama , things from nature and food. The book is a must have
resource for early childhood teachers and students and all
those who care for preschool children.
Click on this link to buy your copy
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D3O5KO0 |
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Caring for Grandchildren: How to Meet the Challenges
Many grandparents care part time for their
grandchildren and have much pleasure from the experience.
Sometimes, however, grandparents become the primary caregivers
of their grandchildren because of a family crisis. The children
might come to you because of domestic violence, the death of a
parent, drug or alcohol problems, mental health issues or other
challenging situations. How will you cope? What can you do to
help the children? Who can you turn to for advice?
This book outlines the responsibilities grandparents face. It
gives practical tips on how to help the children face challenges
as well as tips to help you, the grandparents cope with the
changes in your lives.
https://www.amazon.com/Caring-Grandchildren-Meet-Challenges-Families-ebook/dp/B01FYFLKPO?ie
Here is part of a review by June Keir
This is a great, common sense guide for those grandparents who
are in the situation of having to bring up their grandchildren.
Helen has a wealth of experience with small children to back her
opinions and advice. This book is a must-read for any
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In 2013, I began
writing e-books for publication on Amazon. The first
series is called The Busy Mothers' Guides. Read about them
below and click on the Amazon links.
Here is
what Ann Pryosusilo said about the book
A very practical guide. Full of good tips for caring for a baby
presented in a concise and very accessible form.
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The Busy Mothers’
Guide to Happy Babies
Talking to and playing with your baby is
one of the delights of being a parent. But what can you do what
your baby cries? How can you communicate? Can you help your baby
to develop skills? This book outlines easy to follow, safe
sensory activities babies will love. Mobiles, tickling rhymes,
toys, books, music, messy play and creative ideas are suggested
for each stage of development. These activities will keep your
baby happy. Mums and dads, family members and child educators
will love these ideas for babies from birth to 17 months of age.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BTCA2VU |
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The Busy Mothers’
Guide to Happy Toddlers
Toddlers are delightful little people who
will both charm and challenge their parents and carers. They
thrive on being busy, playing, exploring, helping, creating and
talking. What are the best toys to buy? Which games and
activities will help toddlers to develop skills?
This book outlines safe, sensory activities
to help develop physical, social, emotional, cognitive and
language skills in toddlers aged 18 to 36 months. .
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DJJ27SM
Here is a review by
Pauline Young
This delightful book is both
practical and creative. It has many tips on how to
introduce your toddler to the world without fuss and
bother. It takes you through the stages of a toddler's
development with many examples of what you can do to make
this phase of development enjoyable. Lovely photos
illustrate the text. I have a toddler grandchild and I
found this book most enlightening.
Pauline Young.
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The Busy Mothers' Guide to Happy
Preschoolers
Between three to five years of age children
are busy, busy little people. This book will help parents, carers
and educators to plan fun activities in essential learning areas.
Play ideas include cooking, music,
storytelling, maths, science, outdoor games and craft.
There are also hints on
organizing play spaces.
Here is
the Amazon link:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IGH0STW
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Here is a review of the above book by Robyn
Collins, writer and former school Principal
Helen Evans is a former preschool director, and it
shows. The strength of this book is that it explains complex development
simply and in ways accessible to both parents and early childhood
teachers. It covers physical, social, creative, cognitive, emotional and
reading development and gives helpful advice about what you can expect a
child to do, and not do, at a particular age.
The activities described
throughout the book are easy for any parent to provide, and generally
cost nothing. One thing I enjoyed was Evans' commonsense approach to
child safety. She cautions about safety and makes clear when children
need supervision, but also provides advice to ensure that children are
free to be children. This is the third of a series of books on childhood
development by Helen Evans and her expertise and love of children shines
in each one. I recommend all three.
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Here is a link to Helen's Amazon author
page:
www.amazon.com/author/helenevans
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Helen
has always been interested in animals and their welfare. Here is
information about her 2013 book Let's Get a Pet
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Pets bring pleasure into
the lives of millions of people, but owning a pet has
responsibilities. Animals can give you love and companionship,
but a wrong choice can be a nightmare. This book will help you
to make a wise choice. It outlines the basic care of the most
popular pets, safety measures, diseases that can be passed on
from animals to humans, and the best places to buy pets.
Here is the link at Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BBAM8VM
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Here is June Keir's review of Let's Get a
Pet
Let's Get a Pet is a very readable and useful book for anyone
considering getting a pet for the first time. The book gives
details of what to consider when thinking about that first pet,
or even a different type of pet from what an owner may have
previously owned. It gives tips on what to look for when
selecting a pet and on how to care for that pet once it is at
home. There is also some advice about the care of the pet and
safety for the family when interacting with the pet.
Helen Evans has used a friendly tone to convey this information
which makes the book an easy but informative read. I would
reccommend this book to anyone who is thinking of getting a pet.
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Helen has made many tactile books and some are on display at the
gallery in Uralla at 42 Bridge Street. Both children and adults
are fascinated by these.
Here are three of the books.
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When
Humpty and Beatriz go to see the Tall Ships,
disaster
strikes.
Humpty
falls overboard and floats away.
Will
Beatriz ever find him again?
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The Christmas Dragon
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Grandma had put
on her red hat and black boots! Something magic was bound to happen.
"Come
on,” said Grandma. She took Beatriz by the hand.
Beatriz tingled with excitement. Could she try some magic of her own?
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Finian’s Magnificent Ice Cream Machine
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