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Useful Books for Young Children

Emily SchultzKaren Sweeney

Welcome Friends of 3rd Graders!

Tonight’s focus is on books written by Michigan authors.

Thank you for taking the time to come tonight!

Let’s get started!

Picture BooksWe have selected a variety of picture books that teach children different concepts in school and life.

Kelly DiPucchioBorn and raised in Michigan.

Attended MSU ~ Bachelor’s in Psychology, minor in Child Development

Married, 3 kids.

We believe that reading books by Michigan authors will inspire children to achieve

their own goals, without necessarily leaving their home

state.

Focus Book #1

Grace for PresidentNew York Times best sellerPublished by Hyperion BooksCopyright 2008Explains how electoral college works

Focus Book #2 What’s the Magic Word? Teaches children manners Good for children ages 3+ Published 2005 Published by HarperCollins

A Few of Her Other Books

Why Kelly?Award winning authorAuthor of two New York Times

Best Selling booksMade appearances on Oprah,

Good Morning America, & The View

Furthermore, her books teach children a concept, and contains a valid point.

Family oriented, good role model, travels

Willing to assist inspiring authorsGreat advocate for readingIn spite of being busy,

communicates with teachers she doesn’t even know

We agree with Kelly:

“Picture books are important because they have the power to open our minds to new ways of perceiving the world we live in.”

Thank you Kelly

Contact Info Kelly DiPucchio’s

Webpage: http://www.kellydipucchio.com/home.html

Image of Grace for President: http://www.kellydipucchio.com/grace_for_pres.html

Image of What’s the Magic Word: http://www.kellydipucchio.com/out_of_print.html

Book Award Information: http://www.kellydipucchio.com/grace_for_pres.html

Thank you!