Thursday, June 12, 2008

AVAILABLE NOW FROM
GUARDIAN ANGEL PUBLISHING!







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Wednesday, January 16, 2008


WOW! NOW IN PRINT


"THE MISADVENTURES OF ROOTER AND SNUFFLE" BOOK #1
"ON THE GO WITH ROOTER AND SNUFFLE" BOOK #2 AND
"TROUBLE FINDS ROOTER AND SNUFFLE" BOOK #3
ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN SOFT COVER FROM POPULAR BOOKSELLERS FOR $9.95 EACH
REVIEW BY HEIDI STRAWSER....
These little paperback books each contain 3 short stories. The suggested age range is 3 to 9.
Before I tell you about the books, I'd like to introduce you to the author:
Shari Lyle-Soffe has been writing since 1998. Her work has appeared in Children's Playmate, Babybug, Ladybug, Highlights for Children, Schooldays, Holidays & Seasonal Celebrations, Story Friend, The Friend, Hopscotch, Bread for God's Children, Pack-o-Fun, Wee Ones, Wild Animal Baby, Dragonfly Spirit, Holiday Crafts 4 Kids, Stories for Children,and Lighthouse Story Collection. She has three picture/storybooks with Guardian Angel Publishing Inc. titled "The Misadventures of Rooter and Snuffle","On the Go With Rooter and Snuffle", and "Trouble Finds Rooter and Snuffle".
And now, more about the Rooter & Snuffle books.
First in the series is The Misadventures of Rooter & Snuffle. This book follows the tales of two racoon brothers as they rely on their faith to see them through difficult, and sometimes dangerous, times. They learn to find the answers for themselves. And although these brothers may not always agree on everythign, in the end they always care about each other. The three short stories in this book are: "The Search," "Rooter's Rule," and "Danger at River Bend." This particular title also includes a 4-part activity page for extra fun.
The second book is called On the Go with Rooter & Snuffle. In this book, the young brother raccoons find that others may not always see things the way they do. But when troubles and disagreements do arise, they are no match for a strong faith, the love of a brother, and the help of good friends. This one includes short stories entitled "Why Our School Stinks," "Follow a Star," and "Something is Fishy."
Third in the series is Trouble Finds Rooter & Snuffle. Once again the rascally raccoon brothers aren't looking for trouble but it finds them anyway. As they look for a way out of trouble, they learn true friendship isn't selfish, everyone is special, and we can all protect wildlife by caring for the environment where we live. The 3 short stories in this title are: "My True Friends," "The Pity Party," and "Yes We Can."
These books are really very sweet. The stories may center around raccoons, but they face many of the same challenges that our children face these days. At first, it often seems like they won't be able to get out of the fixes they find themselves in, but they always try to think about the Christian way to handle things, and they find themselves coming out on top!
These books are illustrated by Kevin Scott Collier. If you are familiar with the Summer Reading Splash program that I managed for The Old Schoolhouse Magazine, then you might recognize our mascot, Splish the frog, that Kevin created for us. Kevin has written and/or illustrated over 70 books, and is well-known for his whimsical,colorful creations. Though these particular books are more heavy on words than illustrations, his additions are just enough to make the stories "pop" of the pages.
After reading the books, your children will enjoy visiting the author's coloring page website, where you can print out fun coloring pages (also drawn by Kevin and featuring the Rooter & Snuffle characters). Rooter & Snuffle also have their own website, where you can learn more about them and the whole cast of characters in the Rooter & Snuffle series, learn more about the author and illustrator, find where to purchase the books, read some reviews, and play some fun raccoon games.
If these books sound like something your children would enjoy, be sure to keep a watch on Splish's blog, where I will be giving them away. (You can sign up to receive updates via e-mail, making it easy to keep track.)

Thursday, October 18, 2007

COMING SOON!

TROUBLE FINDS ROOTER AND SNUFFLE BOOK 3

READ THREE NEW ADVENTURES OF THE RASCALLY RACCOON BROTHERS AND THEIR FRIENDS. COMING SOON IN THE FLIP VIEWER FORMAT ON CD AND AS DOWNLOADS FROM THE PUBLISHER GUARDIAN ANGEL PUBLISHING.

Wednesday, March 14, 2007

ON THE GO WITH ROOTER AND SNUFFLE BOOK 2

Three new adventures with the mischievous brother raccoons, Rooter and Snuffle. Author Shari Lyle-Soffe, and Illustrator Kevin Scott Collier, team up again with more stories of these lovable raccoons and their animal friends. For children 4 - 8 years old.

Children will delight to the new adventures of these brother raccoons in "Why Our School Stinks", "Follow a Star", and "Something is Fishy". Rooter and Snuffle encounter a school bully, find their way in a snowstorm, and are faced with a friend who steals.


Published by Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.



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REVIEW: ON THE GO WITH ROOTER AND SNUFFLE

On the Go with Rooter & Snuffle is a delightful children’s picture ebook featuring the adventures of two very cute raccoon brothers.The book contains three short stories.
In “Why Our School Stinks,” Rooter’s little brother Snuffle has just started school. Rooter, who used to love school, now hates it. It isn’t fair that Snuffle is getting all the attention! But when Bully Bear starts bothering Snuffle, Rooter comes to the realization that love is more powerful than jealousy.
In “Follow a Star,” set on Christmas Day, the two raccoons venture into the winter forest to bring presents to Grandpa, promising their mother to come home before dark. However, once at Grandpa’s house, they forget about the time while listening to his stories. On their way back home they get lost in the dark woods. How will they find their way back? Could they maybe follow the star just like the shepherds did on the first Christmas?
In “Something is Fishy,” Rooter and Snuffle, all ready with backpacks and gear, go ice fishing for their mother’s birthday dinner. On the frozen pond they meet a friend, Fritter, who joins them in the fun. However, Fritter isn’t happy when the two raccoon brothers get lucky catching all the fish, so he decides to steal… and it’s up to Rooter and Snuffle to make him realize that with a little faith, there’s no need to steal at all.
These fun, heart-warming stories will be enjoyed by children and adults alike. This is a great book for early readers to read by themselves, or for parents to read to youngsters at bedtime. The illustrations are attractive and colorful and well represent the characters and settings in the story. My only complain is that I would have liked to see more of Scott Collier’s illustrations! This ebook is available in flip format, which gives the feeling of a real book as the pages are flipped over with only a touch from your keyboard or the click of a mouse. A fun, delightful way to introduce your young ones to the computer while stimulating their imaginations and improving their reading skills.
-Mayra Calvani at
www.mayrassecretbookcase.blogspot.com



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ON THE GO WITH ROOTER AND SNUFFLE
This new book with Rooter and Snuffle starts off with a short story about how sometimes going to school with your bothers and sisters isn’t all bad. In the second short story, Rooter and Snuffle learn that sometimes answers to prayers come in funny little ways. The third and final short story shows children how it’s better to share and trust in others.

What I love about the Rooter and Snuffle stories is that you don’t get one story; you get multiple stories about two brothers learning to get along not only with each other, but others in the world around them.

-VS Grenier
Editor, Stories for Children Magazine
http://storiesforchildren.tripod.com/
Children’s Author
http://vsgrenier.com/

Wednesday, October 11, 2006

THE MISADVENTURES OF ROOTER AND SNUFFLE BOOK 1
available from
Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc.

Shari's book is available on CD, in Flip Book format, or other downloadables today's technology-loving children will be excited about. The book is available now at:


These stories will delight children as Rooter and Snuffle, brother raccoons, learn about sharing and caring, and how to treat others in the Cathedral Woods where they live. Series 1 includes "The Search", "Rooter's Rule", and "Danger at River Bend". Children will find these raccoons are dealing with the same kinds of problems that they live with everyday and finding the answers they need for solving them.

Inspired by the two raccoons who visited the back porch of her home in a Redwood forest when she was a child, Shari Lyle-Soffe has captured the spunk and sweetness of these adorable animals and their friends.

It is colorfully illustrated by Kevin Scott Collier, author/illustrator of many books for children.
http://kevinscottcollier.com/whats_new.html
http://www.kevinscottcollier.com/book.rooterandsnuffle.html
http://clearblogs.com/kevinscottcollier
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REVIEW AT THE READING TUB
http://www.thereadingtub.com/displayBook.asp?id=954


Three short fun stories for the younger set with the whimsical, vibrant illustrations so characteristic of Collier’s work.
- AUTHOR’S CHOICE REVIEWS



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The Misadventures of Rooter and Snuffle follows two young raccoons thru three adventures that go a bit off course and how Rooter, the older brother, solves the problems. Shari Lyle-Soffe has written three clever tales that are sure to please young picture book readers. Illustrator Kevin Scott Collier helps tell the stories with his vivid pictures. Written for kids ages 4-8, this is a fun read for those dreary winter days.


-FANDANGLE MAGAZINE



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The Misadventures of Rooter and Snuffle is a sweet book about two mischievous raccoons. These two characters don't mean to get into trouble, yet trouble seems to find them. Each short chapter gives the reader a chuckle as Rooter and Snuffle learn some important life lessons.

Kevin Collier, illustrator, has captured the raccoon's personalities well. Their comical expressions make this story a delight to read. Rooter and Snuffle are two characters children won't forget easily!

JENNIFER REED, WEE ONES CHILDREN'S MAGAZINE, EDITOR.



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The Misadventures of Rooter and Snuffle, two raccoon brothers find themselves in tuff and sometimes dangerous situations. Young readers will be drawn into not one, but three different adventures where Rooter and Snuffle must count on each other and themselves to find away out of their sometimes sticking mess. The first short story, The Search, teaches children to think of others and not just themselves, the second story, Rooter's Rule, helps young readers understand that we should treat others how we would like to be treated, and the final story, Danger at River Bend, shows readers that sometimes mothers know what is best for us even if we don't at the time.



I loved this E-book. I would love to see more books based on these two characters. They are fun, lively, and enjoyable for all ages. I think most kids will see a little of themselves in each character.



V.S. GRENIER, STORIES FOR CHILDREN MAGAZINE, EDITOR



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$1.00 from each purchase of "The Misadventures of Rooter and Snuffle" series #1 on CD will be donated to Wildlife Images, Inc., Rehabilitation and Education Center, Grants Pass, Oregon.



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