While cleaning out emails that missed my notice during the busy days of late winter and early spring, I came across this request to feature a new children's book. The publisher claimed the author thought my blog would be a good match. I am familiar with Heidi Poelman by name. However, to say her children's books are anywhere near the same genre for which I write under my pen name -- American historical sweet romance -- is a stretch.
I did look at the author's website and was intrigued by her books. They are offered in board book (print) format as well as in ebook. Although geared for the youngest of the young reading or listening audience, they appear to cover topics of worth to people of all ages. For those of us with children, grandchildren, or nieces and nephews, they are definitely worth considering as additions to a child's library.
Perhaps I should research some of these great people featured in Ms. Poelman's books and consider working them into some of my adult historical romance fiction.
Although I was asked to feature Women in Science Who Changed the World, I felt impressed to provide the links to a few more of her books:
Women in Science Who Changed the World
Author: Heidi Poelman
Illustrator: Angie Alape
From the innovations of Janaki Ammal to the careful observations of Jane Goodall, Women in Science Who Changed the World is a young child’s first introduction to the diverse, extraordinary women who used their brilliant minds to change the world of science forever. Simple text and adorable illustrations tell the contributions of eight scientists: Maria Sibylla Merian, Wang Zhenyi, Mary Anning, Marie Curie, Janaki Ammal, Katherine Johnson, Jane C. Wright, and Jane Goodall. A quote from each scientist is included on each spread along with colorful, delightful artwork.
Reading age 2-4, Pre-school and up
Board book: Please CLICK HERE
eBook: Please CLICK HERE
Inventors Who Changed the World (People Who Changed the World)
Author: Heidi Poelman
Illustrator: Kyle Kershner
Reading age 3-8, pre-school to third grade
Please CLICK HERE
Courageous People Who Changed the World (Volume 1)
Author: Heidi Poelman
Illustrator: Kyle Kershner
Reading age 2-5 years, through Kindergarten
Please CLICK HERE
Courageous First Ladies Who Changed the World (People Who Changed the World)
Author: Heidi Poelman
Illustrator: Giovana Medeiros
Ages 2-5
Please CLICK HERE
And this last book caught my interest to the point I decided to share the full book description. Amazing how some animals have made such large contributions to benefit mankind.
Amazing Animals Who Changed the World (People Who Changed the World)
Author: Heidi Poelman
Illustrator: Kyle Kershner
Ages 3-8, pre-school to third grade
From the courage of Stubby the war dog to the empathy of Koko the gorilla, Amazing Animals Who Changed the World is a young child's first introduction to the incredible animals who taught us that you don't have to be big (or human) to make a difference. Simple text and adorable illustrations tell the contributions of nine animals who went down in history as interspecies heroes:
Blossom the vaccine cow
Stubby the war dog
Cher Ami the carrier pigeon
Winnie the friendly bear
Simon the seacat
Togo the sled dog
Able and Baker the space monkeys
Koko the signing gorilla
Please CLICK HERE
Find Heidi on her website: https://www.heidipoelman.com/
