Maslyn: A Different Kind of Name for a Delightful Little Girl [Paperback]

Amanda Brink Hull (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 6, 2009

Maslyn: A Different Kind of Name for a Delightful Little Girl is a book about the difficulties of starting school, meeting new friends, and fitting in with peers. This book is for children ages 3 to 12. The subject matter in this book is not only from a child's perspective, but from a parent's perspective as a mother sends her child off to school for the first time. This book is about a young girl who goes through her first week of Kindergarten noticing the differences in others, and the competitive nature of life at a young age. The author believes that communication is an important part of raising children, and so the story reflects on daily conversations between a mother and her daughter after school each day. These conversations help mold the path for her daughter to becoming productively independent and responsible. Each situation in the book is based on real dilemmas that Maslyn encountered her first year of school, and her mother's responses to those issues. The summer after Maslyn's Kindergarten year, the author wrote these discussions down on paper, wanting to share them with her daughter after she was grown. Maslyn (age 6) created the bright and beautiful illustrations to compliment her mother's reflection back on the talks the two had together during her first year of school. This book was a terrific project to cooperate on between a mother and her daughter. Maslyn: A Different Kind of Name for a Delightful Little Girl is dedicated to Maslyn Elaine Hull, who is a wonderfully brilliant little girl and smart beyond her years.

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About the Author

Amanda Brink Hull grew up in Fenton, Iowa (population 300). Her parents raised her and three younger sisters (Sara, Katie, and Andrea) teaching them about honesty, good character, and responsibility. The author and her husband (Josh) have two children of their own (Maslyn and Cameron). And, she wants to share the simple lessons she learned as a child not only with her own two children, but with other parents and their children. Being a wife and mother are her most rewarding accomplishments, though she is extremely proud of her professional and educational achievements as well. She holds a management position with Hearst Television Inc. at KCCI TV 8 in Des Moines, Iowa; and has earned an Associates degree and a Bachelor of Arts degree (both in Business), along with a Master of Science degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Amanda is also Mrs. Iowa United States 2007 where she developed the platform, "Appreciate, Act, and Achieve", which is a three-step program promoting volunteerism. Her platform was designed to inspire people to be a positive influence in their communities, and to set an example and become a role model to others. Leave a positive imprint on the people you come in contact with is something to strive for every day. You never know how powerful your words and actions could ever be. Amanda is most passionate about children focused charities, and she hopes this book will help her relay an important message to children of all ages.

Product Details

• Paperback: 36 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (July 6, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1438993382
• ISBN-13: 978-1438993386
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,547,035 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)