Sh Sh Sh Let the Baby Sleep [Large Print] [Paperback]

Kathy Stemke (Author), Jack Foster (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2011

When Zachary puts on his thick black glasses, he becomes a super-hero. This enables him to protect his new baby sister from all kinds of problems. In the process he learns how much he loves her. This action- packed book with clever rhymes focuses on teaching consonant blends. Suggested age for readers: 3-7

Editorial Reviews

Review

When Zachary dons his glasses his imagination is unleashed, and he gains super powers. His little sister, Layla, is in his charge. Forces threaten to wake her, but Zachary stomps on their plans. 
I highly recommend this book.
Jessica Aday Kennedy
 

From the Author

As a retired teacher, I always add a teacher supplement in the back of my books.  Teachers, Librarians, Sunday school teachers and parents can use the worksheets, comprehension questions, activities, songs and poems in Sh Sh Sh Let the Baby Sleep to teach consonant blends and other reading skills.

I offer a free monthly newsletter on my educationtipster blog titled, Movement and Rhythm, that will also assist you in teaching reading skills.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 20 pages
• Publisher: Guardian Angel Publishing, Inc (May 1, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1616331569
• ISBN-13: 978-1616331566
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,618,750 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Kathy Stemke has a passion for writing, the arts and all things creative. She has Bachelor degrees from Southern Connecticut State University and Covenant Life Seminary, as well as graduate coursework from New York Institute of Technology and Columbia University. Hanging her hat in the North Georgia Mountains, she has been a teacher, tutor, and writer for many years.

As a freelance writer and ghostwriter, Kathy has published hundreds of articles in directories, websites and magazines. She is a contributing editor for The National Writing for Children's Center and a reviewer for Sylvan Dell Publishing. As a retired teacher, Kathy has several activities published with Gryphon House Publishing. Kathy is also part of the team at DKV Writing 4 U.

Kathy's first children's picture book, Moving Through All Seven Days, was published on Lulu. Her next picture book, Sh, Sh, Sh Let the Baby Sleep, was released in May of 2011. Her third picture book, Trouble on Earth Day is scheduled for release in June of 2011.

Mrs.Stemke offers great teaching tips and children's book reviews as well as a monthly newsletter titled, MOVEMENT AND RHYTHM, on her blog (educationtipster).

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book has much to offer young readers as well as educators, November 18, 2011

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This review is from: Sh Sh Sh Let the Baby Sleep (Paperback)

Sh Sh Sh Let the Baby Sleep, written by Kathy Stemke and illustrated by Jack Foster is the story of a fantastic series of adventures as seen through the eyes of Zachary, a boy who is struggling to adjust to life with a new baby sister. Young Zachary becomes a "super hero"whenever he puts on his glasses. Donning his glasses as he does his best to help protect his baby sister from noises which might wake her, he encounters all sorts of noisy nuisances, including birds, trains and bears. This whimsical book creatively incorporates consonant blends in a story which will surely transport youngsters to new levels of imagination in their quest for adventure and learning.

Zachary's journey is only beginning at the conclusion of this story. Complete with teacher's supplements including rhymes, songs, worksheets and more, this book has much to offer young readers as well as educators.

Sh Sh Sh Let the Baby Sleep,earns the Literary Classics Seal of Approval

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A book filled with imagination and educational values!, July 22, 2011

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This review is from: Sh Sh Sh Let the Baby Sleep (Paperback)

Zachary has a new sister, Layla, who gets a lot of attention because she's a baby. His mother frequently asks him for help. So, what he does is puts on a special pair of black-framed glasses that, in his imagination, turns him into a super hero so he can grab the diapers his mother needs. Then his sister is all taken care of.

Zachary then gets to read to his sister to help her sleep. That was easy, but when he takes her for a walk afterwards, disaster strikes as the wind blows Layla's blanket off. Well, being a super hero, Zachary Lasso's the wind so it can't cause anymore mischief.

Then a thrush falls to the ground out of its nest. Layla is amazed when her brother puts the bird back into its nest again, safe and sound. One after another, events happen that disturb Layla's sleep and scares her, and each time Zachary flies to the rescue solving the problem.

When the day is done Zachary discovers something about himself. Will his revelation give him strength to conquer life's many challenges?

This story is filled with consonant blends hidden in a delightful story for young children who are just beginning to read. This 20 page picture book shows children that having a younger sibling can be fun and not an inconvenience. The illustrations are bold and bright which will catch even the youngest child's attention.

What parents will love the most is the great activities in the back of the book to help children focus on consonant blend sounds. The author has created songs, games, and worksheets to keep learning fun and to help with blends that children will be learning about in school. These activities reinforce the words that will make learning blends easier to do. The activities can be played over and over again.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Big Brother!, July 20, 2011

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This review is from: Sh Sh Sh Let the Baby Sleep (Paperback)

Author Kathy Stemke tells a story that children, especially those who have younger siblings can relate to. Big brothers are known to be very protective of their baby sisters and do think everything is about their little sisters and Zachary was no different. His time wasn't his anymore but revolves around the needs of his baby sister Layla.

And while Layla is asleep he takes her for a walk. With his special black framed glasses and his big imagination Zachary set out in his superhero mode to protective his baby sister from a number of calamities that would scare or awaken her. At the end of the book is a teaching supplement.

With great and big bold colorful illustration, Jack Foster was able to bring the book to life. I highly recommend the book to parents and for classroom reading.

FTC Disclosure: I received a review copy of this book from the author in exchange for a fair and honest review. I was not monetarily compensated for my opinion in any way.