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About Melissa Perry Moraja
Melissa Perry Moraja, Digital Marketing & Sales Director at eBuzz 360, Inc. and Award-Winning Children's Author, is a multifaceted, business woman, authoring and illustrating numerous children's books and self-help books. She has written articles, been interviewed on television, spoken in front of hundreds of people, and successfully achieved two degrees (undergraduate degree in finance and graduate degree in marketing).
Melissa spends her personal time coaching soccer and fastpitch softball, painting, playing guitar, and coming up with fun art projects for her and her kids. She also blogs for Working Mother blog, has guest blogged for Charlotte Observer Mom's Charlotte and has her own personal blog at Digital Media Mom and Not Your Ordinary Psychic Mom.
Melissa's greatest accomplishment is her children. They are the ones who inspire her to go after her dreams and to make a positive difference in the world. And one difference that she is committed to is volunteering, building awareness and fundraising for JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation). Her twin daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes November 4, 2011.
Melissa spends her personal time coaching soccer and fastpitch softball, painting, playing guitar, and coming up with fun art projects for her and her kids. She also blogs for Working Mother blog, has guest blogged for Charlotte Observer Mom's Charlotte and has her own personal blog at Digital Media Mom and Not Your Ordinary Psychic Mom.
Melissa's greatest accomplishment is her children. They are the ones who inspire her to go after her dreams and to make a positive difference in the world. And one difference that she is committed to is volunteering, building awareness and fundraising for JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation). Her twin daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes November 4, 2011.
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Goodnight Goodnight Goodnight Baby Blue is a short poem about one sweet little Splatter and Friend that will bring smiles, giggles, and sleepy eyes to your child. Say goodnight to Baby Blue's feet, to the stars in the sky, and to his best friend, Shadow! Each page has sight words with colorful pictures to teach children how to read. The story ends by putting Baby Blue to bed. PLEASE be aware that the formating (font, images) of this book may appear differently depending on the eReader. Some eReaders require you to click on the text to be able to read it. Also all Splatter and Friends stories were written and illustrated by a mom with the help of her children. (Target age is 2 - 6 years old - Picture Book).
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Up until a few days ago, nothing extraordinary had ever happened in ten year old Josh Wunderkind’s life – except eating a whole pot of pasta by himself. But that all changed after a mammoth-sized bird hit him smack on the face with a glob of neon green bird poop, triggering his superhuman Wunderkind ability and leaving him with the responsibility of caring for a baby bird he named Max. Now Josh was just like his older brother and twin sister Madison-super extraordinary! But what Josh didn’t realize was that being superhuman wasn’t all fun and games. And things only got more complex in Josh’s life when his two siblings and a couple neighborhood friends persuade him to lead a super crime-solving, neighborhood news team—the Gumshoe News Crew. But not before they agree on the Super Secret and complete Gumshoe Boot Camp. Find out what the Super Secret is. Will the Gumshoe News Crew complete boot camp? Or will Josh let his team down? (Mom's Choice Award Recipient)
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Tale of the Messed Up Talent Show: Madison and GA (My Guardian Angel) (The Wunderkind Family Book 4)
Nov 1, 2013
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Madison Wunderkind is a sweet, honest girl, who always seems to find herself in trouble with the principal. But this time she's not alone. It all started three days earlier, when Sophia, the most popular fifth-grade girl at Gator Elementary, asked Madison to hang out and plan this year's talent show. Instantly, Madison had become Little Miss Popular. But what Madison soon discovered was that being Little Miss Popular wasn't all it was cracked up to be. Her best friends were ignoring her. Her brothers were angry at her. And her guardian angel, GA, was irritated by her snobbish attitude. And if things couldn't get more messed up for Madison, everything that could go wrong at the talent show did, sparking Principal Dimples to find out why! Find out what happens at Gator Elementary's Talent Show. Will Madison's guardian angel be able to help Madison? Or will Madison become Little Miss Lonely? Also, Try and find one of GA's feathers in each picture! Target age 6 - 12 years old (Mom's Choice Award Recipient)
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In this splaterific rhyming story, Razzle, one of the most fiery Splatter and Friends,teaches Josh four Stranger Danger Safety Rules! Find out what Josh does when a shady lady asks him to come in her car, when a little old woman asks him if he'd like a treat, when two strange men ask him for help in finding their dog, and when an unknown man asks him if he'd like to see his trains! Razzle's Stranger Danger Safety Rules are easy to learn and remember. Splatter and Friends is an educational children's book series that promotes creative learning, self-awareness, safety, and the secret recipe for silliness. Beginning Reading rhyming book. Target age is 2 - 7 years old. PLEASE be aware that the formating (font, images) of this book may appear differently depending on the eReader. Some eReaders require you to click on the text to be able to read it. Also all Splatter and Friends stories were written and illustrated by a mom with the help of her children. Target age is 2 - 7 years old.
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A new species of worms? And flies that go Buzzoinks? That’s what Jake discovers when he captures a dozen slimy gooey worms. Jake hides the worms in a secret place in his bedroom, so his twin brother and sister can’t free them. But when the worms transform into a dozen buzzing pesty flies, Jake’s adventure begins. Find out if Jake rid’s his home from being invaded by the pesty flies, and if he’s able to rescue his dad from their beady stares? Jake’s Adventure’s will take children into a magical world through the eyes of real life boy who is not only living it, but trying to solve it. The Wunderkind Family is a family of prodigy siblings--a genius sixth-sense boy, a superhuman twin boy, and a twin girl who can see and hear her guardian angel. The Wunderkind Family is a family of prodigy siblings--a genius sixth-sense boy, a superhuman twin boy, and a twin girl who can see and hear her guardian angel. Target age: 6 – 12 years old
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Six year old Isabella usually is the one who has a babysitter. But when her enormous puppy named Baxter creates a mess and prevents her mom from working, Isabella's mom asks her to babysit him. And Isabella knows exactly what to do! Or does she? First, Isabella gets Baxter dressed...TWICE! Next they have a snack, but not without a CRASH and a BANG. And that’s just the beginning. Join Isabella in her very first picture book filled with lots of humor and adventure as she tries to keep Baxter from making a bigger mess. (Indie B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree and Mom's Choice Award).
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Madison and GA (My Guardian Angel) - The Tale of the Slimy Spitball (The Wunderkind Family Book 1)
Nov 8, 2013
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Madison’s parents and teachers think it’s time for her to start acting like a big girl, which means she needs to stop blaming her imaginary friend for everything that goes wrong. And that is exactly what Madison is trying to do.
But what everyone doesn’t know is Madison’s imaginary friend is a sassy, childish (yet very loyal and loving) guardian angel, named GA. GA's job is to protect Madison and teach her important stuff so she can earn feathers for her wings and one day fly. Not simple for an angel who seems to always be misplacing her halo and getting herself into mischief, leaving Madison to take the blame.
In The Tale of the Slimy Spitball, Madison finds herself in the principal's office for a third time this year. This time she's being accused of spitting a slimy spitball at this kid Zach on the school bus.
Find out who really spit the spitball? Will GA earn a feather for her wings? Or will Madison take the blame, again?
Target age: 6 - 12 years old
Children's humorous modern-fantasy chapter book
But what everyone doesn’t know is Madison’s imaginary friend is a sassy, childish (yet very loyal and loving) guardian angel, named GA. GA's job is to protect Madison and teach her important stuff so she can earn feathers for her wings and one day fly. Not simple for an angel who seems to always be misplacing her halo and getting herself into mischief, leaving Madison to take the blame.
In The Tale of the Slimy Spitball, Madison finds herself in the principal's office for a third time this year. This time she's being accused of spitting a slimy spitball at this kid Zach on the school bus.
Find out who really spit the spitball? Will GA earn a feather for her wings? Or will Madison take the blame, again?
Target age: 6 - 12 years old
Children's humorous modern-fantasy chapter book
Jake's Adventures: The Secret of the Shark Tooth Crab Claw (The Wunderkind Family Book 3)
Nov 16, 2012
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A Fossil Treasure Hunt. A Shark Tooth Crab Claw. And a Lizard-looking Captain. All in a Day of Jake’s Adventure! It’s school vacation and Jake heads to the beach with his family, ready to explore the ocean! But not before his parents review the RULES. But that’s the least of his worries. When a surfer dude shares that a mysterious sea creature has been caught in a fishing net, Jake sets out to rescue it! But in order for Jake to do that he has to include his annoying brother and tattletaling sister in his secret plan. Will Jake rescue the trapped sea creature? Will Jake’s younger twin siblings reveal his secret plan? Or will there be more RULES that put a damper on Jake’s Adventures? Jake’s Adventures will take children into a magical world through the eyes of real life boy who is not only living it, but trying to solve it. These stories are full of adventure, exploration, discovery, and the imagination of a child and mom. Children's classic humor chapter book. The Wunderkind Family is a family of prodigy siblings--a genius sixth-sense boy, a superhuman twin boy, and a twin girl who can see and hear her guardian angel. Target age 6-12 years old.
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Apricot Saves the Day: Splatter and Friends
Mar 24, 2011
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With her checklist in hand, Apricot sets out to make sure everything is ready for Splatter and Friends annual Bat it! Splat it! baseball game. But as the day goes on, Apricot soon discovers one key item hasn't been finished. Apricot Saves the Day! teaches your child about the importance of friendship, sharing, and working together through an entertaining story that will keep your child asking questions. Apricot Saves the Day! is a fun to read rhyming children's story. Splatter and Friends is an educational children's book series that promotes creative learning, self-awareness, and the secret recipe for silliness. The color of Splatter and each of his friends symbolizes personality traits. Determine which character your child identifies with and encourage them to express their full splaterific color! PLEASE be aware that the formating (font, images) of this book may appear differently depending on the eReader. Some eReaders require you to click on the text to be able to read it. Also all Splatter and Friends stories were written and illustrated by a mom with the help of her children. (Target age: preschool and kindergarten)
Red Light, Green Light, Splat: Splatter and Friends
Mar 24, 2011
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Next time there is a rainbow, look close because you may just get a glimpse of seven colorful, friendly creatures and their dog sneaking a peak at you! And if you are lucky-SPLAT!-you may even get to meet one. Swish! Swoosh! Splat-a-tat-tat! Splatter and Friends set off on another adventure splatting from a rare upside down rainbow inches from where Lionar, the King of Chimney Rock, was sitting. Lionar not only made new friends, but he also discovered that everyone and everything has color. Red Light! Green Light! Splat! also includes three games your children can play at home. Splatter and Friends is an educational children's book series that promotes creative learning, self-awareness, and the secret recipe for silliness. The color of Splatter and each of his friends symbolizes personality traits. Determine which character your child identifies with and encourage them to express their full splaterific color! PLEASE be aware that the formating (font, images) of this book may appear differently depending on the eReader. Some eReaders require you to click on the text to be able to read it. Also all Splatter and Friends stories were written and illustrated by a mom with the help of her children. (Target age preschool and kindergarten)
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Get the Vibe: Achieve Your Goals, Increase Your Productitivity and Improve Your Relationships
Mar 18, 2011
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Discover the power within you! Learn how to change your future by just changing your thoughts. Find out how to use color and music to achieve your goals. Understand how energy works and how you can have a more balanced life.
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