Baking Day at Belle's - Tarja Nevala

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Résumé :
Baking Day at Belle's is a rhyming 32 page children's picture book with a busy family farm setting. It was baking day, and Belle planned to bake for a much anticipated buffet party for her friends, but chaos set in when Goat chewed up the rolls. Soon the farm animals helped themselves to Belle's baking and Mouse ran around in a tizzy. He squeaking loudly and commanded everyone to Stop!. Then he came up with a suggestion for Belle, and she changed her baking day plan. Baking Day at Belle's is a story about friendship, speaking up when you want to be heard, creative problem solving, and including everyone. The book includes an easy to make recipe for horse treats. Share the joy of baking and your pet love. Beta readers have likened Tarja Nevala's literary style to British author Julia Donaldson and Australian author Mem Fox.

Biographie:
Tarja Nevala was born in Finland and raised on three continents. She has lived in Finland, Australia, Canada, and the USA. Her colorful life and rich heritage have developed her style as a children's picture book writer, while a wide range of personal interests add depth to her stories. Tarja writes of real-life situations with humor, imagination, and delightful surprise. Within Tarja's childhood home, old family stories were shared, celebrated, and retold countless times. The ancient art of oral storytelling was alive and contributed to her love of telling tales. She believes a child begins their journey into the world of literacy by hearing a spoken language. Oral story telling is an important part of this journey, and children's picture books contribute in a big way. Tarja gives a big thank you to her large family and many friends who encourage her to write. She extends a special thank you to one certain English teacher in college, who suggested Tarja create stories. Tarja lives in the Pacific Inland Northwest, in USA. She loves anything cinnamon and everything caramel. She loves to bake, tend her garden, and take long walks. Her most favorite walk was the Camino de Santiago (The Way of the Stars), a 500-mile ancient pilgrim route from the French side of the Pyrenees Mountains to the city of Santiago in northwest Spain. Being genuinely you is important to Tarja. She celebrates all the children of our amazing world and wishes to tell them tales that delight their ears, hearts, and minds.