[StBernard] Helping Your Child Adjust After A Move To A New Home Or School

[Westley Annis]

Editors Note:
The following is a press release I received.  I haven't read the book and
can't comment on it, but I thought some folks might be interested.

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Helping Your Child Adjust After A Move To A New Home Or School

(PRWEB) October 20, 2005 -- Many books are written about children moving,
but one book gets to the heart of how many children feel about it. 

In "Making New Friends", TJ expresses his true feelings and concerns about
moving to his new home. The main character Browny Big Box appears while TJ
is unpacking a box of toys. Browny befriends TJ and takes him on an
imaginative adventure, during which he helps TJ gain self-confidence, make
new friends, and allay his fears about his new surroundings. By the end of
the story TJ has made new friends and realizes he will like living in his
new home.

Since it's publication in May, 2005 "Making New Friends" has received a
"Mom's Choice Award" from the "Just for Mom's Foundation" for Outstanding
Achievement and is receiving excellent reviews. This book is highly
recommended for children who are faced with moving to a new home and/or
school. 

"Making New Friends is brilliantly co-authored with gentle illustrations
that are thoroughly age appropriate."     Midwest Book Review

"'Making New Friends' beautifully addresses this challenge. I highly
recommend it!" Cheryl McCann, Editor, Review Books

"I highly recommend this book." Betsy B. Lee, Learning Abilities Books

"This is a great book for any military child." Tara E Crooks, Host Army Wife
Talk Radio 
          
"I found this story touching and I could feel TJ's loneliness in his new
home. I think this book could help children of any age." Linda Spiker,
Community News Editor, Wytheville Enterprise - VA. 

When the author's were asked why they selected this topic for their first
book, they replied "We understand the issues children often face, as a
result of moving to a new neighborhood or school. Having experienced it
ourselves as children and in helping our own children work through this
important issue, we hope our book will help alleviate children's concerns
about making new friends". 

5 Tips for Helping Children Make New Friends
. Role playing can help your child become comfortable with how to open a
conversation.
. When possible, meet your new neighbors and their children prior to your
move. 
. Reassure your child that they aren't being disloyal to old friends by
making new ones.
. Reassure them they can stay in touch with old friends by helping them
write a letter, send an email, or arrange for a visit. 
. Let your child know their friends, both old and new, are always welcome at
your house.

Author's Jacqueline H. Blumenstock and David C. Pool have cleverly designed
an entire book series around their box characters. The next two titles to be
published in the series are "A Backyard Safari" and "A Christmas To
Remember" both of which promise to deliver exciting adventures for "Browny"
fans.

More information about the series, authors, and all their reviews can be
found on their website www.thebigbrownbox.com.

"Making New Friends", written by Jacqueline H. Blumenstock and David C. Pool
Illustrations throughout by Colleen M. Madden 32 pages . 8 x 10 . Maps with
Fun Facts For children ages 4 - 10 . Third grade reading level
ISBN:0-9764647-1-3 . $14.95 dust-jacketed hardcover Publication date: May
2005 *Note: This is the second edition of this title. The first edition was
a small privately printed book with a different illustrator. The second
edition is the first to be available nationally. 

The books in the Browny Big Box Adventure Series are available from
bookstores nationwide, from online booksellers including Amazon.com and
Barnes & Noble.com, or by calling 800-431-1579 or at www.bookch.com 

Authors are always available for interviews.

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Press Contact: Jackie Blumenstock 
Company Name: THE BIG BROWN BOX, INC. 
Email: jblumenstock at thebigbrownbox.com 
Phone: 610-858-5151 
Website: www.thebigbrownbox.com 

More Information: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2005/10/prweb299580.htm