What people are saying about Could It Be A Monster In The Attic?

converse-public-library-2 Inspired to share her imagination and creative spirit through short stories as early as the third grade, LaTanya Ward-Showers got her writing start early. Check out her first blog on “How I Became”

“My oldest son enjoyed reading this book to his younger sister and brother. The youngest ones were just as interested, great book to let kids know who are afraid of the dark that they are not alone and they can overcome it.”
“I enjoyed the book. What made it even better was that my kids just loved it. Having a 10, 7, and 3 year old, it is kind of hard finding a book that they all like, but they all enjoyed this book so very much. The story was great from start to finish and left the kids wanting more after every page. The illustrations were great and it gave the kids something to relate to. Hopefully there will be many more books to come.”
“Could it be....... a fantastic book? An emphatic yes! I loved this book from beginning to end. Not only are the illustrations vibrant..... the story is as well. Children reading this book will be drawn in; little Isaiah has the quality ALL of our kids share - curiosity! I actually found myself wondering what was in the attic too. It is always refreshing to read a children's book that focuses on family dynamics as well. I loved that Mother, Father, and little Isaiah were all part of the story . I'd like to add that this is a great read for any family, but children of color will be especially happy to see characters that look like them! I purchased this book for my son and 3 nephews; I am looking forward to Mrs. Ward- Showers' next endeavor.”
“This is a great ANYTIME storybook, but especially fitting for bedtime! Could It Be a Monster In The Attic? is a classic bedtime story that addresses the ageless issue of things that go bump in the night. The main character approaches this problem with courage and confidence instead of fear. I think this is a great way to tell a classic boogey man type tale with a fresh new outlook. It helps build courage and confidence as your own children work through similar night time related issues. Cute, easy to share/show illustrations, and just enough content without the story dragging on. Easy reader, so your young ones can jump right in and read the story themselves. Glad to see a book with Afr. Amer. characters, as it isn't always easy finding enough books to fill that void. Definitely pick this up, you won't be disappointed!!”

Encourage, Empower, and Celebrate Diversity

Step Away From The Chocolate Cake

Written on 11 January 2014. Posted in Blog

As I sit hear working away I have a moment... I realize I am doing it again... I let myself get too busy and instead of taking the time to exercise and make better eating choices I'm putting off gym time and opting to snack on the first thing within reach (things like chocolate cake and chips).

Article pitches are going out, blog post are being written, interviews are being done, little one is fed and comfortable, hubby is fed and comfortable and I'm full off of CHOCOLATE CAKE! My breakfast was chocolate cake. Sigh.... Earlier this year I interviewed Certified Personal Trainer Tunetha Wren for some tips on maintaining wellness while on the go.

Register to read more...

Rewarding Your Children: Alternatives to Money

Written on 10 February 2014. Posted in Blog

Whatever happened to the good ol days of just words of encouragement and praise? Internal rewards are powerful but it seems like the norm for rewarding kids is mostly money. Is it because it is easier on parents or is that really what children prefer?

My son is only three so right now it’s easy to reward him with a trip to the park, eating out, or watching a show of his choice, but when he gets older those things may not be as rewarding to him… In fact, he is already asking for TWENTY DOLLARS! Yes, exactly TWENTY! I’m not sure where it’s coming from, but as he gets older I definitely don’t want to turn into an ATM for things I expect like good grades, clean room, good behavior, etc. So what are some alternatives to rewarding with money?

Register to read more...

Look It Up!

Written on 22 June 2014. Posted in Blog

When I was coming up if there was a word we did not know my mom would have us look it up and it eventually became a habit. We were also encouraged to look up pictures and facts using the set of encyclopedias we had in our home. Dictionary