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Writing Daze Chats with Carolyn Wolfe author of The Unhappy Little Dragon Lessons Learned

 

About The Unhappy Little Dragon Lessons Learned

This is the tale of a little Dragon who has a big problem; he cannot control his fire! After a major mishap, he runs away into the forest and has a wonderful adventure where he meets new friends, learns that every creature has a unique gift. He also finds out the special way in which he can use his own remarkable gift of fire. His forest friends help him understand that he really is a very special dragon indeed!
 
You can visit her website at When the Moon Speaks
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Seven Reasons Why Kids Will Love This Book!

1. It is about Dragons and who doesn't love a good Dragon Book?
 2. It is about an adventure in the woods where you meet wonderful characters!
3. Kids can write in the back of the book all about what is Special about Them!
 4. The Illustrations in the book are colorful and creative!
5. It has a happy Ending!
6. It is inspiring, the main character in the story is a young dragon who does something very kind for the rest of the forest creatures at the end of the story!
7. It is relateable, in reading the book, each child can realize that everyone is specially gifted in one way or another and there are others who have faced challenges similar to theirs.

About Carolyn Wolfe

Carolyn Wolfe is a free lance writer, poet, and author of six books including her collection of poetry, short stories and bedtime stories for children. In this, her sixth book, "The Unhappy Little Dragon, Lessons Learned" she reveals the journey of Happy, The Unhappy Little Dragon, who, while trying to understand how to master his uncontrollable gift of fire, has an exciting adventure in the woods. His forest friends help him understand his gift and that he really is a very special dragon indeed! Ms. Wolfe lives in the Shenandoah Valley with her Photographer, husband Scott, and her houseful of animal companions. You can visit her website at When the Moon Speaks Purchase The Unhappy Little Dragon Lessons Learned

Little Dragon Excerpt

Shelley asked, looking at Happy expectantly. Shelley The Turtle said,"Let me ask you something son, when you practice your fire burning skills-what do you tell yourself?" "Tell myself? What do you mean?" asked Happy not understanding what his new friend was getting at. Shelley answered, "Well, maybe I should ask instead, how do you feel when you practice holding in your flame? "Oh that! I feel scared, so scared that I will fail and burn everything up!" Happy answered sadly. "Well now, I have a suggestion for you. Try feeling like you will not burn everything up. Instead tell yourself you will succeed in keeping your fire to yourself!" Shelley told him. "But I am so scared. I really don't think I can tell myself that I won't burn everything up when I know I will!" Happy argued in a worried little voice. Shelley looked at Happy's very unhappy face and said,"I have news for you Happy, and I want you to listen to me now!" Then Shelley continued to explain. "Dragons aren't the only ones who have special gifts, Happy, no, no! All of the animals were given a special gift of one kind or another. All of us had to learn how to use it wisely, just like you. You sort of have to grow into your gift, like growing up! That's why the animals need a teacher. Can you guess what my special gift is?" Shelley asked, expectantly. Happy didn't know the answer so he shook his head and just kept quiet. "Why Happy, I am a teacher!" Shelley said proudly.

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  1. CarolynMay 11, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    Thank you so much for hosting my book and interview on your beautiful Blog Site today
    Rebecca! I just wanted to add that I will be around today in case anyone wants to ask me a question or make a comment about my book!
    Thank you again!

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  2. CherylMay 12, 2012 at 7:01 PM

    Congratulations on your new book, Carolyn. I didn't know you were touring or I would have requested a copy to review.

    Wishing you the best,

    Cheryl

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