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​This month I celebrate the first anniversary of my children’s book “Lou and his Mane.” I felt proud when I finished the book and prouder every time, I received a review during this first year.
I chose some reviews to celebrate with you this first year.
Reviewed in the United States ?? on March 24, 2022
Fun story with excellent illustrations. Children will come back to this book time and time again and will follow the band of friends helping each other out. Subtle lesson and teamwork. Looking forward to more books by this author.
Highly recommended.
Reviewed in the United States ?? on July 28, 2022
Great book
This is a very cute, just delightful book of friendship and mutual help with bright illustrations. I bought it for my nephew Tommy as a gift and now he won't part with it. The main character in this book Lou has become his favorite character and Tommy keeps asking when the adventures of Lou and his friends will continue. I am glad that this wise and kind fairy tale will teach a lot of good things to children, and adults too.
I highly recommend this book to children and parents who care about what their children will grow up
to be.
June 7, 2022 (Goodreads)
What a great story! I loved it from the bright and beautiful cover and illustrations through to the fun, well-written and interactive story it is. The character of Lou is Lovable too. The animal friends show kindness and support towards him but when he discovers what happens to his mane, his reaction is a beautiful example to share with all children . A great book to teach kindness and compassion with. Highly recommended for children aged 3 to 7. Such a lovely book!
Lou is available at emmasplace.ca (only for Canada) and Canada  Amazon ca and worldwide at Amazon.com and other major retailers.
 
 

I am very excited to announce that my book "Yuri and the Treasure Box" has been released.
The story is about Yuri, who is a pretty curious monkey! One day, while walking along the Amazon River, he bumps into something strange, something he has never seen before. He picks it up, wondering what it could be. Is it a hat? A seat? A drum? No . . . it's a treasure box! Or is it? 
While bringing awareness to the Amazon and its diverse wonders, Yuri and the Treasure Box is a delightful book about empathy, self-regulation, curiosity, respect, consideration, and compassion for others. Children will learn the value of kindness, caring for their environment, and respecting others, whether big or small. 
Yuri and the Treasure box is my second book following the first anniversary of Lou and his Mane, published last year. 
My book is available on my website, www.emmasplace.ca (for Canada), in two formats. Paperback and Hardcover. Worldwide at Amazon.com.  Barnes and Noble. Also, the ebook format available on Kindle, Google, and Apple.
For more information about the book and places to buy it, visit my website www.emmasplace.ca

Thank you for the great Reviews.  If you want to learn more about Lou and his Mane visit my website www.eugarellibooks.com.
To buy Lou and his Mane visit emmasplace , friesenPress,  Amazon.ca

Visit my YouTube channel emmasplaceca one video weekly.

​Pretend play or dramatic play significantly impacts the child's development.
Some assume that fun and imaginative play has limited educational value, but that is hardly the case. While playing pretend, children learn to solve problems, cooperate, coordinate, and socialize.
Children learn about themselves and the world that surrounds them, and they put into practice the knowledge and skills that they learn while playing.

Celebrate Diwali with your child. 

I am very excited to announce that my book "Yuri and the Treasure Box" is coming soon at emmasplace.ca, and  major retailers
Yuri is quite the curious monkey! One day, while walking along the Amazon River, he bumps into something strange, something he has never seen before. He picks it up, wondering what it could be. Is it a hat? A seat? A drum? No . . . it’s a treasure box! Or is it?
 
While bringing awareness to the Amazon and its diverse wonders, Yuri and the Treasure Box is a delightful book about empathy, self-regulation, curiosity, respect, consideration, and compassion for others. Children will learn the value of kindness, caring for their environment, and respecting others, whether big or small.
 
 www.eugarellibooks.com

​Snake showed that she was a good friend. She supported Lou and helped him look for his lost mane.
A friend is a person who shows love by supporting, understanding, or being there. In this case, the snake's support helped Lou cope with the stress of his lost mane.
Friendship benefits children by creating a sense of belonging and security and reducing stress