jenn&charles Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I just wanted to share that I've got over half my book about the seasons finished. I hope to finish the illustrations this month or sometime in February and then I will start working on the curriculum to go with it. I hope to have it all finished in March or April at the latest but I might put the book up for sale on Amazon before the curriculum is done. Here's a screenshot of some of the pages/page spreads (not all of my work is shown below): **screenshot removed** ;-) The book explains the science behind the seasons and also goes over different things about each season including holidays and so on. I actually learned a bit while writing it, lol... I made sure to include info about other cultures and locations/geography too (so the book isn't U.S. centric, even though that's where the main characters live). I want kids to understand that the typical four seasons don't happen everywhere and why!! :-) The characters are homeschooled and there is a little adopted (Asian) sister and their Fox Terrier (Beowulf). The book does have a few Christian references, but nothing overwhelming for secular families. The target age is 2nd through 6th grade although my teen (and some adults I've read the text to) learned quite a bit too, lol...soooo even older kids can benefit from a quick read-through ;-). I think it will appeal to a decent age spread. The mix of comics and page text should encourage reluctant readers to keep reading. I took care to illustrate the harder science concepts so that they are easier to understand and retain. Of course I had to put some other interesting tidbits into the text too...like Latin roots, a mention of ancient Greek history, some math, seasonal recipe ideas and more! The curriculum will take those little threads and expand on them with plenty of printables, hands-on stuff and more. Anyway, I just wanted to share my excitement! It will be published as a paperback and also in ebook format (specifically for the Kindle Fire or the Kindle app). I hope to wrap the illustrations for the pages up soon (in a couple of months at most) so I can send out a PDF copy to my beta-testers. I can't wait to finish everything up! I'm hoping to expand this into a series. I'd be happy to take some votes on what the next book topic should be! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Congratulations!!! I love your site!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FO4UR Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Oooh la la!!!! That is going on my needs list. :drool5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 Congratulations!!! I was just wishing for something like this for my two younger children. You really are a gift to homeschoolers. Thank you for all you do, and for all you give! (though I am happy this book will be sold, as opposed to given) :001_wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soror Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 It looks absolutely wonderful, you are very gifted. I can't wait to see the final product, it looks like you'll be filling a great need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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