Title: Fifo “50 States”
Author: Hayley Rose
Illustrations: Jessie B. Oriet
Cover design and illustration: Mark Sean Wilson
Rating: 4/5 Stars
This is a great book for children to read and learn about the United States. Each page follows the same rhyming pattern and structure, changing the information based on the state. It teaches children what number each state is, its capital, flower, tree, and bird. Between each state is an illustration that represents the previous state.
For an adult it can get very repetitive, but is a great resource for children in elementary school who are starting to learn geography. It introduces the material in a fun way that may help them to remember certain facts about each state. The illustrations are beautiful and innocent, and children will have a blast discovering all the details within each picture. It’s fun and lighthearted!
Would recommend for teachers and adults with young children.
About the Book:
In this delightful rhyming story, Fifo, a warm and loveable brown bear, is bitten by the travel bug. Fifo dreams of diging up diamonds in Arkansas, looking for fossils in Kansas, enjoying a delicious bowl of gumbo in Louisiana, and even seeing a Broadway show in New York. Yes, America is an exciting place! Fifo’s second book is full of adventure. A colorful reference-like geography book, Fifo discovers the wonders each state has to offer. He learns along the way each state’s capital, shape, flag, motto, and much, much more. The possibilities are endless! So, come along with Fifo and you’ll soon discover the beauty of America one state to another. A positive experience for both Fifo and the reader. Learning should always be this much fun!
About the Author:
Hayley Rose is a #1 best-selling, award-winning author, dedicated to bringing fun, educational and inspiring books to kids through her brand Books by Hayley Rose.
In 2002 she released her first children’s book, “Fifo When I Grow Up,” followed by the #1 best-sellers, “Fifo 50 States” in 2010 and “The Do’s and Don’ts” in 2013. This year her brand plans to expand into music and games, along with the release of two more books “Today I Feel Emotion” and “Fifo Musical Animals ABC”.
Hayley’s children’s books have won numerous literary awards, including the prestigious Mom’s Choice Awards®, KART Kids Book List Award®, Creative Child Magazine’s Preferred Choice® and four Reader’s Favorite International Book Awards®, an honor she shares alongside actor Jim Carrey and author Sheri Fink.
In 2012 Hayley was selected as one of “The Top 50 Writers You Should Be Reading” by the AuthorsShow.com.
Before writing children’s books, Hayley had been working in entertainment business management for over 15 years, specializing in concert touring. She has worked with many “A list” musicians including Michael Jackson, Rod Stewart and Candlebox just to name a few. Hayley hopes to one day soon release an album of children’s songs.
Hayley is currently a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, The Greater Los Angeles Writers Society, Independent Book Publishers Association and the Arizona Authors Association. She lives in Scottsdale, Arizona with her dog, Blanche.
Visit Hayley at http://www.booksbyhayleyrose.com or connect on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/booksbyhayleyrose
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