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Land of Window Shade – Review by Joree Williams

The Land of Window Shade
By Melinda Worland
Reviewed by
Joree Williams

To my delight, into my mail box did hop a wondrous book by Melinda Worland. 

I have read all of her books and loved them all. It does a soul good
 to visit a magical, creative, hilarious world of the imagination. And Melinda
 does indeed take us on a beautifully conceived land of her mind.

Her happy-go-lucky fellows are Jitters, a clown, and Sniffles, a dog; great

 friends are they. Tonight they have an adventure most exciting, maybe scary,
 maybe funny, that is the best part of an adventure-you do not know what will
 happen to you or your friend.

They needed a password to get in-aren’t passwords wonderful? Like being in

 a spy adventure. But this is much more fun than a spy show. Yes, it is!

There is a carnival town ‘where giggles and laughs are always around; bright

 in color and loud in fun and baked with perfection by the morning sun.’ 

As you read to your child from this wonderful book; you will find morals and

 lessons of behavior. Such as the direction to “keep a smile on your face and
 an open mind. Everyone here is so very kind.”

The author must be just as kind as those in her land; however else could she

 instill such kindness in her words and prhases? 

The book is written extremely well; this is an author who feels that a

 children’s book is as important as a book for adults and her writing shows it.
 Please do yourself and your children or grandchildren a favor and buy this book today. 

 

Lands of Window Shade – review

Melinda Worland takes us in “The Land of Window Shade”. In this great book the author brings unto her readers a land full of games and cheers.
We see the characters all waiting with excitement to enter into this land. With Jitters and Sniffers standing by watching the children close their eyes. With a Password you can venture in to see Mighty the Clown and Mr. Stilts.
Even the animals are welcomed here. Sally the Elephant will certainly give you a big splash.
A book with rhymes and pictures too.The pictures are so cute and all down by Melinda..I am so impressed. A journey created just for you.
A great book to share with children and grandchildren. I enjoyed the reading.
Mary Ann Duhart, Stockton Ca

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I am working on a new series for one of my next books. thinking of how the characters all came together, and still have their separate lives to explore. The differences that each character has and still they have the same issues to overcome in their lives.  HOw will they be helped, who will help. And will there be someone that will stand out as a shining star?

The Land of Pretend

I thought about writing a poem today
about something silly I heard someone say
but wouldn’t you know it the laughter did rise
and the tears rolled out of my big brown eyes
and the thing so silly did float away
so I’m left with a poem with nothing to say.

I heard a noise outside my door
it sounded familiar, like I’d heard it before
so I opened the door to take a peek
to satisfy my curiosity, the first time this week
and what did I see looking back a me
an elephant in a tootoo saying whoopee!

You’re home! Oh good, I have a problem for you
the elephant smile do you like fondue?
see I ran into some friends along my way
a hippo,a crock and a fish named Olay!
and they had friends who tagged along
now this group is five miles long!

I thought for a moment of what I could do
and naturally my thoughts first came to you
You are the most talented person I know
with so many resources and this big chateau
we could rest in your yard while you think what to do
we’ll be really quiet if you’d like us to

I was still looking in those sweet green eyes
I thought of at least 7 different replies
Okay, Take your friends through the gate to the right
there are tents and shelters some black and some white
my chef will deliver a banquet for you
with drinks and pastries and a chocolate fondue

so I sat as I watched miles of friends walk through the gate
it was three in the morning – which is rather late
everyone ate and settled in for the night
my it was an amazing sight
creatures from tiny to amazingly grand
sleeping and snoring , it looked like wonderland

as I rocked on the porch I gave this some thought
look at the friends one elephant has caught
with her tootoo in pink and wink and a smile
she brought them along a just for a while
so I’ll write them a story that might entertain
about this group of friends who didn’t complain.

it started with one elephant who met up with a friend
on her way to go visiting in the land of pretend.

MelInda Worland
copyright 16/02/2011

The Land of Window Shade

The Land of Window Shade by Melinda Worland
ISBN # 978-1-926876-14-6
Melinda’s second published book through Soul Asylum Poetry, and another fantastical adventure ride… with incredible characters brought to life thought Mel’s art, and wonderful wisdom’s and stories in rhyme! Check out Mel’s first book “Cranium City” and look for this release coming soon!

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The Land of Window Shade

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In The Lands of Window Shade Jitters the clown takes his new friend Sniffer the dog on a visit to different places through differnt doors they encounters along their journey.

It’s a wonderful adventure that children will enjoy.

~Mindy