Christmas Gift Ideas for Children -2

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My first picture book, Joey Meets the Tooth Fairy (Nov 2025 – TEOL Publishing) and Joey trifft die Zahnfee (Dec 2025 – Books on Demand- BoD) are now available.

Both books are available in Paperback on all major online platforms. The German book was edited to improve some areas needing improvement. I am thankful to Beate Freitag, for this wonderful review.

“Ein farbenfrohes Cover umfängt mich und ein lachender Joey mit großer Zahnlücke strahlt mir entgegen. Das Wort „Spätzahner“ musste ich tatsächlich erst mal googlen. Aber dann starte ich in das kleine Buch.

Tannia E. Ortiz-Lopés schreibt angenehme, für Kinder gut verständlich und trotzdem fesselnd auch für Erwachsene.

Sie macht uns mit Joey bekannt, der sehnsüchtig auf die erste Zahnlücke wartet. Ich begleite Joey in seinem Traum ins Schloss der Zahnfee, lerne mit ihm zusammen den Frosch Vitric kennen und wir fahren gemeinsam mit dem Sternschnuppenexpress.

Eine schöne Geschichte, die ich nur empfehlen kann.” Beate Freitag (Amazon)  

At our Gift Shop, you find Merchandise related to the book.

Alternative, you can visit our Merchandise Store at zazzle.com

Our series of Christmas Gift Ideas has come to an end.

I wish y’all a blessed Merry Christmas and a Prosperous Happy New Year!

May 2026 be a year of peace, understanding, and justice for all.

Christmas is a big birthday celebration in which family and friends gather together to celebrate the birth of Jesus. He is the reason for the season!

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Ideas de Regalos de Navidad

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Aunque estas herramientas fueron escritas para cuidadores, el método R.I.T. A., de la Dra. AV Ferrán León, es aplicable para todos. Sus ciclas, Reconócete, Infórmate, Trabájalo y  Actúa (RITA), reflejan un enfoque universal a nuestras decisiones y dilemas del diario vivir. Ésto nos invita a una lectura tranquila y tipo conversacional con la autora, en la cual caminan juntos un proceso de autoevaluación, con el fin de fortalecer nuestras mentes y mantener nuestra paz interna.

La maestra de educación especial, Heike A. Frielinghausen, comparte con nosotros su impresión del libro:

“Una lectura fascinantemente ligera y agradable, da el sentimiento de hablar con un amigo que te entiende y apoya.

El método R.I.T.A. de la Doctora Ferrán es un arma increíblemente poderosa para la psique de los cuidadores y de absolutamente todas las personas. Es una brisa de entendimiento y apoyo en letras. El sistema de día tras día enfocado al cuidado personal extrapolado y al cuidado de otros es tremendamente factible y útil. En pocas palabras, un tremendo método, una lectura fácil y en absolutamente ningún momento monótona.

Le agradezco a la Doctora por sus palabras puestas al mundo. Gracias.”

El libro está disponible en formato rústico y digital

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Christmas Gift Ideas!

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The Journey:

It is funny how manuscripts find their way into publishing. Many years ago, I wrote, Joey Meets the Tooth Fairy. As life enjoys throwing curved balls our way, I was not the exception. In the last stages of the production phase, I had a disagreement with the first publisher, which placed this project on hold for years. However, I am known for my persistence. Instead of sitting on a corner to cry, I took action.

I asked my younger son, who inspired the character of Joey, to translate the book into German. Once he was done, the book went through several rounds of editing before, Joey trifft die Zahnfee, was published in 2011 by Books on Demand (BoD). Nonetheless, no matter how many eyes reviewed the text, there were some small, unnoticed mistakes. I found those sneaky ones while practicing the text for some book readings at several local libraries. Last year, “Joey trifft die Zahnfee” went through a deep editing process. The edited version will soon be released under the new ISBN: 9783695161140

Moving forward with the long journey of the English manuscript. After self-publishing three books through several self-publishing providers, I decided to take a leap of faith with the English book, Joey Meets the Tooth Fairy.  

Independent Publishing:

 Am I nervous? YEESSS. Who wouldn’t?

Why I chose Ingram Sparks? Many years ago, while attending the Frankfurt Book Fair, I met Robin Cutler, Director of Ingram Spark. I saw one of the printed books and was impressed with its quality and the simplicity of the concept. 

I read several blogs and read reviews from authors who published using the three main players: Amazon, BookBaby, and Ingram Spark. Then I compared my needs and goals vs their services and prices. Although setting up the book for Ingram comes with a cost, I like their flexibility, non-exclusive contract, and, of course, their global distribution.

However, to ensure the quality of the final product, the MS was professionally edited by two separate editors, the interior book designer was an author and illustrator with years of experience, who has published with Ingram and Amazon. That gave me the benefits of having an insider helping me through the process.

Currently, the book is being set up by Ingram. Once the process is completed, the book will be released, realistically, by mid-November.

Advice to Self-Publishing Authors: 

My best advice to ALL self-publishing authors: seek professional help to transform your MS into a “want-to-buy” book. Remember that the best stew, cooks slowly.


What makes Joey’s book different from other Tooth Fairy stories in the market? 

  • Joey is a late-toothed boy.
  • The Tooth Fairy is mobile-impaired and has dark skin color, like yours truly. Her castle is the smallest shining star in the dark sky.
  • Joey and the Tooth Fairy encountered a Solar Storm while traveling with the Shooting Star Express to collect the teeth of the children around the world.
  • It’s a fantasy story for the whole family.
  • The German book has received excellent reviews.

What makes these books excellent choices for children between 5 and 8 years old?

It’s a gift that sparks your child’s imagination!

 

 

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