Cheryl is a children’s author from
Western Massachusetts. A Christmas Kindness is her second Christmas
book, but her first book with 4RV Publishing. She is also a member of the
SCBWI. Cheryl is married with two young children and a son who is married.
Visit her online at http://ccgevry.com
Welcome back to my blog, Cheryl. Please tell
us about this Christmas story.
Thanks for having
me, Linda. It’s always great to be here. A Christmas Kindness is the story of
an eight-year-old boy named Robert who helps a friend in need while visiting a
mall Santa on Christmas Eve. Robert comes with a long wish list, but after
meeting Glenn, he decides there is something more special he can ask for.
Where did you get your inspiration for this
novel?
Christmas is a
time when it’s easy for kids to get caught up in the gifts they will receive. I
wanted a subtle way to share the message of thinking of others with my
children.
That’s a wonderful message. What age group
will be interested in this book?
This is an early
chapter reader, so kids 4 to 8 will be most interested; though I hope families
will find the book’s message worth sharing with everyone.
I think it’s interesting when authors add
real life situations to their stories. Did you put real experiences in this
book?
As a Sunday school
teacher for the past 25 years, I’m always looking for new ways to share
Biblical values with my students. Though A Christmas Kindness is not based
upon any real experiences that I know of, it is definitely a story that could
take place anywhere.
Thank you so much for
this interview, Cheryl. It was really fun to share this wonderful children’s
story with my readers. I would encourage everyone to get this book for your
children during this Christmas season.
14 comments:
My 6yo definitely needs that message! I keep looking for books that point her in the right direction, but she was in tears tonight as I talked about needing to give some of her "stuff" away out of her overcrowded room...
janemaritz at yahoo dot com
Love the cover - this sounds like a great one to read to my grandchildren.
Ann
cozyintexas@yahoo.com
My daughter is 9, an only child and very giving, but is confused about Santa and this might be a good book to help with that transition. Sounds like a great story! Thanks for the info!
Anmlvrami at yahoo dot com
Thanks for the interview, Linda. I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Jane, I have one child who hates to part with anything. Both of my girls used to be that way, but the oldest one is realizing now that she has too much stuff that she doesn't use. Thankfully, we have an annual tag sale at church and are able to donate some things.
Thanks to everyone for their comments. I'll be back to check in later in case anyone has questions.
Wishing you many blessings this Christmas season.
Lovely interview with Cheryl. I think my daughter would enjoy her book. She loves to read.
Thank you
campbellamyd at gmail dot com
A Christmas Kindness sounds like a wonderful story. I think that is a message everyone should learn and share. This would be a wonderful story to read and share with my great nieces and great nephews.
beckyqward@gmail.com
This sounds like a wonderful story. I would give this to my DIL's nieces.
I would love to be able to give my grandkids this book for Christmas. I know they would really love it.
Sonja dot nishimoto at gmail dot com
I love that this is from a Sunday School teacher. I, along with my mom and sister, teach Sunday School classes. This would be a very cute book to use!
collinschristine992@gmail.com
You know I am always looking for Children's books to review!
Thanks for the giveaway.
Thanks for your kind words, everyone. Good luck to all who enter.
Siunds like a cute book.Perfect for kids.
This looks like a wonderful book for my 4 and 7 yr old boys to read. cosgrove.julia@yahoo.com
Thanks to everyone for your comments and entries.
Our winner is Shawna. I'll be emailing her today.
Thanks again. Merry Christmas everyone!
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