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    The Wacky World of Silly Willy Winston | Book Spotlight

    Bianca SchulzeBy 3 Mins Read Ages 4-8
    The Wacky World of Silly Willy Winston

    The Children’s Book Review | September 27, 2015

    The Wacky World of Silly Willy Winston: An Ordinary Pet with Extraordinary Adventures, written by Donna Maguire

    Age Range: 6-8

    Paperback: 32 pages

    The Wacky World of Silly Willy WinstonAbout The Wacky World of Silly Willy Winston: An Ordinary Pet with Extraordinary Adventures

    As the first book in the Silly Willy Winston Children’s Book Series, young readers are introduced to Silly Willy Winston, the steadfast friend, and unlikely hero of the series. Silly Willy Winston is a Basset Hound with the biggest ears ever, a stout frame, huge paws, and a super large snout. These traits can seem a bit awkward at first since he trips over his ears and paws often which can make him a bit of a clown. However, young readers are taken along with Silly Willy Winston on a journey of self-discovery, awareness, and acceptance. Along with Silly Willy Winston, they learn that while these traits can seem a bit awkward at times — they are just what he needs to help his friends to overcome fears, embrace challenges and have amazing adventures. You see, Silly Willy Winston uses these traits to take on a variety of secret identities. What are these secret identities? You need to read the book to find out.

    Ages 6-8 | Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform | 2015 | ISBN-13: 978-1514868966

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    About Donna Maguire

    I have always been a fan of children, curiosity, and imagination. After a personal loss, I left the advertising business behind to care for my grandbabies in Nevada. As I have done with my daughter Kaitlin, my niece and nephews I read to them often.

    I loved seeing the reactions of my grandbabies as the characters came to life. I also believe that the love of reading is more nurture than nature. Something happened when having a new audience to read to—I was given a wonderful gift—my childlike wonder and curiosity were returned to me. It seemed only natural to make full use of this gift, to harness it and pursue my life-long passion for writing children’s books. With my grandbabies as muses what better time to start?

    My Basset Hound, ‘Silly Willy Winston’ with the biggest ears ever, super large snout and huge heart provided ideal fodder as the main character in a children’s book series. He embodies all the qualities we hope for our children, including self-discovery, awareness, and acceptance, along with love, compassion and friendship. By nature, Silly Willy Winston is naturally curious, loves to follow trails and great at finding things. He is after all a Basset Hound. This makes him perfect for nurturing a child’s wonder for all the world’s amazing creatures, places, cultures, and mysteries.

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

    94 Comments

    7. Sharonc on

      My secret identity would be as a lowkey billionaire philanthropist traveling the world secretly fulfilling dreams and making differences for communities and individuals.

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    13. Debra S. on

      LOL I already have a secret identity.. it’s mild-mannered sweet Grannie… ‘cept only I’m a secret fearless adventurer!!! hahahaha

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    39. Stephanie Bonck on

      My secret identity would be a food critic so I can go “taste test” all the delicious food in restaurants that are known for their famous chefs. Traveling would be included, as in around the world. Homemade lasagna in Rome wouldn’t be to shabby.

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    61. Renee Rousseau on

      I love the colorful artwork! I always read my kids the author and the illustrators name. They could recognize artists at a very early age, and they always remember authors names.

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