N.L. Sharp
A Teacher Who Writes
A Writer Who Teaches
A Teacher Who Writes
A Writer Who Teaches
Effie's Image, School Volunteer Gift Book
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The morning Effie Armstrong turns eighty-two years old, she picks up a framed photograph and traces the image with her finger. "Effie," she says, "you're as lovely as ever." But when she stares at herself in the mirror, she knows this isn't true, and takes herself back to bed.
Lonely and sad, she hides away in her house for so long that her neighbor girl, Amanda Jaymes, begins to worry. Armed with presents and advice, Amanda makes it her job to encourage Effie to get up and get moving each day. But will Effie be able to find her place back in the world again? This uplifting picture book recounts the story of one woman's search for self-worth and her discovery that what she sees in the mirror each day is a different image from what the rest of the world sees when they look at her through the eyes of love. |
Did you know that April 15- April 21, 2012 is National Volunteer Week? Are you looking for a thank you gift for your school volunteers? If so, I hope you will consider giving them an autographed copy of my book, Effie's Image .
I got the idea for this book when I was teaching first grade, and Hazel was the literacy volunteer in my classroom. A member of the national volunteer program known as the Foster Grandparent program, she made "every day a great day at school". When that year ended, I knew that I had to write a book to honor her time in my classroom. Effie's Image is my gift to her, and to every one who chooses to donate his or her time and talents to change the lives of others.
Available in both hardcover and softcover, this book has been recognized by Learning Magazine as a Teachers' Choice Award winner in the area of character education, was a nominee for Nebraska's Golden Sower Children's Choice Award, and is an Accelerated Reader™ title. You can purchase Effie's Image from any bookstore, including Amazon, but if you would like personalized copies to use as volunteer gifts, please contact me today!
I got the idea for this book when I was teaching first grade, and Hazel was the literacy volunteer in my classroom. A member of the national volunteer program known as the Foster Grandparent program, she made "every day a great day at school". When that year ended, I knew that I had to write a book to honor her time in my classroom. Effie's Image is my gift to her, and to every one who chooses to donate his or her time and talents to change the lives of others.
Available in both hardcover and softcover, this book has been recognized by Learning Magazine as a Teachers' Choice Award winner in the area of character education, was a nominee for Nebraska's Golden Sower Children's Choice Award, and is an Accelerated Reader™ title. You can purchase Effie's Image from any bookstore, including Amazon, but if you would like personalized copies to use as volunteer gifts, please contact me today!
What others are saying . . .
“This book is a classic if I ever read one! . . . What a wonderful book! Effie doesn’t know just how wonderful she can be until Amanda helps Effie find her way and feel as lovely as ever.”
Reviewer's Choice, Midwest Book Review, James A. Cox, Editor-in-Chief
“A tender and uplifting picturebook story about finding meaning in all stages of one’s life, very highly recommended.”
Teachers’ Evaluation Comments, Teachers’ Choice Award
“It’s very engaging—realistic, and students instantly seem to connect Effie with someone they know. Students can relate to Amanda and they root for her enthusiastically, wanting her to be successful in her quest to help Effie. The illustrations are truly beautiful, compelling and realistic, with extraordinary details and facial expressions. The book’s message is meaningful and Amanda is heroic in a setting that is familiar to students. It promotes tolerance and respect, much needed in today’s classroom.”
Lisa D'Angelo, Book Review Cafe“This book is a classic if I ever read one! . . . What a wonderful book! Effie doesn’t know just how wonderful she can be until Amanda helps Effie find her way and feel as lovely as ever.”
