News Update

There is much work involved in self-publishing a book. We are hard at work following up on leads for further book reviews. Sourcing appropriate publications, websites and blogs. Constructing suitable letters or emails to request a book review. Following up on replies that come in, the list continues.

We very much look forward to receiving replies and better yet to reading the reviews. Lots of suspense on this end as we wait to hear a response to requests and to our books arriving safely.

In the meantime, we'd like to remind you of this weeks Special Offer. It's available for THIS WEEK ONLY, so don't miss out. 

What's it about? Well the wonderful novel for teens "Relationships" by R.A. Kahn is on Special for This Week. That's right, you can get a discount but you need to hurry as the clock is ticking.

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Book Review of Relationships by R.A. Kahn

We are delighted to share two more book reviews posted onto Amazon of the teenage novel "Relationships" by R.A. Kahn. Since these reviews are short, we decided to share them here together. 

"This is a truly worthwhile read. A book that is very relate able and easy to read . I was impressed" (Mandy Ross)

 

"A very good book for young readers. As a parent and grandparent, I would recommend this book to any teen. The story is excellent, while putting across the message of the importance of relationships, without preaching." (Henry Tobias)

Are you looking for a novel suitable for teenagers especially for girls? Why not visit Amazon and purchase a copy of Relationships by our author R.A. Kahn. Others have enjoyed it and found it worthwhile and even impressive. How about purchasing a copy and letting us know your thoughts. 

If you have already read the book, we'd love to hear from you too. 

Have a blessed day or evening and happy reading!

Another Review of Grandma's Hat by Rosemary Kahn

We recently discovered another review of Grandma's Hat by Rosemary Kahn. This was the first children's picture book that Rosemary (R.A.) Kahn had published. It was very well received and was printed twice in 3 different countries. If you have read the book and enjoyed it, please send in your comment or post it on the bottom of this post. Your response could assist us to motivate for a 3rd printing. 

In the meantime, enjoy the review found on Kirkus Review.com

"KIRKUS REVIEW

In a book from South Africa, Grandma tells a favorite story about her childhood, when hats were obligatory on Sunday. Her mother had bought a her particularly ugly hat--''it looked just like a potty turned upside down'' and was ``a horrible yellowy- mustard color.'' Fortunately, the family car was a convertible, and Grandma managed to let the hated hat blow away. Her mama was upset, but Papa proved to be silently sympathetic. Later, after the hat was rediscovered on a friend's scarecrow, the whole family joined in the merriment when Papa said, ``no bird would dare come near that dreadful hat!'' It's good to have such a warm family story from a country whose books are rarely represented here. In soft pencil and watercolor, Milne's art nicely evokes the setting in its many details, including Papa's general store (where the book's one black, a wistful-looking child, is seen from the back) and the flat, dusty landscape and utilitarian homes of the Karoo. (Picture book. 3-8)"

The review lists the book as being published by Viking, actually it was published by Songololo books in South Africa, Walker books in UK and Viking Kestrel in USA. 

Recommendation of Book - Relationships by R.A. Kahn

It's wonderful to watch the progress of new books. The book "Relationships" by R.A. Kahn was released just a few months ago and recommendations are starting to come through. Here is the most recent one received.

"I have read the book through three times. I enjoyed the story; it is really nice to have a sensible book which is not "preachy" and yet gets over many valuable messages to the young! A recommended read."

                        Elizabeth H; A retired high school teacher

Various Book Reviews of Grandma's Hat by Rosemary Kahn

Here are a number of Book Reviews written about Grandma's Hat when the first publication came out. As mentioned, the book has been printed twice already and is due to be printed a third time.

The Argus (A Cape Town Newspaper)- Dec.1989

Grandma's Hat by Rosemary Kahn, illustrated by Terry Milne.

No one could tell stories like Grandma, especially those about her childhood in the Karoo. She tells of her Sunday best clothes which included a hat - the ugliest hat she had ever seen -and how she lost it. She gets a beautiful replacement and once again comes across the old one, now serving a useful purpose. A gentle story of a time gone by.

FAIR LADY Magazine

Grandma's Hat by Rosemary Kahn - A gentle, humorous story about a little girl and a dreadful hat, set in bygone days in the De Aar district. Lyrically illustrated by Terry Milne.

Grandma's Hat by Rosemary Kahn - thoroughly captivating! - Marina le Roux - ISKEMUS

Cape Times - Joan Shaper Cohen

Wallow delightedly in whimsical, witty words. Grandma's Hat by Rosemary Kahn seems to spring from deep emotions and recollections of childhood as Grandma tells her grandchildren the simple, real story of an episode of her life as a young girl living in a small Karoo town.