James S. Martinez

The fantastic team of James S. Martinez and Timothy T. Civick have created another terrific book; this time an activity book that tells a story entitled Cooper: A Rescue Dog’s Tale. First, there is the story about Cooper. He is a pup who is rescued and goes to several different homes until… well read it and find out. Then, before, after or while you read it, you can color the pictures yourself and play the games.
The message that these two convey is that you can help rescue dogs (and other rescue animals) in several ways as they tell a thoughtful and loving story in rhyme. I have not seen books on the subject that are as well-told as the series of books that James and Tim create. Cooper is another outstanding book in their series of books about being helpers and caring for your animals. This is another book by these two that is not to be missed by children and adults alike.
James and Tim donate part of the sales of their books to charities, so when you buy a book, you are helping someone or a shelter. Find out other ways you can help.… (meer)

James Martinez, along with his talented illustrator has published another great children’s book. This time he talks about grief for a pet. He has Patches, from “Patches Awesome Day”, discuss this very important emotion shared by all of us with his “Fuzzy Friend”. Timothy T. Civick has chosen a squirrel as the “Fuzzy Friend”, although it could be any animal.
James addresses the loss of a pet by explaining “The Final Pet Stop” as a wonderful place where the pets are always playing and are never sick. He describes all of their activities and explains that there are different places for different animals.
Children will be comforted as they learn to deal with the loss of their best friend, no matter what kind of pet it is. The book is a great one for parents to read to their children as they help the children sort out their feelings.

As Patches says, speaking of “The Final Pet Stop”:

“You only have to look to the clouds
To know that it’s there”

The rhyming quality of James’ writing is soothing and creates a very positive approach to a sensitive subject.
Be sure to check out his other books:

The Dinosaur’s New Shoes
The Most Incredible Journey
Diamonds in the Ruff
Patches Awesome Day
Un Marillos Dia con Patches (Spanish edition)
And watch for more books by this gifted author and talented illustrator.
Part of the sales of the books goes to various charities.… (meer)

James S. Martinez has written a delightful book, The Dinosaur’s New Shoes, which will instill compassion, friendship and how to confront a bully into your discussions with your children. The rhyming lyrics are accompanied by vivid, colorful illustrations by the very talented Timothy T. Civick. The dinosaur theme they use is perfect, since all children love dinosaurs. I think Teddy will become a household favorite children will love to emulate. This book needs a very special place in your child’s library.
In Mr. Martinez’s story, Teddy is on his way to the first day of school. He is excited to be able to show his new shoes to his friends. They are very excited for him. Then they meet a new boy who has old shoes. The new boy is teased by Bruno the Bully.
Teddy confronts Bruno:

“Teddy told Bruno,
“Being a bully is not cool.
You made him feel bad,
And made him cry, that was cruel!””
You will love reading this book to your children as Mr. Martinez tells how to handle a bully. It will help you discuss how to handle a bully with your child and it shows the way to become friends with someone who has been hurt by a bully.
The author provides lists to help recognize bullies and who might be bullied. He also offers a list of sites where you and your children can learn more about bullying.
You can help charities by buying books from Helping Tales Publishers as a part of each book sold is donated to charities that help those in need.
James S. Martinez was born in Puerto Rico. He attended Kent State University and was awarded an MS in Biomedical Sciences in 2001. Through Helping Tales Publishers, Mr. Martinez and Mr. Civick are committed to making reading have a positive impact on the world by “helping those in need, one story at a time”.
Other books from Helping Tales Publishers include:
Patches Awesome Day
Un Maravilloso Dia Con Patches (Spanish Edition)
Diamonds in the Ruff
The Most Incredible Journey: A Pibble’s Path
The Final Pet Stop… (meer)