Be life art magic Life is like a canvas waiting to be painted, a stage awaiting performers, a blank page yearning for words. It is in our hands to infuse life with art, to sprinkle it with magic. Life itself is a masterpiece, but it is up to us to enhance its beauty and make it enchanting. Art, in all its forms, breathes life into our existence. From a stroke of a brush to a captivating dance, from a melodious tune to a soul-stirring poem, art has the power to transcend boundaries and touch hearts. It has the ability to elevate ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences, and turn the mundane into something magical.
BOOK #17: TONIGHT ON THE TITANIC: Jack and Annie are whisked away to the decks of the Titanic, where they must help two children find their way to a lifeboat - and are in danger of becoming victims of that tragic night themselves.
22 Rags and Riches Kids in the Time of Charles Dickens A Nonfiction Companion to Magic Tree House Merlin Mission 16 A Ghost Tale for Christmas Time Magic Tree House R Fact Tracker 22 Paperback 6. We talked to them about their new Magic Tree House book, the importance of reading both fiction and nonfiction, and what they hope their adventure stories will teach young readers.
It has the ability to elevate ordinary moments into extraordinary experiences, and turn the mundane into something magical. In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it is easy to lose sight of the magic surrounding us. It is easy to get caught up in the monotony and forget to appreciate the beauty that resides in the simplest of things.
Magic Tree House authors, Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce come to St. Louis
These two sisters love learning and want to share their passion with children. We talked to them about their new Magic Tree House book, the importance of reading both fiction and nonfiction, and what they hope their adventure stories will teach young readers.
by Caitlin Carter January 18, 2011 8:18 AM
Courtesy of Random House Children's Books
Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce, authors of the Magic Tree House series, will be coming to St. Louis on January 17 and 18 to talk about their 45th addition to the series, A Crazy Day with Cobras and its nonfiction companion, Snakes and Other Reptiles. In this latest installment, the main characters, Jack and Annie, travel to Mughal, India to save Merlin’s penguin Penny from an evil spell. The nonfiction guide is full of facts and photos that answer questions about snakes and other reptiles. The theme of the series, which began in 1992, is based on the two sister’s upbringing. “Our family traveled in the military, so my brothers and my sister were my best friends,” Osborne says. “That idea of playing with a sibling is a main theme in my life, so Jack and Annie just popped out of that world of playing and closeness between children, especially if they are left on their own to play in the yard and create their own world.” They later decided to add a nonfiction component that would give readers information about the real things that their characters Jack and Annie encounter on their adventures. Osborne says that the fiction and nonfiction work together to first get children to have fun reading the fictional adventure stories then get them interested in the fact-based content within the story. “Children naturally read fiction faster,” says Boyce. “They gallop along, and their imagination goes wild. Nonfiction is a harder sell because children have to conceptualize actual things, so they read nonfiction more slowly. It’s great exercise for both sides of their brains when they are reading both books.” Osborne says this idea has been the guiding principle of Magic Tree House. She wants the learning process to be joyful. “Hopefully it never seems like something that is good for you to eat but you didn’t like,” she says. “If they can love reading, then I think the rest can fall into place.” Osborne, who writes the fiction part of the series, says that she wants to relay a message of courage, loyalty, affection and good doing to her readers through Jack and Annie. Boyce, who writes the nonfiction companion, hope that her nonfiction guides will inspire in children wonder of the natural world and history. “If you read something as strange as the way a king cobra can attack with venom that can kill an elephant, a child will look on that as almost as powerful as an imaginary animal,” she says. “That is something to be excited about.” At the St. Louis book signing, Magic Tree House fans can expect the opportunity to vote on upcoming story themes. “I will give them several topics and they vote on their favorite,” Osborne says. “I honestly navigate these books by the little polls because I go out just once a year. It’s important for the kids to have a say in Magic Tree House.” Osborne and Boyce will be at the St. Louis County Library Headquarters on Monday, January 17 at 6:30 p.m. and at Barnes & Noble in Chesterfield on Tuesday, January 18 at 6 p.m. For more information on the Monday event, call St. Louis County Library Headquarters at (314) 994-3300 or go to slcl.org; for more information on the Barnes & Noble event, call (636) 536-9636 or go to http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/event/69776.
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BOOK #21: CIVIL WAR ON SUNDAY: Jack and Annie are transported to the time of the Civil War, where they meet Clara Barton.
But if we open our eyes and truly observe, we will find art in every corner of our lives. The way a mother cradles her newborn child is art. The way the sun sets, painting the sky in hues of orange and pink, is art. The way a stranger smiles at you, brightening your day, is art. We are surrounded by masterpieces waiting to be acknowledged and appreciated. To be life art magic is to live with intention, purpose, and passion. It is to recognize the beauty and express it through our own unique ways. It is to dance in the rain, sing at the top of our lungs, write words that touch souls, and create art that moves hearts. It is to find joy in the ordinary and infuse it with our own creative touch. Life is an invitation to be artists, to create art with our every breath. And just as artists pour their heart and soul into their creations, we too must approach life with the same level of dedication and artistic flair. Every action we take, every word we speak, and every thought we think can be an opportunity to create something extraordinary. In the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, let us not forget to be life art magic. Let us embrace our inner artist and infuse our existence with creativity, beauty, and enchantment. Let us paint our lives with the colors of joy, love, and compassion. Let us dance through life with grace and elegance. Let us make every moment an expression of our true selves. Be life art magic and watch as the world around you transforms into a masterpiece..
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