Reviews for Sully's Topsy Tale by Donna J. Shepherd, Illustrated by Kevin Scott Collier

Charmed by a Snake!, June 14, 2010

Donna Shepherd has created another delightful character! Sully the snake is full of personality -- and musical talent! Unfortunately, he must give up singing when he develops a sore throat. It's a good thing he had lots of cute animal friends to help him through his difficulties. By the time he's ready to sing again, he's learned a wonderful lesson about friendship.

Children will love this charming character and relate to his rhyming story. The colorful and lively illustrations add to the fun. They even include hidden hearts for kids to search out! - Diana R. Jenkins, children's author

Sore Throat Silences Snake!, June 10, 2010

Sully's Topsy Tale is a wonderful rhyming story about a solo singing snake with laryngitis. Children will be thrilled as Sully's friends all try to help him with his problem. In the end Sully recovers and discovers in the process that it is good to have friends as they make beautiful music together.

Donna J. Shepherd's rhymes are delightful and have a wonderful message about friendship. Kevin Collier's illustrations are colorful and humorous, and will definitely make children giggle. Donna and Kevin are a winning partnership. I received the book free for review, but it doesn't affect my opinion of the book. I don't recommend books that I don't like.

The back cover includes definitions of musical terms used in the book. I always love a book with an educational element. - Shari Lyle-Soffe, children's author

Shari Lyle-Soffe - Children's Books and More: Review - Sully's Topsy Tale

Shari Lyle-Soffe - Children's Books and More: Review - Sully's Topsy Tale

Speech Therapy for Children

Sully's Topsy Tale has been endorsed by licensed and certified speech-language pathologist Victoria Ryan, MS/CCC-SLP. Here's what she has to say about the book: "Sully's Topsy Tale could be utilized "at the beginning of articulation therapy to read to children who have problems making the “s” sound so they can hear (often) how a correct “s” sounds; during articulation therapy with children who are practicing making the “s” sound at the reading level; with children in voice therapy as a way to talk about healthy and unhealthy vocal habits."

Other sites to visit:

• Speech for Kids
• Kids Health - Speech Language Therapy
• Speech Therapy Web
• Speech Therapy Ideas and Activities
• Children's Disabilities Information

Coloring Page - Sully's Topsy Tale

Kevin Scott Collier, illustrator, sent me a hot-off-the-drawing board coloring page of Sully from our newest collaboration, Sully's Topsy Tale. Have fun!

Sully's Topsy Tale Sneak Peak

Kevin (Scott Collier) has been cracking me up all day sending me illos for Sully's Topsy Tale. So colorful and funny. Here's one he has already posted on his blog. There are new characters and hidden hearts throughout the book. Coming soon from Guardian Angel Publishing.

Coloring Pages - Sully's Topsy Tale

Here are two masterpieces I received today. Aren't they beautiful?

Thanks, Elijah and Emily!

Sully's Topsy Tale - Coming Soon!

Kevin Scott Collier is working on Sully's Topsy Tale, another tale set in Topsy Turvy Land. Dotty, Chizzy, and the whole gang make appearances in this new fun book. Watch for updates!

Valentine's Day Hidden Picture Puzzle

A special treat! A hidden picture puzzle for Valentine's Day by Liz Ball. To order books with her hidden picture puzzles or other books (like Topsy Turvy Land!) from Hidden Pictures Publishing, click HERE. Enjoy!

*Click on the picture, then print! It will print out full size ready to be colored. If that doesn't work with your printer, right click on the picture, and then 'save picture as...' and then you can print it out using your photo program.

Christmas Hidden Picture Puzzle and Coloring Page

A special treat! A hidden picture puzzle by Liz Ball. To order books with her hidden picture puzzles or Topsy Turvy Land, click HERE. Enjoy!

*Click on picture to print out full size ready to be colored, or right click on the picture, and then 'save picture as...' and then you can print it out using your photo program.