Shannon Turske is a longtime preschool teacher and a new children’s book author of her book Joy and the Big Balloon Catastrophe. With over twenty-four years in early childhood education, Shannon brings her classroom experience and genuine love for children into everything she does.
In addition to writing the children’s book Joy and the Big Balloon Catastrophe, Shannon designs preschool resources in her Teachers Pay Teachers store, Joy and Sunshine Collective, where she helps educators to plant seeds of learning and faith in their own classrooms.
Her debut book, Joy and the Big Balloon Catastrophe, was inspired by a favorite annual tradition: the Thanksgiving balloon parade at her school. Shannon’s story is filled with warmth, humor, and life lessons that help children see that even when things don’t go as planned, the best ideas can bloom from life’s surprises.
Shannon Turske is a longtime preschool teacher and a new children’s book author of her book Joy and the Big Balloon Catastrophe. With over twenty-four years in early childhood education, Shannon brings her classroom experience and genuine love for children into everything she does. In addition to writing the children’s book Joy and the Big Balloon Catastrophe, Shannon designs preschool resources in her Teachers Pay Teachers store, Joy and Sunshine Collective, where she helps educators to plant seeds of learning and faith in their own classrooms. Her debut book, Joy and the Big Balloon Catastrophe, was inspired by a favorite annual tradition: the Thanksgiving balloon parade at her school. Shannon’s story is filled with warmth, humor, and life lessons that help children see that even when things don’t go as planned, the best ideas can bloom from life’s surprises.
Shannon Turske, a newly minted children’s book author, has a fantastic story, Joy and the BIG Balloon CATastrophe, supported by excellent illustrations. Shannon’s story emphasizes the importance of fostering resilience in young readers through its engaging, narrative-driven approach. An unforgettable classroom story about a balloon parade shows children how to navigate challenges independently, reinforcing the central themes of the story. Enjoy the Read!
Bug Hug, written and illustrated by Jake Buck, is a soothing story for children who are ready to sleep, but no matter how hard they try, sleep just won’t come. Every parent is familiar with the challenge of putting kids to bed. This book is a great help for these parents because it shows kids that they are not alone and help is a lot closer than they think. The story is about a little bug who needs help because nothing she tries seems to work. She tries to follow Lady Ladybug’s advice and dance in the moonlight, but sleep still avoids her. She listens to the spider’s music as it plucks on the strings of its web, but that doesn’t do the trick either. Finally, the simplest solution dawns on Bug, and sweet dreams arrive. What could be simpler and sweeter than a mother’s hug? Read the book and see for yourself.
