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The Long and the Short of It: A
Tale About Hair by Barbara Myers and Lydia Criss Mays illustrated by Shennen Bersani published by the American Cancer Society ISBN: 978-1-60443-017-2 Designed by Jill Ronsley |
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| The Long and the Short of It: A Tale About Hair follows the stories of Isabel and Emma, two young girls with “hair problems.” One wants her hair to be longer; the other has lost her hair because of cancer treatment and would just like it back. Although their stories are different, each girl’s experience leads her to a new understanding: for one girl, the realization that she can help someone through the simple act of giving her hair away; for the other girl, the emotion of losing her hair while finding that others want to help. In both cases, the acts of receiving and giving involve a leap of faith and acceptance of the “unknown.” | ||||||
| This 48-page picture book features fun activities, a discussion guide for parents and teachers and inspiring life values, such as courage, friendship, patience, pride, etc., for children who must deal with cancer in their family, their school or themselves. | ||||||
For more information and to purchase, visit the American Cancer Society or order through your local bookstore. Also available at Amazon.com and other online bookstores. View a video on YouTube. |
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| “I would recommend Jill
Ronsley without hesitation. Her design captured the feel of our book project
perfectly.
She was always timely, even with last-minute requests. Without fail, she
delivered just what we needed and was meticulous and thorough. Above all
else, Jill was a pleasure to work with. She was always prompt and friendly,
and was always willing to go the extra mile. She is a consummate professional.” — Jill Russell, Editor Publishing Department American Cancer Society |
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Laura and the
Leprechauns written and illustrated by Amber T. Kingston ISBN: 978-0-9795933-0-7 (English edition) ISBN: 978-0-9795933-3-8 (German edition) ISBN: 978-0-9795933-2-1 (EBook edition) |
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| Do you believe in leprechauns? Little Laura does. That is, until her friends tell her that they aren’t real. But Laura doesn’t give up so easily. She decides to write to the wee folk to find out for herself. When two tiny leprechauns pay Laura a visit, she has a St. Patrick’s Day that she’ll never forget! | ||||||
Finalist
- Benjamin Franklin Awards 2008 Mom's
Choice Award 2009 |
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Available from Chrysalis
Press or Amazon.com. To
read a few pages of this book, click here. “From my first email exchange with Jill I knew
I had met a great match. Jill is an amazing mentor. Her editing skills
transformed my book into one that I am proud to have published. Her book
design skills are first rate, and I couldn’t be happier. She exceeded
my expectations on every level, from her competence in all types of media
to her timely responses to my emails. I cannot recommend her highly enough.” |
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Robin
Cheeky and the Magical Smileys Robin Cheeky and the Magical Smileys is the first adventure of Robin Cheeky and his friend, Pluxie, the two-tailed cat. The two friends work together as a team, with compassion for each other, to overcome adversity and life’s challenges. The lively illustrations capture the child’s imagination and sense of wonder. The simplicity of the Robin Cheeky stories encourages young children to read. For more information and to purchase, visit Amazon.com. |
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| “Having
Jill Ronsley edit and design my book Robin Cheeky and the Magical Smileys
has been a rewarding experience for me. Her creative and inspiring expertise
in editing, book cover design and interior design brought my book to
life! I am so grateful to have found such a wonderful gem of an editor,
and I can’t wait to have her edit my next book.” —Tammi Titus, author |
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Robin Cheeky Travels to the Land
of Candy This second adventure takes Robin and Pluxie (the colorful two-tailed cat) into the Magical Dream World, through a sparkly tunnel. They unravel a mystery so Pluxie can get her colors back, learning about friendship and never giving up. A cheekyliscious surprise awaits Pluxie—and a promise is fulfilled. Come! Discover the Land of Candy, with its cotton candy clouds, lollipop trees, cupcake hills and other sweet delights! |
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Greenie the Grasshopper by Andrew C. Firnrohr illustrated by Lee Gullens ISBN: 9780982877005 Published by Green Fern Publishing, November, 2010 |
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| Follow the tale of Greenie the Grasshopper and his new friends as they join him on his journey to find the beautiful meadow he calls his home. Beautiful, brightly colored pictures help tell the story of a lost little grasshopper who learns that, with the help of friends, one always find the path home. | ||||||
“I
had an excellent experience working with Jill. She edited and designed
a children's book I wrote and
she did a fantastic job. She was prompt with her work and patient with
the fact that I was new to the process. In dealing with my printer it
was obvious that they were very impressed with Jill as well. She provided
all
the files in the proper format and the printer was able to seamlessly
use her work. I recommend Jill Ronsley to anyone who needs an editor
or book
designer.” For more information and to purchase, click
here. |
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Wallie Exercises by Steve Ettinger illustrated by Pete Proctor Published by Active Spud Press ISBN: 978-0-9845388-0-5 Edited & Designed by Jill Ronsley |
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| Wallie is mostly a wonderful dog, but his super-laziness has become a problem. So his boy convinces him to go on an adventure to get fit. With a little help from a big friend, Wallie learns how to exercise. Will he enjoy the change from pudgy pup to healthy hound or will he return to his lazy ways? | ||||||
| Learn important fitness concepts while following Wallie on his hilarious journey to get in shape. A special section with more information and original exercises (performed by Wallie) will get every kid (and pup) excited about exercise. | ||||||
Wallie was a magnificent mutt
Calm and cool not crazy Loving and faithful from head to tail – but Also quite a bit lazy. |
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| For more information and to purchase, visit Amazon.com or your favorite bookstore. | ||||||
| “Jill was very professional
and prompt in every step of the editing and book design process. For the
year that
she worked on my project, she was always flexible and returned great results.
For future projects I will definitely use Jill again.” —Steve Ettinger, Author |
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Mommy,
Draw Stars on My Tummy: Rhymes, Songs and Touch-Play Activities
to Stay Connected National Best Books Awards 2009 Finalist! (For information, click here.) |
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| Nurturing touch within a family is the foundation for healthy child development. In Mommy, Draw Stars on my Tummy, “touch-play” activities are combined with catchy rhymes and tunes, which you and your child will enjoy together, again and again. Exquisite oil paintings on every page by Brad Kunkle add beauty and subtlety to this publication, making it a book to leave on your coffee table. | ||||||
| “A
wonderful book that should be read by every parent! A great way to enhance
contact and affection in the parent-child relationship.” —Dr. Anatoly Belilovsky, M.D., Belilovsky Pediatrics New York, An Americhoice Center of Excellence in Pediatric Care |
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| "Working with
Jill has been a great journey for me. As a first time author, I appreciated
her guidance,
patience, knowledge and experience very much. My book was not easy in terms
of design, but her creativity made it come out exactly as I hoped it would.
Thank you, Jill, for this great learning experience and outcome!" —Martine Groeneveld, author |
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| For more information and to purchase the book, click here or visit Amazon.com. Look inside the book here. Also available at Borders, where you can search inside. | ||||||
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The Kerala Collection: Tales
from the Banks of the Periyar by Mary Joseph, M.D. Illustrated by Stephen Aitken ISBN: 978-0-615-28065-3 |
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| “This charming illustrated
book brings these stories alive again, stories about simple village folk,
and about the familiar animals and birds of the Kerala countryside … with
the sun setting slowly behind the rubber trees, pigeons finding their way
home and fluttering into the dovecote above the gate post, cows being led
back to their stalls from the pasture and hens being shooed into the henhouse.
The children, too, straggled reluctantly back from the courtyard and, washed
and fed, sat contentedly around their grandmother to listen to her well
loved, oft-repeated stories.” —Teresa Bhattacharya, Chief Secretary of Karnataka, India, 2001-2002 |
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For more information and to purchase the book, click here. “The Kerala Collection: Tales from the Banks of the Periyar is dedicated to my two children. So I made sure I had the best illustrator in Steve Aitken and the best editor in Jill Ronsley. Not only does it bring back nostalgic memories for the folks in Kerala but also for the Malayalee diaspora, who will pass them on to the next generation. It makes an excellent multicultural storybook for all children of the world. |
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| “Jill Ronsley, my editor
and book designer, was recommended by Steve Aitken. I am so glad that I
immediately contacted
her. Since that time, Jill has taken immense interest in my book. She edited
the text so the stories were more cohesive. She presented several fonts
in different colors and sizes so I could choose that which would be suitable
and to my liking. She arranged the illustrations and designed the book
cover, and the result was a magnificent, elegant book that I am so proud
of. She also arranged the printing and transportation of the book at a
reasonable rate. I found in Jill Ronsley a gem of a person and an editor
who worked with me with great diligence and patience and who gave me excellent
advice.” —Mary Joseph, M.D., author |
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Randy Kazandy,
Where Are Your Glasses? by Rhonda Fischer illustrated by Kim Sponaugle |
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| Miss Dibble set Randy’s
first glasses in place. He suddenly made an odd-looking face. He hated the glasses that sat on his face. "I look like an alien who flew down from space.” |
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| “For
many children, getting the news, ‘you need glasses,’ can
be traumatizing. But adorable Randy Kazandy reminds kids (and parents)
that putting on your first pair of specs is not only an adventure, it
opens up a whole new world. Beautifully illustrated and wonderfully told,
this book is a must-read for any child, bespectacled or not.” —Jennifer Cho Salaff, Editor, Parenting Magazine |
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Rated the best
children's book for the fall (2009)
by SheKnows.com magazine! |
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For more information and to buy the book, visit Whim Publishing or Amazon.com. To read a few pages of this book, click here. “Jill Ronsley has been a rewarding and wonderful
editor and book designer. I was referred to her by another satisfied
SCBWI member. She is a hard-working and dedicated editor, designer and
coach who I trust and admire. Her love for her work shone to bring Randy
Kazandy to life. Whim Publishing looks forward to future endeavors with
Jill. One word stands out in my mind about Jill: Fabulous!” |
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