READINGS - FIRST

FIRST:  

"HAVE YOU SEEN MY GLASSES?"

GET SET DAY CARE, BROOKLYN, NY

MARCH 22, 2013   &   MARCH 28, 2013

The first reading on March 22, 2013 was done in Ms. St. Hill's class.  And the children had a great time.  They loved the reading and interacted wonderfully with Ms. Maricheau and the story as well.  They were excited about all the characters in Have You Seen My Glasses? Ms. Maricheau's first published children's book and had lots of fun hearing Ms. Maricheau story telling talents.  They were excited about the story of Lucy Duck, all her farm animal friends and Lucy's baby girl duckling Rainbow.  At the end of the reading, the children gathered around Ms. Maricheau, hugging her warmly.

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For the second reading on March 28, 2013 in Ms. Lane's class the children interacted with the characters of the story, in particular, Maxx D Raccoon, who wanted to be a rapper.  Diva Pinky Pig was another favorite, for when the children heard about her taking pictures while laying on Lucy's egg, and posting them on Pinky Space they just burst out into a peel of glee.  One little girl in particular, however was very firm in her belief that Lucy was the only one that should lay on her egg and would not budge from that position.

Even some of the workers were enthralled by the story....one parent, there to pick up her son was also very excited listening to the reading and posted a flyer of Have You Seen My Glasses? on her facebook page, encouraging others to support the author. 

At both readings Ms. Maricheau got down on the floor, the same level as the children and read to them...It was clear that not only the children were excited, but Ms. Maricheau was as well....it could even be claimed that she was more excited than the children....if that is possible.

AUTHOR'S BLURB : LINDA MARICHEAU

For the past five to ten years, at the very least, I have had to answer the question "Have you seen my glasses? posed to me by my big sister, Erlene.  Though it took me awhile to get to the story of Lucy, her magical egg and the disappearance of her friends' glasses, it was in large part triggered by that one recurring question from my sister.  My choice to use animals was largely due to the fact that I love animals and have always been comfortable around them.  

The characters revealed themselves and their dialogue inspired me to write this children's fable which teaches the importance of caring, sharing, sacrifice and friendship.

PROFILE

PROFILE

LINDA MARICHEAU

Linda Maricheau is a substitute teacher with the New York Public School and resides in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, New York.  Originally from Trinidad, West Indies, Ms. Maricheau came to the United States in 1973.  She received her Liberal Arts degree in 2001 from the College of New Rochelle.

Teaching kindergarten through fifth grade, along with inspiration from her numerous nieces and nephews led Ms. Maricheau to venture into storytelling where she discovered her passion for writing children stories. 

While “Have You Seen My Glasses?’ is her first published book for children, Ms. Maricheau has already began to develop the vivid, entertaining and hilariously funny characters for her next masterful fable for her young audience.

HAVE YOU SEEN MY GLASSES?: SYNOPSIS

SYNOPSIS

HAVE YOU SEEN MY GLASSES?

By Linda Maricheau

Lucy’s dream of having a duckling of her own finally comes true after she receives a magical egg from Rainbow Planet.  Much to her amazement and delight she discovers just how special and true her friends are as they come to her aid during the entire time she needs to keep her egg warm.  For example, Henrietta Hen reads to her and Matilda the Cow brings her milk to have with her corn cakes, compliment of Maxx D Raccoon.

During the hatching of this very special egg Lucy is given much needed breaks.  So you might wonder, what happened to Lucy’s magical egg during these times?  Devising ingenuous ways to keep the egg warm and comfy, Lucy’s odd collection of farm friends made and kept their promises, even at the expense of embarrassing themselves and being laughed at.  Maxx D Raccoon not only brings her favorite corn cakes, he also sits on the egg while Lucy goes to Matilda Cow to get milk to have with her corn cake.  At first Lucy is concerned about the possibility of Maxx D eating her egg, after all raccoons eat eggs.  But Maxx promises this egg he will never eat and he keeps his promise.  Then there is the truce, albeit a short one, between Scampi the cat and Frankie the mouse simply due to their loyalty to Lucy. 

Lucy finally hatches her beautiful egg while all her friends stand and watch the great event take place.  Rainbow, is a delightful yellow duckling who has some magical powers of her own.  Later, at her first birthday party celebration everyone learns just how special little Rainbow is, as she is able to change colors with each gift she receives. 

Lucy is very pleased with her special gift from Rainbow Planet and is finally able to be the mother duck she always wanted to be.  And as it relates to the question Have You Seen My Glasses? well, you will just have to read this delightful book to find out.