Books with author Angie Cunningham

Spencer is a 7 year old second grader at Ellis Elementary School. He has some things to learn about being responsible. When he loses his left mitten, the lessons of responsibility begin and he starts to figure things out. But not before frustration and disappointment build up inside him. He can’t make his snowman at recess with his friend Jack, he can’t ask his mom for help, his brother, Andrew makes it worse, and he can’t concentrate on his school work. Will the problems of a second grader ever subside? He wants to prove to his mom that he can be responsible, but it’s not just his mom who is counting on him, his magical friends need him too. However, unforeseen obstacles occur and time is not on his side.

(3-12yrs) THE GINORMOUS SERIES is a fun collection of adventures and conversations following a loving family of pets as they share their life-handling problems and how to solve them together. Gently encouraging conversation between adult and child. A great addition to any child’s home or teacher’s read-aloud library. The animals chat about; good deeds, bullying, being accepted, feeling lonely, self-esteem, worrying, anxiety, getting lost, recycling, welcoming new members to a family or classroom, that listening and learning can be fun, and how to care for others. GINORMOUS JO'S LOST BUDDY Need to teach your little ones the safety rules if they get lost? Want to reaffirm to young children basic safety practices? Let Ginormous Jo and her friends demonstrate the best ways to handle getting lost. In this new adventure everyone listens intently as Buddy, the new neighbours dog, explains how horrible and scary it was to get lost. Of course, he knew he shouldn’t have gone through that open gate alone. But disobeying is forgivable if you find yourself knowing you made a mistake and trying to make it better. In the retelling of his tale, Buddy demonstrates what to do if lost. Find an authority person like a police officer, security guard, lifeguard, or storekeeper. Find a safe place to ask for help, and make a safe meeting point when out with family. The dogs discuss knowing your phone number, address, and full name to give to an authority figure. This story is a great way to teach children the important safety rules in case they find themselves lost. It will make a great addition to any reading library at home or in the classroom. And a great read-aloud during safety units in school for teachers. THE GINORMOUS SERIES REVIEWS "This was the cutest book that touched my heart. The author did an outstanding job, I enjoyed it and I think that any child would love this story too." "Hooray for Ginormous Joe! What a great story. Pure love really does have redeeming/transforming properties doesn't it? I want to meet Ginormous Joe and give him a great big hug. Gorgeous illustrations!" “A lesson in life for us all. I shall remember liswat. I know a beautiful large white dog just like Jo who listens and watches.” “So real. Fires the imagination - makes you look at animals in a different light - waiting for books 3 and 4” ABOUT Siobhan C Cunningham Owned by 3 dogs and a cat, Cunningham normally writes suspense thrillers. As respite from her crime novels she creates children’s picture books. Each with a theme to gently teach our precious young, and help start thought-provoking conversations between adult and child. The Ginormous Series is based on Cunningham’s beloved family pets.An ex-model, British born of Irish roots, she married a rock musician and has worked in the exciting worlds of music, film, sports celebrity management and as a Crime Investigator and Intelligence Analyst for the Police. She supports causes for: Veterans. MH. Planet, Child and Animal Protection. www.sccunningham.com Twitter - @sccunningham8 & @ginormousjoe Facebook - @sccunningham8 & @GinormousSeries Instagram - siobhancunningham8

(3-12yrs) THE GINORMOUS SERIES is a fun collection of adventures and conversations following a loving family of pets as they share their life-handling problems and how to solve them together. Gently encouraging conversation between adult and child. A great addition to any child’s home or teacher’s read-aloud library. The animals chat about; good deeds, bullying, being accepted, feeling lonely, self-esteem, worrying, anxiety, getting lost, recycling, welcoming new members to a family or classroom, that listening and learning can be fun, and how to care for others. GINORMOUS JO'S YOU ARE SPECIAL Ever wish you could ask someone the big life questions? Tom and Vincent have a full list for their friend, Ginormous Jo. Being in a unique family of three dogs and a kitten, they are all the best of friends. Tom, a little white dog and Vincent, a small kitten, play quietly in the backyard until they start asking questions about life. Are they special? Why do they feel they don’t fit in? They come up with a list to ask Ginormous Jo, the friendly senior dog in the house. She takes the two to heart and listens to their questions. The answers might be astonishing to the pair, but they are an excellent example of how you can learn from those wiser than yourself. But the important thing, of course, is they asked for help from an elder. She teaches them how they are already special. And that through recycling, they can help save the whole world! This darling little picture book continues the Ginormous Jo serious stressing the importance of asking questions and being honest with your elders. It helps model how children should feel free to express their feelings to loved ones older than them, and follow the advice. It stresses how anyone can be special by their personal effort to better the world. This is a great book for any children’s library especially as a gift from a grandparent or older sibling. AUTHOR S C CUNNINGHAM Owned by 3 dogs and a cat, S C Cunningham normally writes suspense thrillers. As respite from her crime novels, she creates children’s picture books, each with a theme to gently teach our precious young, and help start thought-provoking conversations between adult and child. The Ginormous Series is based on Cunningham’s beloved family pets. REVIEWS "This was the cutest book that touched my heart. The author did an outstanding job, I enjoyed it and I think that any child would love this story too." "Hooray for Ginormous Joe! What a great story. Pure love really does have redeeming/transforming properties doesn't it? I want to meet Ginormous Joe and give him a great big hug. Gorgeous illustrations!" “A lesson in life for us all. I shall remember liswat. I know a beautiful large white dog just like Jo who listens and watches.” “So real. Fires the imagination - makes you look at animals in a different light - waiting for books 3 and 4”

(3-12yrs) THE GINORMOUS SERIES A fun collection of adventures and conversations following a loving family of pets as they share their life-handling problems and how to solve them together. Gently encouraging conversation between adult and child. A great addition to any child’s home or teacher’s read-aloud library. The animals chat about; good deeds, bullying, being accepted, feeling lonely, self-esteem, worrying, anxiety, getting lost, recycling, welcoming new members to a family or classroom, that listening and learning can be fun, and how to care for others. In “Ginormous Jo’s Secret,” through stunning watercolor images, Cunningham explains the very link between listening and learning. Though the huge, white, huggable dog called Jo wasn’t sure at first when her mum brought home a cuddly little kitten called Vinnie, she grew to love him with time. Vinnie was loving, playful and made her laugh a lot. Because Jo didn’t want Vinnie behaving like their noisy, shouty, and greedy neighbors, she introduces him to “Liswat,” telling him the great importance of listening and learning from others and the very secret behind her being a clever dog. Does Vinnie now know the meaning of “Liswat?” ********" I feel like these books should be available in every home and school to come back to again and again, especially for young children due to important messages they give." Books&Emma Book Reviews "WOW! I absolutely loved these books! Each story has something to teach, a lesson to learn. What a great teaching tool. The pictures are gorgeous! Fantastic series. Cute, fun, sad and sweet. All with a great lesson to be learned!" WallToWall Book Reviews "This is THE books series parents and carers alike need on there bookshelves! I have already past on these book details to both my son's SENCO's at school!" TwistAndTurn Books "Beautifully Illustrated, Heart Warming Educational, Important Lessons, Highly Recommend! Heartwarming story. Looking After Each Other, Being Kind, Family and Friendship" DashFan Book Reviews******** ABOUT S C CUNNINGHAM Owned by 3 dogs and a cat, Cunningham normally writes suspense thrillers. As respite from her crime novels she creates children’s picture books. Each with a theme to gently teach our precious young, and help start-up thought-provoking conversations between adult and child. An ex-model, British born of Irish roots, she married a rock musician and has worked in the exciting worlds of music, film, sports celebrity management, and as a Crime Investigator and Intelligence Analyst for the Police. She supports causes for; Veterans, MH, Child and Animal Protection. WEB www.sccunningham.com TWITTER @sccunningham8 & @ginormousjoe FACEBOOK @GinormousSeries