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HILDA McGILDA goes to school!!!
Author Michele Verhoosky was delighted to learn that Hilda McGilda continues to spread her magic, and is now a "must read favorite" amongst the elementary school set. Her granddaughter, Lily, (who lives in New England) just informed her mother that she "needs to bring Hilda McGilda back to school tomorrow." Apparently they are now reading Hilda McGilda in Lily's class!
Hilda McGilda has earned 5-star reviews from Amazon.com and been acclaimed "a new children's classic!"
June Davidson
Hilda McGilda, A Must Have Book!, July 28, 2010 By June Davidson "The Davidsons of Clarke County... (Mississippi) - See all my reviewsThis review is from: Hilda McGilda: The Witch Who Was Too Pretty (Hardcover) This is one of the best books I've read for children and I've read many. This well written story takes on a brand new twist, full of humor and suprise on each page. The illustrations are top notch. Hats off to these two talented ladies. Your child will be deligted with Hilda McGilda....
McGilda Fun, September 6, 2010 By daisygirl8 - See all my reviews This review is from:Hilda McGilda: The Witch Who Was Too Pretty (Hardcover) This is a darling book with a great message of "Be who you are"! (Also that beauty doesn't make you happy - it's what's inside that counts.) The rhyming story is delightful and the art work is wonderful! A fun book for any age!
5.0 out of 5 stars Hilda McGilda, August 26, 2010 By Dan - See all my reviewsThis review is from: Hilda McGilda: The Witch Who Was Too Pretty (Hardcover) Hilda McGilda is a clever story that will appeal to both children and adults alike. It features a clever rhyme scheme and top-notch illustrations. The book is also notable for its clever symbolism of beauty being an opinion and not always having to do with aesthetics. All in all, a spectacular read.....
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful reading, August 2, 2010 By meg hogan (altoona, fl., US) - See all my reviews This review is from: Hilda McGilda: The Witch Who Was Too Pretty (Hardcover) I loved the story and humor in this book and the illustrations were wonderful. I hope there will be another!
Michele--I just saw your book when I bumped into Jean. I started reading it right there and she said, "Are you going to talk to me or are you just going to read?" I raced right in and called to place my order. The words in this book are just incredible! And I love the fact that Hilda's so colorful and creative and not at all the stereotypical witch. This is a great book to read aloud! Parents and adults are going to love it every bit as much as the children! I'm going to tell every child and parent I know about this book--it's that good!
In fact, it's a new children's classic!!!--Katherine Balas
In fact, it's a new children's classic!!!--Katherine Balas
Hilda McGilda is the most magical gift you can give to
a special child and yourself !!!
Michele--The copy of your book that I bought to bring up to family never made it out of the house! When I got home I opened it and started reading. I loved it so much I said, "This book is mine!" The story, the language, the rhyming scheme coupled with Lois' darling illustrations makes for a truly wonderful book. People are going to be talking about this book, recommending it to friends, and buying it as a gift, for years to come. It's an absolute treasure! I need to order another copy for my niece to share with her pre-school classroom!--Alberta Gisel
Lois--I just got your book and thought you two should be planning the next one. The text is very good and the illustrations wonderful. I don't know if you used water paints, which I think you did. However, the illustrations are amazingly detailed and, in any case, very difficult to do so skillfully. Congratulations!--Carol MacKnight
Michele--I looked through your book I had bought for my great-nephew when I got home. Wow! What a book! Great story, great illustrations! It will make a really nice gift.--Kay Teagardner
Michele--Ellen & I are really looking forward to reading Hilda McGilda aloud to our 4 grandchildren. Little Matthew especially will enjoy it. Let me know when the sequel comes out. I'll want to buy that for the grandkids too.--Lou Luciani
Michele--Each year for Christmas I give the grandkids a book and a Christmas ornament. I'm really excited about giving the littlest one a copy of your book. It will be doubly special when I tell him I know who wrote it and who did the illustrations too!--Laura Botto
Lois & Michele--I want to order 5 more autographed copies of Hilda McGilda to give as Christmas gifts to the family!--Mary Klinedinst
Hilda McGilda is a gift treasured by all generations!!!
Little Sara with her Grammy, Lois Ebbert, and cousin
Little Sara (age 3) gets Hilda McGilda read to her in two parts at bedtime. Sara talks about Bubbling Brew whenever she takes a bubble bath, and she likes to just say "frumpy, dumpy, spunky" over and over again. Her mom and dad found a cute t-shirt for her at Target that has a witch with red hair and a black cat on it. Sara sees "Spook" everywhere! LOL
Little kids LOVE Hilda McGilda!!!
11-month-old Ethan, great-nephew of author, Michele Verhoosky, shares belly laughs and magical moments of delight with Hilda McGilda.
READ HILDA McGILDA ALOUD!
Michele--I really, really liked the book! I read it as soon as I got home. But what I really liked was reading it out loud when everyone at home left to go out and I was by myself. The story and pictures were so funny I couldn't stop giggling and laughing. That was so much fun!--Marilyn Salchert
What our fans have to say about Hilda McGilda:
I loved this book! Its charming story and enchanting pictures were enjoyed by all my family, young and old! This book was not only fun to read, it also had a great lesson about learning how to embrace your true self. We all loved looking for Spook's expressions on every page! I will definitely be sharing this book with all the children I know!--Erin Yuhas
When I finished reading this book, I closed it and and uttered one word, WOW! This is one of my favorite children's books. Hilda McGilda will delight children of all ages and adults like me.--June Davidson,
Hilda McGilda arrived at my house today and I'm enjoying her company. What a marvelous story and the artwork is fantastic. I believe you have a hit on your hands.--Gail Moorhouse
Michele--we all read the book. I thought it was terrific. Your parents were smiling from ear to ear. And your mom showed it to the Physical therapist. I'm going to look into ordering my own copy.--Peggy Hogan
Thanks Mom! The girls got their book, it is a new favorite read:) --Jessica MacIver-Verhoosky
Hi Lois--We got your book and it is just wonderful - love the story, rhyming, and your great artwork. A fun book! Congratulations again on a great accomplishment!!--Love, Barb and Harry
Michele--My 5-year-old grandson was tickled pink with his birthday present. His mother looked at HILDA and the special inscription your wrote and said, "Mama, this is precious! It's going to be a family heirloom!"--Suzy Abrams
Michele--I absolutely love your book! The prose! It just flowed and I was dazzled by your rhyming and the humor. And then to throw in those illustrations on top of it all? I don't know what I was expecting, but this just exceeded anything I could imagine. My grandchildren are going to love this!--Anita Stevens
Michele--Russ and I both read your book before sending it on to our grandchildren and loved it. Russ was really taken with the pretty Hilda and wished she could have stayed that way! You and Lois both did a terrific job!--Jeanne Mavis
Aunt Michele--I really liked your book!--Dan Duffee
Sending my belated hearty congratulations to Lois on the release of her book!!! That is so fabulous. I love the drawings shown on the website!! I'd like to order two autographed (of course!) books for each of my youngest granddaughters.--Anne
Michele--I was amazed by your book. The language, the plot twists...I got so caught up in the story I found myself wondering what was going to happen next...I didn't have much information about the book before I bought it, but am so very glad that I did. It's wonderful not only for my granddaughters, but my grandson, and I absolutely adored it too!--Trudy Fishman
My husband read your book to my 3-year-old daughter, Allie, two times, both of them giggling away. When I tried to read the book to Allie she said, "Mommy, I read it to YOU! She knew the entire theme of the story! What words she couldn't remember she made up. Both of us laughed and laughed."--Dr. Tiffany Lee, Sept. 10, 2010
Michele--Your book was so good! The story, the pictures - really, really well-done! I can't wait to give it to my grandchildren! They will love it!--Mary Knopfle
Michele & Lois--I saw your The Lockwood Folly Artist clubhouse display featuring your book and just loved it and just had to get a copy of it for my grandkids. You two did such a good job! This is such a great book! My grandkids are going to just love it, especially my granddaughter who loves writing her own stories. I'm so proud of you both!--Jean White
Lois--We had a local bookstore order us a copy of HILDA McGILDA and they liked it so much when they saw it they ordered several copies to add to their own stock! We gave a copy to our 9-year-old granddaughter who read it all in one sitting and asked when the sequel would be coming out! To you and Michele we say, "wonderful job, terrific talent!"--Jack Armstrong
& Barbara Share
Michele--Our 9 year old grandaughter adores your book. She brought it into school and showed it to her teacher, who immediately let her read it out loud to the class. Even though they are reading chapter books, they all loved Hilda. It wasn't at all "too baby" for them, thanks to your terrific language and rhyme scheme and word play. Heck, I love reading like HILDA McGILDA!"
--Betsy Peppe
Michele & Lois--As a former 2nd and 3rd grade teacher I love Hilda McGilda! It's wonderful having books like this filled with a wonderful story, great illustrations, and terrific wordplay. Our 7 year old grandaughter will be bringing Hilda to school for show-and-tell so her teacher and classmates get to get in on the fun."--Diane Jackowski
I love the book that you published! --Natalie Selavka, age 13
Michele--I wanted to let you know that I was the winner of the HILDA McGILDA gift basket (donated by fan, Joy Buckholtz) at the Susan Komen Ladies Golf Tournament in Lockwood Folly. I LOVE your book! I love it so much I am keeping it out on my coffee table, and will be ordering more copies for gifts for my granddaughters for Christmas! You and Lois did such a great job!
--Mary Fonte
When I finished reading this book, I closed it and and uttered one word, WOW! This is one of my favorite children's books. Hilda McGilda will delight children of all ages and adults like me.--June Davidson,
Hilda McGilda arrived at my house today and I'm enjoying her company. What a marvelous story and the artwork is fantastic. I believe you have a hit on your hands.--Gail Moorhouse
Michele--we all read the book. I thought it was terrific. Your parents were smiling from ear to ear. And your mom showed it to the Physical therapist. I'm going to look into ordering my own copy.--Peggy Hogan
Thanks Mom! The girls got their book, it is a new favorite read:) --Jessica MacIver-Verhoosky
Hi Lois--We got your book and it is just wonderful - love the story, rhyming, and your great artwork. A fun book! Congratulations again on a great accomplishment!!--Love, Barb and Harry
Michele--My 5-year-old grandson was tickled pink with his birthday present. His mother looked at HILDA and the special inscription your wrote and said, "Mama, this is precious! It's going to be a family heirloom!"--Suzy Abrams
Michele--I absolutely love your book! The prose! It just flowed and I was dazzled by your rhyming and the humor. And then to throw in those illustrations on top of it all? I don't know what I was expecting, but this just exceeded anything I could imagine. My grandchildren are going to love this!--Anita Stevens
Michele--Russ and I both read your book before sending it on to our grandchildren and loved it. Russ was really taken with the pretty Hilda and wished she could have stayed that way! You and Lois both did a terrific job!--Jeanne Mavis
Aunt Michele--I really liked your book!--Dan Duffee
Sending my belated hearty congratulations to Lois on the release of her book!!! That is so fabulous. I love the drawings shown on the website!! I'd like to order two autographed (of course!) books for each of my youngest granddaughters.--Anne
Michele--I was amazed by your book. The language, the plot twists...I got so caught up in the story I found myself wondering what was going to happen next...I didn't have much information about the book before I bought it, but am so very glad that I did. It's wonderful not only for my granddaughters, but my grandson, and I absolutely adored it too!--Trudy Fishman
My husband read your book to my 3-year-old daughter, Allie, two times, both of them giggling away. When I tried to read the book to Allie she said, "Mommy, I read it to YOU! She knew the entire theme of the story! What words she couldn't remember she made up. Both of us laughed and laughed."--Dr. Tiffany Lee, Sept. 10, 2010
Michele--Your book was so good! The story, the pictures - really, really well-done! I can't wait to give it to my grandchildren! They will love it!--Mary Knopfle
Michele & Lois--I saw your The Lockwood Folly Artist clubhouse display featuring your book and just loved it and just had to get a copy of it for my grandkids. You two did such a good job! This is such a great book! My grandkids are going to just love it, especially my granddaughter who loves writing her own stories. I'm so proud of you both!--Jean White
Lois--We had a local bookstore order us a copy of HILDA McGILDA and they liked it so much when they saw it they ordered several copies to add to their own stock! We gave a copy to our 9-year-old granddaughter who read it all in one sitting and asked when the sequel would be coming out! To you and Michele we say, "wonderful job, terrific talent!"--Jack Armstrong
& Barbara Share
Michele--Our 9 year old grandaughter adores your book. She brought it into school and showed it to her teacher, who immediately let her read it out loud to the class. Even though they are reading chapter books, they all loved Hilda. It wasn't at all "too baby" for them, thanks to your terrific language and rhyme scheme and word play. Heck, I love reading like HILDA McGILDA!"
--Betsy Peppe
Michele & Lois--As a former 2nd and 3rd grade teacher I love Hilda McGilda! It's wonderful having books like this filled with a wonderful story, great illustrations, and terrific wordplay. Our 7 year old grandaughter will be bringing Hilda to school for show-and-tell so her teacher and classmates get to get in on the fun."--Diane Jackowski
I love the book that you published! --Natalie Selavka, age 13
Michele--I wanted to let you know that I was the winner of the HILDA McGILDA gift basket (donated by fan, Joy Buckholtz) at the Susan Komen Ladies Golf Tournament in Lockwood Folly. I LOVE your book! I love it so much I am keeping it out on my coffee table, and will be ordering more copies for gifts for my granddaughters for Christmas! You and Lois did such a great job!
--Mary Fonte
HILDA McGILDA gift basket
Tim Ebbert, son of illustrator Lois Ebbert, takes a shine to Hilda McGilda
'And they all lived happily ever after...'
