The Dinosaur's First Christmas - Hardcover

Wendy Riley

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 094240789X ISBN 13: 9780942407891

Publisher: Father & Son Publishing, Inc., 2008

Synopsis

Wendy Riley is a professional recording artist and children s songwriter. She and her husband, Ron, reside in Florida and North Carolina. Wendy grew up singing and story songs were always an important part of her life. Whether at home, traveling in the car or at church, her large family seemed always to be singing. Through the years, Wendy continued singing to her children and later to her grandchildren, singing many of the songs she learned as a child plus several she had written. When Wendy s youngest daughter had her first child, she asked Wendy to record her songs on cassette tape for her son, Jacob. So Wendy did and Jacob fell asleep with his grandmother s songs every night. An unexpected blessing was when Wendy learned that her daughters adult friends were listening to her songs and joining and singing. They told Wendy they loved her music and encouraged her to record her songs. So Wendy joined the Nashville Songwriters Association International and was referred to a recording studio in North Carolina. She sings the Classic Children s songs from her youth as well as fun songs she wrote. Today, thousands of children listen to Wendy sing! Wendy has dozens of stories about children who listen to her music. One of her favorites is from a grandmother who phoned to tell Wendy that her 2 year old mentally handicapped and blind granddaughter smiled for the first time when she heard a CD of Wendy s songs ! Wendy said, It was like God reached down and blessed me. The fame of her songs spread throughout the country with customers asking for more. So Wendy wrote The Dinosaur s First Christmas, which instantly became a big success. Many children told Wendy they liked it just as much as Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer; Gene Autry s Classic. What a compliment! Wendy was inspired to write a children book based on the story of The Dinosaur s First Christmas. Wendy s sister Patty supplied the color illustrations, bringing the words of her song to life! Wendy and Patty give God all the thanks and praise for His leading to make this book a reality. They both know that Every good and perfect gift is from above. James 1:17. It is our prayer that The Dinosaur s First Christmas will become a treasured gift to all children!

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About the Author:

?Wendy Riley is a professional recording artist and children’s songwriter. She and her husband, Ron, reside in Florida and North Carolina. Wendy grew up singing and story songs were always an important part of her life. Whether at home, traveling in the car or at church, her large family seemed always to be singing. Through the years, Wendy continued singing to her children and later to her grandchildren, singing many of the songs she learned as a child plus several she had written

Review:

Wendy Riley is a story teller who reaches out to touch kids with her stories. Whether she is telling a story in one of the many songs she writes or through the written word, she weaves warm tales that make kids of all ages smile. I first met Wendy in my role as Regional Coordinator of the Nashville Songwriters Association International. Wendy wrote magical songs that are targeted toward kids of all ages. I am honored to write these notes about this book. Wendy also has an affinity for Dinosaurs and loves to bring her creation to life with gentle, caring, feeling beings that help teach important lessons to kids. I am confident that anyone who reads The Dinosaur First Christmas will have a smile on their face by the time they get to the end. It is a great book to read and share with your children and grandchildren. It is the beginning of a classic. --Mike Deeson, CBS TV News Reporter

About this edition

• Publisher: Father & Son Publishing, Inc.
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 094240789X
• ISBN 13: 9780942407891
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 40
• Illustrator: Patricia Medendorp