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First there was a death, then a birth, and a writer emerged.
Soon after, a legacy began...One which cultivates perseverance, acceptance, encouragement and inspires self-esteem and personal growth in both young children and adults.
Classics in the making.
I was born in Brooklyn, New York. I was raised in an Italian-American household, and grew up one of three daughters. Brooklyn is where I still call home.
As the firstborn in a set of identical twins technically this makes me the middle child; the one supposedly seeking attention. As it turns out, I was the opposite. Growing up, I shied away from attention and my twin sister reveled in it. While my twin chose to be more outward, I was more intrinsic and preferred to inspire quietly, by writing. I have authored eight childrens stories and co-authored one. Eight stories are now featured in Vertical Media. The Caterpillar that Wouldnt Change was my first published story. My other published titles are Massimos Meatballs, The Pizza Man and The Parrots, The Really Jealous Jimmy Crab, Papa in the Sky, Irregular Joe, and Un-Identical Twins. I Am A Dot: A Tale of Punctuation and Purpose will be released October, 2007!
SynergEbooks bestselling story The Caterpillar that Wouldnt Change, a heartwarming story about never giving up, is the impetus for my contributing chapter in the upcoming book Life Manual for 21st Century Women.
I am a member of the Society of Childrens Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI).
You may find out more about me and my books at http://www.nancysmure.com
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SYNOPSIS of the Books I've written to inspire and delight both Children and Adults:
THE CATERPILLAR THAT WOULDN'T CHANGE by Nancy S. Mure
Illustrated by Kezia Terracciano
Available in English or Spanish
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We have all experienced a moment in our lives when we didn't want something to change: a school commencement, someone to leave us, or a day to never end. Imagine a caterpillar not wanting to become a butterfly. In The Caterpillar that Wouldnt Change, when another caterpillar, Franny, informs Nelle they must turn into butterflies, Nelle resists the change. When Franny reappears as a beautiful monarch butterfly she motivates her feeble friend with a single phrase. Once a butterfly, Nellie realizes that change is often better than expected. The storys simple format and lovely illustrations hold a life-changing message: Our dreams are our choices.
MASSIMO'S MEATBALLS by Nancy S. Mure
Illustrated by Margot Miller
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The tree-lined streets of Brooklyn are the backdrop for this imaginative picture book about a boy who loves the smell of Sunday. Massimo's Meatballs is a fun story about a young boy and his Sunday ritual of eating meatballs. The lighthearted events unfold as Massimo takes the task on himself! He recalls the recipe from memory- improvises when necessary and uses the help of his beloved dog and next-door neighbor Carmine. The story ends the way any Italian/American meal does- with too much food for one person to eat and the chance to share with your friends.
THE PIZZA MAN AND THE PARROTS by Nancy S. Mure
Illustrated by Tom Torre
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Mr. Martinelli, a good natured pizza man is amazed to see twelve green parrots tropical birds on the electrical wires outside of his pizzeria in January! He feeds the birds a scattering of breadcrumbs but the parrots snub his offerings: they want rice balls! Mr. Martinelli prepares the rice balls but the hungry birds refuse them. Despite his crowded pizzeria, Mr. Martinelli tries to please the intelligent birds who begin to make demands: no parsley, no sauce, no cheese! The so-called adaptable creatures prove to be the pizza mans toughest customers!
PAPA IN THE SKY by Nancy S. Mure
Illustrated by Bri Hermanson
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Papa in the Sky, told gently in a childs voice, is an inspiriting story about death and heaven. When the time is right, the children ask and the parent answers. The imaginative journey begins with a young girl Ruby, along with her brother Jimmy, who every night blesses Papa in the Sky. Theyve seen Papa in pictures throughout their house. Now they want to know more about him. Papa in the Sky is their late grandfather. The children didnt know they had another grandfather! Her mother tells them about the man, then pursues her childrens other questions about Heaven. Jimmy and Ruby discover the power of remembering and how it keeps loved ones alive.
THE REALLY JEALOUS JIMMY CRAB by Nancy S. Mure
Illustrated by Bobby Nelson
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The mystical story with a Rockaway Beach backdrop is about Karma. In The Really Jealous Jimmy Crab, the main character, Jimmy Beetles has one thing on his crabby little mind himself! He steals an oysters pearl intending to carve the colossal jewel into a crown, then anoints himself Royal Blue, King of the Ocean Floor. The wise and majestic oyster warns Royal Blue not to steal the gem, but he takes it home. Mysteriously, strong undercurrents wedge the pearl in Royal Blues burrow to trap him, and then eventually release him. Remembering the oysters warning, Royal Blue hurries to the oyster to beg for its spell to be removed. Royal Blue discovers what it takes to be king and learns that the world is not 'his Oyster.'
IRREGULAR JOE - by Nancy S. Mure
Illustrated by Casey Gathy
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Every Sunday, and especially on holidays, the Normale family gathers to eat dinner. They are a large Italian family. Yet Young Joe Normale feels ordinary among them and it’s no wonder: each member of his large family is named Joe in some form! With a new addition on the way “How many more Joes can there be?” Young Joe wonders. Even the coffee is called Joe! A one-day sale of irregular items helps him to put his feelings in perspective and he discovers that he's no regular Joe! The story mingles family customs with homonyms and humor to show what's really in a name.
LIFE MANUAL FOR 21st CENTURY WOMEN Nancy S.Mure - Contributing Author
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Life Manual for 21st Century Women is created and dedicated to all the women seekers in the world- it contains the wisdom, experience, life stories and hearts of 22 great women from everywhere in the world. It is intended to help us, our daughters, sisters, girlfriends, wives, and every woman who is looking for guidance, support, solutions, and "what to do" in many aspects in her life. These are real life stories who will speak directly to your subconscious mind and will remind us of what is finally and truly important.Available at Amazon.com
UN-IDENTICAL TWINS by Nancy S. Mure
Illustrated by Robyn Ng
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Can twins be Unique and Identical? Would that make them Un-Identical? It's something to consider. Although they look alike, Abby and Gabby are very different in personality and in the way each feels about being a twin. Abby doesn’t like the attention being a twin brings. She doesn’t like sharing birthdays, wearing the same clothes or that her name has to rhyme with her sister’s. Abby asserts herself. She sets out to prove that she is unique and some ways above being a twin but instead discovers how fortunate she really is.
I AM A DOT: A Tale about Punctuation and Purpose
An ingenious collaborative effort by Nancy S. Mure and first-time Author, Jeanne Glassman Clair, LCSW
Illustrated by Alex T. Lee
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Imagine a dot so bored with its existence that it takes a journey. In “I am a Dot: A Tale about Punctuation and Purpose”, Dot encounters many characters along the way: a line, a hook, a semi-circular line and other dots. With each new relationship, Dot learns more about how it feels and what it wants through a selective process which leads to self-discovery. In the end, Dot develops a new understanding of its function and what it wants to truly be. The story reminds us that we have many choices about how we wish to function in our lives. It is a fun way for teachers and parents to help children learn about the many functions of a dot. Most importantly, it reminds us all to pay attention to our feelings. They are our internal road map and can show us the way to our hearts’ longing.