Linda J Hawkins

"This is exactly what every parent wants to find in a book. Children can really get a good grasp on nutrition while at the same time be totally entertained by the lovable food characters.

...... This book transcends all language barriers because it deals with one of life's fundamentals - nutrition."

Carmen Van Balen Lancho, Assistant Director, International Trade Division, KY Cabinet for Economic Development

"Expository Author, Linda J. Hawkins has dedicated her life, helping families to be healthier and happier. Linda's mother & grandmother had serious complications from diabetes, when Linda also was diagnosed she asked, "What can I do to maintain quality of life?" Through education & research she excerpts tremendous energy to tackle the challenges of teaching our children good nutritional habits. She has found this key to be effective. I commend her for her many efforts."
Dawn S. Fraze RN, BSN, CDE, Certified Diabetic Educator

"The potential health benefits of heart-healthy eating patterns started at young ages are tremendous! Linda J. Hawkins has an intriguing way to communicate better food choices for children."

Becky Woods LPT, CRS, Cardiac Rehab, St. Luke's Hospital, MD

 
"The State of Kentucky's educational field is always looking for quality materials to help in all aspects of learning. We are pleased to inform you that your nutritional books: Alexander and the Great Food Fight, Alexander and the Great Vegetable Feud, and Alexander Enjoys his Fruits and Vegetables are superb teaching tools. These books are now being used throughout the state."
Pam Merrick, Adminstrative Specialist III, Nutrition and Health Services

"I would recommend this book because of the good decision making it conveys... The colorful characters are something children will enjoy as they learn."
Hsin Chang, M.D., Pediatrics Unit, Huntington Beach, CA

"I think this book would be useful in health/nutrition programs in the primary grades... with a good hands on activity."
Marianne Bates, teacher & librarian, Sandy, Utah

"This book is excellent for parents and children who want to make healthful choices."

"Seeing cardiac diseases daily and knowing that eating habits, good or bad, develop early in life, but become apparent only in later years. We realize prevention is imperative! A great start for children is healthy eating."

"...A fun story, for an impressionable age with excellent reference charts."

"The information in this book is needed as children start developing good habits."
Don Johnson, Cardiac Nurse Liaison, The Heart Institute, Bowling Green, KY

"Catering to Children, is a beautiful guide to education and entertaining children about tea. It is succinct, yet each picture is worth a thousand words."
Pearl Dexter, Editor of TEA: A Magazine

"Linda Hawkins has created a treasure trove of gentle images and instructions for entertaining young ladies and gentlemen. This book is filled with creative ideas, etiquette tips, and delicious recipes that are perfect for developing social skills. Catering to Children should be found in the personal library of anyone who works with children. The photographs alone are a feast for the eyes!"
Bruce Richardson, Author, Tea Expert for Elmwood Inn

Fine Teas

"This is a beautiful book that inspires and restores. It produces a calming effect on the reader, so gorgeous are the pictures and the layout. The text harkens back to a bygone era - an era the author encourages you to drag into the present."

Comments of Judge, Publishers Marketing Association (PMA)

"Recently Ms. Hawkins was a guest author/speaker at our Logan County Public Library. We could not have been more pleased! She made the book very understandable for our youngest patrons and gave and added enhancement to the character interaction for our older readers. The costumes were also a special bonus - the children loved them. Ms. Hawkins has an excellent speaking voice for her presentation and excellent eye contact. She made the audience feel a part of the story. An added attraction was the service she provided to our parents who needed information on how to get published and where to start. There was a very positive response from our audience and we would be pleased to have her back again."
Monica Edwards, Youth Services, Logan County Public Library

"Some of the greatest excitement this year at Adairville school was brought on by the formal tea parties given for the 2nd-5th grade girls. The library was decked with delicate table cloths, porcelain dolls, and flowers. The girls wore their best, brought their baby dolls, and were treated to a buffet table featuring petite sandwiches, cookies, and a variety of teas. In Victorian dress, Linda Hawkins, the author of Catering to Children, shared with the girls tea history, how to host a tea party, and proper etiquette. Days later the teachers and students are still talking about what a great time they had."
Carla Abbott, Librarian, Adairville Elementary

"Linda's presentation of Alexander and the Great Food Fight was perfect. She had wonderful costumes of the characters from the book which some of our children wore and acted out the story as Linda read the book. The children not only heard a wonderful story but learned many facts about good nutrition. We added a copy to our Library and there is a list of children waiting to check-out."

Judy Chesnut, Media Specialist, Deer Park Elementary

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