Great Children's book: That Monster on the Block by Sue Ganz-Schmitt

Recently I was fortunate to befriend Sue Ganz-Schmitt, an author who writes amazing Children's books and just enjoyed her book "That Monster on the Block." (Perfect timing with Halloween coming up, although it's not about Halloween, but it does have monsters in it!)

 This is a MUST for all children. It teaches that although we are different, we should accept and befriend each other. As I read this, I thought, "when we moved here to my neighborhood, there were a couple of monsters on our block, too, but we won them over." The great story and the characters are brought to life by wonderful illustrations from Luke Flowers, too. Every child should read this book and learn from it. I think adults could learn a lot from it, too. 5 of 5 stars!

   

ABOUT THE BOOK: Monster is excited to see what kind of creature will move into Vampire’s old house on the block. He even starts practicing his welcome growl for the new neighbor. But when the moving truck pulls up, it’s not a greedy goblin, an ogre, or a dastardly dragon that steps out. Instead, it’s something even more terrifying than Monster could have imagined! Monster quickly rallies the other neighbors to unite against the new guy on the block. But what if the new neighbor isn’t exactly as bad as Monster thinks? Join Monster as he confronts his fears in this charming and lighthearted look at what it means to accept others who are different from us

2 Fun Books: Planet Kindergarten and Planet Kindergarten: 100 Days in Orbit

 Do you have children who love to read? Are you looking for fun books with great stories and  illustrations? I've got two recommendations for you- and both are by Sue Ganz-Schmitt. 
  Recently, I had the good fortune to online meet a wonderfully talented children's book author named Sue Ganz-Schmitt through my own books and website. After learning she is an author, we decided to exchange a couple of books. She sent me "Planet Kindergarten" and "Planet Kindergarten: 100 Days in Orbit." (These were perfect for me, since I'm a scientist). 
   I absolutely LOVE them. They focus on a young boy who experiences Kindergarten for the first time, and subsequently on his 100th day (book 2), and in his mind, he sees it like he's an astronaut and it's a planet. What a unique and fun way to look at kindergarten! The stories introduce classmates who are seen as fellow space travelers.  I love the artwork too.    I can't say enough good things about books. Children will love reading them over and over, and adults will, too. There's so many details to absorb in the artwork, you'll find something every read as you relive the adventure.
    These are excellent books!   5 of 5 stars. - Rob

Sue's Amazon page is: https://www.amazon.com/Sue-Ganz-Schmitt

About Sue Ganz-Schmitt
Sue is a children's book author, musical theater producer, SCBWI member, and a philanthropist. She holds an MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts in writing for children and young adults. Sue has performed in RENT on Broadway, run a marathon, and pursues other improbable and exciting challenges --as often as she can.

Her books include: PLANET KINDERGARTEN, PLANET KINDERGARTEN: 100 DAYS IN ORBIT, THE PRINCESS AND THE PEANUT: A ROYALLY ALLERGIC FAIRYTALE, and EVEN SUPERHEROES GET DIABETES. Her next book, THAT MONSTER ON THE BLOCK, launches September 2020 from Two Lions/Amazon. And a sixth book will release in October 2020 from Albert Whitman, NOW, I'M A BIRD!

Sue has served as a NASA Social Media correspondent, a volunteer for The Planetary Society, and a space advocate representing the Space Exploration Alliance to Congress. She has also written and produced a STEAM video featured by The Planetary Society (The Galaxy Girls Save Pluto).

You can often find Sue at her home in the Los Angeles mountains with her eyes to the stars.