Category: Children Activities

February 4 . Issue #129

Post author By Paul Yanuziello
Post date February 4, 2022

‘Science progresses one funeral at a time.’ Max Planck

Hello all and a warm welcome to you. Let me share with you my five points of interest for this week, as I take joy in the beauty of winter. My first winter in ski country.

The featured photo is a screenshot of my new book cover, created by illustrator Joshua Miller for my children’s early reader chapter book Scratchy the Squirrel: A Time for Friends.

1. This week I spent time discovering new music, well new for me. The music of Canada’s first lady of jazz, Eleanore Collins. Thanks to Renee Rosnes, the awesome Vancouver pianist I became aware that Collins was getting a postage stamp. That is Something!

Lullaby of Birdland – Eleanore Collins, recorded in September of 1965.

The Order of Canada performance, at 95, this first lady of jazz is an incredible inspiration.

2. This week I celebrated the birthday of two important people, my daughter Nadia and composer Philip Glass.

Listening to music created by Glass and watching ‘Einstein on the Beach‘ an opera composed by Glass in 1976.

3. World Cup Soccer – I am not a big sports fan but I really enjoy soccer. The European Cup, cheering on my beloved team Azure -Italy – and of course The World Cup.

I am excited about Canada soccer. I don’t want to jinx them but their qualifying record speaks for itself. Canada unbeaten inWorld Cup qualifying.

This week I watched some qualifying soccer games. Canada versus El Salvador – rooting for Canada as they kick their way to Qatar.

4. Speaking of sports and winter sports, in particular, I am excited about the 2022 Bejing Olympics which will be starting on February 4th.

Bobsled, Luge, Skeleton, Snow Board and Alpine Skiing events are all events I can get excited about. The hi-speed, adrenaline-pumping sports take serious determination and a fearless mindset.

5. This week I am reading The Five Levels of Attachment by Don Miguel Ruiz Jr.

A manual for discovering your true authentic self.

Thank you for reading, if you think someone you know would like to read my newsletter please share it with them. If you are looking for a great children’s book check out one of my books, including Scratchy the Squirrel: A Time for Friends, Samba in Brazil; Paperback version, on sale for a limited time. And the Portuguese version, Samba no Brasil, is now available as a set.

Or one of my other books, Samba on a Snowy Day or the Brazilian/ Portuguese version Samba em um Dia de Neve.

Stay safe, stay well, stay strong and keep going.

Children Activities Children's Books Reading

January 14 . Issue #126

Post author By Paul Yanuziello
Post date January 14, 2022

Hello all and a warm welcome to you. In this weeks journal, Children’s shows, books, activities and more…

1. My featured photo is of book 2 in “The Samba Dog” series Samba in Brazil which is included in this month’s free book giveaway. I join a group of award-winning authors in this wonderful winter readathon.

Great Kids Books: featuring Samba in Brazil

2. “Frozen” is a Disney feature based on the classic fable “The Snow Queen” an original fairy tale by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen.

Another show featured on the Disney channel is “Mandolorian“, based on Star Wars. Mandolorian is from creator Jon Favreau and I really like this show. I like Favreau’s other show too, The Chef Show.

The Mandolorian series has many of the Star Wars influences but is done up in an exciting manner with great fight scenes reminiscent of some classic westerns and plenty of Japanese samurai influences.

3. Outdoor activities are great for children and adults alike. This week my family spent time walking on trails, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, sledging, tobogganing and outdoor cross country training.

4. My music this week is all about Steve Winwood. Winwood was in the supergroup “Blind Faith”, he went on to form “Traffic” and had quite the solo career.

I also discovered Winwood has a daughter, Lilly, check out Lilly performing “Higher Love” with her father in 2018.

5. What I’m reading this week: for daytime reading, Mugai Ryu Battoujutsu Instruction- Tosho Shiokawa. My evening read is The Four Agreements: A Toltec Wisdom Book by Don Miguel Ruiz

Thank you for reading, if you think someone you know would like to read my newsletter please share it with them. If you are looking for a great children’s book check out my new book, Samba in Brazil; Paperback version, on sale for a limited time. And the Portuguese version, Samba no Brasil, now available as a set.

Or one of my other books, Samba on a Snowy Day or the Brazilian/ Portuguese version Samba em um Dia de Neve.

Stay safe, stay well, stay strong and keep going.

Children Activities Music Reading

March 26 . Issue #83

Post author By Paul Yanuziello
Post date March 26, 2021

“Instructions for Living a Life: Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.” – Mary Oliver

Hello all and welcome to my weekly journal. This week I find a chance to get back to some park training with friends, tour a new rural area and more …

1. The perfect writer’s mantra. Last week I found myself really paying attention. I was completely astonished and now I find myself telling you about it.

Writing sanctuary’s. Do you think such a thing exists? I am in search of the perfect writing sanctuary. I went to visit this potential site; three hours northeast of Toronto on a six-acre wood lot overlooking a beautiful lake.

Friday I am going in the other direction, about 3 hours northwest of Toronto on a small lake and with less property. It’s all about the energy for me.

2. Celebrating with David Suzuki on March 24th, Happy Birthday David, and may you be blessed with many more.

The virtual birthday bash took place on Wednesday and I was invited to attend the surprise birthday party the following day. Great fun.

3. I have children’s writing workshops coming up in April. The Markham Public Library will be hosting the event. This is a Zoom virtual event that you can register your children to attend and explore creativity with me.

I’ll be doing a reading from a little known Japanese fairy tale and from my new book Samba in Brazil.

4. My listening pleasure this week, all about the award-winning cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason and his rendition of Leonard Cohens’, “Hallelujah” joined in this performance by Didier Osindero, Alinka Rowe and Yong Jun Lee.

And Sheku with his family performing Redemption Song. What an amazingly talented family, Isata (piano), Jeneba (violin), Braimah (violin), Konya (violin), Aminata (violin), Sheku (cello), Mariatu (piano).

5. This week my nighttime reading are the inspirational words of Thich Nhat Hanh from his classic Present Moment Wonderful Moment.

When I have a chance in the morning I am reading Bakemono Yashiki, The Haunted House.

My friends at Old Mate Media have a new release for the children, something to keep them happy and occupied during the upcoming Easter holiday. Ultimate At-Home Activities for Kids. The first eight pages of this great book of activities are free.

Thank you for reading. If you think someone you know would enjoy my newsletter please share it with them. If you are looking for a great children’s book check out my new book, Samba in Brazil; on sale for a limited time.

Or one of my other books, Samba on a Snowy Day or the Brazilian/ Portuguese version Samba em um Dia de Neve.

Stay safe, stay well, stay strong and keep going.