
Build Language Skills with Matthew Gollub
February 15, 2022Award-winning children’s author Matthew Gollub has produced 18 picture books which together have garnered over 25 national awards and distinctions. His two most popular books are “The Jazz Fly” and “Jazz Fly 2: The Jungle Pachanga”. Critics call these stories appropriate for ages 2-99! Each book comes with an audio CD that features Matthew’s narration set to jazz music. Matthew has also written critically acclaimed books set in Mexico and Japan, as well as a non-fiction picture book for parents titled, “Give the Gift! 10 Fulfilling Ways to Raise a Lifetime Reader.”
Matthew invites you to visit his website where you can preview pictures and soundtracks from his books. He also offers free downloadable lesson plans and articles for parents. That’s at www.matthewgollub.com. You can also hit him up on Facebook.
Join Matthew as he reads one of his books:
Jamie Gaddy
Jamie Gaddy, B.S., M.Ed., Ed.D. has been a college education professor for over 17 years. Education has been a part of her life in both the classroom and as a principal. Six children later found her dissatisfied with traditional school and homeschool became the better fit. She is also a pastor’s wife, editor, and entrepreneur who now homeschools four of her six children in Georgia. Jamie loves to share about her homeschool experience to help other homeschoolers find success. Connect with her at [email protected].
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