#SweetTales #Caturday

Enjoy a sweet tale at the beach! 

Sweet Tales are the perfect chapter books or read-out-loud books for the entire family — and for animal lovers of all ages! Told from the animals’ point of view, each tale explores universal themes (with lots of trouble and adventure in-between), and resolves problems with determination, love, and understanding.  When needed, humans help, along with a colorful group of friends that includes cats, dogs, coyotes, squirrels, a woodchuck, crow and fox. 

WANT TO READ ABOUT THE ADVENTURES OF MISS JADE, BRITT THE KIT, LACE AND MORE… JUST CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE OUR SWEET TALES BOOKS…

Sweet Tales Book One: The Adventures of Miss Jade and Britt the Kit

Sweet Tales Book Two: The Adventures of Brittany and Lace

 

Grandpa Bernie’s Bedtime Stories: Inspiring Imaginations while Teaching Valuable Lessons Along the Way

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A Delightful Collection of 20 Tales by First-time Author and ‘Real-life’ Grandpa, Bernard Ditchik

With characters that range from talking animals to magic balloons, these delightful stories are sure to inspire imaginations while teaching valuable lessons along the way. Grandpa Bernie’s wonderful collection of bedtime stories is contagiously fun and sure to bring a smile to everyone!

“Now, at age 92, I decided to share my personal collection of stories. It’s a special book from me — Grandpa Bernie — to you, filled with stories to be read at bedtime, just before the lights are shut, and you are tucked in under the covers, and it’s time to say goodnight.” — Grandpa Bernie

 

These 20 delightful tales are sure to help your little ones settle down and drift contentedly off to sleep. Written by a grandfather for his own kids and grandchildren, these twenty entertaining stories feature lots of talking animals including a kangaroo who teaches a pony how to jump, a little bear who wants to play baseball, a coyote who learns to fly, a falcon that takes a frog on a magical trip to Japan, and some resourceful ants who build a swimming pool so they can play as well as work. It’s full of positive images and plots that inspire creative solutions to exciting challenges. A lovely collection of read-aloud adventures the whole family will enjoy!

Buy it now on amazon.

Chef Arie Pavlou brings Contemporary Art to Bistro Ete #SexyChef

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Chef Arie Pavlou, co-author of The Congressman’s Wife,
Presents Contemporary Art in a Historic Setting
at Bistro Ete

Chef Arie Pavlou and his wife Liz Cordano present the artwork of Clayton and Parker Calvert at Bistro Été. The bistro’s colonial-period dining room will feature contemporary paintings and abstract fine art photography, creating the perfect blend of visual and culinary art. The collaboration was arranged by friend and art representative Mark Anthony Posner, who stated that “the menu is to die for and the art creates a spectacular ambiance.”

Parker Calvert, Empire 4, 2015, Edition of 10, Archival mounted on C-Print seamlessly plexiglass, 20 x 30 in.

Escargot, Striped Bass with Truffle Sauce and Aged Steaks are just a few of Chef Arie’s classic dishes foodies can indulge in at Bistro Eté. Although the Cypriot born Chef studied in Paris and trained in the South of France, his menu flirts with flavors from all over the world. Chef Arie has also written two cookbooks, Foie Gras and Soup — as well as the thrilling romance novel, The Congressman’s Wife.

Bistro Été is hosting an inaugural art opening and book signing on July 31 from 2pm to 4pm. Bottle Hampton will provide refreshments and light hors d’oeuvres will be served. Bistro Été looks forward to more cultural as well as charity and art events this summer.

Clayton Calvert, Green and Gold, 2015, Oil on canvas, 18 x 24 in.

About the Calvert Brothers: The Calvert brothers were born and raised in New York City and have been coming out to the East End since childhood. The light, nature and beautiful ambiance of Long Island continue to inspire them. The brothers are delighted to show work together and to share their unique creative visions with the New York City and Hamptons audience. The Calverts are represented by Mark Humphrey Gallery in Southampton and Clayton is represented by Gerald Bland in New York City. Parker Calvert has had photographs published in Art in America, Architectural Digest, featured ads at Macy’s (34th Street), directed commercials and worked as a fashion and commercial photographer in NYC. His work has been featured in exhibitions in New York City, Miami, Washington DC, East Hampton, Bridgehampton and Southampton, NY. Clayton Calvert is a painter, sculptor and installation artist. He has studied with renowned painters Carlo Maria Mariani, who spent 20 years in Bridgehampton, as well as John Foote and with esteemed sculptor Thomas Lollar. His experience living in Rome studying art and architecture continues to inform his practice. His work can be found around the world in corporate and private collections. He has shown in Rome, New York City, Miami Washington DC, East Hampton, Southampton and Brooklyn, NY.

You can buy The Congressman’s Wife at amazon or wherever fine books are sold. 

Swamp Wallaby and the Big Wave

Join the fun as ‘Aussie’ Swamp Wallaby and friends set out to find the EXTREME Outback Challenge! 

Can Wallaby find the Secret Beach and surf the Giant Fist Monster Wave??? 

Swamp Wallaby has lived his entire life in the vast Australian outback — but has always dreamed of living a life of adventure. When he hears about the Extreme Outback Challenge… Well you can only imagine what happens…as Swamp and his friends travel across the desert to enter the competition and surf the most EXTREME wave of all!

An EXTREMELY fun book for kids of all ages!

Swamp Wallaby and the Big Wave is available now where fine books are sold

Emma Wednesdays – July 27

The middle of the week just got TOTALLY AWESOME, thanks to Emma Wednesdays!

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“Without music, life would be a mistake.”

Emma G. chooses Aaron, lead singer of Boyz3000, for the topic of her “Most Impressive” essay, hopefully Mrs. Pitkins approves, because he holds a special place in her heart!

Emma G. Loves Boyz is on Amazon

Follow Her Adventure!

#ClearTheShelters Day, July 23rd

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Animal Shelters Across the Country will Come Together Today, Saturday, July 23rd, for Clear the Shelters, a Nationwide Pet Adoption Day.

Please join us in spreading the word about this special event that aims to help find ‘forever homes’ for animals in need. Hundreds of shelters nationwide will waive or discount their fees as part of this one-day adoption initiative to connect animals with loving new families.

You can read more about the event, and find participating shelters  here.

And in the spirit of Clear the Shelter Day, we want to remind our fans that the second book in our Sweet Tales Series, “The Adventures of Brittany and Lace,” is about Britt the Kit and a special litter of rescued kittens – Lace, destined to be Brittany’s new sister, Coco, who needs a home in NYC, Scamp and Willa. So if you’re an animal lover in the mood for a heartwarming story about a colorful group of animal friends who help each other with determination, love and understanding, give Sweet Tales a try…

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#SweetTales #Caturday

Did you know that cats spend 70% of their lives sleeping? 

Sweet Tales are the perfect chapter books or read-out-loud books for the entire family — and for animal lovers of all ages! Told from the animals’ point of view, each tale explores universal themes (with lots of trouble and adventure in-between), and resolves problems with determination, love, and understanding.  When needed, humans help, along with a colorful group of friends that includes cats, dogs, coyotes, squirrels, a woodchuck, crow and fox. 

WANT TO READ ABOUT THE ADVENTURES OF MISS JADE, BRITT THE KIT, LACE AND MORE… JUST CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE OUR SWEET TALES BOOKS…

Sweet Tales Book One: The Adventures of Miss Jade and Britt the Kit

Sweet Tales Book Two: The Adventures of Brittany and Lace

 

Book Review: The Congressman’s Wife

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“You need to stop fighting this. It’s bigger than both of us.”

We are happy to share the latest review of The Congressman’s Wife, this time by Stacy Dermont of the iconic Hamptons’ website, Dan’s Papers…  

And now for the review:

Long Island author Aristodemos Pavlou is better known as “Chef Arie” to many. Few would guess that this accomplished culinarian had a trilogy of romance novels up his sleeve. But while reading The Congressman’s Wife (Red Sky Presents New York, 2016), much is revealed about this complex man.

Perhaps Pavlou is a “romantic” in the classical sense that he rejects established norms and conventions. Just this month he opened his own restaurant, Bistro Été, in the former Robert’s space in Water Mill! But, actually, his finely tuned cooking skills hew to the traditional French and Mediterranean cuisines. The mastery he brings to his work is often what sets it apart.

Why was Pavlou moved to write these books? He says, “I have so many great stories!” Quite a few strands of a rich life are tied up in this first book in the series. And the Veuve Clicquot flows like water…One might wonder if a passage like “He knew the first time he’d looked into her eyes that she was for him, that somehow she would complete him, like he’d get back a part of him he hadn’t even known was missing,” could have been inspired by his relationship with his wife Liz, whom he married in February.  You can read the entire review by clicking here…

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You can buy The Congressman’s Wife at amazon or wherever fine books are sold. 

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Grandpa Bernie’s Bedtime Stories, 20 Delightful Tales for the Entire Family by Real-Life Grandpa Bernard Ditchik

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A Delightful Collection of 20 Tales by First-time Author and ‘Real-life’ Grandpa, Bernard Ditchik

“I started spinning these magical tales for my own children, and then many years later, my children’s children. Time after time, they were mesmerized and engaged, and always asked for more! As they began growing up, one of my daughters said, ‘Dad, you have so many stories. I think other children would like to hear them.’ And that’s how this book came to be.” -Grandpa Bernie

These 20 delightful tales are sure to help your little ones settle down and drift contentedly off to sleep. Written by a grandfather for his own kids and grandchildren, these twenty entertaining stories feature lots of talking animals including a kangaroo who teaches a pony how to jump, a little bear who wants to play baseball, a coyote who learns to fly, a falcon that takes a frog on a magical trip to Japan, and some resourceful ants who build a swimming pool so they can play as well as work. It’s full of positive images and plots that inspire creative solutions to exciting challenges. A lovely collection of read-aloud adventures the whole family will enjoy!

Buy it now on amazon.

Waddley Makes Friends with Pandas!

Join Waddley, the adventurous Macaroni penguin, on his next adventure as he visits the magical country of China. 

How can a bird and a bear look so alike?

Along with his new friends Lexi and Sam, Waddley travels by everything from boat to bullet train to explore the home of the Giant Panda, waterways with beautiful pagodas and Dragon Boat races, the Gobi desert with its mysterious caves, and even tropical forests. 

A Marvelous and Educational Adventure Full of Fun Surprises!

Click Here to Explore the World with Waddley!