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Celebrate Valentine's Day and Healthy Smiles: “Butterflies, Bears, and Other Poems for Children” by Patricia Herber Inspires Young Readers

February is a month to celebrate love, friendship, and healthy habits, and Patricia Herber's “Butterflies, Bears, and Other Poems for Children” offers a fun and educational way to engage young readers. With playful rhymes, gentle rhythms, and heartwarming imagery, this children's poetry book supports early literacy, emotional awareness, and health education, making it perfect for classrooms, libraries, and family reading time.


Valentine Fun for Early Readers
The collection features charming poems for Valentine's Day, including the delightful “Secret Valentine,” which encourages children to explore emotions, express kindness, and enjoy reading aloud—perfect for storytime, reading corners, or classroom activities.


Promoting Healthy Habits with Poetry
February also highlights National Children's Dental Health Month. The book includes a playful dental-care poem, Teeth, that encourages children to brush, floss, and visit the dentist while enjoying memorable rhymes:


“Did you ever stop to wonder Why people have teeth?


They help you talk, help you smile, And especially help you eat…”


By blending literacy and health education, Patricia Herber's poetry makes learning about dental hygiene fun and engaging for young readers.


Themes That Inspire Young Minds
“Butterflies, Bears, and Other Poems for Children” supports:

Early Literacy: Developing phonemic awareness, vocabulary, and rhythm
Emotional Awareness: Helping children understand and express feelings
Healthy Habits: Teaching dental care through playful poetry
Friendship and Community: Celebrating kindness, caring, and connection




These themes make the book an excellent resource for teachers, librarians, school nurses, health educators, and caregivers seeking creative ways to combine learning, health, and seasonal celebrations.


Perfect for Classrooms, Libraries, and Families
This poetry collection is ideal for:

Early readers and elementary students
Valentine-themed storytimes and reading activities
Morning announcements or reading corners promoting health and friendship
Parents and caregivers looking for fun, educational reading experiences




By combining playful storytelling, heartwarming themes, and meaningful lessons, Patricia Herber's poetry fosters literacy, creativity, and emotional intelligence in children, all while promoting healthy habits.


Celebrate February with Poetry, Love, and Healthy Smiles
Make this February a month of reading, imagination, and wellness. Discover “Butterflies, Bears, and Other Poems for Children” and share the joy of poetry, kindness, and dental care with the special children in your life.


Available Now:

Purchase on: www.amazon.com
Visit Patricia Herber's Website: www.patriciaherber.com
Watch on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UV7YpHjeVX4
Subscribe to Patricia Herber's YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@PatriciaHerberBooks




About the Author


When Patricia Herber was growing up as the middle child in a family of eight children, her childhood memories included Mother Goose Rhymes, which were popular at that time, and they merrily jumped rope to chants that rhymed. Fast forward to the present day, and she is now the author of a rhyming poetry book for children.


She is extremely delighted to share her engaging collection of rhyming poems and amusing illustrations with children and adults alike. All of her poems were inspired by activities she did and topics she taught in her first-grade classroom over the years. These poems come from her heart, and she feels they need to be shared so that children everywhere can experience fun while learning how to read through the use of rhymes. Girls and boys are in for a delightful educational reading adventure when they pick up her book, “Butterflies, Bears, and Other Poems for Children.” They will learn meaningful and interesting facts as they look at the colorful, cute, and funny illustrations. They will find out how the teddy bear got its name and how to remember the colors of a rainbow. They will learn what a “chrysalis” is and what happens when the groundhog sees its shadow. They will read about Johnny Appleseed, who was actually a real person who planted apple seeds all across America. They will discover the names of animal babies and read about T-Rex and other dinosaurs. They will learn about fire safety and dental health, become friends with a fireman, color Easter eggs, and build their own snowy day friend. They will visit a farm and a circus, go to a Halloween party, and read about many other holidays. There are so many fun things to see and read about in her book.


She wrote her poems in rhyme because, sadly, she has noticed that over the years, Mother Goose Rhymes are no longer being read to young children as they once were, and some children have no idea what rhymes are. She firmly believes that the concept of rhyming is one important skill, among many, that can help a child increase his or her vocabulary from one word to eight words, just like that. She wanted her book to be an alternative for children to watching TV and sitting in front of a computer screen playing games all day. Her poems will provide an excellent opportunity for quality bonding between parent or grandparent and child that is so vital in today's society. Children are the winners here when they have access to her book.


She called her book “Butterflies, Bears, and Other Poems for Children” because she happens to like both butterflies and bears. She truly enjoys when monarchs and swallowtails feed on her butterfly bush during the summer months. They are such beautiful creatures. She especially gets emotional when one of them happens to sit on her hand or shoulder, as she believes this is a sign that a loved one she misses from Heaven is visiting her. Also, every September in her first-grade classroom, they observed caterpillars hatching from eggs on milkweed leaves. Then they watched them form a chrysalis and finally change into monarch butterflies. Later, they released them and said goodbye as they flew away. She has written a poem called “Monarch Queen” in her book. As for the bears, she loves real bear cubs because they are so cute and comical to watch. She also collects all kinds of teddy bears as a hobby. Seeing some amusing bear cubs while on vacation in South Dakota gave her the inspiration for the title of her book. She has included poems called “Bear Cubs” and “Teddy Bears” on the first two pages of her book.


Some more about Patricia Herber: She earned a B.S. degree in Elementary Education from Shippensburg University and a master's degree from Penn State University. She is a retired first-grade teacher, having worked in the Pine Grove Area School District. She resides in Pine Grove, PA, with her husband, Larry. They have two grown children as well as five grandchildren, for whom she has dedicated her book. Since retiring, she has been traveling, reading, going to school sporting events, babysitting, and following her blessed grandchildren's activities. It is her hope to nurture in her grandchildren a joy of reading that will last a lifetime. She is especially delighted to share her engaging collection of rhyming poems and amusing illustrations with children and adults alike.

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“BUG: The Story of a Special Bug and His Little Boy” by Janis Pardue Hill

The endearing new children's book “BUG: The Story of a Special Bug and His Little Boy” by author and educator Dr. Janis Pardue Hill will inspire parents and educators looking for meaningful ways to celebrate love and compassion as Valentine's Day and Kindness Week draw near. This charming story serves as a reminder to readers that deeds of kindness can begin with something as small as an insect and still have a significant impact.


Rooted in real-life events, “BUG” tells the heartwarming tale of a tiny insect and a young boy who discovers him on his family's patio. Moved by their love for all living creatures, the boy and his father begin caring for their little visitor by setting out food for him each day. As “Bug” continues to return, a quiet and meaningful friendship blossoms, one rooted in curiosity, kindness, and connection. When Hill learned of her son and grandson's real-life encounter with this “special bug,” she felt compelled to share their story, reminding readers of the power of love, respect, and finding beauty in life's smallest moments.


“Children naturally notice and care for living things,” Janis explains. “This story helps them understand that their kindness whether toward a classmate, a pet, or even a 'bug' has the power to make the world brighter.” Through tender narration and vivid illustrations, Hill transforms a seemingly ordinary moment into an extraordinary lesson in empathy, making “BUG” a perfect companion for Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) initiatives and classroom discussions.


“BUG” encourages kids to celebrate love in its most basic manifestations, making it perfect for Valentine's Day or Kindness Week activities. The story can be incorporated by educators and parents into worthwhile activities that go beyond reading time. Classrooms could start “Observation Journals” to document tiny acts of noticing in nature, build an “Acts of Kindness Chart” to track daily deeds, or establish a “Kindness Garden” where students discuss methods to show concern for others and the environment. These exercises provide educators innovative ways to promote empathy, awareness, and respect for all living things, all of which are in perfect harmony with the book's themes.


“BUG: The Story of a Special Bug and His Little Boy” is now available. Grab your copy at www.amazon.com..


Subscribe and watch the adventures come to life on YouTube. Join “BUG” and his little boy friend for fun, laughter, and heartwarming lessons in every story: Bug and Little Boy Adventures.


Episode 1: Bug and the Garden of Life and more.


About the Author
Janis Pardue Hill, PhD, a retired university professor and lifelong educator, holds a BS in English education, an MA in literature, and a PhD in Curriculum Theory. She has taught in secondary and university classrooms, as a Program Coordinator in the Louisiana Department of Education, and as a Curriculum Coordinator in the Ouachita Parish School System.


Dr. Hill retired from Louisiana Tech University in 2010 to dedicate herself to family, with the publication of her father's notes and journals her top priority. She spent the last two years of her father's life talking with him and interviewing him about the plethora of journals and notes he had recorded after he returned from the war about his experiences on the Bataan Death March and in Japanese POW camps. That memoir, entitled Telling His Story: POW #1000 The Bataan Death March and Japanese POW Camps, was published on December 2, 2022; and since that time, Dr. Hill has spoken at numerous events, including the 2023 Louisiana Book Fair where the memoir was one of the featured books. Telling His Story: POW #1000 is currently in republication. “BUG: The Story of a Special Bug and His Little Boy” is her first children's book.


Dr. Hill and her husband, Charles A. Hill, Jr., have two children, Trey and Amy; three grandchildren, Jack Hill, Harper Bourgeois and Emma Bourgeois; and a son-in-law Bartley Bourgeois. Dr. Hill and her husband live in North Louisiana.

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