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December
987
Page 8 children can star in their own colourful books
By Anne Chisholm
Every person likes to read about
themselves. They like to read the
hockey write-up that tells how they
deked the goalie and put the puck in
the net. They like to read about the
new store they opened or what they
had to say at a meeting.
So, it only makes sense that if
you're trying to get a child interest-
ed in reading, that you put their
name in a story book. And while
you're at it, why not add a few
friends' or relatives' names as well.
Create -A -Book does exactly that.
It is an 18 page hardcovered book
with colorful pictures to illustrate
the story. The star of the book is
the child who receives it. Together,
with three friends specifically select-
ed, the star can go through six dif-
ferent adventures - The Big Parade,
My Christmas Wish, My School
Fun Book, The Birthday Surprise,
My Space Adventure and The Magic
Dreidle (a history of Jewish Hanuk-
kah).
As of October, Cindy Taylor is.
the Create -A -Book representative for
Huron and Perth Counties. She first
heard about the books this summer.
"After my second son was born, I
was watcning a television talk
show. There were two guys demon-
strating and talking about it and
they said they wanted dealers in each
of the counties. I thought it would
be a good business to start at
home,' said Mrs. Taylor.
Although Create -A -Book has been
in the United States for seven years,
it only came to Canada in June of
this year.
Explaining how the Create -A -
Book system works, Mrs. Taylor
said, "It's all done on computers.
The stories are on discs and I punch
in the child's information and that is
printed on pre-printed pages by the
printer. It takes about 15 minutes."
Another feature of the book is a
dedication page located at the front
of the book. This page has the
child's name, who gave the book to
them and the year.
So far the response to Create -A -
Book has been good.
"One lady said her daughter just
loved the book. She wished she'd
had a video camera to catch her ex-
pression. Her eyes were so big
when she heard her name."
In order to let the public -know
that Create -A -Book is available in
this area, Mrs. Taylor has taken her
computer and materials to various
craft shows. The last show she did
was the one sponsored by the Va-
nastra Lioness.
Mrs. Taylor will also do home
demonstrations or give demonstra-
tions in stores or malls.
"What people don't realize is that
it can be done while they wait...It
takes about 15 minutes," said Mrs.
Taylor.
As well, Mrs. Taylor hopes to get
sponsors to sponsor a school class,
giving each student a book for grad-
uation.
"If I can get the sponsors, this
would work for kindergarten, Grade
1 and even nursery schools," she
said.
Also offered by Create -A -Book are
personalized Santa letters, Easter
letters, safety letters, Hanukkah let-
ters and a photo sticker that can be'
placed in the front of each book,
showing who the star of the story
is.
To help the—Clinton Public Hos-
pital (CPH) with their fund raising
project for the new obstetrical wing,
Mrs. Taylor will donate S2.50 from
each book sold from CPH, Huron -
view or somcops from the fund rais-
ing committee.
Each book is valued at S9.95.
Those wishing to order a book
can do so by phoning Mrs. "Taylor
at 233-3121 or writing to her at RR
1 Bruceficld, Ontario, NOM 1JO, or
picking up brochures at CP11, f lu-
ronvicw, the Credit Union and Roy-
al Bank in Clinton or the Clinton
News -Record.
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If you were wanting them tor
Christmas presents, Mrs. Taylor
would appreciate your orders as
soon as possible.
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At Christmas, and
throughout the year, we
extend our thoughts of
peace and brotherly love
to all our customers and
friends.
Huron
COUNTRY CABINETS
R.R. 3 Exeter 229-6640
In the spirit of Christmas
joy, it is our pleasure to
say "thank you" for your
very valued patrqnage.
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May the miracle of
that first Christmas
be fresh and meaningful
as we share it
with those we love.
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Dashwood, Ont.
CREATE -A -BOOK - Cindy Taylor displays the finished Create -
A -Book product which takes only 15 minutes to complete. Create -
'A -Book makes the child the book is bought for the star, as well as
including three friends, relatives, cats or dogs.
Who's that guy?
by Jeremy Brown
There I was, Mc the tree,
Looking around to sec what's to be.
But then I heard the chimney
squeak,
So I thought I would take a peck.
I saw someone who was rcaly fat,
He was wearing a bright red hat
Well he was carrying a big brown
sack,
And let me tell you it was packed.
He emptied it on the floor, •
And you could tell that guy's back
was SOM.
Then he took out a colored box,
He gave a hardy hoho like an ox.
He opened the box and took out
something,
I was so surprised I said nothing.
He took out a light bulb and
screwed it right on,
I couldn't understand why did he
yawn.
This was exciting, this was the best,
So I patted him right on his chest.
He gave a hardy hohoho,
Then went back up the chimney to
go.
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Christmas
by Stephanie Pearson
Exeter P.S. Grade 4
C is for Candles that shimmer in
the night
H is for Holly with berries so red
R is'for the Ringing of the bells
I is for Israel where Jesus was born.
S is for Santa who bring the toys
T is for the tree you decorate
M is for Merry Christmas
A is for the angel on the top of my
tree
S is for the Star so beautiful and
bright
And that spells Christmas.
By Pamela Munn
St. Boniface P.S., Grade 3
C is for Christ
H is for Holly
R is for rejoicing
I is for Ivy
S is for Saints
T is for toys
M is for Mistletoe
A is for Angel
S is for Santa
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o Rejoice and be happy! To
o o know you and to serve you is
our sincere pleasure. Our
grateful thanks to you all .. .
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Over the fields and through the
snow-covered countryside go our warmest
Christmas wishes. In this tradition, we greet
our friends and customers, with hopes for your holiday
happiness, and with genuine appreciation for your good will.
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