Laurie Schulsinger Klein
CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOK AUTHOR
MASTER EDUCATOR
ABOUT The Author
Laurie Schulsinger Klein grew up in Queens, New York, and presently resides there with her husband, Mark. Laurie and her husband love to spend their time hiking in national parks. She has a married son and one granddaughter. Laurie is a retired New York City Elementary School teacher. She is currently a private educator who coaches students from fifth grade through high school in writing, reading, study strategies and test-taking techniques. Her passion is to inspire her students to become writers. She enjoys giving her students a love of reading and writing and encouraging them to become lifelong learners. Laurie hopes her book will inspire all readers to become marine and wildlife conservationists and to advocate for the protection of whales and other endangered species.
About The Book
Will Abby See Whales Today? A Birthday Adventure is a book about a father taking his daughter on a whale watching adventure for her birthday. Follow Abby on her exciting whale watching experience. This book is a personal narrative, showing the deep bond that is created between father and daughter during their special time together. It is a perfect mentor text for teachers to use when they teach the personal narrative unit. Children will be motivated to write their own personal narratives.
The book also addresses the dangers marine animals face today and is sure to inspire readers to become marine conservationists and climate change activists.
In the book, you will find a page titled, "Ten Interesting Facts About Whales." Students can use this information as a starting point for researching more interesting facts about whales or another endangered species. There is a glossary page to enhance students' vocabulary, and a page with student activities to extend learning after reading the book.
Events
Children's book author Laurie Klein captivated young audiences while reading her book "Will Abby See Whales Today?" at Barnes & Noble. With her engaging storytelling and vibrant illustrations, Laurie took children on an imaginative adventure, exploring the wonders of the ocean and the excitement of whale watching. Families were thrilled to participate in the lively discussion, and many left with signed copies of her delightful book. It was a memorable event celebrating the joy of reading and the beauty of nature!
