kelly bennett5.0 out of 5 stars Must read this book.Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2020Verified PurchaseI absolutely love this book. Yes sure can’t wait for the next part to Miss Layla’s life. She is such a cutie. Her mom must absolutely love her. Can’t wait to get about her next adventure.3 people found this helpful

 5.0 out of 5 stars Great topicsReviewed in the United States on October 20, 2020Verified PurchaseThe illustrations and stories are fantastic. I can’t wait for more books to be written!One person found this helpful 

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for everyone!Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2020Verified PurchaseThis is a very sweet story and it truly felt like a dog narrating their adventure. I will keep a copy to read to my kids in the future.

FACE BOOK reviews
"The tone and description that was set was directed towards children. Enjoyed how the book asked questions towards it's audience"
 

October 20 · I purchased the paperback book. The illustrations are beautiful and the stories are short for our little ones attention span. 

Looking forward to the next book.Ann Guagenti Keep the books coming!!!📷1

EB: So looking forward to more books in this series. Very well done!
 

Older Blogs from first series:

11.2020

It is called "We Moved to Florida-Eventually" and deals with 3 different moves in my life in a year.  It is a GREAT GIFT IDEA for young children featuring pictures of me, the star. 12.2020  New book in the series available on Amazon 12/12/2020 called "My Life is About to Change".  I talk about emotions, changes in life and how I react.  Great book with 3 small books in it like before. Check it out!!  

12.2020

Book 4 in the series "Through the Eyes of Laylah" is published.  It is called "Meet My Friend the Captain" and Laylah introduces someone who was in her life that had a lot of meaning to her.  She also has a few lessons about allergies, food safety and emotions again. 

We are so excited for the next book to be done!

1.2021

A new 5 book safety series will be released in the near future featuring Laylah as a "Safety Officer" for children ages 2-8 years old. The intent is to remain under the main title of "Through the Eyes of Laylah".   

The format differs from the original series in a few minor ways because the main focus of the 5 books are carefully selected topics of safety concerns for children.  Stay tuned for more information on this topic.  

Laylah is enjoying a nice Florida "winter" with a little cooler than normal temperatures for us, but much better than Ohio.  She is still the best baby ever!

2.2021

LAYLAH'S BOOKS PAGELAYLAH'S BLOG

All Posts

February 14, 2021

Mommy participated in her first Twitter PBPitch which is a way for writers of Picture books to "Pitch" manuscript ideas to agents/editors.  Mommy pitched 7 ideas total, and, even though she did not get any agents to like it, she accomplished a lot and I am proud of her.  She is working hard (so do washing machines!).  She also got practice for the next one.  It happens 3 times a year, so the next one is in June.  

I will share the 7 pitches with you.  The first 5 are from the safety series and one is about Aunt Ruth.  The last one is about my surgery and how the cone made me feel anxious.\

POISON:

#PBPitch Laylah, a playful and adventurous Shetland Sheepdog, dreams about having fun at a birthday party but finds that the grass isn't always greener on the other side - it can make you sick! Readers learn about poison safety in approachable book from a dog's point of view.

FIRE:

#PBPitch Shetland Sheepdog Laylah handles a hot topic of fire safety at a Castle. She helps 2 children teach their mom about escape routes, various fire safety issues in the house, and especially cooking in the kitchen. 

STRANGER DANGER

#PBPitch Stranger danger, doggies beware. It looks like there’s a stranger over there. It is not a rhyming book or a dream. Laylah faces a stranger and knows what to do. Learning stranger safety in approachable book from a dog’s point of view. 

ELECTRIC

#PBPitch Shetland Sheep dog Laylah is charged up about electricity and water not mixing . Fingers in outlets, knives in live toaster- shocking.  Learning electricity safety in approachable book from a dog’s point of view. 

POOL SAFETY

Rules, rules, pool rules. No pushing, no running, adults must be present. No undercover swimming (Laylah). Dog paddle is for dogs only; humans please find your own name. Children learn swimming safety in approachable book from a Sheltie's point of view. #PBPitch

.

AUNT RUTH

#PBPitch Lonely 96yo Aunt Ruth in CA reunites with FL niece after 42 yrs. and meets Shetland Sheepdog Laylah, adding life to a frail, elderly woman still living at home. They create lasting memories and continue to communicate weekly. Discover how fragile life is.  

SURGERY/CONE

Shetland Sheepdog Laylah is anxious and feels like she doesn't fit in when she has to wear a cone after having surgery.  She is worried about being bullied or ridiculed but learns to embrace her differences and abilities. #DIS #PBPitch

3.4.21

Mommy has been very busy these days.  Yesterday, 3/1/21, Mommy submitted a query to the PBParty and did not start to celebrate right away.  She got ready for today's competition where you write a book with 50 words.  That is unbelievable, but Mommy did it and it was actually pretty good.  Next event:  She will participate in #PitMad on 3/4/21 on Twitter to try to get an agent to represent her.  Once she gets that, I can work less (I think that's how it works).  For this, it will be like the PBPitch Mommy did last month.  

A little side note about me:  I have been taking up a lot of Mommy's time with my severe illness, but I think I am on the mend.  This is my third antibiotic and it looks like I am improving!  Next doctor visit is next week and we will know for sure.  Mommy is much happier now that I am getting better!

Mommy has been sending these safety books to agents to get represented by agents (called Querying) so they won't be published just yet.  She is not sure when she will be publishing them. Stay tuned...

3.28.21

Laylah was diagnosed with Bladder Cancer and is undergoing evaluation for treatment options.   She is on one medication to help with inflammation and pain.  If no further treatments are done, she does not have a good prognosis.  Please pray for her to get better.  Thank you for stopping and looking.

6.2.2021

Laylah is still undergoing experimental treatment for her bladder cancer and is tolerating it. She will have an ultrasound done later this month to see how the tumor is doing with the treatment.  Hopefully it will shrink! 

She continues to inspire me with ideas (as well as Josie)!  The sloth book is ready for an agent to take over or for me to self-publish.  The dolphin and butterfly are done, but not good enough for #PITMAD contest tomorrow on Twitter. 

GOAL: Be ready for #PBPitch in 2 weeks!  

Please continue to pray for Laylah.

6.9.2021

Laylah, a playful sheltie, meets Phipi the sloth in this touching story about two precious souls forming a magical friendship as they learn about each other through adventures and compromises, leading to a heart-wrenching decision and a bitter-sweet ending.