Why Do I Do it?
Sometimes, I wonder why I continue to create books, but then I get a chance to interact with children who enjoy them. It is a wonderful...
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Sonja McGiboney provides beginning reading material that will motivate children to become independent readers. She uses simple text and engaging illustrations based on her photography. Concepts covered in the books include numbers, alphabets, shapes, opposites, time, friendship & more.
Books that are Dog-Gone Fun
Sonja McGiboney
Oct 17
Caption This, Jazzy - My Way Out of Writer's Block
I am always looking for inspiration that results in a new Jazzy Book. I've done alphabets, numbers, shapes, colors, friendship,...
Sonja McGiboney
Jul 18
ABC Jazzy will be featured in the Gadsden, Alabama Story Walk.
I'm excited to announce that ABC Jazzy was chosen as the book of the month for the Gadsden, Alabama Story Walk. The book walk is set up...
Sonja McGiboney
Mar 31
Summertime Challenge - Win Prizes
Jazzy's new book, Counting with Jazzy, is about to be published. In the making of the book, I've acquired a pumpkin, two peacocks, three...
Sonja McGiboney
Mar 5
Old Books & New Books & Library Readings
I read a few stories to three and four-year old's at the Gadsden Library today. I had so much fun and the children seemed happy. The...
Sonja McGiboney
Jul 10, 2023
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Jazzy Explores
Jazzy and I live in Smithfield, a small town in Virginia. We have been in Smithfield for five years and love this town. We would...
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Happy Haunting
It's that time of year again When witches dawn on their capes. The monsters roam the streets of town The mothers draw the drapes. The...
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What makes you think of the past?
I was at the beach last week taking photos for the bike portion of a triathlon. I get to take pictures of people who are fulfilling...
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They're Here, The New Books are Here!
How Exciting! My new books, "Jazzy Explores Smithfield" and "Jazzy colors" are here. They are the culmination of many months of...
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Colorado, A Lovely Place to Visit
This past weekend Dale and I went to Colorado to see a wedding. Our trip started in Denver on Friday morning. Our hosts, the bride's...
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Bakers are the Bomb
Never again will I look at a beautifully decorated cake or cookie and think, “I can do that!” because I cannot. I decided to bake some...
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Blue Balls Blow Away
Jazzy might be going illustrated! I've just written a short story that would be impossible for me to photograph. Well, not impossible,...
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Learning As I Go
One would think that children’s books that are cute, fun, and have great photos (meaning my Jazzy Books) would sell at a children’s...
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How To Write a Jazzy Book
Step one: Have a Jazzy Step two: Buy lots of treats Step three: Get an idea Step four: Make a plan Step five: Ask for help Step six:...
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Scenic Virginia Travels
April, 12-14, 2019 . I was a vendor at the Southwestern Early Childhood Development Conference in Wise, Virginia. I took this...
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Doggy Mom Distracted by Bunnies
Today I had planned on getting some photos of my friend Dawn's doggies who will be starring in one of my new Jazzy books. However, with...
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What? I didn't do anything to the cat.
Sometimes a picture can tell many stories. What story would you tell with this photo?
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Cake, Let's eat Cake
Jazzy and I continue to create photos for our "JAZZY READS" gallery on my photo website. One of the words provided by the Arrowhead...
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Jazzy and Sight Words
As a fan of Jazzy's Books or a supporter who has purchased a book, I have been sharing my Jazzy Reads site-words page. It's a fun page...
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Jazzy's First Walk of 2019
New Year's day, 2019, was sunny and bright in Smithfield, Virginia. Jazzy enjoyed a walk in Windsor Castle Park. Enjoy the winter views.
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Jazzy Eats Santa's Cookies
When Santa asked Jazzy why she ate his cookies, Jazzy tilted her head and asked, "Why not?" Santa, being a jolly sort, just laughed. He...
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Was it Rudolph?
Out in the snow Jazzy went to play Chasing snowflakes as they fell, In the quiet of winter she suddenly heard The tinkling of a bell. On...
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Jazzy at the Library
December 12th starting at 9:30 and then again at 10:45, the Smithfield, Virginia Library will feature Jazzy's books in story time. This...
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My Dog; My Model
My dog Jazzy is a funny critter. She has learned that a camera in my hand means a treat. I was setting up the photo for my diamond...
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