https://www.marymanzsimon.com/home daily 1.0 2021-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bc67a5d1052e1008f25f/1631898242662-TYOWRW52CFN3FCUNA6I3/christmas2019-s.jpg Parenting Pro & Author https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bc67a5d1052e1008f25f/1632258234282-SRZCEYGXPIWKCXY6W0NW/ftb-s2.jpg Parenting Pro & Author https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bc67a5d1052e1008f25f/1632508731621-23CQ56SGJV2BGO059566/Faith+Footprints.jpg Parenting Pro & Author https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bc67a5d1052e1008f25f/1632509344533-I8LHJGR0QRRMQ5HUXMFS/Hear+Me+Read+Bible+Level+1+50%25.jpg Parenting Pro & Author https://www.marymanzsimon.com/speaking-consulting daily 0.75 2021-11-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bc67a5d1052e1008f25f/7a016adc-d716-4ce2-95e5-f584b68734c5/Consulting+Books.JPG Speaking & Consulting - Consulting Mary brings three specific areas of market intelligence to consulting: a developmental framework, marketplace expertise and a practical perspective. Mary has worked with a wide variety of children’s entertainment and media companies including Sony Home Entertainment, Walden Media, Big Idea, Crayola, Lyrick Studios, American Girl and DreamWorks Home Entertainment. Projects include The Berenstein Bears, Charlotte’s Web, Veggie Tales, The Prince of Egypt and more! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bc67a5d1052e1008f25f/1632581659274-ADDD0HV8YRX4YNPTJMJF/Speaking.png Speaking & Consulting - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bc67a5d1052e1008f25f/1632747586838-3PYHD8LBJTC8CWXYXI6J/cba.jpg Speaking & Consulting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bc67a5d1052e1008f25f/d535b8af-71f4-4fbc-a0d2-4b06f8787e3f/ISU+Speaking.png Speaking & Consulting - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.marymanzsimon.com/acceleratedreader daily 0.75 2021-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bc67a5d1052e1008f25f/1632246503653-1A8SI5Z5YN1PFBAT6TRB/texas03.jpg Accelerated Reader https://www.marymanzsimon.com/hearmeread daily 0.75 2021-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bc67a5d1052e1008f25f/1632243240724-9SS5B8KNQDW80TTYAPVZ/562543.jpg Hear Me Read Overview - Make it stand out The Hear Me Read Bible (Level 2) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bc67a5d1052e1008f25f/1632243351331-4NGORHPWFPGO9RJW60EI/Hear+Me+Read+Bible+Level+1.jpg Hear Me Read Overview - Make it stand out The Hear Me Read Bible (Level 1) https://www.marymanzsimon.com/the-hear-me-read-story daily 0.75 2021-09-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bc67a5d1052e1008f25f/1632245399959-4HX6HYT2HLGDYZAWUBPZ/2016_grandparents.jpg Hear Me Read-- Behind the Scenes - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.marymanzsimon.com/the-hear-me-read-bibles daily 0.75 2023-01-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bc67a5d1052e1008f25f/1632507057294-894G7RBVWWJ7M4VSRTP7/hmr_noah2.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bc67a5d1052e1008f25f/1632245803245-OPU1SOECYJ9ZRDEUL02N/Hear+Me+Read+Bible+Level+1+50%25.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bc67a5d1052e1008f25f/1632507134243-Y4P82DGZHYZTOL8TAT5M/hmr_toc.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bc67a5d1052e1008f25f/1632582471685-CHCVJTYKYNVYUOHTCOF9/hmr_noah.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bc67a5d1052e1008f25f/1632582693555-QN9KHSHTKB5GEWG07QB4/hear+me+read+bible+level+2.jpg The Hear Me Read Bibles - Hear Me Read Bible Level 2 Eight individual stories provide a transition between the Hear Me Read Bible for emerging readers and chapter books for independent readers. The stories provide high action narratives as advancing readers practice sight words and decode new vocabulary. Word repetition boosts skills and confidence in developing abilities. Biblical background about each story is included for parents and grandparents. Each story contains approximately 75 words. All eight stories are eligible for earning Accelerated Reader points. The No-Go King (The Exodus) Daniel and the Tattletales (Daniel in the lions' den) The First Christmas (The birth of Jesus) A Walk on the Waves (Jesus walks on the water) Hurray for the Lord's Army (Gideon and the Midianites) The Hide and Seek Prince (Joash) Through the Roof (Jesus heals the sick man) Thank You, Jesus (Jesus heals the lepers) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bc67a5d1052e1008f25f/1632244902095-WA3ZPOKDO6LCIOWOZ434/561900.jpg The Hear Me Read Bibles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bc67a5d1052e1008f25f/1632253840013-VWET7PMGI9P31QNJSNVB/Hear+Me+Read+Spanish.jpg The Hear Me Read Bibles - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bc67a5d1052e1008f25f/1632589558697-VI1U2RF4ESHGJE8ZVXBO/Foreign+Langauge+Books.png The Hear Me Read Bibles - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.marymanzsimon.com/first-virtues daily 0.75 2021-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bc67a5d1052e1008f25f/1632748476715-7Q93L7KSH8WZIET11X1Q/firstvirtuesinside2.jpg First Virtues - Make it stand out Sample Page from First Virtues https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bc67a5d1052e1008f25f/1632312920743-FOB943UZMKJMC9FZ335L/First+Virtues+Cover.jpg First Virtues https://www.marymanzsimon.com/first-feelings daily 0.75 2021-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bc67a5d1052e1008f25f/1632313176918-SZ9CA29KBMTEBWJ1EPMH/First+Feelings+Cover.jpg First Feelings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bc67a5d1052e1008f25f/1632330674257-49CLWTV5PXI0PAJPAOK9/feelings02.jpg First Feelings - Make it stand out Sample Page https://www.marymanzsimon.com/faith-footprints daily 0.75 2021-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bc67a5d1052e1008f25f/1632313658295-3XTO13ZUTTQ3LNPSO8PG/Faith+Footprints.jpg Faith Footprints with My Grandchild https://www.marymanzsimon.com/mary-and-mister-rogers daily 0.75 2021-10-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bc67a5d1052e1008f25f/1632321946490-JT0H5TG2J9INO00O90OD/trolley-s.jpg Mary and Mister Rogers - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bc67a5d1052e1008f25f/1632585381135-KWIO6L1755REQZSWWOOO/fred03.jpg Mary and Mister Rogers Mary treasures stacks of personal correspondence from Mister Rogers, reflecting a friendship that lasted for years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bc67a5d1052e1008f25f/1632585433969-YSN4BD3K10S6S8XNBR29/fred05.jpg Mary and Mister Rogers Mary at the Heinz History Museum, now exhibiting the original TV set. https://www.marymanzsimon.com/legacy-titles daily 0.75 2023-05-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bc67a5d1052e1008f25f/1632419805782-FAEIQ82WTH0VITPMPIUP/unnamed.png Legacy Titles - Legacy Titles Mary has a large selection of published works, some of which are now out of print. However, both new and used copies of many titles are available from multiple online sources. Simply go to your favorite online distributor and type in Mary Manz Simon. Watch what pops up! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bc67a5d1052e1008f25f/1632585825869-C78B8IEBI4BJ69SSO6GD/madethemoon.jpg Legacy Titles - God Made the Moon God Made the Moon celebrates God’s gift of night. Beginning with the first hints of dusk and ending with a bedtime prayer, this book reminds young children that God’s love shines on us just as the moon shines on the earth. A layered die-cut of the moon provides a novelty element for 2-5 year olds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bc67a5d1052e1008f25f/1632585956353-ZPK2YYFT56LZGQQHBP6I/madethesun.jpg Legacy Titles - God Made the Sun God Made the Sun is a celebration of God’s gift of daytime. Beginning with the first rays of sunlight and moving through the day, this new board book reminds 2-5 year olds that God’s love shines on us just as the sun shines on the earth. Mary says, “This happy book makes a fun read!" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bc67a5d1052e1008f25f/1632583977041-4J4GEUZYAS33BICSA8YP/Where+Does+Love+Hide.jpg Legacy Titles - Where Does Love Hide? Discover what’s hiding in this lift-a-flap board book. Each page reveals an everyday example of how to share God’s love. With large flaps, this book is ideal for 1-3 year olds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bc67a5d1052e1008f25f/1632584116217-WSKM3QNJE013JMZET1TH/Thank+You%2C+God%2C+For+Kittens.jpg Legacy Titles - Thank you, God, for Kittens Our neighbor’s cat had kittens. They were the cutest little furry things! We had three children, so guess who came to live at our house? We joined the more than 30 million households in the United States who know what it’s like to be calmed by a purring motor in a fur ball. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bc67a5d1052e1008f25f/1632584222919-SQ032B36WDS7E1CEJCYN/Thank+You%2C+God%2C+For+Puppies.jpg Legacy Titles - Thank You, God, For Puppies Skippy was the best of friends. And as a child, I needed a friend. The kids in my Chicago neighborhood weren’t interested in hearing about my mom’s battle with cancer, but Skippy would always listen. Thank you, God, For Puppies, celebrates the unconditional love of a puppy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bc67a5d1052e1008f25f/1632748244931-4M04IHKIFZXC2QHCZUGA/Noah+Builds+A+Boat.jpg Legacy Titles - Noah Builds a Boat Noah Builds a Boat offers a fresh-retelling of the beloved Bible story. Highlighting three important virtues, readers focus on obedience, patience and gratitude as they read about the old man and the ark. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bc67a5d1052e1008f25f/1632586151138-FGQFL06KKIH73PYYMZM9/61kKpomWUUL._SY496_BO1%2C204%2C203%2C200_.jpg Legacy Titles - My Picnic Basket Use this shimmery, die-cut book to remind your preschooler that God is always near, indoors, outdoors and everywhere! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bc67a5d1052e1008f25f/1632747821163-SLEAW3EX3SNXMG67094O/My+Basket+of+Blessings.jpg Legacy Titles My Basket of Blessings The fall months bring colorful reminds of God’s love. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bc67a5d1052e1008f25f/1632747909996-HGPGGRXIQJGYXGGW1CY6/My+Happy+Birthday.jpg Legacy Titles My Happy Birthday Discover reflections of God’s love in a sparkly birthday celebration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bc67a5d1052e1008f25f/1632748145528-7OV9LX8NNEQ80VZBGWH5/Stop+It%27s+Christmas.jpg Legacy Titles - Stop It’s Christmas A child discovers the birth of Jesus is not only the real reason for Christmas, but comes with a message worth sharing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bc67a5d1052e1008f25f/970bcaec-4531-483f-b681-8535c0d5a870/Noah%27s+Ark+Dry+Erase.jpg Legacy Titles - Dry-Erase Learning Activity Cards Series of four dry-erase learning flash cards, each highlighting an early learning skill within a Bible story. For use with dry erase writing tools. Licensed from Crayola. Zacchaeus Meets Jesus, PreK, shapes and colors David & Goliath, PreK, comparisons Noah’s Ark, K-1, counting and numbers Jonah & the big Fish, K-1, reading readiness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bc67a5d1052e1008f25f/d26e6a73-e561-4c99-9dd4-ba2d9f3e53e4/Prince+of+Egypt.jpg Legacy Titles - The Prince of Egypt Adaptations The three titles in the Timeless Values Collection feature art and storyline adapted from the DreamWorks animated film, The Prince of Egypt. https://www.marymanzsimon.com/little-visits-with-jesus daily 0.75 2021-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bc67a5d1052e1008f25f/1632411203207-PPNWVNZSIMU43XGTUU0Z/Little+Visits+with+Jesus+25th+Anniversary.jpg Little Visits with Jesus https://www.marymanzsimon.com/my-christmas-story-tree-christmas daily 0.75 2021-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bc67a5d1052e1008f25f/1632498407141-OB362EWUX23BCBQ8OUYH/My+Christmas+Story+Tree.jpg My Christmas Story Tree (Christmas) https://www.marymanzsimon.com/bio daily 0.75 2024-06-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bc67a5d1052e1008f25f/1632512206305-MVPULFO2JB06GZ442HRK/headshot01.jpg Bio - Mary Manz Simon For more than forty years, Mary has combined her training as an early childhood educator, insights as a corporate consultant and children's market analyst and experiences as a mother and grandmother to provide a wide range of services and presentations to audiences and companies. She holds bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in education. Her platform of practical advice within a developmental framework appeals to educators and parents who want real-time solutions. Named by a major national magazine as “one of America’s top parenting pros,” Simon's extensive work in publishing, education and children's entertainment gives her a comprehensive perspective on emerging issues that impact families. With sales of more than 3 million books in English alone (and many more in 11 other languages) and hundreds of magazine articles and media interviews, Dr. Mary is, in the words of her son, Matthew, "a world changer.” Her weekly podcast, generated by KFUO (St. Louis) “A Moment for the Family” is available on the major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, iHeart and Spotify. The Illinois State University Alumni Association presented Mary with the Distinguished Service Award for "exceptional service to mankind." Mary holds five Silver Angel Awards from Hollywood-based Excellence in Media and earned two awards from the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association. On October 15, 2021, Mary was inducted into the Hall of Fame for the College of Education at Illinois State University. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bc67a5d1052e1008f25f/f05564e4-9653-41aa-95a7-a43b2e4e882e/0.jpg Bio Mary was honored to get a behind-the-scenes author experience at the Library of Congress in Washington DC. The Library has 88 of her books. Most titles are on-site and available upon request, within an hour. A personal catalog of her titles in the Library of Congress is 90 pages, single-spaced! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6144bc67a5d1052e1008f25f/e300ca0e-42f7-494b-8731-29a56f37ab13/unnamed.jpg Bio Mary received the Behnken Medallion at the Veterans of the Cross event in Florida on March 8, 2022. Shown below with her presenter, Rev. 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