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Debbie Doctofsky-Solomon
Children’s Book Author ~ Leading an Expedition in Learning
Meet Lan, Nema and Pedro!

Hidden in the Himalayas

by Debbie Doctofsky-Solomon

illustrated by Silvia Dotti

Englander Press

ISBN: 978-0989128025





$13.95

Journey to the River Perfumes

by Debbie Doctofsky-Solomon

illustrated by Silvia Dotti

Englander Press

ISBN: 978-0989128001





$13.95

You lose something very special you received at birth high up in the mountains of Nepal. How does that make you feel? Not long after, a budding friendship blossoms between two young girls of vastly different worlds. The child characters in Hidden in the Himalayas are authentic and enchanting. 

Hidden in the Himalayas is an emotionally engaging story about loss and gain. One can be transported to a country less traveled and feel the adventure of a girl and her mom trekking on the trails of the Himalayas. The vivid imagery in the story reveals the magnificence of the landscape in Nepal.

This emotionally engaging story will undoubtedly pull on your heartstrings and lead to a joyful ending!
Have you ever traveled on a path to fulfill a wish --- a dream --- only to discover that the journey had more meaning than the destination? 

In Journey to the River of Perfumes, Lan sets out to fulfill such a wish at the legendary River of Perfumes in Hue, Vietnam. During her joyous journey, she has the opportunity to participate in the exhilarating experience of helping others. This wish-filled, wondrous story will not only educate, but also entertain children through its rhythmic phrasing and serene simplicity. 

This heart-warming tale was written from a daughter’s perspective when she realized how much she appreciated her mother’s guidance throughout her life. It is a simple theme that mirrors the course of life. A child grows up at home, protected by her family. As soon as she is old enough, she ventures out and makes her own discoveries while simultaneously learning something new about herself. 

Journey to the River of Perfumes was inspired by multiple trips to Vietnam where the rich and vibrant culture sang to the author. She believes that the ancient city of Hue is undeniably one of the most majestic imperial cities of the past. Each vibrant page is carefully hand painted in watercolor by a skilled Italian artist. Through those vivid illustrations, the reader is transported across the world to Vietnam. Journey with Lan and explore….
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Pedro’s Decision: 
A Story of Courage on 
Ometepe Island, Nicaragua
by Debbie Doctofsky-Solomon
illustrated by Silvia Dotti
Englander Press
ISBN: 978-09891280-3-2




$13.95




Have you ever had a bad day at school? Maybe someone said something to you that made you feel terrible. As a result, the next morning you woke up and wanted to stay home where it felt safe. You told a friend about your problem and they tried to help you find a way to make things better, but in the end, the decision was yours.
 
In Pedro’s Decision, Pedro’s friend Ariela’s sympathetic ear made her the perfect person to talk to about his dilemma. Seeing how gloomy and conflicted Pedro was feeling, Ariela took him halfway up Volcano Maderas to seek advice from her wise old abuelo. After Abuelo and the cloud forest animals shared their personal challenges with the children, Pedro began to think about his own predicament.
 
Pedro’s Decision will introduce your child to various aspects of Nicaraguan culture, basic Spanish vocabulary and the life on Ometepe, an island in the middle of Lake Nicaragua. A talented Italian watercolor artist has carefully hand painted each stunning page of this engaging story that is a must-read for all young children. Adults will enjoy sharing it too, because at one time or another, we have all felt like Pedro.


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