Amelia Earhart, lady with wings from "Hooray for Heroes"

Amelia Earhart, lady with wings, lived a long time ago.  She challenged the role of women in the field of employment and became an airplane pilot.  Amelia  Earhart studied airplane instrumentation and flight patterns.  Earhart was one of the winners of the Powder Puff Derby and won other aviation competitions. Amelia Earhart welcomed challenges in her life and was famous and brave.  In 1937, Earhart and her co-pilot,Fred Noonan, were flying to Howland Island and never reached their destination.  This was The Last Flight and one that would have completed her around the world flight legacy.  Amelia Earhart was a brave woman who left an incredible legacy for people everywhere.

Let me know who your hero is and why.   Send me an email: mwostroski@yahoo.com and I will send you a free Heroes book.

Paul Newman, Connecticut's Own: Hooray for Heroes illustrated by Janice Hechter

Connecticut's Own:  Paul Newman
Illustrated by Janice Hechter from Hooray for Heroes! by Mollie Wilson


Paul Newman, man of many talents, lived for many years in Westport, Connecticut.  He is best known for his starring roles in movies, and also for his generosity in establishing "Newman's Own", his nonprofit food industry.   The Hole in the Wall Camp in Ashford, Connecticut was the first children's camp Newman established. This nonprofit camp provides services to over 15,000 sick children yearly.  Visit the website:
http://www.holeinthewallgang.org/ for information on how you can donate to this worthy nonprofit organization.

Post your comments about Paul Newman and his efforts on behalf of sick children.

Editorial Review for SANTA'S HAT by Mollie Wilson

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Rhyme Time presents...SANTA'S HAT
by Mollie Wilson. It 's Christmas Day and Santa's elves are ready to take you on a sleigh ride..but first put on your hat, join the crowd as the Christmas ride begins. Santa has many surprises for his visitors. He and his team of reindeer will travel to mountains, rivers and forests...delivering fresh food to starfish, manatee and trout. You and Santa's team will learn about recycling, regifting and loving the Earth on this special and fun sleigh ride. The illustrations are in holiday colors and beautifully crafted by Toby Mikle of http://www.tmcreations.com/. Have a great time visiting with Santa and learning what you can do to help protect the Earth ! This is a book the entire family will enjoy written in rhyme. A holiday classic. Order your copy today!