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A passion for creative expression …
Barbara Ann Elder was born in Jamaica, and currently resides in Orlando, FL, near her two precious grandchildren.
A former teacher and High School principal, Barbara earned her B.A. (Hons.) degree in French and Spanish, majoring in Linguistics. She also holds a Diploma in Writing for Children and Teens from the Institute of Children’s Literature in Connecticut and is a member of the Professional Writers’ Alliance (PWA).
Writing has always been her passion, and she has been writing stories, poems and plays since she was eight years old. Barbara seeks to inspire, entertain and empower kids to believe in themselves, and to overcome difficulties through grit and determination. She has now found her ideal inspiration in her spunky grandchildren, whose endless adventures seem tailor-made for kids’ stories.
You can connect with Barbara on her website, www.barbaraannelder.com, on Facebook at Barbara Elder Author, and on Instagram @barbara.elder.author.
Reviewed by Cloie Belle Daffon for Readers' Favorite
Sniffle, Snuffle ... Blow! by Barbara Ann Elder, tells the story of Jessica, a young girl who constantly has a runny nose from frequent sneezing. She still does not know how to blow her nose correctly. Everywhere she went, whenever she had an unexpected sneeze, her nose would begin to drip, and she had no idea how to stop it. She became shy as a result of the attention her loud sneezes and runny nose were drawing. She was invited to play outside with her friends one day. But amid their enjoyment, Jessica began to sneeze once more. Now what will she do? Will she be teased by her friends? Read on and find out in Sniffle, Snuffle ... Blow!
Barbara Ann Elder’s Sniffle, Snuffle ... Blow! is enjoyable, charming, and skillfully written. Each page features vibrant illustrations by Sally Garland. I can relate to Jessica because I also have a runny nose and sneeze uncontrollably whenever the weather changes, or just from a bit of dust in the air. It's quite difficult to deal with a sensitive nose, especially for a kid. Children who are still learning how to blow their noses would benefit from this book. I'm happy to have found this sweet story because my younger siblings also have difficulties, and I find that teaching them how to do it can be challenging. It’s a perfect book for parents to read together with their children. I also found it funny how Jessica described her difficulties to her grandmother; fortunately, her grandmother understood exactly what she was talking about. The conclusion includes slime-making advice, which I thought was fantastic. The narrative piqued my curiosity about the slime cakes the kids were making, and the suggestion at the end made it much more intriguing. I had no idea how to produce slime. It was enjoyable to read. Excellent work!
