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I have interests in herbal medicine, art, music, dance, neurosciences, psychology, science fiction, astrology, Reiki, Quantum Touch, experimental cooking and chocolate. Does this plethora of interests makes it easier to be a writer? Maybe. I think reading a lot makes a big difference.
My two children showed me how interesting young people can be. When they were four and six, I went back to school to learn more about child growth and development, received a Masters of Education and a teaching certificate. We all did our homework together. Later, I would veer over to Special Education. I taught preschool through seventh grade, as well as adult education for many years. I once had a grandmother and grandson in my Psychology 101 course—fighting for the highest A.
Adults can be funny. Preschoolers are hilarious! Who else can you interact with (This happened the week the housekeeping center was transformed into a veterinarian's office.) and hear, "Don't get up. You're still dead, teacher. Stay down, dog. Lay down." There is nothing quite like imaginary play!
After moving to Arizona, I found the most amazing group of people with whom I share a love of writing. Since working with this group, I’ve published short stories, poetry, and have completed a book for adults, Parenting: A Work in Progress as well as the first book in a series for children, The Adventures of Charlie Chameleon: New Beginnings. The next two books in the series, : School Days and : Summertime are written and waiting for illustration decisions.
I live in Arizona with my husband and our two dogs, Sheila and Bailey.
Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite
The Adventures of Charlie Chameleon: School Days by Ellen L. Buikema is about how Charlie Chameleon and his friends are being bothered by the school bully, Boris Bunny. Through the stories, readers get to see how Charlie helps Boris to change and become a friend. Charlie's adventures with his pet fish, Frankie, and all his activities are fun-filled and every story and character in the book teaches something to young readers. All the characters are relatable, tangible, and funny, and the activities at the end of each chapter will help readers enjoy the book.
Whether it is Charlie's trip to the museum, or Charlie having cookies on a snowy day, or being sick, or the afternoon science class, children will love the way Charlie handles things and his antics will put a smile on their faces. All the activities mentioned in the book can be tried out and kids will enjoy doing the experiment and also making cookies. The illustrations are cute and funny; they breathe life into the scenes and the characters, and make them vivid. It's an excellent book for interactive sessions in classrooms and school libraries, and parents and grandparents can use it as a bedtime storybook to read out to their kids and grandkids.
All the stories deal with situations that happen in our daily lives and Charlie shows readers how to deal with these events. The stories also show parents the importance of using humor while communicating with their children.
