Children's Book Author Dayna Hilton: September 2010

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Meet our new fire safety dog puppy, LIVE, tonight!

Join us this evening at 7:00 p.m. CST as we introduce to the world the latest addition to our family and fire safety team, an eight week old Dalmatian puppy, complete with the prettiest blue eyes you have ever seen! We will be streaming live from Arkansas onto your computer!

In tonight’s live streaming event, we will let you meet the little guy and will reveal his name.

If you join Stickam (it’s free) before the event, and you will be able to have a more interactive experience with us (you also have the ability to watch without joining, however, it won't be as much fun ).

Hope you can make it! He is one adorable little guy and he can’t wait to meet you!

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Review by Tango

Sparkles Goes to Boston Proof Arrives!

Sparkles is so excited that the Sparkles Goes to Boston proof arrived today! We have been waiting 3 years for this moment!

Sparkles checking out the package

Sparkles looking to see what's inside (pardon the poor quality of the photo)

Tango has to get a good look at what's inside, too.

Tango posing with the proof of Sparkles Goes to Boston.

Sparkles admiring her new book. : )

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Meet Sparkles's new little brother, live on the web!

The time is almost here! Meet Sparkles and Tango's new little brother, the newest fire safety dog, as we welcome him to our fire safety family. Be the first to learn his name during this event!

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

Reserve your Skype Visit with the Fire Safety Dogs Now!

Sunday, September 12, 2010

New Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog Coloring Book Released by Author Firefighter Dayna Hilton

New Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog Coloring Book Released!

Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog's new book coloring book is here!

Sparkles new coloring book, Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog Coloring Book, was released yesterday! The coloring book features a page with Lt. Jim Peltier from the Southborough Fire Department.

The coloring book is the perfect companion piece for Sparkles Goes to Boston and Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog, or it works well as a stand alone book.

Inside the coloring book

Children can learn how Sparkles lived her dream of becoming a real fire safety dog and learn fire safety tips that will help keep them and their family safe!

Written by Firefighter Dayna Hilton, with artwork by Eileen Edwards, children will delight in reading Sparkles’ story.

Tango with his copy of Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog Coloring Book
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Thursday, September 9, 2010

New fire safety puppy coming soon!

Sparkles, Tango and I are so excited that we will have a new edition to our family and fire safety team!

He is five and a half weeks old and will spend another two and a half weeks with his mom and littermates. Until then, we are getting ready for his big arrival!

His mother is Whoopie of Dalmino Dals and Jack of NspirD Dalmatians. Whoopie is such a wonderful mom!

We will be announcing his name very soon!

You are invited!

About Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog

Firefighter and nationally recognized fire safety expert Dayna Hilton, known as “Firefighter Dayna” to millions of children and their caregivers, is the author of the critically acclaimed award-winning children’s book, Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog.

The children's fire safety picture book, Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog, has been credited with saving several lives. Inspired by her work as a firefighter and her four-legged friend, Sparkles, Firefighter Dayna created a heart-warming story about Sparkles.

As children learn of the adventures of Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog, they learn valuable fire safety tips enabling them and their families to keep fire safe. These tips include recognizing the firefighter as a helper and a friend, knowing the sound and purpose of a smoke alarm, learning how to crawl low under smoke, and understanding the importance of practicing a home fire drill using an escape map.

Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog has received national press coverage, including the Chicago Tribune newspaper and webpage, the Baltimore Sun webpage, Firehouse.com, FIDO Friendly Magazine, DogSport Magazine, and many more.

Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog is not only fun, but educational and based on the latest research. This book is fun and educationally sound, based on the latest fire safety research for young children by Oklahoma State University's Fire Protection Publications.

"Two paws up!" Jenni Glenn, PBS KIDS Sprout

"Sparkles the Dalmatian has her paw on the pulse of fire safety as she helps teach children how to prevent and escape a house fire." Michael Tercha, Chicago Tribune webpage

"They [the class] LOVED the book!! They were so impressed with Sparkles, she is all they talked about! They all want a fire dog now!!I think the book looks great!!!! I love the real pictures, that really made it believable!!" Mrs. Kelli Grigsby, Kindergarten Teacher

"My 3 year old daughter loves this book and CD. In a matter of 2 readings, she knows the theme song, what a smoke alarm does, and how to stay low and go like Sparkles! We saw Sparkles and Spanner at FDIC in Indy. What great dogs." Lesa, a mom and former firefighter-10 yrs.

"Each night that we have read Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog, Cole continues to tell ME how HE will get out of the house in case of fire." Carrie, mother of Cole, age three

"This book may be used as a guide to educators, parents, other family members and as a colorful means of learning to the children themselves. "

John M. Malecky, 1st Responder Newspaper

"Written by firefighter Dayna Hilton, Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog is a wonderful, flat-spined children's picturebook about the basics of fire safety - as taught with assistance from Sparkles, a friendly female dalmatian. Illustrated with full-color photographs of the real Sparkles and her friends on virtually every page, Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog tells young readers what to do if they hear the noise from a smoke alarm: "In case of fire, be sure to crawl low under the smoke on your hands and knees. The air is cleaner and cooler there. Get low and go to your outside meeting place." A great way for parents to introduce their children to doing fire drills, especially sure to appeal to young dog lovers." The Midwest Book Review / Children's Bookwatch (Reviewer's Choice Review)

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