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Milo Series Book Spotlight


Today I'm sharing with you a wonderful series of books written by Lisa Umina.

Lisa Umina’s cute and cuddly character, Milo has accompanied her around the globe as she has shared her mission through humor, live entertainment and faith. The Milo book series gives children a compelling message that children can talk to God anytime, anywhere…about anything.

Lisa Umina is the owner of Halo Publishing International. Lisa not only publishes books but also enjoys a successful career as an award-winning author, motivational speaker and literary consultant. Lisa´s publishing company continues to flourish by strengthening the movement of words across the international borders in order to benefit cultures and society as a whole. She has been interviewed by countless newspapers, radio and television shows, and has traveled the world to teach children about their purpose and important life lessons inside her books.


Milo Finds His Best Friend [Paperback]

Lisa M Umina (Author), Chad Thompson (Illustrator)

One morning, Milo wakes up and tell God he is going to find his best friend...throughout the day each animal that he encounters, he asks them if they will be his best friend and play with him till days end. The animals don't want to play with Milo. Fortunately, at the end, Milo, God's little angel finds out who his best friend really is.

Publisher: Halo Publishing, Int.
ISBN Number: 9781935268154   - Milo Finds His Best Friend
Genre of Book: Children’s Picture Books 


Milo and the Green Wagon [Paperback]

Lisa M Umina (Author), Chad Thompson (Illustrator) 

An endearing tale based on a true story drawn from the writer's childhood. Similar to an experience Lisa shared as a youngster with her brother David, Milo and his friends find an old, discarded green wagon and decide to fix it up and use it to collect food and clothing for those who need them. Lisa's heartwarming story teaches children about generosity, selflessness and, most importantly, about love and respect for all people, no matter what their stature in life. As you read through Milo's journey with your child, he or she will learn what it means to donate and will realize the good that comes from a mission such as Milo's, a mission he calls: ACT - Action Changes Things. Umina's clever words and expressions will entice you right up until the very end when Milo and his friends' compassion is rewarded with a surprise visitor at Sunday service; a visitor that makes all of their acts of kindness well worth the effort.

Publisher: Halo Publishing, Int.
ISBN Number: 9781935268116   - Milo and the Green Wagon
Genre of Book: Children’s Picture Books 
Also, available in Spanish.

Milo Moments [Hardcover]

Lisa Umina (Author) 

Milo Moments makes kids giggle by tickling their inquisitive natures and by light-heartedly bringing religion into everyday life in simple terms they can understand. The book shows how faith and a binding relationship with God can influence and guide even the simplest of situations and actions.

Publisher: Halo Publishing, Int.
ISBN Number: 9781612440095   - Milo Moments
Genre of Book: Children’s Picture Books

You can find out more about Lisa Umina’s World of Ink Author/Book Tour schedule at http://storiesforchildrenpublishingcom./LisaUmina.aspx.  There will be giveaways, reviews, interviews, guest posts and more.  






In addition, come listen to Blog Talk Radio’s World of Ink Network show: Stories for Children at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/worldofinknetwork. The hosts VS Grenier, Kris Quinn Chirstopherson and Irene Roth will be chatting with Lisa Umina about her Milo book series, writing, the publishing industry and experiences with virtual tours. Lisa will also be sharing writing tips, and trials and tribulations of the writer’s life.

The show will be live May 30, 2011 at 1pm EST (12pm Central, 11am MST, and 10am PST). You can tune in at the World of Ink Network site at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/worldofinknetwork. You can listen/call in at (714) 242-5259. (Note: if you cannot make the show, you can listen on demand at the same link.)

Learn more about Lisa Umina at http://www.halopublishing.com
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