Writing with Bernard the Baguette: A Kids (Fun and Silly) Guide to Discover the Joys of Writing - Softcover

Reed, Joy Eggerichs

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1955051046 ISBN 13: 9781955051040

Publisher: Punchline Publishers, 2021

Synopsis

**For every copy of Writing with Bernard the Baguette purchased, a copy will be given to a child in the foster care system through Every Child Oregon (or a similar organization dedicated to the well-being of kids).**

Bonjour! (That's French for "hello"!)

Are you a kid between the ages of seven and twelve with a curiosity about writing? Have you ever felt like writing is difficult and no fun?

Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Bernard, and I’m a baguette who lives in Paris, France. One of my favorite things about Paris, other than the wonderful food here, is that it’s famous for being home to great authors.

In this book (that we will write together), I will teach you three different kinds of writing: Creative, Memoir, and Journalism. We’ll play fun writing games, read and write stories together, and even stop to color in the pictures when you need to work a different part of your brain.

Here’s one thing I can promise you: it will be FUN!

I might even teach you some of my favorite French words (but you’ll have to read the book to find out) so join me, Bernard the Baguette, and let’s become authors together!

A bientot! (That's French for "see you soon!")

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ABOUT BERNARD, A.K.A. JOY EGGERICHS REED

Joy Eggerichs Reed founded Punchline Agency, a literary and speaking agency that represents and develops communicators. In 2021, unable to help as many aspiring authors as she wanted, Joy wrote Get to the Publishing Punchline: A Fun (and Slightly Aggressive) 30 Day Guide to Get Your Book Ready for the World to demystify the publishing process for a wider audience.

As Joy wrote the book she simultaneously wondered if there was a way to not only inspire adult authors, but to also get writing prompts into the hands of at-risk children. Immediately Joy slipped into an alter-ego named “Bernard the Talking Baguette” and created a writing tool to introduce kids to the worlds of creative writing, memoir, and journalism. Because she often felt intimidated by school as a kid, Joy decided to make the book funny and interactive—a style she thinks would have appealed to her growing up. Joy created Writing with Bernard the Baguette to be donated for every copy of Get to the Publishing Punchline that was sold, but when people heard about the children’s book, they requested Joy make it available to purchase.

So here we are!

The purchase of either of Joy’s books will ensure that a copy of Writing with Bernard the Baguette gets into the hands of a vulnerable child. The hope is that these exercises will not only open up a child’s mind to the exciting possibilities through writing, but will additionally be a grounding activity to give stability and ownership to kids who may have little around them.

About this title

About the Author

Joy Eggerichs Reed founded Punchline Agency, a literary and speaking agency that represents and develops communicators. In 2021, unable to help as many aspiring authors as she wanted, Joy wrote Get to the Publishing Punchline: A Fun (and Slightly Aggressive) 30 Day Guide to Get Your Book Ready for the World to demystify the publishing process for a wider audience. 
 
As Joy wrote the book she simultaneously wondered if there was a way to not only inspire adult authors, but to also get writing prompts into the hands of at-risk children. Immediately Joy slipped into an alter-ego named "Bernard the talking Baguette" and created a writing tool to introduce kids to the worlds of creative writing, memoir, and journalism. 
 
Feeling intimidated by school as a kid, Joy decided to make it funny and interactive—a style she thinks would have appealed to her growing up. Joy created Writing with Bernard the Baguette to be donated for every copy of Get to the Publishing Punchline that was sold, but when people heard about the children's book, they requested Joy make it available to purchase. 
 
So here we are! 
 
The purchase of either of Joy's books will ensure that a copy of Writing with Bernard the Baguette gets into the hands of a vulnerable child. The hope is that these exercises will not only open up a child's mind to the exciting possibilities through writing, but will additionally be a grounding activity to give stability and ownership to kids who may have little around them. 
 
Joy currently resides as an expat in Paris, France with her husband Matt and two petite bébés, Millie and Emerson. Collectively, their family consumes thirty-four percent of the country's croissant production

From the Back Cover

Journey along with Bernard the Baguette as he shares about living in Paris and all that he's learned about writing--and French food!
If you complete this book with Bernard, you will learn how to do the following types of writing:

• Creative Writing (Or as Bernard likes to call it, IMAGINATION STATION)
• Memoir (Or as Bernard likes to call it, HELLO MY NAME IS)
• Journalism (Or as Bernard likes to call it, QUESTIONS QUESTIONS QUESTIONS)

Bonus: Lots of fun illustrations that you can color in when you need a break from writing.

HAVE FUN!

From the Inside Flap

Bonjour!

My name is Bernard and believe it or not, I am a talking, walking baguette! (Baguette is just what you call a long skinny loaf of bread.)

I live in Paris, France. I moved here four years ago. Do you know where that is? Lots of people like to travel here to see the beautiful buildings and eat incredible bread.

PLEASE DO NOT EAT ME!

(On warm sunny days, I get extremely hot and start to smell VERY yummy. Good thing I'm a fast runner!)

I also enjoy painting. Do you like to paint? That's another thing people like about France is all the art you can see in the museums. Many famous artists from all over the world have their paintings in French museums. I am very inspired when I go to museums. I hope one day to be as good as Leonardo daVinci.

Do you know who he was? He painted that famous lady with a funny face. Her name is Mona Lisa, and you can never quite tell if she is happy or sad.

I feel that way sometimes. I can feel both happy and sad at the same time. Or sometimes people can't tell by my face what I'm feeling inside.

What about you? How are you feeling today? It's normal and OK to feel a lot of feelings at once. Sometimes it's hard for me to say out loud what I am feeling or talk about what I need. I think Mona Lisa was probably the same way.

Do you know what else my city of Paris is famous for? Authors. (Authors is just a special title for someone who writes a lot.)

Many authors come to live in Paris because they think it's magical and will help them write lots and lots and lots and lots and lots and lots of words.

Personally, I think they just come for the Baguettes.

Do you want to know a secret?

Edition details

• Publisher: Punchline Publishers
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1955051046
• ISBN 13: 9781955051040
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Moran Kristin McNess
• Number of pages: 42