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Chris Bauer is a mother of two and grandmother of five. Working 28 years in radio broadcasting--writing, voicing and producing thousands of radio commercials--Chris was prompted to take a different direction with her talent after a call from her daughter concerned about her four-year-old's understanding of the difference between making up a story and telling the truth. So, she decided to put her creative writing skills to work. That is when "Out of Sight Must be Right" came to life. 

 

“Most of the Tommy stories I write are true and based on my children’s early years, such as learning to put away toys, trying different foods and learning how to behave in public. The stories are endless and reliving my children’s childhood through Tommy is both sad and joyful.  Sad because they are grown and living their own busy lives; joyful because I can now sit back and watch as they teach their children the same basic life lessons. Pay back is great!”

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Tommy Loves Pancakes 

    Now Available At Amazon.com

A Superhero In Every Box

    Now Available At Amazon.com

The third Chodi Kid Book in a series of three following Tommy's daily challenges of being a kid.

 

Tommy believes a TV commercial when he sees a man advertising a 'Superhero in Every Box' of his favorite cereal so when Mommy tells him it is time to go to the grocery store Tommy can't wait to find his cereal box and let the superhero out. Little does he know that he will be learning another 'life lesson' this time focusing on his public behavior and the hype of the advertising world. Young readers and parents are invited to follow Tommy and his side kick Paco in their daily adventures of growing up and making life changing choices.

 

Christeen is available for interviews and appearances. For booking presentations, media appearances, interviews, and/or book-signings contact christeenbauer@gmail.com

A Day With Justine

Now Available At Amazon.com

Another original Chodi Kid Book by Christeen Bauer

A book of daily chores and play.  Inneractive, ryhmning and colorful.

Perfect for quiet one on one time. This little book allows your child

the opportunity to make decisions, compare and learn while having fun.

A Day With Justine by Christeen Bauer receives a 5 Star review from Reader's Favorite website. Chris Fischer for Readers' Favorite says, "enjoyable and educational at the same time", "illustrations are engaging, and the message of the story is one that will be appreciated by many".  Read entire review here.  #ADayWithJustine

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The second Chodi Kid Book in a series of three following Tommy's daily challenges of being a kid.

Tommy loves to eat pancakes and only pancakes until one day Mommy suggests eating something different and serves him a pork chop and potato. Tommy can't believe his eyes. Will he be open to tasting something new, will he like it and will he want more? Or will pancakes remain Tommy's #1 meal choice? Parents and young readers are invited to follow Tommy and his sidekick puppy, Paco, on another exciting growing up adventure.

Out of Sight Makes it Right?

Tommy is growing and learning to think for himself but sometimes the easy way isn't always the right way. Follow Tommy as he learns that a short cut to picking up his toys can hurt the feelings of someone who loves him very much. Will Tommy figure it out? Will he make the right decision and be happy again? Inside this book Tommy's life lesson is revealed, resolved and shared with his young readers.u to tell a story and let your users know a little more about you.

Out of Sight Makes it Right? is now available at

 

AuthorHouse Books

 

or at your local Barnes and Noble and online at Amazon.com

 

Available in softback and ebook. 

 July 15, 2014

 

Arizona and South Dakota author Chris Bauer may be a name new to us in the children's corral of authors, but read her first book and she won't be able to remain unknown for long! 


A fine lesson in the format of a terrific little book for children. Let's hope more are on the way!.....more

 

Grady Harp

Los Angeles, CA United States

HALL OF FAME, TOP 50 REVIEWER, VINE VOICE

 

July 5, 2014

 

 'The illustrations are bright and crisp with great focal areas for beginner readers and an entertaining rhythm for advanced readers. The story line is engaging and light hearted.'....more

 

Katie Garcia | Manager, Talent Acquisition | inContact

"Tommy’s story is more than a word-teaching tool, it is a life skills lesson as well. Young readers and listeners can find parallels in their own lives as Tommy thinks through his problem."....more

 

Ava Betz – editor and teacher

Kids will like it....importance of honesty and truthfulness, the difference between right and wrong, the concept of personal responsibility and....more

 

Dan Jackson

Author/Reviewer

Telling Stories,  Do you put your toys away every night. It is so difficult for children to play all day and then be neat and tidy.

Tommy and Paco loved playing with toys. Paco wasTommy's dog, and they had such fun. One day, Tommy 's mother asked Tommy and Paco to please clean up his room. Tommy and Paco forgot and played and played, and when it was time for bed, hey shoved the presents under the bed instead of cleaning up. Was this a good thing to do? When you read this book, you will discover the lesson Tommy and Paco learned.

Chris Bauer has written a story with a wonderful lesson. And, this story is written in rhyme, my favorite kind of story. Parents/teachers will enjoy reading this book to their children. The lessons learned will be a favorite part to talk about. The illustrations are bright and vivid and portray Tommy and Paco in their adventures. I liked this book for the lessons learned, and the love Tommy has for his mother.

Recommended.

 

By prisrob TOP 50 REVIEWER VINE VOICE 

"What baffles me more than anything in today’s world is the lack of respect kids have for their parents as well as others. Our society is getting away from the core basics that we were all taught as kids. Please and thank you still go a long way in my book. The concept the author portrays in this story is excellent and a great way to teach kids morals and manners."

 

Brady Turpin

Lamar, CO

 

'Great book use to set up a practice of cleaning up the room before bed. Hilarious cartoonish mommy,' 

I love her eyes add the the humor of the book....  more

 

Carol P. Roman

Award Winning Author

 

 

 

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