WORKS
This award-winning enchanting story of friendship and happiness will warm the hearts of children and their adult readers alike. Hardcover and beautifully illustrated, this 32-page picture book is destined for your child's collection of forever keepsakes. Maria co-authored this book with her best friend, Kim Messina.
Magic happens when you share the love inside of you...
When shy and lonely Critter wishes for a friend, he’s visited by a moon fairy who delivers instead a curious jar of happy love sprinkles. The colorful crystals take flight, leading the young fox on a magical journey through the forest where he crosses paths with Sprout, a wilted plant who yearns to be big, Peep, a little songbird with no voice, and Cakes, a raccoon who likes his sweets more than he should. Complete with a recipe for making Happy Love Sprinkles, children will be inspired to give of themselves and befriend others.
Happy Love Sprinkles is sheer magic and will leave readers enthralled and wonder-struck.
In the Press
Mamta Madhaven,
READER'S FAVORITE
An enchanting forest-set friendship story featuring an adorable cast."
KIRKUS REVIEWS
Readers will readily go on this enchanting rhyming journey with Critter and his animal friends, enticed by the swirling colorful crystals that sweep across the pages through fields, flowers, and forests that gently glow in soft candy colors. The creators have included a recipe that teaches readers how to make a jar of Happy Love Sprinkles, encouraging kids to find the magic in giving."
Happiness is found through true friendships of love and care - the perfect message to share... Flipping through the pages, the soft pastel colors create a serene tone. The Happy Love Sprinkles are scattered around the page like sparkling confetti~ framing the celebratory joy of making new friends! Plus, little ones will immediately be charmed by the adorable critters~ wanting to befriend them themselves!
Colorfully illustrated... written with simple rhyming text that children can easily follow. The story will pique the imaginations of young readers...
INDIE READER
Get to know the author
Maria DiCostanzo
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An earth science teacher by profession, Maria shares her passion for education, love of science, and all of her adventures with her high school students. As a natural storyteller in the classroom, Maria enters a whole new world of magic and imagination in her spare time that allows her to express her creativity as an author.
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Maria co-wrote her debut children’s book, Happy Love Sprinkles, with best friend and fellow educator, Kim Messina. This award-winning book shows readers that magic happens when you share the love inside of you. Happy Love Sprinkles is an enchanting poetic story of friendship and happiness that will warm the hearts of children and their adult readers alike.
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When Maria is not snowboarding, zip-lining through the rainforest, or white water rafting in Class 5 rapids, she enjoys cooking, crafting, photography, and spending time in nature. On weekends you may find her kayaking in the sound, or strolling through the lavender fields on the east end of Long Island with her husband and adorable dog, Tobey.
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Maria is currently working on two new children's books & is looking forward to their release.
To learn more about Maria, the Happy Love Sprinkles brand, and to shop merchandise, visit www.happylovesprinkles.com.
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Follow her on Instagram @happylovesprinkles
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I welcome your feedback! Please submit questions and comments above, and I will be in touch shortly. For sales and media inquiries you can also contact Happy Love Sprinkles directly at
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Tel: 631-553-7483 | info@happylovesprinkles.com
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Contact
I welcome your feedback! Please submit questions and comments.
For sales and media inquiries, contact Happy Love Sprinkles at
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Tel: 631-553-7483 | info@happylovesprinkles.com
Follow ME
@happylovesprinkles
