Hermit Life

July 17, 2014 by

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Do you know of any Hermits? How do hermits live, and would you like to meet Hermit from Hermit Island?

Hermits are known to be alone, yet this Hermit from our story has a new human friend on a hermits island world. She came to him from her shipwreck one bright morning, and now a Viking and a Hermit will have life together in her new land. There is much to learn and do to mend her ship, and she will learn to live with Hermit in a hermits world of challenges to survive.

Hermit has no memory of how he came to his island, but has lived there for many years. Those years are so long they become confusing. He has only a fragment here and there of his past in dreams, or when he rests in the evenings after a long day of work.

hermitsHere is a fragment of Hermit Life to read from Book 3 Shaku Riding…

Hermit life at sunset…

Sometimes, Hermit retires to his comfortable main house clam shell, and stares across the rolling green hills to the stone path meeting his storage clam, sipping a cup of hot spiced fig.  It sits just in the distance over the meadows.  He needs that additional clam for his extra tools and supplies.

Hermit looks into the setting sun, and picks up the haze of potted flowers at the base of the step ladder over the hills.

Hermit squints his eyes, and shakes away color fuzz in his vision to see he is wrong…the step ladder is resting alone without any potted flowers.

Hermit life sometimes means Hermit can’t remember.  Did he once plant flowers, and place them in a pot next to the ladder?  It seems that he may have, but isn’t quite sure. Hermit’s memory is a fragment. He does remember flowers and a pot, but they are not there now.

It must be the sunset playing tricks on his eyes.

Often, there are things Hermit sees that are not there, but he is used to his Hermit life by now.

Hermit life on Hermit Island spans many years, and he is quite comfortable.  Maybe some day he will be able to explain his lack of memory or confusion, but he will not concern himself for now with life so complete.

Hermit needs to button up the clam house, bring in his step ladder, and get some rest.  There are crops to tend, fish to catch and wood to fetch tomorrow.

hermit~A Fragment of Hermit Life

Get more of Hermit Life with Viking & Read Their Adventures!

Courtney & Betina

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A Viking Story

July 1, 2014 by

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A Viking Story…

The rain drops hit Viking’s forehead, and roll down into her eyes.  They sting, but soothe the burning from her own tears.

She doesn’t wipe them away.  They just fall with the rain drops to the sand color wooden deck at her feet.  Viking looks out towards the crashing waves and rain in the black color night, and doesn’t look back.

As she points her ship into the black, she remembers the time she sailed out with her father and the other Vikings to fish as a young girl.  She was the only girl on the ship.  All of the other girls had to stay back in the village with the rest of the Vikings, but Viking’s Dad had a soft spot for her requests.

She begged him to fish with him and the other boys.  She knew she could so just as well, and saw no point in the idle chit chat she endured daily with the other village Viking girls.

Why those girls had to make fun of a Viking and all Vikings who passed with their hair or dress, she never knew, but it bored her so.

She loved to be on the water, and down in the waves to swim every chance she got, and she knew that if she could show her Dad she could fish with the boys, her next request could be to fight like Vikings with a sword and shield!

Now, a Viking leaves into the black color night…alone and sad, but she knows she must go.

Story Excerpt from Book II: The Viking and the hermit: The Grabbas Are Coming

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Get to know Viking in our story better!

She is confident and strong, and has many adventures learning many things from Hermit on his Island. This Viking Story from above is the beginning of Viking’s story adventure to sail off, and find Hermit Island.

Viking has more of her story to share, and you can find out why she had to leave her Viking village alone and sad in the story series.

More Viking Story will be told.

Courtney & Betina

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Spear Fishing with Viking and Hermit

April 21, 2014 by

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Spear Fishing with Viking and Hermit at Hermit Island Bay is not the usual spear fishing trip…

You can learn spear fishing too, and take a peek inside the spear fishing children’s illustrated adventure you can read in Book 1 & Book 2.

Here’s a little from the story…

 

“Hermit?”

 

“Yes, Viking.”

 

“Why must I learn to fish?”

 

“Because, you must learn to catch your food.”

 

“But, Hermit?”

 

“Yes, Viking.”

 

“You have many fish already, and can fish for us both.”

 

“So, why must I learn to fish, Hermit?”

 

“Because, you must learn to provide for yourself, and to not be dependent on me. What if something happens to me?”

 

“Hermit.”

 

“Yes, Viking.”

 

“I already know how to fish.  I don’t need to learn how to fish.”

 

“You already know how to fish?… but you don’t know spear fishing on Hermit Island at Hermit Bay, do you?”

 

“No, Hermit.”

 

“Well, come then Viking…let me show you.”

 

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Diving from Above with a Spear:

Here’s a little more with Viking and her spear from Book 2…

 

Hermit?”

 

“Yes, Viking.”

 

“I see some fish below.  Should I try to spear one?”

 

“You should certainly try, Viking.  When Sasha comes down in the water, you must have your trusty spear ready at that instant.

 

You only have a split second to land, and spear your catch.  I told you spear fishing is different here, didn’t I.”

 

Hermit smiles at her with a chuckle under his breath.

 

Viking looks at Hermit, squints her eyes and presses her lips with determination.  Vikings lips then turn into a smirk.

 

“We shall see, Hermit…we shall see!”

 

…Sasha and Viking shoot down from the sky over the fish.

 

“There girl…now!”

 

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You can find out how Viking does with her spear fishing in Book 2: The Grabbas Are Coming.

spear fishingLearn Spear Fishing…

There is more to spear fishing than you think.  Here are some interesting facts from Wikipedia…

Spear fishing is an ancient method of fishing that has been used throughout the world for millennia. Early civilizations were familiar with the custom of spearing fish from rivers and streams using sharpened sticks.

Today modern spearfishing makes use of elastic powered spearguns and slings, or compressed gas pneumatic powered spearguns, to strike the hunted fish. Specialised techniques and equipment have been developed for various types of aquatic environments and target fish.

Spearfishing may be done using free-diving, snorkelling, or scuba diving techniques. Spearfishing while using scuba equipment is illegal in some countries. The use of mechanically powered spearguns is also outlawed in some countries and jurisdictions. Spearfishing is highly selective, normally uses no bait and has no by-catch.

History of Spear Fishing…

Spearfishing with barbed poles (harpoons) was widespread in palaeolithic times.[1]Cosquer cave in Southern France contains cave art over 16,000 years old, including drawings of seals which appear to have been harpooned.

There are references to fishing with spears in ancient literature; though, in most cases, the descriptions do not go into detail.

The Greek historian Polybius (ca 203 BC–120 BC), in his Histories, describes hunting for swordfish by using a harpoon with a barbed and detachable head.[2]

In a parody of fishing, a type of gladiator called retiarius carried a trident and a casting-net. He fought the murmillo, who carried a short sword and a helmet with the image of a fish on the front.

Copper harpoons were known to the seafaring Harappans[3] well into antiquity.[4] Early hunters in India include the Mincopiepeople, aboriginal inhabitants of India’s Andaman and Nicobar islands, who have used harpoons with long cords for fishing since early times.[5]

 

spear fishingDid you know using a spear to hunt fish in the water was that old?

 

Viking and Hermit want you to come with them on their spear fishing adventure!

 

~Courtney & Betina

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Kids Draw It Sketchbook-Viking and Hermit

April 8, 2014 by

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Kids Can Draw It with a Viking and Hermit Sketchbook!

“Hermit?”

“Yes, Viking.”

“Do you like to draw?”

“I do, Viking. Do you like to draw?”

“Yes, Hermit.  I love to draw. I remember as kids, listening to my father’s stories, and he always had good ones that made us laugh like, “The Dwarves Meet the Shield Riding Fools” or “Rainbow Viking Meets Thor”, and the next day, all of us kids would draw it out with the characters and scenes from the stories he told.

Then, we’d gather each drawing from the kids together, to make a drawing book that we could page through, and laugh about on our breaks from our sword fighting lessons.

I would present our kids drawing book to my father, and he would laugh so hard that tears from his eyes fell to the ground, and he held his belly shaking like it hurt. All of us kids would only laugh more at the sight of him, until our cheeks were sore and exhausted from smiling.

Drawing and learning to draw as kids brings such fond memories of my father, Hermit.”

“What a nice memory, Viking.  I can’t remember anything like that from my past, but I do like to draw what I will make as a tool to use here on Hermit Island.

I draw it out first to see my idea, and then I draw it in steps as my plan to put it together. A drawing always helps me with learning the best way to make it, so that I can see any mistakes before I start.”

“Drawing is so good for learning, and for kids fun and learning isn’t it?”

“Yes, indeed.”

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Kids Can Draw It with a Viking and Hermit Sketchbook!

Just like Viking and Hermit like to draw, kids can draw original illustrations and sketches from the Kids Book Series. Learning and practicing drawing for kids, teaches them to focus and to embrace their creativity.

Drawing

In your Kids Draw It Sketchbook, each drawing example can be printed out for your kids to enjoy. There are 14 illustrations to draw, and be a part of the action and adventures of the Storybooks for Kids.

Learning

For more learning to draw practice, there is an Extra Drawing Practice Page in the Drawing Book to print out anytime your kids want to try a drawing again.

Also, your kids can write down notes for each drawing, as well as fill in a Dedication and Thank You Page.  If your kids would like to package together each drawing into their own Special Drawing Book, they can! They can make it into a gift, or keep it on the book shelf as family memorabilia.

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Kids Draw It Sketchbook is available at LaDy LaDuke’s Etsy Shop, and can also be selected as a Free Gift with Purchase.

 

~Courtney & Betina


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Kids Coloring Book

February 27, 2014 by

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Get This Kids Coloring Book Free with Any LaDy LaDuke Purchase!

 

kids coloring bookDo Your Kids like Coloring?

 

This is Shaku from Book 3 of The Viking and the hermit, and he’s just waiting for kids to color him.

 

He can be colored in any color kids want, because he has all of those stripes and fins.  Here’s a coloring picture of him with Hermit in green, red, aqua, orange, purple and even more colors…

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Viking Likes Kids Coloring Her in the Book Too!

 

kids coloring bookViking also likes color, and especially color on her helmet, shield and dress.  Of course, like most girls, she has many shoes that can be many colors for coloring too.

 

In this coloring picture, you get to color the stone path, grass, rocks, sky and sun.

 

Don’t forget coloring the trim on her sleeves and dress too.

 

Your Kids Coloring Book has 20 original sketches and illustrations as a special collection just for kids from Books 1, 2 & 3…

 

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Hermit Likes Kids Coloring!

 

kids coloring bookHermit also likes to be colored by kids, especially from one of his favorite spots, up on the rock cliff calling up the seahorses.

 

He is holding his spear and sea shell that need some coloring in the book, and down on the bottom is the sea star grabba climbing up.  There are many colors for them too.

 

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Sasha & Kasha Like Kids to Color Them in the Coloring Book.

 

kids coloring bookThey are the seahorses that Viking & Hermit ride to go Spear Fishing, and they have many colors like, green, red, yellow, orange and grey.

 

Their head combs and coiled tails can change colors, so kids can decide to color them in the book as many color choices as they want.

 

And don’t forget that Mom can get this Viking & Hermit Kids Coloring Book FREE when she buys something at LaDy LaDuke Etsy.

 

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For this original sketch in the book, kids can fill in the colors of the sandy bottom Hermit Bay floor with the uggies, grabba and sea shells. The can also color, Viking, Sasha, more grabbas and a fish. Viking had to learn to ride her seahorse, Sasha while spearing her fish, and she had to do all of that before the hungry grabbas came…

 

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kids coloring bookGo get your Viking & Hermit Kids Coloring Book today!  It’s a perfect activity for your kids, and it can even be FREE.

 

Enjoy!~Courtney & Betina

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Viking Learns How to Swim Fast

February 8, 2014 by

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Viking and her Father approach the water…

“Father?”

“Yes, Viking”

“Do you think I will ever be fast enough to swim in the boy’s relay?”

“I think that is very possible, Viking.  You just need to work on your swim stroke more.”

How to Swim Fast with a Better Swim Stroke…

“Will you show me what I can do better with my swimming stroke, Father?”

“Certainly.  Now swim out to those rocks and back, and I’ll see how you are swimming.  Remember to cup your hands, and gently place them through the water, even though you are trying to do it very fast.

Try not to fight or slap the water, and be as smooth as you can.  Then, keep your flutter kick very strong, and breathe less often.”

“Yes, Father.  This time I will swim so fast.”

“Off to the starting rocks then.”

“You mean over there with the shallow, rocky bottom?”

“Yes, Viking.”

“But Father, I will scrape myself on the rocks.”

“Only if you dive the wrong way.  Not if you dive the right way before swimming.  In order to swim fast, and race with the boys, your dive has to be better than theirs, and it will make your swimming faster.”

“How do I not scrape myself?”

“You have to make your dive before swimming much longer and stretched out to get past the danger below, and when you hit the water, you will stay as close to the water surface as you can.  If you think about being as long and flat and shallow as possible over the water, you will clear the danger.”

“Okay, I think I can do it!”

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Swimmimg Faster Starts with The Right Dive Over the Water…

Viking steps to the rocks above the sharp shallows.  She is nervous, but confident she can follow her father’s instructions to better her swimming stroke. When she faces a challenge, she feels stronger.

“Swimmer take your mark!”

Viking bends down to touch the ground at her feet, waiting for her starting command, and thinking about each stroke…

“Go!”

She pushes off, and makes her body shoot like an arrow over the water.

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She sees the sharp edges through the clear water, as she flies over them.

How to Swim…

The danger disappears, and there is only blue water below.  She enters the water just at the surface with her fingertips and forehead, and extends forward even more.  She clears, and breaks into her swimming stroke and kick, except the one small scrape she can feel on her big toe.

Now She is Swimming…

She flutter kicks hard and strong, and swims her hands, cupped and pulling through with each stroke.  She holds her breath longer, and keeps swimming while thinking about each carefully placed stroke with her arms, hands and fingers.

A Swimming Finish… 

She reaches and touches the last rock wall with her last stroke under her father’s feet, and grabs her long-waited breath.

“How was that swim, Father?”

“That swim was pretty impressive…fast indeed.  Did you scrape yourself?”

“Just my toe.”

“Let’s see.”

“Oh, it’s just a scratch. Let’s go home and show it to your Mother.  She’ll take care of it.  We can tell her about your fast swim and best dive today.

You did well today, Viking.”

He picks up her special helmet he had made for her, and places it on her head.  He pats the top, and looks her in the eyes and smiles.

“Well done my daughter.”

Viking picks up a flower, and puts it in her hair, and smiles back.

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How to Swim Fast…You can too, and read about more swimming in Book 3: Shaku Riding

Courtney & Betina

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How to Lasso a Shaku Fish

January 14, 2014 by

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It takes a rope, a knot, a tie and a lasso to lasso a Shaku Fish…

Hermit swings the lasso rope, with a tie and loop over his head.  He twirls his lasso rope like a spinning wheel in the air.

The mare is just across the meadow, chewing on grass, and she doesn’t hear Hermit approaching.

With his lasso rope spinning, he steps on a small tree branch, and it crunches out a sound.  He glances down at his foot in its sandal, and sees how large and young it appears.

“Wait…that’s not my foot.”

He thinks as he takes a quick breath, and opens his eyes.

Above is the shimmering coral ceiling of his clam house shell, instead of his lasso rope.

“Where am I?  Ahh…it is just a dream.” He says to himself.

He lifts up the bed covers, and swings his legs out, touching his feet to the ground.

“Now, those are my feet…old and small.”

He gets up, and stretches his arms while yawning.

Then plucks the lasso from the wall, and checks the tie knot.  The tie and knot are strong, and the braided jute rope is rough and sharp in his hand.

“I think I’d better practice my rope lasso throwing today.  You never know when I’ll need it.”

 

…Good thing he got to practice how to lasso thanks to his dream, because he will need it.  He’ll definitely need it.  

 

Here’s a bit of what happened from Book 3–The Viking & the hermit: Shaku Riding

 

First, meet Shaku…

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How to Lasso a Shaku Fish…

A Lasso Trick

Hermit thinks he will slip his lasso rope over Shaku’s head as it shoots by the rock, but which side will that be?

He watches Shaku’s tail fin to clue him in. “Right, left, right, left, left…got him!”

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Hermit breaks free, and Shaku runs the length of the rope to snap it. Hermit knows that rope and knot tie will not last long.

Find out what happens next! Read The Viking & the hermit: Shaku Riding.

 

More on How to Lasso:

Most people know a lariat as a lasso, but the word lasso actually refers to the act of throwing the looped end of a lariat rope.

Instructions

Slip your rope through the small loop tie at the end of the lasso rope called the honda knot. Form a noose approximately one to two feet in diameter.

  • Hold the rope loop lightly in your right hand a foot or so from the honda knot. Coil the rest of the lasso rope in your left hand leaving 5 to 6 feet of kink-free rope between the noose and the coil.

    • Position yourself in front of a target…

    • Relax your wrist and slowly begin to swing the lasso rope over your head, right to left. Expert ropers suggest thinking of your wrist as an axle and the lasso rope loop as a wheel revolving horizontally over and around your head.

    • Cast the rope loop by swinging your arm quickly forward. As you move your arm forward bring your wrist down to shoulder level and extend your arm out. Be careful not to interfere with the motion of the lasso. Let your palm open and swing the rope toward the target.

    • Strive to send the noose on a straight, level course to your target by maintaining a smooth steady rhythm as you cast. Keep your arm and wrist straight and extended toward the target. The force you use to thrust the loop forward will also play a role in how far your lasso rope goes.

    • Pull the length of lasso rope coiled in you left hand to tighten the tie loop around your target.

How to Lasso & More on the Honda Knot Tie

Honda Knot Tie

This is the knot tie all cowboys use to form their lasso or lariat. The Honda Knot creates the most nearly-perfect circle of any knot. Its round shape, especially in a stiff rope tie, helps it slide freely along the rope…which is what makes it good for a lasso.

Do you think you could lasso this?…

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How to Lasso a Shaku Fish

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Kids Book 3 Release: The Viking and the hermit Shaku Riding

December 31, 2013 by

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Introducing Kids Book 3–The Viking & the hermit: Shaku Riding available on Amazon Kindle!

“Hermit?”

“Yes, Viking.”

“Did you know that kids can read our third story book of our books now?”

“Our third story book for kids. We have more stories for kids than just three, Viking.”

“Of course, but the kids have to catch up now to our third book first, don’t you think?”

“Oh yes, because this book finally gets to what we talked about when we made our video, remember?”

“I remember, Hermit.  We gave the kids a clue about what was in the deep water, and I almost gave it away.  They still have to read our books to know the whole story though, right?”

 

“After all, the kids will miss all the excitement we had in Book 3.”

“Very true, Viking.  Kids should read our story books from the beginning, because we really have one big story that we tell in parts for the book series.”

“Yes, indeed.  Kids should read, and follow along from the beginning of our books in the series. Plus, each story book has an Introduction that tells more about us, and who we are before our adventures for books together.”

“What’s next for our books in the series, Hermit?”

“Next, we have our first three books combined in one story book for kids in a print version.”

Kids Book–The Viking & the hermit Books 1, 2 & 3 Combo…

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“We also have a coloring story book coming!”

 

Kids Books–The Viking & the hermit: Shaku Riding Coloring Story Book…

 

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“Don’t forget to tell the kids about their Shaku Coloring Picture they can get right now if their parents sign up for our newsletter, Hermit.”

“Oh yes, I almost forgot.  Shaku makes for some great coloring, doesn’t he?”

“Sign up for our newsletter, and get coloring kids! Shaku is a fish of many colors, and you can make him any color you want.”

“I’m so glad the kids get to read our story books, and get to know us here on Hermit Island, aren’t you Hermit?”

“Yes, Viking.  So am I…so am I.  Let’s get back to Clam House Clearing.  I have some hot spiced fig waiting for us.”

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Get Books 1, 2 & 3 today, and catch up with our stories!

Courtney & Betina~LaDy LaDuke

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Viking and Hermit Story Book: What Do They Think?

December 10, 2013 by

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“Viking?”

“Yes, Hermit”

“Do you know what they are saying about our story books, Viking?”

“No.  What are they saying?”

“I think they like them!”

“They do, Hermit?”

“It seems so, Viking.”

“One of our readers said we are ‘Simply Charming’.”

“Hermit, I think I am blushing.”

“Your face is red, Viking.”

“Is it? Now it is even more red.”

“Do you want to know what some of our readers said, Viking?”

“Oh yes, Hermit.  Tell me!”

“Here are some customer reviews on Amazon about our Viking story book for children, Viking”…

Very Cute! 5 stars…Definitely an enjoyable read for kids. The storyline is very entertaining and the illustrations are adorable. Can’t wait to read more!

Simply Charming! 5 stars…I volunteer in a kindergarten class, and I’m always looking for books to read to the students. I found this storybook simply charming!

The story and the characters are wonderful, and the illustrations are so colorful and appealing for a children’s book!

I look forward to reading it to the students and following the series.

The Viking and the Hermit 5 stars…A good story for kids, very imaginative and colorful. It pulls the reader into the world of the Hermit’s island and the beginning of adventures to come.

The Viking and the hermit 5 stars…Interesting idea. I read it for my girls and than faced some questions about Vikings that ‘forced’ me to refresh my history lessons. It was fun and beneficial for both, girls and myself. I am looking forward to reading the Book 2 that was announced from the same series.

Super Book for Kids 4 stars…I read this book with my 5-year old… twice in fact as she enjoyed so much..!

Nice storyline and very creative..

What a cute story! 5 stars…I got this book for my niece. I wanted her listen to a story different from what she had already heard before. I’m glad I picked up this book. The story is very entertaining for kids and the illustrations are super cute! Great find!

“Wow, Hermit!  I think they really do like us and our story book! Those are a lot of stars.”

“Those stars were all for our first story book, and they still have to read our second story book, Viking.”

“Oh yes.  They must read our second story book to find out how I did with my spear fishing.”

“Yes indeed, Viking.  Spear fishing here on Hermit Island is not like any other spear fishing, is it?”

“I will give you that, Hermit…indeed!  I can’t wait to hear what they think of our second story book, and of course, our third story book is almost ready to tell as well.”

“Shh, Viking.  Don’t give it away!”

“I know.  They will have to find out, won’t they?”

“Yes, Viking.  They can find out all about The Grabbas Are Coming next.”

“Let’s get back to Clam House Clearing, shall we Viking?”

“Sounds good, Hermit.”

 

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Get The Viking and the hermit: Spear Fishing with Sasha & Kasha & The Viking and the hermit: The Grabbas Are Coming illustrated story books for children on Amazon Kindle today!

Stay tuned for the Viking Story Book 3: Shaku Riding, and its release this December, along with a special 3 Story Book Combo in print! Sign up for our newsletter to get a FREE Shaku Coloring Picture!

 

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How to Sound a Seashell: Hermipedia

November 11, 2013 by

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Come along with Hermit and Hermipedia today, and learn to Sound a Seashell…

 

…When he swam ashore all those years ago, he made it to the beach and collapsed with exhaustion.

 

He could feel the sunburn on his cheeks and the sand between his fingers, but he could not remember how he got there.

 

…Hermit looks around the beach at his surroundings to get his bearings, and pulls himself up to his feet.  He looks across the water to the tall cliff in the distance.  He’ll climb up it to see where he is, and know more about this new place.

As he walks along the sand, the waves tumble a large seashell in front of his path.  This will come in handy, he thinks to himself. He picks up the seashell, and carries it.

The shell is large and heavy, and it must have housed a large sea snail.  He wonders if he will be able to eat one?  He will need to find some food eventually.

He inspects the shell inside, and peeks in to see if it is nice and clean as he walks along.  The seashell is in fine condition, and he turns it to look at the spire end. There is a hole cut there, maybe by some predator, and he places the seashell up to his lips like a trumpet.

He wonders if he can make a sound from the shell by blowing, and a funny tune comes to his head…

 

She sells seashells by the sea shore…duh, dah, deet dah, bum, bum, bum-buh.

 

Where did he get that tune he wonders?

With the seashell at his lips, he closes them, and blows the air vibrating through, and buzzing into the shell.

 

Bzz, bzz sea shells, bzz, bzz, sea shore

 

He almost got it!  What a good shell from the sea this is indeed.

The base of the rock cliff is just ahead, and Hermit leaps to the first rocks.  He grabs with one hand and holds his seashell in the other, pushing up with his legs, and pulling with his one arm–he easily navigates up each rock crevice to the top of the cliff.

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He springs to the top, and looks around at this new Island.  Across the bay waters are more rock cliffs, and there is a natural cove shape that will most likely house many good fish to eat.

Behind him is a valley and clearing, and beyond that seems to be a stretching meadow.  He pauses, and shuts out the sound of the waves below, and hears more running water past the meadow field.  There must be a river too, he thinks.

This place offers much in ways to catch and grow food, and the running river water should be easy to drink.  He looks out over the bay again, and sees some darker areas, where it must be quite deep.

There is so much here to work with, maybe there are already other people here, he questions?

Hermit brings the seashell up to his buzzing lips again, and this time gives a longer, drawn out buzzing blow of air…

 

heeaawwh…heeaaawwhh…heeaawwhh

 

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He looks down and around to see if anyone will appear. He waits, and tries again with his new shell…three times buzzing the seashell out over the land and waters.

He catches in the corner of his eye some bubbles rising from the deep, darker part of the water.  They grow larger and larger, and Hermit drops the seashell from his mouth to gaze in wonder.

What is coming up from the waters, he asks, and did my new seashell stir it or them?

Soon, orange color peeks up through the blue, and now Hermit is getting a little nervous. He is so preoccupied looking, that he doesn’t even see the sea stars moving up the rocks below.

seashell

There they were…giant seahorses rising up to the top, peering at him with their big black eyes!

They must have heard his seashell sound, and have come to meet him.  He’ll climb down, and get closer.

To be continued…

How to Sound a Sea Shell: Hermipedia

Courtney & Betina

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