{"id":45,"date":"2023-06-26T17:19:25","date_gmt":"2023-06-26T17:19:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/paddyeger.com\/blog\/annamak\/?page_id=45"},"modified":"2024-07-26T16:51:35","modified_gmt":"2024-07-26T16:51:35","slug":"about-anna","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/paddyeger.com\/blog\/annamak\/about-anna\/","title":{"rendered":"About Anna"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Welcome! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Enjoy the adventures with Anna Makeninsky! She&#8217;s a bouncy young girl everyone calls Anna Mak. Her funny misunderstandings and curiosity lead to problems for her to handle her way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2729 She suggests an activity at the end of every story. (You can even send your ideas to her friend, the author, to share on her website!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2729 Follow Anna as she tries to make sense of her world. Read alone, read aloud or read with an adult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2729 Reading and Interest level: Ages 6-10<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-background-color has-background has-large-font-size\">The Five Book Series Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:23% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"758\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/paddyeger.com\/blog\/annamak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/06\/Anna-Mak-Cover-Book-1-Front-758x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-284 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paddyeger.com\/blog\/annamak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/06\/Anna-Mak-Cover-Book-1-Front-758x1024.png 758w, https:\/\/paddyeger.com\/blog\/annamak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/06\/Anna-Mak-Cover-Book-1-Front-222x300.png 222w, https:\/\/paddyeger.com\/blog\/annamak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/06\/Anna-Mak-Cover-Book-1-Front-768x1037.png 768w, https:\/\/paddyeger.com\/blog\/annamak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/06\/Anna-Mak-Cover-Book-1-Front-1137x1536.png 1137w, https:\/\/paddyeger.com\/blog\/annamak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/06\/Anna-Mak-Cover-Book-1-Front-1516x2048.png 1516w, https:\/\/paddyeger.com\/blog\/annamak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/06\/Anna-Mak-Cover-Book-1-Front-600x810.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 758px) 100vw, 758px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>In book one, Anna introduces you to her family and her neighborhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2729 She meets the new neighbor whose house may or may not be<br>haunted.<br>\u2729 She starts kin-dee garden and is excited about the garden.<br>\u2729 She shares her versions of school activities.<br>\u2729 She enjoys a no-school snow day.<br>\u2729 She takes dance lessons and creates her own tap shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 23%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>In book 2 it\u2019s summer. This means it\u2019s time for new adventures around<br>her neighborhood and away from home. Follow Anna as she\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2729 Celebrates her sixth birthday<br>\u2729 Goes to day camp \u2018cuz she promised to go<br>\u2729 Takes swim lessons and worries about the sharks<br>\u2729 Sells lemonade on a hot day<br>\u2729 Gets lost at the fair<br>\u2729 Goes on bay-cation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"828\" src=\"http:\/\/paddyeger.com\/blog\/annamak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/06\/Anna-Mak-Cover-Book-2-Front.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-170 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paddyeger.com\/blog\/annamak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/06\/Anna-Mak-Cover-Book-2-Front.jpg 612w, https:\/\/paddyeger.com\/blog\/annamak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/06\/Anna-Mak-Cover-Book-2-Front-222x300.jpg 222w, https:\/\/paddyeger.com\/blog\/annamak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/06\/Anna-Mak-Cover-Book-2-Front-600x812.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:23% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"757\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/paddyeger.com\/blog\/annamak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/06\/Anna-Mak-Cover-Book-3-Front-757x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-169 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paddyeger.com\/blog\/annamak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/06\/Anna-Mak-Cover-Book-3-Front-757x1024.png 757w, https:\/\/paddyeger.com\/blog\/annamak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/06\/Anna-Mak-Cover-Book-3-Front-222x300.png 222w, https:\/\/paddyeger.com\/blog\/annamak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/06\/Anna-Mak-Cover-Book-3-Front-768x1039.png 768w, https:\/\/paddyeger.com\/blog\/annamak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/06\/Anna-Mak-Cover-Book-3-Front-1135x1536.png 1135w, https:\/\/paddyeger.com\/blog\/annamak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/06\/Anna-Mak-Cover-Book-3-Front-1514x2048.png 1514w, https:\/\/paddyeger.com\/blog\/annamak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/06\/Anna-Mak-Cover-Book-3-Front-600x812.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 757px) 100vw, 757px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>In book 3 Anna starts \u2018Real School\u2019. She\u2019s ready for new adventures<br>at school and around her neighborhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2729 She worries about learning how to read.<br>\u2729 She gets excited about becoming a class helper and going to the<br>school library.<br>\u2729 She enjoys two special celebrations with neighborhood friends.<br>\u2729 She deals with getting glasses.<br>\u2729 The family gets a puppy.<br>\u2729 She tries playing soccer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 23%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>In book four, Anna shares new summer adventures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2729 She tries T-ball.<br>\u2729 She goes to a bike safety rodeo and has a big problem.<br>\u2729 She has problems with pets and paper clips.<br>\u2729 She tries art class, sleepovers, and sleep over camp.<br>\u2729 She meets her new neighbors.<br>\u2729 She joins in a talent show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"757\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/paddyeger.com\/blog\/annamak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/06\/Anna-Mak-Cover-Book-4-Front-757x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-168 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paddyeger.com\/blog\/annamak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/06\/Anna-Mak-Cover-Book-4-Front-757x1024.png 757w, https:\/\/paddyeger.com\/blog\/annamak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/06\/Anna-Mak-Cover-Book-4-Front-222x300.png 222w, https:\/\/paddyeger.com\/blog\/annamak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/06\/Anna-Mak-Cover-Book-4-Front-768x1039.png 768w, https:\/\/paddyeger.com\/blog\/annamak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/06\/Anna-Mak-Cover-Book-4-Front-1135x1536.png 1135w, https:\/\/paddyeger.com\/blog\/annamak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/06\/Anna-Mak-Cover-Book-4-Front-1513x2048.png 1513w, https:\/\/paddyeger.com\/blog\/annamak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/06\/Anna-Mak-Cover-Book-4-Front-600x812.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 757px) 100vw, 757px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:23% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"828\" src=\"http:\/\/paddyeger.com\/blog\/annamak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/06\/Anna-Mak-Cover-Book-5-Front.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-171 size-medium\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paddyeger.com\/blog\/annamak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/06\/Anna-Mak-Cover-Book-5-Front.jpg 612w, https:\/\/paddyeger.com\/blog\/annamak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/06\/Anna-Mak-Cover-Book-5-Front-222x300.jpg 222w, https:\/\/paddyeger.com\/blog\/annamak\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2024\/06\/Anna-Mak-Cover-Book-5-Front-600x812.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>In book four, in second grade, Anna has a variety of adventures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2729 She makes new friends and even helps a bully.<br>\u2729 She joins Hands Helping Hands and starts doing jobs at home.<br>\u2729 She stays home from school when she gets sick.<br>\u2729 She works hard to become a better reader.<br>\u2729 She learns about butterflies and field day.<br>\u2729 She makes a game with her friends and family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0C7LQW72F?binding=paperback&amp;searchxofy=true&amp;ref_=dbs_s_aps_series_rwt_tpbk&amp;qid=1719158323&amp;sr=8-1\">Buy Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:51px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome! 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