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Singing Like a Song Bird Superhero. It's Karen Tyrrell.

27/9/2016

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Woohoo! I am super excited to have award-winning children's resilience author, Karen Tyrrell, joining me once again, to delve this time, into the benefits and learning possibilities of her Song Bird Superhero, Book 1 in the Song Bird Series. With a fabulous cover design by Trevor Salter, Song Bird Superhero is an action-packed comedy superhero adventure for children between 7-12. 

Rosella Bird’s nightly dreams are filled with flying. Too bad her waking hours are a living nightmare:
Her flying inventions crash.
Her kooky parents are overprotective.
Her singing shatters windows.
The principal bans her from the science fair.
Worst of all, she lives next door to Frank Furter, an evil boy-genius whose sights are set on seeing her fail!
Rosella is the girl least likely to soar, and yet when she learns to sing something incredible takes flight. Rosella becomes Song Bird, a flying superhero who saves the day.
Can Song Bird defeat Frank Furter’s evil bullying ways? 
All of Rosie’s Superpowers are explained by STEM science. Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths. It’s the NEW buzz subject at school that kids LOVE to engage in.
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Hi Karen and welcome.

Karen, I’ve enjoyed your books in your resilience series, Jo-Kin. What has been your inspiration for writing Song Bird Superhero?


Song Bird Superhero is a humorous adventure story inspired by how I empowered myself as a bullied girl. I joined the school choir where singing boosted my self-confidence and self-belief. Then I discovered how much FUN hands-on science was.

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You have learnt about mental health and resilience yourself through your own experiences. Is this why you write the stories with these resilience themes?

I’ve overcome bullying and PTSD using humour as a powerful coping skill. Kids need powerful stories that touch their hearts and their funny bone.

I don’t want kids to experience bullying. So I write positive books that connect with kids. I created a pantomime script for Song Bird which I perform as FUN interactive story with music, props, costumes and prizes for best superhero or a winged creature. Afterwards kids complete SUPER fun crafty activities.

I perform Song Bird at schools, libraries and festivals.

I’m thrilled so many child mental health organizations, teachers and schools have endorsed my humorous books: Bailey Beats the Blah, Harry Helps Grandpa Remember, STOP the Bully, Jo-Kin Battles the It, Jo-Kin vs Lord Terra and now … Song Bird Superhero.

That is brilliant, Karen. 
 
3. What inspired you to come up with using Rosellas in your story?

Crimson Rosellas are striking birds displaying bright red and blue plumage, the same colours as superheroes. I shortened Rosella Ava Bird’s funny name to Rosie, giving her a relatable name for the reader.

To add to the humour, Rosella comes from a family of birds. Her dad, Mr Bird is Ozzie ostrich, the fastest runner on earth, but he’s scared of heights. Mrs Bird is a clucky Little Red Hen type of Health and Safety officer. Rosie’s sister Raven is a punk-rock singer, singing on Song Star with Rosie.

4. How long have you been working on this book? What was the motivating factor for writing Song Bird?

From birth to publication it took a year to write Song Bird Superhero. I wanted to write a FUN entertaining adventure story that kids would love. At the same time, kids would learn positive messages that kids can do anything … if they believe.
  

Thank you so much, for joining me on my blog today. 

Why don't you check out the FREE Teacher Resources and kids' activities, AND the Song Bird Giveaway below...
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FREE Teacher Resources and kids’ activities for Song Bird!
Includes STEM science, creative writing, flying history, art, craft, maths, literacy, drama, social skills and bully prevention. Download HERE.

Song Bird Superhero is now available in bookshops & on Amazon in print & eBook HERE.
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Song Bird Book Giveaway
Let’s celebrate the release of Song Bird Superhero by Karen Tyrrell on Amazon.
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Comment below to win a FREE signed stamped “Limited Edition” of Song Bird. Giveaway closes on October 20. Good luck!

Answer this question: Why do you want to win Song Bird Superhero?

WIN Limited Edition on the Blog Tour. Finishes 6pm 2th October 2016Alison Stegert Blog … Write a superhero story with a relatable hero HERE
Melissa Wray Blog… World Building … How to Build a Fantasy World HERE
Jill Smith Blog… Review of Song Bird Superhero HERE
Just Write For Kids Blog … How to write Positive Books for kids   HERE

5 Comments
guest Karen Tyrrell link
28/9/2016 07:53:05 am

WOW!
Thanks Megan for your awesome interview on WHY I Wrote Song Bird superhero. Your Blog look fantastic!

Readers, I invite you to leave a comment to win a FREE signed stamped Limited Edition copy of Song Bird... Karen Tyrrell :)

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Megan Higginson link
28/9/2016 08:04:18 am

Thanks so much for coming to my blog, Karen. I'm so glad that you like the look of it. It was fun having you.

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Norah Colvin link
28/9/2016 09:00:06 pm

What a great interview. Thanks for asking questions that inspired such honest questions. I'm pleased Karen was able to use humour to overcome some of her problems. I already own and have read "Song Bird" so will leave an opportunity of winning to someone else.

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Megan Higginson link
28/9/2016 10:23:52 pm

Thanks for dropping by blog, Norah. I'm so glad that you enjoyed the interview.

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guest Karen Tyrrell link
29/9/2016 10:36:21 am

Hi Norah,
Thanks for your very supportive words on my interview with Megan.
Thanks so much for buying a copy of Song Bird Bird Superhero.
Hope you enjoy reading it
Cheers,
Karen :)

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