Christmas Children's Book Author Skypes with Dewey Elementary Classes

Santa's Secret Penguin Spy

 Did you know Santa had a secret penguin spy? Today Dewey elementary students learned all about this technology savy little guy, named Ziffle. Nicole Cagle, a children's book author in Kansas, read her story to Dewey students and answered the (many!) questions they had about the writing process. Students went back to their homeroom classes with a follow-up activity designed to help Ziffle build a new technological device that would help him with his duties. Students drew out their ideas and then wrote a creative or informative piece about their invention. Now Dewey students are left wondering.... "Is Ziffle watching me!?" :)

(Scroll to the bottom to see pictures of the Skype!)

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Barnes and Noble online: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/. All you need to do is put the title of the book in the search bar.

Overview of book:

     Ziffle is not just any penguin. He is a secret spy sent by an agency to help keep an eye on boys and girls expecting a Christmas Eve visit from Santa Claus. Ziffle needs to know just one thing-which children in the world are being naughty and which are being nice.

     Ziffle is no elf. Armed with a cell phone and a direct line to Santa, he does not need a train, plane, or even wings to deliver his message. Ziffle can just text a name! But all the boys and girls know that if their mom or dad has to tell them twice, Ziffle has another secret spy device that allows Santa to see the entire human race from the comfort of his big chair at the North Pole.

     In this enchanting holiday tale, a secret penguin spy partners with Santa to ensure that children around the world learn that it is always better to be nice than naughty!

About the Author:
Nicole Cagle, a devoted wife and mother of 3 girls (and another child on the way) resides in Kansas City where she is a photographer and children's book author. Nicole also owns and manages POUR coffee house in Olathe, KS.