R. L. Florez

Don’t be Afraid of Sirens is a heartwarming story about a little girl who learns about sirens and how they signal the arrival of help from police, firefighters, and ambulances. With her dad's comforting words and playful gestures, Mandy learns the importance of moving out of the way to let the emergency vehicles pass. From then on, whenever she hears a siren, she knows that someone needs help and sends her silent wishes for their safety. This delightful and beautifully illustrated book teaches young readers about empathy and the bravery of those who come to the rescue.

CHILDREN'S FICTION / Picture Books

CHILDREN'S FICTION / Educational Stories

Children's Picture Book

R. L. Florez is making his debut in the vibrant world of children's literature with the upcoming release of Don’t be Afraid of Sirens: Someone Needs Help, jointly written with his eldest daughter, M. L. Florez. A devoted husband and father of three, R. L.'s storytelling is deeply influenced by his family life, where growing healthy plants and healthy children are part of his daily adventures.

His journey to authorship began later in life, after a successful decades-long career as an Irrigation Specialist at a famous Golf Course. He decided to pursue higher education to spend his retirement starting up his own consultancy business and earning his Contractor License and certification in Turfgrass and Landscape Management. This busy retiree now wants to share his years of raising his children through children's picture books. His love for hard work, family, travel, golf, and culinary experiences enriches his stories, infusing them with the colorful array of life’s simple joys.

R. L.’s writing is crafted with a unique perspective that captures the wonder of childhood, offering little readers relatable characters and educational stories that encourage exploration and curiosity. As he embarks on this new chapter as a debut author, R. L. Florez invites audiences to journey alongside him and hopes to inspire a love of reading in the hearts of children everywhere.

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I love this book! Yes it gives you some great ideas for hobbies but more than that it also can help you find purpose if you feel like you are drifting and a little lost. This book provides a wide variety of suggestions that cover everything from outdoor to indoor, physical to cerebral, and solo to group.

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M. Ashton

With 50 very much in the rearview mirror, I found this book a comprehensive digest of activities and ideas for 'seniors', some of which I have tackled, some I wished I had tackled in my thirties, but some that I think I'll have a crack at - astronomy, genealogy, plus a few bucket list adventures for starters. This book is ... (See review source)

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