Yes, I know I keep saying I’m retired from cakes. That just means that I can do one if I want to! To everyone that gets bombarded with the stories I send!! This is the guy!!!! Meet Matt! @matteicheldinger I was so excited to make him a cake of his first published book! His 15 year journey of hope, determination, and patience is heartwarming! And….. he is a 6th grade teacher!!!! TEACHERS ARE THE BEST! His first book “Matt Sprouts and the Curse of Ten Broken Toes” hit the USA Today and New York Times bestsellers list the first week! I have my own personal signed copy! Congratulations Matt! May you and your family enjoy this wonderful adventure! #sprinkledwithsugarcustomcakes #matteicheldinger #cake #mattsproutsandthecurseofthetenbrokentoes #ediblebook #kccakeartist #kansascitycakes #teachers #followyourdreams #dontgiveup #haveyourcakeandeatittoo #magic8ball
Did you know that a “super communicator” actually does more listening than talking? Someone who listens deeply not only hears the words and stories we convey, they pick up on our body language, tone of voice, our rate of breathing and where our eyes go when we reveal vulnerable parts of our experiences. A good listener draws out details, context, emotions and insights that might be overlooked. Author Charles Duhigg has been making his rounds on podcasts and NPR to promote his newest book “SuperCommunicators. As you listen to several of these conversations you’ll discover firsthand that each one draws out new insights and parts of stories. Let’s be “all ears” and get better at listening to learn and discover! #listen #allears #tellmemore #whatsnew #whatspossible #parenting #neuroscience #hubermanlab #richrollpodcast #charlesduhigg #rickrubin #drbeckykennedy #estherperel #thegottmaninstitute #relationships #lizlistens #charissecooke #matteicheldinger #awareness #mindfulness
We are SO excited because @matteicheldinger will be at Curiouser Books in May!! May 3rd 3:30-5:00 RSVP on the website to ensure we have a book for you or stop by today to pick one up and read it before he comes! #matteicheldinger #mattsprouts @andrewsmcmeelkids #booksigning #montrosecolorado #montroseco #westslopebestslope @montrosedart @thingstodoinmontrose @thingstodowestslope @womeninmontrose #indiebookstore #coloradobookstore #kidsbooks
Blaze agrees that rainy days are perfect for reading a new book! #matteicheldinger #mattsproutsandthecurseofthetenbrokentoes #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #newbook #dogsofinstagram #doxipoosofinstgram #dogs #rainyday
This familiar phrase is also in need of a major update. It might be true that a picture is worth a thousand words but only if we can tap into our memories and imagination— with our five senses. A photo alone cannot begin to reveal the full experience. There is no way that this photo alone can capture the thrill of the first warm spring day. Yes..my photo shows you the up close detail… but what can’t be shown is the delicate dance and rhythmic balance of the flower swaying in the breeze and the bee taking her lead… holding ever so gently and feeling that movement while adding his own. You can’t feel the warm sunshine on your face and imagine how that warmth feels to a flower bulb popping up from chilled ground. Or smell the sweet scents of blossoms more fragrant than a bottle in your shelf. You can’t hear the background laughter of small children mingling with the similar joyful songs of young birds. Become a collector of all the things your five senses bring to your memories and imagination. Teach children to be on the lookout for sensory experiences too… help them curate a big rich imagination. Get out there today and experience life with all 5 senses. #gretchenrubin #awareness #imagination #awe #wonder #memories #kids #parenting #lifeskills #neuroscience #matteicheldinger #drbeckykennedy #thegottmaninstitute #flowers #gardens #fivesenses #spring #fullmoon #hubermanlab #morninglight
My son and I are loving "The Curse of The Ten Broken Toes," the first book released by teacher and author @matteicheldinger . Strangely, my pets are also big fans! Seriously though, if you have a middle school aged kid, this is a book for them. Although, I'm a long way past that age and I'm loving it as well. If you're reading it together, be prepared for some deep discussion. Last night, bedtime was a half hour late as we arg...I mean discussed enthusiastically....which would be worse, a broken collar bone or ten broken toes. The jury is out as we continue reading tonight....... P.S. - Swipe to see my cat claim the book...... #matteicheldinger #thecurseofthetenbrokentoes #newauthors
It’s alive!!! It arrived- can’t wait to dig in! Congrats, #matteicheldinger, #mattsprouts
My book arrived today – congrats Matt on being an author! #matteicheldinger
It's #NewBookTuesday and we are so excited that Matt Sprouts and the Curse of the Ten Broken Toes is out now! Pick up your copy at a bookstore near you 📘
Funny, entertaining, with laugh out loud moments and goofy humor that made me giggle, Matt Sprouts is a relatable middle years’ kid who accidentally injured his neighbour Jenna with his not so stealthy karate moves. His punishment? The Curse. What is the curse you ask? Well that’s the universe’s way of levelling the playing field and ensuring that Matt’s accidental misdeed does not go unpunished. As the story progresses Matt experiences real character growth, gains new friends, develops work ethic, learns new soccer moves, and somehow manages to break not one or two, but all 10 of his toes. A fun and easy read, if I still taught grade 5 I would be reading this book aloud to my students. As is evident in all of Matt Eicheldinger’s stories (while this is his first book, he tells stories on Instagram), there is always a positive lesson and a different perspective to consider that just makes you feel warm and fuzzy. Matt truly has a gift for storytelling, evident from both his online stories and through the tales of Matt Sprouts in all his middle school adventures. I loved the woes of friendship, angst, and goofy awkwardness that are included in this well written, relatable, funny story. I think this book is going to be really popular with middle schoolers. I’m pretty sure my nephew is going to laugh out loud at Matt’s antics when his copy arrives shortly. I can’t wait to read book two “Matt Sprouts and the Day Nora Ate the Sun,” which is out on September 3, 2024. Thanks so much to NetGalley and Andrews McMeel Publishing for the advance digital copy of this book. I highly recommend this book! Out tomorrow! #mattsprouts #mattsproutseries #netgalley #mattsproutsandthecurseofthetenbrokentoes #andrewsmcmeelpublishing #matteicheldinger #curseofthetenbrokentoes #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #middlegradenovels #middleschoolbooks #highlyrecommend #humour #actionandadventurebooks @matteicheldinger @andrewsmcmeelkids @netgalley
"Funny, heartwarming, and impossible to put down, this book is a must-read for anyone trying to survive the perils of middle school." – Dustin Brady, author of Trapped in a Video Game Matt Sprouts and the Curse of the Ten Broken Toes by @matteicheldinger is a relatable page-turner that we can't wait to share with the world on 3/19!
We can't wait til readers can get their hands on Matt Sprouts and The Curse of The Ten Broken Toes! After accidentally injuring his neighbor, Matt Sprouts thinks he has "the Curse,” a hometown myth that ruins middle schoolers’ lives. To defeat the Curse, Matt decides he needs to solve the mystery—and FAST!—but that’s not easy to do.... You can pre-order your copy at your favorite retailer today!
We are both teachers and students every day. We all have unique, diverse interests, professions, skills and insights. When we share fun facts with others, we may spark their interest - and we add to their base of knowledge. When we share our life stories, others see themselves and find encouragement. When a child shares pure delight, we are reminded to stay present in the moment and squeeze its pleasure. Creativity gets stirred when we share. We discover new music, new books, obstacles others face that we don’t, how we can help and where we create unnecessary problems. Be open to both teaching and learning — everyday. It is how we update our brains, build bridges to connection and get the poignant reminder to make each day count. #emotionalhealth #learning #parenting #neuroscience #sleep #mentalhygiene #relationships #thegottmaninstitute #hubermanlab #richroll #findingmasterypodcast #drmichaelgervais #faithdickey #matteicheldinger