"Piano Fun series of learning books, Piano Fun with Nursery Rhymes. The simple teaching method-in which alphabet stickers are placed on the keys—can be used with children ages two and up, by teachers, care-givers, or anyone who knows his ABCs. The book features fun picture titles for each of the songs and color-coded notes, so children can play their favorite songs the first time they sit down at the keys. Childhood favorites in the book include "Eensie Weensie Spider," "I'm a Little Teapot," "The Muffin Man," and "Three Blind Mice."...This positive introduction to music has led many students who began with her method to go on to music conservatories across the country, including Julliard."
-Judy Todd, Tempe Magazine

"The Poffenberger system (for which a patent has been applied) requires no music teacher at all. It involves color coded capital letter tabs which stick to the piano keys and identify the notes in each of the three most commonly used octaves...The system was tried out first on teachers--the initial title was "Look the Teacher Can Play!"-- who loved it. So did the students. And so did a number of retarded children who tried it out."
- National Spokesman Magazine

"Musically inclined--me? Hardly. Sure, I can bang a tambourine with the best of them, but play the piano? As if. But to watch Nancy Poffenberger weave her musical magic through a gathering of more than a dozen children and adults..I'd be inclined to admit seeing is believing... Poffenberger travels the country giving workshops to budding musicians of all ages...her method helps children master the concept of playing  [the piano] helping them to achieve success which motivates them to move on to the more complex aspects of instrumentation"
- Jaime Koch, The Heart of Hudson

"The keyboards were a big hit...It was great fun, Nancy Poffenberger proved her method is successful with young and old alike."
-Murphy, Laurel Lake Retirement Community


"My son, Bennett has really enjoyed using [Instant Piano Fun] Book 2 which was lent to us). His enthusiasm for playing piano is proof of your method for providing "instant success". We look forward to a holiday season filled with music! Thank you."
-J. Raye, Brigantine, NJ

"I just wanted to thank you for your great music books. We gave one to our retarded daughter for Christmas and she has had hours of pleasure from it. In fact, we went out right after Christmas & bought two more. She has always loved music and used to pretend she could play, but now she knows the music is correct and even sings along with it."
-M. McDermott, Cincinnati, OH

"Please send us a new set of tabs for your "Instant Piano Fun" Book One... Your method is working very well for our special needs son who is autistic."
-P. Mintz, Cincinnati, OH

Praise for Nancy Poffenberger's Books, "September 11, 2001 (A Simple Account for Children)" and the award winning, "Iraq, 2003"

"I had tears in my eyes. What a wonderful way to tell children about what has happened [on 9-11]."
-Sophia Ralson, psychologist


"I do not usually do this, but I just got a copy of this book and I have to let you know how good it is !!!!!!!!!!! I am a first grade teacher...and I had to deal with all the issues around 9/11 with my children...

This book will be added to my "America" basket in September. Many of our teachers have chosen/been asked to follow their classes up one year - for two big reasons. The first one is, as always, the budget. The second reason, for myself and many others in my community, is the connections we forged with the students. These connections were largely due to the trauma of 9/11, and I think your book will be a simple revisit, for those who need it I know they will connect with the book and I needed to thank you for that... I just thought you should know. Thanks."
- Meg


"There is none among us who will ever forget September, 11, 2001. The terror unleashed within Americans intense, often conflicting emotions, which we still struggle to put into some kind of order. Imagine, then, the confusion and fear provoked in the children of our nation. Admired for her ability to keep concepts simple and easy to assimilate [Nancy Poffenberger] was moved to create a book that would answer children's questions about the September 11 attacks while appropriately tuning into their developmental level."
-Grace DeGregorio, Hyde Park Living


"[September 11, 2001 (A Simple Account for Children" tells] the way people pitched in to help in the immediate aftermath, from across the country and beyond, in reaction to the tragedy; how a longer-term unification process has taken place, at home and worldwide; how a higher level of patriotism has emerged in the United States"
-Traverse City Local Paper


"...local author Nancy Poffenberger's books, "September 11, 2001" and "Iraq, 2003". The books help[s] kids understand the events surrounding 9/11"
- Good Morning Tri-state, WCPO TV


"For some parents, discussing the events of Sept. 11 with their young children has proven as challenging as, say, the sex talk with older children. Now thre's a book that can help parents discuss 9-11 and all the horrific events of the day. ''September 11, 2001 (A Simple Account for Children)' written by Nancy Poffenberger, provides youngsters with a complete yet easy-to-understand account of the day's events.
-Sheila Vilvens, Indian Hill Journal


"We all had our lives changed (on Sept. 11)...When I saw her first copy [of September 11, 2001] that came out, I just thought it was wonderful. I really did. And I felt that it would be in great demand....I didn't expect it to be nationally accepted."
-Val Gottesman, Cincinnati, OH

"...the book [September 11, 2001]is based in factual information, and discusses patriotism and the way the country has come together...[Nancy Poffenberger] uses the book as a tool to point out the new found patriotism to children without proselytizing or preaching...Poffenberger excels in in turning the inexplicable into an understandable concept."
-Cymbre Sommerville Foster, The Leelanau Enterprise


"Nancy Poffenberger gained recognition for her ability to simplify complicated ideas."
-Mary Wozniak, The News-Press, South Lee/Bonita


"I'm out of them again. It's just a very well written book. A lot of people are buying it [September 11, 2001] as a memento."
-Trish Schwarz, Manager of 'The Good Life Too' store