Here's the information about the book:
About the book:
The story of
"Mary Elizabeth The Spotless Cow" takes us on the journey she travels
to figure out how to get the cows at a new farm to like and accept her.
While she hopes
to find friendship at her new home, instead she learns what it means to be
different from everyone else. (Spotless!) Mary Elizabeth uses clever ideas and
a sense of humor to help her on her quest for friends at the new farm.
This inspiring
tale shows how perseverance in spite of obstacles, using a sound thought
process to arrive at solutions and the importance of having fun, using humor
and enjoying playtime can build friendships.
When you buy
this book, 50% of net proceeds go to Phoenix Children’s Hospital Child Life
Program to make a difference in the lives of children with critical and life
threatening illnesses.
Excerpt:
Once upon a
time........there was a farm in Ohio with lots of Cows. They all had many spots
to be proud of. One day a truck pulled into the farm. The back door opened and
out came a new Cow. The other Cows were so excited to have a new friend!
But as the new Cow came out of
the truck the other Cows looked on in shock!!! "Oh My!’’ ’’What on
Earth?!"
It seems the new
Cow, whose name was Mary Elizabeth, had no spots!
’’Where are your spots??!!’’
Demanded the Cow called Anna Belle. ’’I don’t have any spots. I was born
spotless, you see.’’
Well, Anna Belle and the other Cows were
horrified.
(Not mad, you had to be very careful about
mad)
Watch the trailer: http://youtu.be/72fOn1tEbDM
Purchasing
information: From
now through December 31, 2013, you can purchase Mary Elizabeth The Spotless Cow from the Sweetles website for only
$12.00 (List price: $17.99).
When you buy
this book, 50% of net proceeds go to Phoenix Children’s Hospital Child Life Program. Visit http://www.sweetles.com/product/books/mary-elizabeth-the-spotless-cow-book/
for more information.
Rafflecopter code for those participating in $25 Amazon gift card
giveaway from November 4 – December 10, 2013:
About the author:
Sal is the author and illustrator of “A
Sweetles Dream”® book series. As the Creative Director for Hartman-Barbera
llc, a family media &
entertainment company, he is also an animator, sculptor, painter and all around
fun guy. Sal lives the phrase: “A day without laughter is a wasted day”. To
that end, he uses his writing, illustrating and animation skills to create
endearing characters and comedic stories.
Sal's sense of humor and empathy for his
characters explore personal and social situations in ways that makes it
enjoyable for both adults and children to experience together. Born in New York
City, Sal moved to North Bergen, NJ where he grew up on a steep hillside
neighborhood with his four older sisters. He currently lives in sunny Arizona
with his wife and artistic partner, Sheri, who he defines as his inspiration.
On any given day Sal might be painting, sculpting, drawing, animating, writing
or enjoying one of his favorite pastimes: cooking, television, movies and
golf.
Visit Sal
Barbera’s website at http://www.salbarbera.com.
Such a nice review, Jan! I enjoyed it and will host the cow soon myself!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Nancy.
ReplyDeleteLove the title and the idea. It will be easy to talk to kids about these issues in the world of the cows instead of focusing on humans. :) That's why I love children's books. Going to enter the Rafflecopter now!
ReplyDeleteI hope this book helps kids learn to accept others who are different. I'm glad part of the proceeds will go to help children with medical needs, too.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Margot.
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