Angela Seward-Trabbold
This is a realistic portrayal of a little girl's love
for her absent father
and her disappointment at being "stood up" by him. Phoebe can hardly contain
her excitement as she anticipates the visit that she's been wanting for over
two years. When once again her father cancels his visit because "something
came up," Phoebe struggles with her disappointment. Her mother helps her
realize that she can cope with being disappointed by someone she loves and
move ahead with her life.
Angela Seward-Trabbold is an avid supporter of early childhood education.
She lives in Newport News, Virginia. Donna Ferreiro lives in La Crescenta,
California.
Illustrations by Donna Ferreiro.
Maxx has grown tired of living a dog's life and dreams
of one day being a
boy. When his Fairy Dogmother appears and offers him one wish, he knows
exactly what to wish for, but there's one catch -- he must first find a
special wishing bone!
About the Author
Angela Seward-Trabbold is also the author of "Goodnight, Daddy." She is a
former news assistant for the Daily Press in Newport News, Virginia, where
she wrote news stories as well as occasional columns. She is newly married
and lives in Newport News, Virginia with her daughter, Ericka, husband
Richard and stepchildren Jillian and Shannon. Their dog, Ginger, was the
inspiration for Maxx.
Illustrator Avery Easter has worked as a graphic designer and illustrator
for more than 15 years. He lives in Virginia Beach, Virginia, with his wife
Yewande and daughter, Bemi.
"The insight of
this modern parable, and its bold, arresting artwork, marks it
for consideration as a new classic in children's literature." John
Scott Cooper – Waycross Journal-Herald ,
Waycross , Ga. December 7, 2001
“The illustrations are bright and animated, giving kids plenty
to hold their attention on each page.” – Michael Rolands, The
Record-Herald and Indianola Tribune , Indianola ,
IA , December 12, 2001
"Children 3 to 8 will giggle about Maxx and his problems,
and delight in Avery Easter's bright illustrations." Jeannine
Schaub – Boone County News-Republican, Boone
, IA , December 4, 2001 |
Bookstore or library
orders:
$10 per copy.
(ISBN 0971080909) (LCCN 2001094217) Individual
orders: $12 per copy.
Make check or money orders payable
to: Angela Seward-Trabbold. Address: 31 Deep
Creek Road , Newport
News , VA 23606 .
Allow a maximum of two weeks for delivery. For more information,
call (757) 719-4318 or (757) 930-3279. E-mail:
aseward300@hotmail.com
Seward is also author of “Goodnight, Daddy.” Call
(757) 930-3279 or (757) 719-4318 to schedule readings, talks
or signings with the Hampton Roads -based author or illustrator
Avery Easter of Virginia Beach . |
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