WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Sept. 30, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- An unforgettable adventure filled with humor, varied animal characters and a lot of heart is all set to begin as Xlibris releases The Adventures of Stumpy and Longtail, a new children's book authored by Carol L. Vettorazzi.
In this book, readers will meet Stumpy and Longtail, two cute squirrels living in Mrs. Friendly's garden. The story begins when Longtail wanders around the garden to see if the Friendlys have put out the morning banquet of seeds and peanuts. He notices that the birds are causing a ruckus at the garden feeder where food is always placed. After eating, he takes more peanuts with him to hide only to find Mrs. Friendly reading a book nearby, and located next to her is a secret pile of peanuts. Longtail gets enticed to get more peanuts but he remembers all the hard times he had trying to sneak by Mrs. Friendly just to get food. Will he try his luck again or will he get himself into trouble? Read the book to find out.
Filled with nice photographs of real animals, The Adventures of Stumpy and Longtail emphasizes the values of being part of a community, the value of friendship and the important lesson of taking control of yourself. In addition to its colorful story, readers will meet a huge cast of interesting characters representing different animal species. To order a copy of this wonderful storybook, feel free to visit your local bookstore or call Xlibris at (888) 795-4274 today.
About the Author
Carol L. Vettorazzi was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on December 17th, 1954 and lived on a one-hundred-fifty acre farm in a community around Spencer, Indiana for the first four years of her life. However moving to the city didn't take the farm girl out of her.
The Adventures of Stumpy and Longtail * by Carol L. Vettorazzi
Publication Date: June 6, 2008
Picture Book; $31.99; 62 pages; 978-1-4363-0680-5
Picture Book Hardcover; $41.99; 62 pages; 978-1-4363-0681-2
To request a complimentary paperback review copy, contact the publisher at (888) 795-4274 x. 7479. Tear sheets may be sent by regular or electronic mail to Marketing Services. To purchase copies of the book for resale, please fax Xlibris at (610) 915-0294 or call (888) 795-4274 x. 7876.
For more information, contact Xlibris at (888) 795-4274 or on the web at www.Xlibris.com.