JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Oct. 29, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Meet Liza Janie, a perky black and white Shih Tzu puppy who travels around the world to meet other exotic black and white animals in different places. Can you guess what some of them are? Join Liza Janie in her travels and find out in Black and White Animals Color the World, a delightful picture book by Carolyn Yontz-Oetting.
Liza Janie is more than just a cute little black and white puppy. This fun-loving pooch travels the world and meets black and white friends who are the same color as her but each with unique characteristics that make them different from her. Her journey takes her from Missouri, Vermont, Canada, Africa, China, Australia, the South Pole, South America, Mexico, and back home to Missouri. Have fun as your kids guess what sort of animals she meets. Discover which friend likes bamboo, or which animal runs in the sun.
Educational, clever and challenging, Black and White Animals Color the World is a creative way to teach your kids about black and white animals. It is a book of fun rhymes and colorfully vibrant illustrations. Holley Smothers, STARR teacher and 2006 Missouri Art Educator of the Year, wrote the following in a Dear Parents Letter included in the book, "With this book you can spark your child's interest in geography and science by finding the location of each animal on the globe." Children will enjoy guessing what animal Liza Janie meets on each of her entertaining travels. They will also find many interesting activities in this book. Whether striped, spotted, or swirled, you will discover how Black and White Animals Color the World. Get a copy now and enjoy it with your kids!
About the Author
Carolyn Yontz-Oetting is a fifty-six year old housewife. She and her husband Jim have been married for twenty-four years. They have two beautiful daughters, Jami, 22, and Kimberly, 19. They also consider their dogs, Liza Janie and Bobby, to be special members of their family. The author has degrees in both Accounting and Business Administration. Four years ago, however, she was injured and began having medical problems. As a result, she is unable to work. Since 1989, Ms. Oetting has found the computer as a great source of amusement as well as a great aid in the her previous work as an accountant and auditor. Prior to her injuries, the author was very active, as she enjoys biking, swimming and hiking. When she was working, she participated in community charity work. She found all these activities to be exhilarating. The author's love for Jesus, family, Liza Janie, and this book has given her a positive attitude during the tough times in the last four years.
Black & White Animals Color the World * by Carolyn Yontz-Oetting
Publication Date: February 11, 2008
Picture Book; $21.99; 44 pages; 978-1-4363-1160-1
Picture Book Hardcover; $31.99; 44 pages; 978-1-4363-1161-8
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