MAPLE RIDGE, British Columbia, April 13, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- What if your family is being controlled by a green monster covered in goo? What would you do? Follow a little girl as she tries to get rid of this monster in What If the POWER Went Out, Monty?, a delightful picture book written by Leslie McMichael, Ph.D.
Monty is the huge green monster covered in goo who loves the TV. He loves video games, computers -- all things that need electricity! A little girl sadly watches as her family falls under Monty's spell, talking on the phone, playing video games, surfing the internet and watching the TV. With her family busy with electronic devices, there is no one left to play with her. Monty thrives on electricity so the little girl gets an idea. What If the POWER Went Out, Monty? If the power went out, will it scare Monty away? If so, how will she make the power go out?
With vibrant illustrations and an engaging story, What If the POWER Went Out, Monty? is sure to be a hit among the young ones and is an excellent resource for beginning readers. This delightful tale reminds us how technology often takes so much of our attention that we forget about the important things in life like spending quality time with your family. Do you see Monty in your homes? Take some time off from your busy schedule to enjoy this wonderful story with your kids and scare Monty away!
What If the POWER Went Out, Monty? will be part of the Combined Book Exhibit (CBE), which is one of the most widely recognized and highly respected names in the publishing community. For almost 75 years, CBE has been showcasing published works at national and now international book shows and expos, becoming a dependable resource for the publishers it serves, and the librarians and educators who depend on it. THE COMBINED BOOK EXHIBIT'S reputation with publishers has helped it grow into one of the biggest -- if not the biggest -- exhibitor at each show it attends, while its reputation with educators and librarians makes its exhibit one of the busiest.
About the Author
Leslie McMichael holds a Ph.D. in Media Psychology and resides near Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada with her devoted husband Steve and beautiful daughters Madison (age 5) and Natalie (age 2). Dr. McMichael has been a stuntwoman in the film and television industry for the last 12 years. Through this series of books, Dr. McMichael hopes to educate children and parents about the overuse of media.
What If the POWER Went Out, Monty? * by Leslie McMichael, Ph.D.
Publication Date: December 10, 2008
Picture Book; $21.99; 32 pages; 978-1-4363-8472-8
Picture Book Hardcover; $31.99; 32 pages; 978-1-4363-8473-5
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