A family friend shared a secret
with VS Grenier when she was little. The secret was how to whistle. However,
she only shared it with her children…until now!
Children have a hard time learning to whistle. However, there
is a secret and VS Grenier shares it in the latest SugarPaw adventure picture
book, “Whistle Beans.” But how can vegetables help and what do they have to do
with whistling?
“When I about four or five, Charlie
Baker, a family friend, told me that if I ate Whistle Beans, I’d be able to whistle just like him,” said Grenier.
“Charlie was like my second dad when I was younger. He taught me how to fish,
ride a horse and much more. So it only made since when he shared the secret to
a good whistle, it had to be true. Only problem was…Whistle Beans are a part of the vegetable family. I soon got over
this little fact and I’ve been able to whistle good and loud ever since.”
Children will get to go on another adventure with SugarPaw
and Bonnie Whiskers, two of VS Grenier’s beloved characters from her
award-winning picture book, “Babysitting SugarPaw.” This time SugarPaw finds
himself in trouble when he lets out Bonnie Whiskers pet parrot Cesar. They end
up chasing Cesar all over town and in the process; SugarPaw learns secrets
about the vegetable growing in his own backyard.
“I wanted a fun way to teach children not only the
importance of eating healthy, but also some unknown facts about vegetables,”
said Grenier. “My kids had fun helping me research some of the different
veggies in my book. They even gave me different ideas of how to share our
family secret about Whistle Beans.”
Through exploring the world of vegetables with SugarPaw and
Bonnie Whiskers, children gain a deeper understanding of healthy eating in a
fun and silly way. “Whistle Beans” exposes children to an unexpected new way of
looking at those leafy greens. While building confidence, critical thinking
skills and strong whistles. Of course, SugarPaw will be up to his usually
antics and will have kids laughing, too.
“This picture book isn’t only for children. Parents and
educators will find in the back of the book Fresh
Facts about the different vegetables in the story. Each vegetable plays an
important part in helping SugarPaw and Bonnie Whiskers find Cesar, and this
section gives information on why that is,” said Halo Publisher Lisa M. Umina.
About the Author:
VS Grenier is an
award-winning author and a Mom’s Choice Honoree, who loves spinning tales from
her childhood into adventures in the World of Ink for children of all ages to
enjoy. When she isn’t busy writing, playing dress-up or having tea parties with
her girls, she takes long hikes in the desert with her miniature schnauzer,
Taz.
About the Illustrator:
Kevin Scott Collier is a commercial artist/designer by
profession as well as an author and illustrator of over 130 children's books.
He lives in beautiful Grand Haven, a quaint port city along the Lake Michigan
shoreline with his wife, Kristen and son, Jarod.
Whistle
Beans: Another SugarPaw Adventure written by VS Grenier and illustrated by
Kevin Scott Collier, publisher Halo Publishing, Int., ISBN: 978-1612443676 (paperback)
;
Price: $10.95 (paperback); $16.99 (Hard
cover) $4.95 (eBook)
Review copies, cover and author
photography and interviews are available upon request.
Contact: Ann Stallard at annstallard@worldofinknetwork.com
