Reading level: Ages 9-12
Paperback: 32 pages
Publisher: TB Press (June 27, 2011)
ISBN-10: 0983741808
ISBN-13: 978-0983741800
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Meet a young seagull named Stanley. Follow him as he wanders far from home and tries to find his way back. Join Stanley on his journey as he learns how humans affect the balance of nature.
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One day, Stanley meets a new friend, Seymour, who shows him the ropes in attaining "easy" and tasty tidbits from a big green truck. Most importantly, Seymour tells Stanley that he must move quickly when feasting from the truck.
However, Stanley caught up in his feeding frenzy does not heed Seymour's advise and ends up in a stinky landfill. He longs for the refreshing Atlantic beach he called home.
While at the landfill, he met another gull, Walter, who had become accustomed to living there. He was very distraught when Walter told him he was at least 100 miles from home. Missing his family, he hoped that his new-found friend could lead him home.
This adventurous read is the perfect conversation starter with your child in learning to be better listeners and doing what they are told. The expressions of the watercolor illustrations are eye-catching cute.
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About the Author...
Born in Scranton, Pa., Cathy Mazur is the daughter of Gary and Catherine H. Errico. She was educated in the Dunmore public school system and graduated from Dunmore High School in 1971. She received a bachelor’s degree in Library Science from Mansfield State College in 1975. She received a Reading Specialist Certificate from the University of Scranton in 1978.
Cathy was employed as an elementary school librarian for the Mid Valley School District from 1975 until her retirement in 2010. While at Mid Valley, she instituted and coordinated the RIF (Reading Is Fundamental) program for 33 years helping students to develop a love of reading outside the classroom. Cathy served on the Board of Directors for the Valley Community Library in Peckville, Pa. for over 20 years acting as president for one year and board secretary for 19 years.
She presently serves on the library’s Developmental Committee chairing various fundraising events. She resides in Dickson City, Pa. with Frank, her husband of 31 years. They are the parents of two children, Gary, 27 and Gia, 19. Now in her retirement, she is focused on writing books for children like Stanley Seagull.
About the Illustrator...
Colleen Gedrich, a lifelong resident Throop, Pa., earned a BFA in illustration from Marywood University in 2002.
She is a freelance illustrator specializing in animal-themed work. She enjoys creating her art using mostly watercolor and pastel. As a dedicated animal rights activist and full-time program coordinator for International Society for Animal Rights (ISAR), Colleen lives her dream of joining her passions for animals and art to promote a more harmonious world with a touch of beauty.
Recent works produced by Colleen include t-shirt and invitation designs, children’s book illustrations (A Different Kind of Hero), and book covers (With God There Is Hope). Colleen has also teamed up with her very talented artist mother, Kathy Holmes Gedrich, and paints murals for children’s nurseries.
Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this e-book via Tribute Books in order to facilitate my review. No other compensation was received. The opinions expressed above are my own.
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