The Fable of the Snake Named Slim
Published on 1. June 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
34 pages
978-1-68185-754-1 (ISBN)
Description
In this poignant tale told in fable style--a story featuring animals and conveying a moral--young readers will meet Slim, a snake that wobbles instead of wiggles and they will discover that being different can make the difference that matters most. It is a tale of courage and individuality, of self-discovery and self-worth. Young readers can relate to and will be captivated by as they learn that it's what makes you different that makes you special. The book supports social awareness, social emotional learning, interpersonal skills, and character education programs, including anti-bullying, to establish and maintain positive relationships.
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Language
English
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Kindergarten to Third Grade, Interest Age: From 4 to 9 years
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
32 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 2 mm
Weight
89 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-68185-754-1 (9781681857541)
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Person
Doug Snelson is an award winning children's book author. He believes that children's books should be fun, interactive, and educational. His philosophy on story telling is based on the idea that children and adults should be at play as much as possible. Play includes two intertwined qualities--awe and concentration. Awe is the ability to see the beauty and wonder of life in anything and everything. Concentration is a focus on the joy of experiencing simple, everyday activities. He writes in a rhyming format knowing how rhyme plays an important role in the development of early literacy skills. His goal is to create children's books that feed the imagination, and nurture reading and learning in children of all ages
Doug holds a BS in Communications from Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Communications as well as a MA in Communications from William Paterson University. He is a former officer in the United States Marine Corps.
The Fable of the Snake Named Slim is a Mom's Choice Award winner for excellence in family friendly media in the category of Children's Personal Growth & Development. Other awards include the Pinnacle Book Achievement Award by the National Association of Book Entrepreneurs and an Honorable Mention at the London Book Festival.
Doug conducts reading programs from K-2nd grade. For more information and contact information, please visit www.dougsnelson.com
Doug holds a BS in Communications from Syracuse University's Newhouse School of Communications as well as a MA in Communications from William Paterson University. He is a former officer in the United States Marine Corps.
The Fable of the Snake Named Slim is a Mom's Choice Award winner for excellence in family friendly media in the category of Children's Personal Growth & Development. Other awards include the Pinnacle Book Achievement Award by the National Association of Book Entrepreneurs and an Honorable Mention at the London Book Festival.
Doug conducts reading programs from K-2nd grade. For more information and contact information, please visit www.dougsnelson.com